PilotShiftGuides for better flights.
Start with our first connected-flight walkthrough, then explore original guides about airline rosters, MSFS flight preparation and choosing a virtual career. All articles below are readable without an account.
Aviation & MSFS guides
Product-specific walkthroughs and independently readable simulation guidance.
Your first PilotShift flight: connect the Companion and understand flight verification
A practical PilotShift walkthrough for MSFS pilots: link the Companion, prepare a starter contract, complete familiarisation and diagnose missing flight results.
Read articlePilot rosters explained: ON days, OFF days and why schedules vary
Understand airline-style rosters, reserve duties and rest days without assuming every operator follows a fixed pattern.
Read articleA practical preflight briefing for Microsoft Flight Simulator
A calm, repeatable MSFS preflight workflow: route, conditions, fuel, aircraft readiness and a clear go/no-go decision.
Read articleChoosing your first virtual airline career: a useful comparison
Compare fleet, bases, training, contract flexibility and roster realism before applying for a virtual airline job.
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