Our History

NordFly was founded in 2020 in Hamburg by Bastjan Schmidt and Nico Perrech. Over the years, the virtual airline expanded to additional locations in Berlin, Stockholm, and Munich, reaching its current size. In early 2024, we established the virtual cargo airline NordFly Cargo, headquartered in Hanover, evolving into NordFly Group Airlines.

Since 2020, we have been providing a platform for flight simulation enthusiasts who enjoy flying in a friendly and dedicated community. Our Discord server serves as the central hub for direct interaction, group flights, support, and many other exciting activities.

No Finance or Points System – what does that means?

We focus purely on the joy of flying! With us, there are no complicated finance or points systems, allowing you to fully concentrate on flying and enjoying the community.

Freedom of Aircraft Choise- what does that means?

At NordFly Cargo, you fly the aircraft you know best—without restrictions or typeratings. Jump right in and take off with your favorite plane!

Flexible Start Points

Many virtual airlines require you to start from the airport where you last landed. At NordFly Cargo, it’s different! You decide where you want to start. Whether you prefer to fly realistically or not is entirely up to you – no annoying hub restrictions!

Only Active Pilots, No “Dead Weight“

We prioritize quality over quantity. Only active pilots are part of our roster, ensuring you can rely on a vibrant and engaged community. This is something we highly value. Inactive pilots are removed after a three-step warning system.

Quarterly Flight Regulation – what is that?

To ensure the activity of our pilots, we have introduced a quarterly flight regulation, requiring our pilots to complete at least 5 flights within a quarter.

The third quarter of the year is our official summer break, during which the regulation is paused.
If you’re unable to meet the quarterly flight requirement due to school, work, or personal reasons, you can submit a special request to our HQ for deletion protection for that quarter.

Three-Step Warning System – what is that?

Our team monitors your activity regularly. If we notice that you are inactive, you will receive three emails at 10-day intervals. In these emails, you will be asked to either complete a flight or provide feedback. If there is no activity or response by the deadline in the third email, your account will be deleted.

Quarterly Flight Regulation | Flying for Multiple NordFly Group Airlines

If you fly for multiple airlines within the NordFly Group Airlines as a NordFly Cargo pilot, your required flights do not accumulate. The minimum remains at 5 flights per quarter.

Flying together

Almost daily, our members meet on Discord for group flights or simply to chat. Experience the fascination of flight simulation in the best community!

Rotating Flight Schedules

With our summer and winter flight schedules, along with the option to create custom flights, we always offer variety and exciting destinations.

“Destination of the Month”, Events & Tours

Each month, we feature a “Destination of the Month” with an award recognition. Additionally, you can complete tours created by us, which are rewarded with an award upon completion. We also organize regular group event flights on the IVAO and VATSIM networks.

Part of NordFly Group Airlines

As part of the largest interconnected fictional virtual airline group in Germany, consisting of NordFly, NordFly Cargo, and FlyHoliday Airlines, you benefit from a variety of flight options and concepts. Once you have completed 10 accepted flights for NordFly Cargo, you will also have the opportunity to fly for the other airlines within the group.

Our target Group? 

Our airline is aimed at experienced pilots who are confident in flying an aircraft from our fleet from point A to point B and are proficient in current IFR procedures.

Beginner in Flight Simulation? 

If you are new to flight simulation, NordFly Cargo is unfortunately not the right place for you, as we cannot offer a classic flight school.

Only flown offline so far? 

Even if you’ve only flown offline until now, you’re more than welcome with us. You can continue flying offline at NordFly, but if you’re interested in transitioning to online flying, our community is happy to support you every step of the way.

Free & User-friendly

Using NordFly Cargo is completely free. Our modern software and user-friendly interface make flying simple and enjoyable. With a customized version of phpVMS – OperationCenter – and the ACARS software, we offer you seamless flight tracking and planning.

