Join Southwest Virtual Airlines!

At Southwest Virtual Airlines, we proudly welcome pilots of all experience levels, whether you’re a seasoned real-world aviator or just starting out with flight simulation. Our community is open to everyone—well, almost everyone. Before you join, there are just three simple requirements to meet. Take a moment to review these guidelines, and once you’re confident you qualify, you’re ready to begin the application process!

1. Software

You must own a valid copy of one of the following flight simulators:

Flight Simulator 2024
Flight Simulator 2020
X Plane
Prepar3D
Flight Simulator X
Flight Simulator 2004

2. Internet

Maintaining an internet connection is essential to your participation in any virtual airline. Our reporting technologies use the web to send information to our servers. If you do not have an active internet connection, you may want to consider waiting to apply.

3. Policies

Southwest Virtual Airlines pilots and staff are required to understand and adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). All policies that govern all pilots and staff are contained in the handbook. The handbook also covers the organizational structure, flight categories and equipment. All prospective pilots should download and read the SOP and become familiar with the policies and information contained there.

You can read our policies here.


If you meet the three requirements above, please click the button below.

Verify Your Email!

Having a valid email address is an important part of being a member at SVA. Please provide us your email address so we can verify you have an active email and to ensure you do not already have an account with us.