What makes Metro Helicopters unique as a Flight Simulator virtual airline?
A. Metro is the only virtual helicopter operation to fly 100% online, using the VATSIM worldwide virtual air traffic control network on the Internet. We strive for a very high level of realism, and all of our pilots are experienced Flight Simulator helicopter pilots and VATSIM users. Metro pilots fly with real world weather conditions, actual time of day, and using real world helicopter routes. Pilots follow real world ATC procedures, to the extent supported by the VATSIM network. Metro’s pilot training and testing program, and our operational procedures, were developed by Metro’s Director of Training, who is a real world, medevac rated professional S-76 helicopter pilot, holding Senior Captain and Certified Flight Instructor ratings. Additional input was provided by real world commercial and instrument rated pilots and helicopter rated emergency medical technicians. Metro’s talented scenery designers have constructed highly detailed scenery including: major New York area heliports, co
