Quick Start
Get Started with Tailstrike
Sign in with VATSIM, lease an aircraft, fly a leg, and contribute to a persistent shared flight history.
How it works
Airport compatibility1
Sign in with your VATSIM account.
2
Lease any available Tailstrike aircraft.
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Ensure that your chosen destination airport is compatible with your aircraft's size.
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Connect to VATSIM on the ground at the current airport.
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Depart within 2 hours.
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Land at any valid airport to complete the flight and update the aircraft.
Rules
Simple rules to keep the network realistic and consistent.
- Depart the current airport on VATSIM within 2 hours
- Stay connected to VATSIM for the duration of the flight
- No time acceleration
- Land at any airport compatible with your aircraft's size
Events & Community
Tailstrike isn’t just about solo flights. Community events introduce shared goals, evolving aircraft histories, and more fun ways to fly together.
Fly-ins and challenges
Join organized sessions with a shared objective.
Shared journeys
Contribute legs to aircraft stories that evolve over time.
Badges & accomplishments
Some events award permanent markers on profiles and aircraft history.