Lynx Airways Worldwide

Standard Operating Procedures 2010

(SOP)

Flying Virtually Everywhere!

Lynx 787: A Permanent Addition to the Abacus Software Dreamfleet Package

CEO: Captain Ginns (Ivan Rivas)

Index
Code of Conduct................................................................................................................ 5 Introduction....................................................................................................................... 5 What is a Virtual Airline?................................................................................................ 6 Our History........................................................................................................................ 6 1. The Staff........................................................................................................................ 7 1.1 Executive Staff Assignments: .................................................................................. 7 1.2 Division Officer Assignments: ................................................................................ 7 2. Duties and Responsibilities of Staff Members........................................................... 8 2.1 Chief Executive Officer: .......................................................................................... 8 2.2 Executive Secretary: ................................................................................................ 8 2.3 Hub Commander:..................................................................................................... 9 3. Duties and Responsibilities of Division Officers ....................................................... 9 3.1 Scheduled Passenger Flights:................................................................................... 9 3.2 LynXadventure Flight Officer: ............................................................................... 10 3.3 LynXcharter Flight Officer:.................................................................................... 10 3.4 Special Operations Officer: ................................................................................... 10 3.5 Lynx Cargo Flight Officer:..................................................................................... 11 3.6 On-line Flight Training Officer: ............................................................................ 11 3.7 Hangar and Maintenance Facility Chief: ............................................................... 11 3.8 Nuttwings: ............................................................................................................ 11 3.9 Pilots Lounge:....................................................................................................... 12 4. Lynx HUB System..................................................................................................... 13 4.1 John F. Kennedy International Airport: ................................................................. 13 4.2 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport:............................................................... 14 4.3 San Francisco International Airport:...................................................................... 14 4.4 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport: .............................................................. 15 4.5 Brussels National Airport: ..................................................................................... 15 4.6 Hong Kong International Airport: ......................................................................... 16 2

5. Flight Operations ....................................................................................................... 17 5.1 US Domestic and International Scheduled Flights:............................................... 17 5.2 Special Operations: ................................................................................................ 18 5.3 Freelance Flights: .................................................................................................. 18 5.4 Lynx Cargo:............................................................................................................ 19 5.5 LynXcharter:........................................................................................................... 19 5.6 LynXadventure: ...................................................................................................... 20 6. Aircraft Hangar and Maintenance Facility............................................................. 21 6.1 Lynx Aircraft: ........................................................................................................ 21 6.2 Aircraft Substitution Charts:.................................................................................. 21 7. Flight Assignments..................................................................................................... 24 7.1 Types of Flights: .................................................................................................... 24 7.2 Authorized Flight Hour Payment Chart:................................................................ 24 8. Pilot Duties and Responsibilities............................................................................... 25 8.1 Two-Hour Minimum Monthly Flight Hour Requirement: .................................... 25 8.2 New Pilots:............................................................................................................. 25 9. Pilot Reports (PIREPs).............................................................................................. 26 9.1 Message Board PIREP Input System (MPIS): ...................................................... 26 9.2 PIREP Format: ....................................................................................................... 27 9.2.1 9.2.2 9.2.3 Sample PIREP for a Scheduled flight:...................................................... 27 Sample PIREP for Specialty flights:......................................................... 28 Sample PIREP for a Freelance flight:....................................................... 28

9.3 Bonus Flight Hours:............................................................................................... 29 9.4 PIREP Filing Procedures: ...................................................................................... 29 9.5 The Narrative (Story Line): ................................................................................... 29 9.6 Ground Time and Flight Hours Claimed: .............................................................. 30 9.7 Crew Rest:.............................................................................................................. 31 9.8 Pilot Numbers: ....................................................................................................... 31 9.9 Beam Me Up Scotty (Continuity of Flight): .......................................................... 31

10. Flight Hour Acknowledgment Process................................................................... 32 10.1 Credited:............................................................................................................... 32 10.2 Denied:................................................................................................................. 32 10.3 Noted:................................................................................................................... 32 11. Pilot Pay and Promotions........................................................................................ 33 11.1 Pilot Regular Pay and Rank Structure: ................................................................ 33 11.2 Special Pay:.......................................................................................................... 34 11.2 Staff Pay and Benefits: ........................................................................................ 34 11.3 Penalties:.............................................................................................................. 35 11.4 Pilot Status Designations: .................................................................................... 35 11.5 Termination Policy: ............................................................................................. 35 11.7 Pilots Arriving from other Virtual Airlines: ........................................................ 36 12. Appeals and Re-Submissions .................................................................................. 36 13. In-Flight Emergencies ............................................................................................. 37 14. Aerial Refueling (In-Flight) Refueling ................................................................... 37 15. On-Line Flying ......................................................................................................... 38 16. Avatars ...................................................................................................................... 38

