Aircraft Status & Health
Every aircraft in the JetStream Virtual fleet has a tech log that tracks its operational condition. Just like in real-world aviation, our aircraft go through regular maintenance checks that keep them in top shape.
Understanding Aircraft Health
Each aircraft has a health percentage that represents its overall condition. A brand-new aircraft starts at 100%. As it flies more hours and cycles (takeoff + landing = 1 cycle), the health gradually decreases. Maintenance checks restore it.
- 95–100% — Excellent condition (green)
- 70–94% — Good, due for checks soon (amber)
- Below 70% — Needs maintenance attention (red)
Maintenance Checks Explained
JetStream Virtual uses the real-world A/B/C check system:
| Check | What It Is | How Often |
|---|---|---|
| A Check | Basic inspection — cabin, systems, fluids. Think of it as a car service. | Roughly every 250 cycles or 500 flight hours |
| B Check | More detailed inspection — filters, hydraulics, landing gear checks. | Roughly every 500 cycles or 1,000 flight hours |
| C Check | Major overhaul — the entire aircraft is inspected inside and out. Takes the aircraft out of service. | Roughly every 2,500 cycles or 5,000 flight hours |
When a C check is completed, it also resets the A and B check counters. A B check resets the A check counter.
Where to See Aircraft Health
You can check any aircraft's health in several places:
- Aircraft Detail Page — Visit
/daircraft/{registration}to see the full tech log with health bar, check progress, and maintenance history. - Aircraft Selection — When choosing an aircraft for your SimBrief flight, click the Info button to expand a detail card showing maintenance status.
- Briefing Page — The Aircraft tab on your SimBrief briefing shows maintenance health and check progress for your assigned aircraft.
Tips for Pilots
- Aircraft with higher health percentages will give you fewer surprises.
- Check the A/B/C check progress — if a check is due soon, the aircraft might go into maintenance after your flight.
- Brand-new aircraft (never flown) show a special "Brand New Aircraft" badge with no defects on record.