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 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
v1.1 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.11- Integrated dispatch, VATSIM controller information, Live Map 4.0 and reliability improvements for flight recovery.
- Integrated Flight Dispatch with bid, aircraft, SimBrief, weather and preflight readiness details
- VATSIM controller callsigns, frequencies and optional approximate map positions
- OpenStreetMap Live Map 4.0 with follow-aircraft and improved aircraft details
- Flight Reliability 3.0 with checkpoints and retry of pending telemetry uploads
- Full-width dashboard map and flight paths retained from Beta 10.1
- Continued unified flight positions from compatible third-party ACARS clients
Release history.
Every Windows client, server module and public portal change has its own entry after staff approval.
Beta 11 - Flight Operations Center
Integrated dispatch, VATSIM controller information, Live Map 4.0 and reliability improvements for flight 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?
Join the Delta Virtual Discord and include your simulator version, ACARS build, flight details and the exact behaviour you observed.
Get support on DiscordCurrent beta notes
- Live Windows, simulator, VATSIM and PIREP recovery tests remain necessary before general public release
- Official Windows installer must be Azure signed before public distribution
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?
No. Delta Virtual also accepts other approved ACARS clients under its current SOP. Delta ACARS remains optional during beta testing.
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.