List of Tables and Charts

Table 1: Table 2: Table 3: Table 4: Table 5: Table 6: Passenger Aircraft Substitution Chart ............................................................... 22 Cargo Aircraft Substitution Chart...................................................................... 23 Authorized Flight Hour Payment Chart............................................................. 24 Pilot Regular Pay and Promotion Chart............................................................. 33 Pilot Special Pay Chart ...................................................................................... 34 Staff Pay Chart................................................................................................... 34

Code of Conduct
It is a requirement that all Pilots, Executive Staff personnel, and those connected with Lynx Airways Worldwide treat each other with respect and courtesy. Conflicts shall be confronted and resolved in a professional manner. The PIREPS and messages posted at Lynx Headquarters express the views of its author not necessarily the views of this organization unless posted for the purpose of conveying policy. Any user who feels that a posted message is objectionable is encouraged to contact the CEO immediately by email at ceo@lynxairways.com. Messages deemed objectionable will be removed within a reasonable time frame. Objectionable postings are those which are knowingly false and/or defamatory, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise violates any law. Additionally, personal attacks are strictly forbidden and will not be tolerated. As a member of Lynx Airways Worldwide, you reflect the professionalism of our organization when you are in the virtual world as well as when you represent yourself as a Lynx member in the real world. Lynx Airways does not see this as a game only but as a hobby which some take more seriously than others. Please respect that.

Introduction
Lynx Airways Worldwide is the second oldest virtual airline in the World. We have been in continuous operation since we opened our hangar doors on July 1, 1992. As we continue today, we at Lynx Airways Worldwide provide you with a unique experience that challenges your imagination. The experience of flight simulation is different for everyone. Some may want to use this experience as a hobby or, for real pilots, to enhance their skills, or both. Regardless, Lynx Airways Worldwide provides a place to let that experience come to life. We give you Scheduled Service, Special Operations, Charters, and if you just want to climb to FL210 and take a right, we provide Freelance flights for that experience as well. Whatever youre in the mood for in virtual aviation, we have it in place and ready to go at Lynx Airways Worldwide. Lynx Airways Worldwide is a registered virtual airline. Our registration was accepted on December 31, 2003 with an issued ICAO code of LYX. This ICAO code has been added to all Lynx aircraft located in our Hangar and Maintenance Facility as well as on those Lynx aircraft uploaded to various virtual airlines and Flight Simulation support download sites. Is Lynx Airways Worldwide free? Yes and we have no plans to charge a fee for usage. Come visit us and take a tour of our WEB site at www.lynxairways.com, then come into Headquarters to read our PIREPs and everything else we have to offer. The Pilots at Lynx Airways Worldwide are quite the storytellers. It makes sense, as the imagination is where we virtually exist.

What is a Virtual Airline?

In May of 1992 Jim Swanson founded the first Virtual Airline, SunAir Express on Prodigy. Since then, literally thousands of people have enjoyed the community of VA's across continents shared through the Internet. Though concepts and operations may differ from virtual airline to virtual airline, most VA's have a few things in common: they all provide some sort of flight structure for flight simulators such as Microsoft's Flight Simulator, Fly!, or X-Plane. Most virtual airlines also, to some degree or another, simulate the operations of real airlines. They all maintain operations on-line, either on a service such as AOL, directly on the Internet, or even still on BBS's. Particulars aside, the most important aspect of any virtual airline is the community it spawns: people with a common interest, learning from each other, sharing files, communicating, being creative, and having fun. This is the essence of Lynx Airways Worldwide: its our foundation. Upon it, one of the oldest VA's in the world has blossomed.

