Which Aircraft and Simulators Can FDXVA Members Fly?

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FDXVA supports Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane, and its fleet spans current FedEx-style cargo aircraft plus historic types. The current lineup includes the Boeing 737, 757, 767 and 777; the MD-11 and DC-10; the Airbus A300 and A310; the ATR-42/72; and the Cessna Grand Caravan. Members can also opt for historic aircraft — the Boeing 747, Boeing 727, Dassault Falcon 20 and Douglas DC-8 — and the site notes an extensive substitution list for flying other aircraft.

Simulator Platforms

FDXVA is built for two platforms:

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator
  • X-Plane

The site describes itself as "the premier virtual cargo airline for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane," so these are the supported simulators for flying and reporting routes. No other platforms are named in the available material.

Current Fleet

FDXVA says it flies "the same aircraft used by our real-life counterpart — and then some." The current fleet list:

Manufacturer Aircraft
Boeing 737, 757, 767, 777
McDonnell Douglas MD-11, DC-10
Airbus A300, A310
ATR ATR-42/72
Cessna Grand Caravan

This range covers short regional hops in the Caravan or ATR through to long-haul international cargo in the 777 — the site frames the choice as "Fly Caravan or operate the mighty 777."

Historic Aircraft Options

Members who want to fly older equipment can choose from:

  • Boeing 747
  • Boeing 727
  • Dassault Falcon 20
  • Douglas DC-8

These are presented as an option alongside the current fleet rather than a replacement for it.

Aircraft Substitutions

Beyond the listed types, FDXVA provides "an extensive substitution list." If the aircraft you want to fly isn't in the main fleet, check the substitution list before assuming it's off-limits — it's the mechanism for using other aircraft on FDXVA flights.

What This Means for Choosing

  • If you fly Microsoft Flight Simulator or X-Plane: you're on a supported platform; the decision comes down to which aircraft type fits the route.
  • If you want modern cargo ops: the 737/757/767/777, MD-11, DC-10, A300/A310, ATR and Caravan cover short hops through long-haul.
  • If you prefer classic aircraft: the 747, 727, Falcon 20 and DC-8 are explicitly available.
  • If your preferred aircraft isn't listed: consult the substitution list before ruling it out.

One caveat: the site doesn't publish detailed system requirements, add-on dependencies or per-aircraft configuration guidance on the pages summarized here, so confirm those details with the community (the site highlights an active Discord) before planning a first flight around a specific aircraft.