DELTA ACARSOFFICIAL PILOT SOFTWARE
A new era of flight tracking.
Made for the Delta Virtual community. Bring your flight plans, simulator data and pilot reports into one connected experience.
From flight plan to final report.
One purpose-built Windows experience for the details that matter, from preparing your next departure to reviewing your arrival.
Flight tracking
Record flight phases and key events while Delta ACARS follows the progress of your trip.
01 / OPERATIONSSimBrief integration
Bring your flight plan into your workflow without re-entering every detail manually.
02 / PLANNINGLanding analysis
Review landing performance and recorded aircraft data after touchdown where supported.
03 / PERFORMANCEUnified Live Map
See flights from supported ACARS sources together in our Delta Virtual tracking experience.
04 / LIVE TRAFFICFlight events
Capture useful flight milestones, aircraft status and simulator telemetry during the journey.
05 / TELEMETRYConnected pilot reports
Review your flight summary and connect your completed flights to Delta Virtual.
06 / PILOT CAREERThe whole fleet.
One live map.
Explore the Delta Virtual Live Map for supported flights, routes and aircraft activity. The map is separate from this landing page and can be viewed whether or not you use Delta ACARS.
Open Delta Virtual Live Map Graphic is illustrative. See the live map for actual flight data.Get Delta ACARS.
Check the build, simulator status and release notes before installing. Beta functionality may change as testing continues.
DELTA ACARS FOR WINDOWS
13.3 Beta
The dedicated desktop ACARS client for Delta Virtual pilots.
Download Windows InstallerSimulator compatibility
Compatibility depends on the simulator, aircraft and installed version. Consult current beta notes before flying.
Latest release notes
1.1.0-beta.13.4.4.2- Mitigated Windows setup exit-code-2 during native Start Menu shortcut metadata; added install phase logs and retained Pilot Experience 1.1 and single-instance reliability
- Compact state-aware flight readiness and clearer connection status
- Independent one-instance-per-brand Windows guard
- Dedicated Start Menu folder with main ACARS and Simulator Bridge shortcuts
- Verified installation screen with launch selection
- First action more prominent, remove redundant Dashboard items
- Safer native shortcut creation without optional COM property metadata; full setup phase logging; existing exit-status and receipt checks preserved
- Preserve Fenix V3, charter, SimBrief, flight recovery and update safeguards
Release history.
Every Windows client, server module and public portal change has its own entry after staff approval.
Delta ACARS Beta 13.4.4.2 — Pilot Experience 1.1 (QA)
Mitigated Windows setup exit-code-2 during native Start Menu shortcut metadata; added install phase logs and retained Pilot Experience 1.1 and single-instance reliability
Full notes →Delta ACARS Beta 13.3 — Flight Automation Settings & Installer Clarity
Flight automation controls now live in Settings, while the existing installer and updater offer clearer guidance and stronger recovery protection.
Full notes →Delta ACARS Beta 13.1.1 — Light Mode Readability Hotfix
Client-only light-theme contrast hotfix across Flight Dispatch, Logbook, Recovery Center, Timeline, Pilot Center, Diagnostics and Settings; retains Beta 13.1 scoring and recovery.
Full notes →Setup is straightforward.
Use the official installer and follow these steps when the public beta is available.
Download
Get the Windows installer from this page when downloads are enabled.
Install
Run the installer and follow the prompts. Verify any Windows security notices with staff.
Sign in
Open Delta ACARS and authenticate using your Delta Virtual pilot account.
Prepare and fly
Connect your simulator and select a flight or import your SimBrief plan.
Review and submit
Check the flight summary and complete the available PIREP workflow.
Built with our pilots.
We're still testing and refining the client. Detailed reports make it easier to improve reliability for everyone.
Need a hand or found a bug?
Contact Delta Virtual support and include your simulator version, ACARS build, flight details and the exact behaviour you observed.
Get supportCurrent beta notes
- Unsigned staging QA; Windows UAC, shortcut creation, start-app de-elevation and simulator tests pending
- Windows WebView2 native visual QA required
- Direct Run as Administrator setup does not auto-launch elevated flight tracker
These notes can be updated by Delta Virtual staff as new builds are released.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to use Delta ACARS to fly with Delta Virtual?
Ask your VA staff which ACARS clients and flight reporting methods are currently approved.
Can I use Delta ACARS with X-Plane 12?
X-Plane 12 support is being tested. Check the simulator compatibility status and latest beta notes above before relying on it for a flight.
What should I include when reporting a problem?
Include your Delta ACARS version, simulator and aircraft, steps to reproduce the problem, any error text and relevant logs. Avoid posting passwords or private account information.
Where can I view flights using other ACARS clients?
The Delta Virtual Live Map provides a shared view of supported flight sources. Select "Live Map" above to view the current map.