Our History
Lynx Airways Worldwide evolved through the efforts of Geoff Bergey, our founder and first CEO, on July 1, 1992 as a spawn of ComAir eXpress, an early Virtual Airline, which spawned from SunAir. Lynx Airways Worldwide was the first virtual airline to devote its efforts exclusively to Microsoft Flight Simulator rather than Pro-flight or other market FS programs at that time. In March of 1994, Lynx Airways Worldwide changed operations to AOL from a BBS. We had Hubs in Las Vegas (LAS) and Seattle (SEA). At that time, Lynx Airways Worldwide grew into a 5-HUB operation with over 250 pilots with commercial flights spanning the globe. In May 2002 Lynx Airways began its second evolution when we launched our first Web page. This new evolution took Lynx Airways Worldwide into the World Wide Web. Pilots now had the opportunity to fly a wide variety of scenarios, from guiding a "Jumbo" through the intricate approaches of Hong Kong, skimming the beaches of the Caribbean in a biplane, or going on assignment wherever current world events took them. In between scheduled flights, pilots would challenge themselves with commuter routes, charter flights and Special Operations as well as Freelance flights. The distinguishing feature about Lynx Airways Worldwide is its personal touch. Using our Message Board PIREP Input System (MPIS), pilots are able to share in each others flight adventures. No other virtual airline does this; we focus on your virtual flight stories not statistics: your adventure becomes our adventure and part of the history of Lynx Airways Worldwide. We couple that sense of adventure with a dynamic Operations Department, which keeps us pretty busy with a variety of flights. All designed to accommodate a wide range of pilots. From Anchorage to the Caribbean, across the pond to Europe and east to Japan: Lynx Airways Worldwide is Flying Virtually Everywhere!

On the personal side, pilots of all walks of life are welcome to join Lynx Airways Worldwide. You can use any version of Microsoft Flight simulator or any other Flight Simulator program. We are a virtual airline whose fundamental goal is to provide entertainment to those who join. Our staff is integrated with real pilots as well as very experienced people in the VA world. Our goal is to expand this hobby for the pure enjoyment of all members. Our success depends on the pilots who join. Lynx Airways Worldwide does not use a stepladder approach, such as a ranking system, in order to qualifying for a certain type aircraft or assignment to specific missions. Our ranking structure is purely a reflection of an individuals accomplishments in the number of hours they have contributed. Our ranking structure of pay and promotions is strictly for your enjoyment and use within your story line should you chose to do so. Regardless of your rank, all Pilots have the same privileges within Lynx Airways Worldwide: you fly what you want, when you want. What we desire at Lynx Airways Worldwide is your story. Lynx Airways Worldwide is a story with a beginning, middle and a future. So, whether you're a seasoned veteran who started out flying FS3 on a Commodore 64, or a relative newbie who just discovered the wonders of Flight Simulator, Lynx Airways Worldwide has something to offer.

1. The Staff
1.1 Executive Staff Assignments:
Chief Executive Officer Executive Secretary HUB Commanders Art Director and Webmaster Captain Ginns Tuesday View Specific Hub Yoshi

1.2 Division Officer Assignments:

Administration Officer Scheduled Passenger Flights LynXadventure LynXcharter Special Ops Officer Lynx Cargo On-Line Training Officer Hangar and Maintenance Facility Nuttwings Pilots Lounge Tuesday Wally Captain Ginns Wally Captain Ginns Captain Tony Mr. Williams The Chief Juan Chloe

2. Duties and Responsibilities of Staff Members

2.1 Chief Executive Officer:
a. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the airline and all events related to Lynx Airways Worldwide. b. Liaison with all Division Officers for the purpose of ensuring all Division Officer Duties and responsibilities are followed per this SOP. c. Maintain direct responsibility and oversight for Lynx Airways Worldwide management throughout the Lynx Claimancy. d. Coordinate Pilot and Staff grievances in a timely manner. e. Provide final resolution to Pilot grievances that could not be resolved at the Division Officer level. f. Direct responsibility to hire and fire Division Officers and Staff members. g. Ensure that all employees are provided with a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment. h. Ensure all employees are aware of Lynx Airways Standards of Conduct. i. Maintain direct responsibility and authority to hire, fire, suspend, promote and demote Pilots.

