Civilian Division

PILOTTRAINING

From R1 to R5 — structured progression through the QFV rank system.

Ranks

RANK PROGRESSION

R1
FIRST OFFICER

Starting rank for all new pilots. Fly the B737-800 on domestic routes. Complete the induction SOPs before your first flight.

STARTING RANKB738DOMESTIC
R2
SENIOR FIRST OFFICER

Unlocks the A321XLR. Requires 10 completed flights with SimBrief OFPs. Short international routes become available.

10 FLIGHTSA21NDOM + INTL
R3
CAPTAIN

Unlocks the A330 widebody. Asia-Pacific international routes. Requires 25 completed flights.

25 FLIGHTSA332/33INTERNATIONAL
R4
SENIOR CAPTAIN

Unlocks the B787-9. Ultra long-haul routes to USA, Europe. Requires 50 completed flights.

50 FLIGHTSB789LONG-HAUL
R5
CHECK CAPTAIN

Unlocks the A380 flagship. 100 completed flights + type endorsement required. The pinnacle of QFV civilian flying.

100 FLIGHTS + ENDORSEMENTA388ULTRA LONG-HAUL
Getting Started

INDUCTION SOPS

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SIMBRIEF SETUP

How to create and use a SimBrief account, generate your first OFP, and link it to QFV.

VATSIM PROCEDURES

Standard VATSIM procedures, phraseology, and how to connect using vPilot or xPilot.

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FLIGHT LOGGING

How to log flights correctly on the QFV website to count toward your hours and rank.