Professional Liveries

Our aircraft shine in high-quality, professionally crafted liveries for various simulators. These liveries are handmade by our professional painting partners – truly eye-catching!

Liverys on IVAO & VATSIM Networks

NordFly Cargo is represented on the IVAO and VATSIM networks through MTL, XCSL and FSLTL. This ensures that other pilots see you as part of NordFly when flying on these networks.

Our expectations of you

• Show a willingness for self-study.
• Engage with our community.
• Respond to requests or inquiries from our team.
• Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules.
• Complete at least 5 flights per quarter.

Registration Requirements

• You are at least 14 years old.
• You can safely handle at least one aircraft from our fleet.
• You know the IFR standard procedures (STAR, SID, ILS, RNAV, LOC).
• You have current navigation charts.
• You complete 5 flights per quarter.
• You have a valid Discord account and have joined our Discord server.
• You do not belong to any other virtual airline.*

*Flying for other virtual Airlines
If you belong to another virtual airline, please contact us via email or Discord before registering. We will then have a preliminary conversation with you and decide individually if there is nothing preventing your career at NordFly Cargo.

Why a Preliminary Discussion When You’re a Member of Other Virtual Airlines?

Since 2020, NordFly Group Airlines has invested thousands of hours of work and over €4,000 in its operations and development. We want to ensure that you actively engage with our community and don’t use NordFly Cargo as just a “jump seat airline.”

I’ve flown for other virtual Airlines, will my flights, flight hours, and rank be recognized?

A full official recognition of flight hours, completed flights, and previous ranks is not possible due to fairness toward our pilots. However, we still want to acknowledge your achievements at other virtual airlines. With appropriate proof, you have the option to display these on your profile in the OperationsCenter.

Easy Registration

Step 1: Join our Discord server and enter the registration code from our welcome channel.
Step 2: Fill out the registration form completely.
Step 3: After checking and activating your account, you will receive a private Discord message with all further information and a parallel email.

The activation usually takes place within a few hours. If it takes longer than 24 hours, please open a ticket in Discord.

Join the Community!

Become part of NordFly Cargo and experience the fascination of flight simulation in a strong, committed community. Start your virtual pilot career with us today!

What are you waiting for!?

Our Rules

NordFly Cargo operates under SOPs, which all pilots are required to follow. After successful registration, you will gain access to these SOPs.

Here is an overview of all the valid regulations, which should not be confused with our SOPs:

3.1 After registration and throughout your time with us, familiarize yourself with the applicable SOPs in the OPC and adhere to them.

3.2 During online flights, IVAO & VATSIM Rules & Regulations apply.

3.3 Please use up-to-date charts when flying online.

3.4 Every VA pilot is required to complete 5 flights per quarter.

3.5 Every VA pilot should plan their flights using a virtual flight planning tool (e.g., Simbrief) or our in-house OPC.

3.6 NordFly Cargo flights generally require the use of phpACARS.

3.7 Manually submitted PIREPs are considered if they can be verified on IVAO or VATSIM. If the flight was flown offline, manual PIREPs will not be validated.

3.8 In the event of a simulator crash, flights covering less than 60% of the intended distance will be rejected.

3.9 For manual PIREPs, please indicate in the remarks which network the flight was conducted on.

3.10 For online flights, a properly filed flight plan must be submitted to IVAO & VATSIM.

3.11 At the start of every flight, the aircraft must be positioned at a stand or gate.

3.12 Every flight must end at a gate or stand.

3.13 Duplicate flight reports for other airlines will result in exclusion from the VA.

3.14 Submitted PIREPs with landing rates exceeding -650 ft/min will be rejected.

3.15 Submitted PIREPs with G-force stress exceeding 2.0 g will be rejected.

3.16 Every pilot must use the NordFly Cargo MTL | XCSL | FSLTL models on the IVAO & VATSIM networks.

3.17 Flying with other liveries, MTL, XSCL, or FSLTL is prohibited at NordFly Cargo.