2.2 Executive Secretary:

The Executive Secretarys position is purely fictional; the CEO fulfills the duties listed below. The Executive Secretary is a gap placer to handle routine virtual office interactions between the pilots, staff, and Headquarters. Each pilot is asked to use the Executive Secretary character with respect and how you see fit to fulfill the thesis of your story. The Executive Secretary has absolutely no voting rights or policy making authority. The Executive Secretary is virtually assigned the following duties: a. Ensure all Division Officers are provided with the necessary tools to perform their tasks. b. Maintain and conduct Contingency Operations at least once each calendar year. c. Ensure all Lynx Standard Operating Procedures are kept up-to-date and available in the File Cabinet. If changes are made to the SOP, ensure all Lynx members are informed and given an opportunity to provide inputs. d. Conduct indoctrination of new Pilots. Provide new Pilots with a working area and all necessary office supplies. e. Provide for the daily operation of the MPIS in the capacity of the Administration Officer by providing guidance to all Lynx Pilots in the preparation and filing of Pilot Reports (PIREP). Ensure all Lynx Pilots follow established Standard Operating Procedures for format and submission of their PIREPs. a. Open all PIREPs submitted for the purpose of extrapolating hours flown. Tally all flight hours and produce the EOMR. f. Coordinate with the Webmaster to ensure EOMR is posted at the MPIS division. g. Coordinate the daily routine at HQ.

2.3 Hub Commander:

All Hub Commanders are virtual. As Lynx is an organization of storytellers, it makes sense that our Hubs and Hub Commanders become part of our story. By making them virtual, each Pilot can, through their stories, add personality or history to each Hub. Hub Commanders have absolutely no voting rights or policy making authority. The Hub Commander is virtually assigned the following duties: a. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of their assigned Hub. b. Provide assistance to all Lynx Pilots with resources as necessary for the Pilots mission c. Liaison with Headquarters for the purpose of ensuring the Hub is fully operational to include personnel, services, and fuel. d. Coordinate aircraft maintenance with the Chief and associated Pilot in a timely manner. e. Provide expense report to HQ on the last Monday of each month. f. Direct responsibility to hire and fire Hub staff personnel. g. Ensure Pilot sleeping quarters and Pilot lounge areas are in good order and available when needed h. Ensure all employees are provided with a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment. i. Ensure all employees are aware of Lynx Airways Standards of Conduct.

3. Duties and Responsibilities of Division Officers

3.1 Scheduled Passenger Flights:
a. Responsible for the development, revision and update of all Domestic and International flight schedules. b. Field Pilot requests for additions, deletions or modifications to all flight schedules. c. Ensure the Executive Secretary is cognizant of all changes to the flight schedules prior to posting. d. Ensure flight schedules are posted in the appropriate Division in the Operations Department. e. In this capacity, make final determination on flight schedule content.

3.2 LynXadventure Flight Officer:

a. Responsible for the development of this Organizations Adventure flight requirements. b. Adventure flights are multi-leg flights with a theme. Format for all Adventure flights must also include a brief history of the developed theme. You can take into account requests from fellow pilots, staff, or other sources. c. Provide Adventure flight opportunities to Lynx Pilots via postings in the LynXadventure Division located in the Operations Department. d. Maintain authority to grant bonus hours to all pilots in support of current Adventure Flight missions.

3.3 LynXcharter Flight Officer:

a. Responsible for the development of this Organizations Charter flight requirements. b. Charter flights are based on requests from fellow pilots, staff, or other sources such as news events, major sports events or entertainment extravaganzas: both local and international. c. Provide Charter flight requirements to Lynx Pilots through postings in the LynXcharter Division located in the Operations Department. d. Maintain authority to grant bonus 2x hours to all pilots in support of current Charter Flight missions.

3.4 Special Operations Officer:

a. Responsible for the development and publication of this Organizations Special Operation flight requirements. b. Special Operation flights are based on routine review of news agencies and related organizations. c. Develop Special Operation flights which coordinate efforts for Lynx Airways Worldwide in support of world events. d. Handle all requests for Special Operations Flights. Because of the nature of this type of flight, payment by customers might not necessarily be provided or requested. However, Pilots will receive pay when flown. e. Provide Special Operation flight opportunities to Lynx Pilots via postings in the Special Operations Division located in the Operations Department. f. Maintain authority to grant bonus 2x hours to all pilots in support of Special Operations missions.

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3.5 Lynx Cargo Flight Officer:

a. Responsible for the development and publication of this Organizations Cargo flight schedule. b. Special Cargo flights are based on routine review of news agencies and related organizations as well as world events. c. Develop Special Cargo flights which coordinate efforts for Lynx Airways Worldwide in support of local and world events d. Field Pilot requests for additions, deletions or modifications to the Cargo flight schedule or Special Cargo flight opportunities. e. Provide the Executive Secretary all changes to the cargo flight schedule for posting to the Lynx Cargo Division located in the Operations Department. f. In this capacity, make final determination on flight schedule Special Cargo flight content.

