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πŸ›©οΈ ZeepFly ACARS Client

πŸ“‹ About the System

The ZeepFly ACARS Client is a desktop application developed for flight simulator pilots who want to integrate their flight sessions with ZeepFly systems for virtual airlines (VA - Virtual Airlines). The system provides a complete ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System) experience directly integrated with Microsoft Flight Simulator.

✈️ Main Features

🎯 Flight Plan

  • ZeepFly Pilot System Integration: Automatic import of active flight plans
  • Real-Time Tracking: Monitoring of position, altitude, speed, and engine status
  • Automatic Detection: Flight start and end automatically detected
  • Flight Status: Control of status (scheduled, in progress, completed)

🌀️ Weather Information

  • Real-Time METAR: Updated meteorological data
  • Multiple Airports: Query conditions at different airports
  • Intuitive Interface: Clear visualization of meteorological conditions

πŸ“Š Logbook

  • Complete History: Record of all flights performed
  • Detailed Statistics: Flight time, distance, aircraft used
  • Export: Ability to export data for analysis

βš™οΈ Settings

  • Customization: Interface and behavior settings
  • User Preferences: Save personalized settings

πŸ–₯️ System Requirements

Operating System

  • Windows: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

Simulator

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (version 1.24.2 or higher)

Minimum Hardware

  • Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8GB RAM
  • Storage: 250MB free space
  • Network: Internet connection for synchronization

πŸ“¦ Download and Installation

Windows

  1. Download the ZeepFly-ACARS-Setup.exe file from the releases section
  2. Run the installer as administrator
  3. Follow the installation wizard instructions
  4. The application will be installed automatically

Portable Version (Windows)

  • Download the ZeepFly-ACARS-Portable.exe file
  • Run directly without installation
  • Ideal for use on multiple machines

πŸš€ First Use

1. Initial Setup

  • Run the application for the first time
  • Login with your virtual airline credentials
  • Configure basic preferences

2. MSFS Integration

  • Make sure Microsoft Flight Simulator is running
  • ACARS will connect automatically via SimConnect
  • Check if the connection is active in the interface

3. First Flight

  • Import a flight plan from SimBrief in the ZeepFly Pilot System or create manually (for helicopter flights)
  • Start the flight in the simulator
  • The system will automatically detect the start of the flight
  • Monitor progress in real time

πŸ› Troubleshooting

Problem: Application doesn't start

Solution:

  • Check if .NET Framework is installed (Windows)
  • Run as administrator
  • Check logs in %APPDATA%/ZeepFly-ACARS/logs/

Problem: Doesn't connect with MSFS

Solution:

  • Make sure MSFS is running
  • Check if SimConnect is active
  • Restart the application
  • Check firewall settings

Problem: Data doesn't sync

Solution:

  • Check internet connection
  • Confirm credentials are correct
  • Check if API is accessible
  • Try logging out and logging in again

πŸ“ž Support

Support Channels

Documentation

πŸ”„ Updates

Automatic Updates

  • The application checks for updates automatically
  • Notifications of new versions
  • Automatic download and installation (configurable)

Supported Versions

  • Current Version: 1.0.0
  • Minimum Version: 0.9.0
  • Support: Indefinite time

πŸ“„ License

This software is distributed under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for more details.

πŸ“ˆ Roadmap

Upcoming Features

  • Real-Time Radar: Visualization of other flights
  • Push Notifications: Alerts and notifications
  • Discord Integration: Flight sharing
  • Advanced Reports: Detailed performance analysis
  • Multi-Simulator Support: Prepar3D, X-Plane

Planned Improvements

  • Dark/Light Interface: Customizable themes
  • Plugins: Plugin system for extensibility

🏒 About ZeepFly

ZeepFly is a company specialized in flight simulator solutions, focused on creating systems that bring the virtual experience closer to commercial aviation reality.

Our Mission

To provide virtual pilots with professional tools that elevate the flight simulation experience, connecting communities and facilitating virtual airline management.

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