3.6 On-line Flight Training Officer:

a. Provide for the daily operation of the On-Line Training Division. b. Review many of the On-Line virtual Flight organizations and develop focused training lessons or How-To documents for Lynx Pilots. c. Filed Pilot requests for additions, deletions or modifications to published training documentation on the various on-line flight simulation organizations. d. Provide guidance and standard requirements for our Pilots to use during their association with On-Line flight simulation organizations.

3.7 Hangar and Maintenance Facility Chief:

a. Provide for the daily operation of the Hangar and Maintenance Facility by ensuring access to all Lynx aircraft by Pilots and Staff personnel. b. Liaison with the Lynx FAA Representative to ensure all Lynx aircraft meet FAA inspection requirements and all inspection and maintenance records are virtually available for viewing. c. Coordinate with Lynx Pilots and crews to provide fueling and cargo loading operations at JFK as well as other locations when required.

3.8 Nuttwings:
a. Responsible for the daily operation of Nuttwings by providing a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere for all of our pilots, their guests and visitors. b. Maintain stocking and ensure appropriate Federal, State, and City codes are followed with respect to food services and serving of alcoholic beverages. c. Enforce the No-Smoking Policy. d. Make final determination on alcoholic services to individuals when their capacity to receive another alcoholic drink is in question. e. Coordinate any special food services with Pilots. This includes special VIP, Adventure, and other Special flights. f. Ensure Lounge is appropriately staffed and in operation 24/7.

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3.9 Pilots Lounge:

a. Responsible for the daily operation of the Pilots Lounge by providing a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere for all of our pilots. b. Maintain stocking of both lounges and ensure appropriate Federal, State, and City codes are followed with respect to food services and serving of alcoholic beverages. c. Enforce the No-Smoking Policy at both lounges. d. Make final determination on alcoholic services to individuals when their capacity to receive another alcoholic drink is in question. e. Coordinate any special food services with Pilots. These include special VIP flights as well as extended Adventure or Special Operation flights. f. Ensure Lounge is appropriately staffed and in operation 24/7.

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4. Lynx HUB System

Lynx Airways Worldwide flight operations are virtually centralized at three major U.S. International Airports and three out of CONUS International Airports. Our current Flight schedules reflect various connecting flights from HUB to HUB making us truly worldwide. As you select your flight assignment you can also develop your story line using one of the virtual Hubs as an arrival or departure site and add some history or character to each HUB or its Hub Commander. Your story becomes part of the Lynx story.

4.1 John F. Kennedy International Airport:

a. Kennedy Airport is our main HUB and Headquarters for Lynx Airways Worldwide. Operation began at JFK in May 2002 when HQ was moved from the Old Pan Am building in Manhattan. Jason Steele Construction Company virtually refurbished Terminal #1 at JFK with office spaces, a First Class Restaurant and Pilots Lounge, as well as security check points and passenger gate areas. b. Daily Operations are under the control of Tuesday, our Lynx Administration Officer and Executive Secretary. c. The Lynx Airways Hangar and Maintenance Facility is located here at the JFK Hub. All aircraft inspections and scheduled maintenance requirements are performed by The Chief and his staff of aviation mechanics. d. Kennedy services Domestic and International flights as well as Cargo and Express commuter flights.

John F. Kennedy International Airport:

Name: John F Kennedy Intl IATA: JFK ICAO: KJFK Location: New York City, New York, United States Latitude: 4038' 23" N Longitude: 7346' 44" W Elevation: 13 VOR: 115.9 Web Site: http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk.html Lynx Terminal: Terminal #1 All Gates Domestic and International

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4.2 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport:

a. Dallas-Fort Worth is our Southern US HUB. Virtual HUB Commander is Mr. Alexander J. Gabby or as he likes to be called Gabby. b. Dallas-Forth Worth services both Domestic and International flights. Service areas include the southern United States, Mexico and Central America.

Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport:

Name: Dallas Fort Worth Intl IATA: DFW ICAO: KDFW Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, United States Latitude: 3253' 48" N Longitude: 972' 16" W Elevation: 603 VOR: 113.1 Web Site: http://www.dfwairport.com/index.html Lynx Terminal: Domestic Gates A5 through A8 International Gates A33 through A39

4.3 San Francisco International Airport:

a. San Francisco is home to our Western US HUB. Virtual HUB Commander is Armand. b. San Francisco services both Domestic and International flights. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, service areas include northwestern United States, Alaska and Hawaii. In addition, regional service is provided to various locations west of the Rockies.

San Francisco International Airport:

Name: San Francisco Intl IATA: SFO ICAO: KSFO Location: San Francisco, California, United States Latitude: 3737' 8" N Longitude: 12222' 29" W Elevation: 13 VOR: 115.8 Web Site: http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/index.jsp Lynx Terminal: Domestic E Gates 60 through 67 International A Gates A1 through A12

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4.4 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:

a. Luis Munoz Marin is our Caribbean HUB. Virtual HUB Commander is Edwin Roman Ernesto Maldonado de Santos or as he likes to be called, Papo. b. Luis Munoz Marin services all countries in the Caribbean and South America region.

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:

Name: Luis Munoz Marin Intl IATA: SJU ICAO: TJSJ Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Latitude: 1826' 21" N Longitude: 660' 6" W Elevation: 9 VOR: 114.0 Web Site: http://www.angelfire.com/pe/sanjuanairport/ Lynx Terminal: Domestic D Gates 1 through 8 International D Gates 9, 11, and 15

4.5 Brussels National Airport:

a. Brussels National is our European HUB. Virtual HUB Commander is Kendall. b. Brussels National services all countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Brussels National Airport:

Name: Brussels National IATA: BRU ICAO: EBBR Location: Brussels, Belgium Latitude: 5054' 5" N Longitude: 429' 4" E Elevation: 184 VOR: 114.6 Web Site: http://www.brusselsairport.be/ Lynx Terminal: Pier B Gates B01 through B10

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4.6 Hong Kong International Airport:

a. Hong Kong International is our Asian HUB. Virtual HUB Commander assigned is R. D. Wei. b. Hong Kong services all countries in Asia, South Pacific and Australia.

Hong Kong International Airport:

Name: Hong Kong Intl IATA: HKG ICAO: VHHH Location: Hong Kong, China Latitude: 2218' 32" N Longitude: 11354' 52" E Elevation: 19 VOR: 114.8 Web Site: http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/index.html Lynx Terminal: Northwest Concourse Gates 60, 62, 64, 66, and 68

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5. Flight Operations
Lynx Airways has two distinct types of flight assignments: those that are scheduled and those that are unscheduled. Our Scheduled flights have timetables, referred to in the rest of this SOP as Flight Schedules. Our unscheduled flights do not have Flight Schedules. However, with the exception of our Freelance flights our Special non-scheduled flights provide basic flight requirements in the form of a published bulletin. This announcement contains the Mission name, mission requirements and associated expectations.

5.1 US Domestic and International Scheduled Flights:

a. Lynx Airways Worldwide provides a variety of Flight Schedules with scheduled flights around the world. A scheduled flight indicates there is a published list of flights with scheduled departure and arrival times, scheduled departure and arrival airports, and specific aircraft types assigned. b. From Domestic to International, our flight schedules connect our passenger and cargo fleets to airports on the east coast of the United States to Hong Kong and back. All flight schedules are located in the Operations Department of Lynx Airways Worldwide Headquarters in the Scheduled Passenger Flights Division or through a link on our Web site at www.lynxairways.com. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
c.

Lynx Domestic Schedule EURO Lynx Lynx Caribbean Lynx Orient Lynx Cargo

Travel UK

All scheduled passenger, Cargo and Charter flights have assigned aircraft, specific departure and arrival times, as well as specific departure and arrival destinations. Deviations, such as the examples described below, are authorized provided the deviation is mentioned in the story line. Sample deviations include:
1) Late more than one hour for arrival or departure times. 2) Substitution of an aircraft. Use Substitution Chart in section 6.2. 3) Diversions due to weather, hazardous conditions, or IFR requirements.

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5.2 Special Operations:

Along with the many scheduled flights, Lynx Airways also keeps its eyes and ears opened to World Events: when events warrant, Special Operation Flights are activated and made available to all Pilots. Lynx responds to earthquakes, floods as well as forest fires or other events across the world or in our own back yard. Special Operation flights are unscheduled flights. Many of our Special Operation flights provide the Pilot with a bonus of 2x the indicated flight hours. To receive the bonus flight hours the following requirements must be met: a. A Story line is required to receive any hours filed in the PIREP supporting Special Operation Flights. b. The pilot must have completed their two-hour minimum monthly requirement by the end of the current month. c. The Special Operations bulletin must be followed. d. Each Special Operation bulletin provides an active timeframe along with an expiration date. The time stamp, which the MPIS places on the PIREP, is what determines timeliness when filing. e. Use of the correct assigned Mission name (title) associated with the flight. f. Note that Special Operation flights also pay double time on the return trip.

Format is: Mission Name (Return). 5.3 Freelance Flights:

This is our most unique flight assignment. Freelance flights are unscheduled flights. Go anywhere, anytime, with any type aircraft: its as simple as that. The sky literally opens up to the imagination. You can fly to Hawaii then make a left and head on down to Australia. Its your own personal adventure. The parameters below must be met with each Freelance Flight in order to receive hours flown: a. Your two-hour minimum must be completed by the end of the current month before the hours are accepted b. The aircraft must be capable of performing the task chosen and cannot do so unrealistically. c. The word "Freelance" must be used in place of a flight number. d. Freelance flights must contain a Story Line.

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5.4 Lynx Cargo:

Yes we lift cargo too! Using high capacity cargo aircraft, we transport cargo across the globe using the Lynx Airways Worldwide network. Lynx Cargo provides Scheduled flights as well as Special Cargo Flight when necessary. The Cargo Flight Schedule is located at the Lynx Operations Department, Lynx Cargo Division. Regular scheduled cargo flights, as posted, are governed by the same rules as those which apply to scheduled passenger service. The aircraft used must be the assigned aircraft for the specific route. Significant deviations with regard to routing, timing, and aircraft substitution must be adequately explained. a. Special Operation Cargo Flights will be governed by the requirements in section 5.2 of this SOP. b. Scheduled Cargo Flight, on the other hand, count towards your monthly twohour minimum requirement. c. The Lynx Cargo Division Officer will occasionally update the Cargo flight schedule for your participation. d. A Story line is not required to receive any hours for Scheduled Cargo Flights. e. A Story line is required for Special Cargo flights. f. Note that Special Cargo flights also pay double time on the return trip.

Format is: Mission Name (Return). 5.5 LynXcharter:

This service is provided on an as needed basis. LynXcharter flights are unscheduled flights. As an example, in recent years we have provided charter service to both the summer and Winter Olympic Games as well as to the Super Bowl and Academy Awards in California. LynXcharter is available to transport large groups to and from events anywhere in the world at a reasonable cost. a. LynXcharter flights are specialized, usually in response to an event or occurrence which requires some form of assistance on a timely basis. b. (1) A Story line is required to receive any hours indicated. (2) The pilot must have completed their two-hour minimum monthly requirement by the end of the current month. (3) Each Special Charter bulletin provides an active timeframe along with an expiration date. The time stamp, which the MPIS places on the PIREP, is what determines timeliness when filing. (4) Use of the correct assigned Mission name (title) associated with the flight. (5) Note that LynXcharter flights also pay double time on the return trip.

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5.6 LynXadventure:
This service is our most unusual flight series. Flights in this category are all unscheduled flights. Fly a group of research scientists on an expedition around the world: provide a honeymoon adventure to those newly weds from Disneyworld to the Spanish Riviera: or for those climbers raring to tough it out, a trip to the top five mountain peaks of the world a. LynXadventure flights are themed flights which provide an itinerary with various intermediate stops along the way. b. WEB links to the destination sites are provided for review and use as possible background information for your story line should you choose to provide one. c. All LynXadventure flights are virtually catered by our very own Nuttwings Restaurant. No matter where you are in the world, Nuttwings will find a way to provide your crew and your passengers with dining requirements. From hot dogs to sushi, Nuttwings can make it happen. d. These exciting adventures are located in the LynXadventure Division located in the Operations Department. (1) LynXadventure missions claim straight hours for each leg of the adventure. Pilots participating and who complete all legs can receive bonus hours if indicated in the itinerary bulletin. (2) Adventure flights do not require a story line. Requirements for receiving hours are as follows: (a) The pilot must have completed their two-hour minimum by the end of the month. (b) The LynXadventure bulletin must be followed to the letter. (c) Use of the correct assigned flight name (title) associated with the

flight in the PIREP. (d) Thats it: pretty easy: the rest is left to your imagination.

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6. Aircraft Hangar and Maintenance Facility

6.1 Lynx Aircraft: a. Lynx Airways Worldwide continues to build its worldwide fleet. The fleet is
capable of handling every conceivable type of flight from Passenger delivery to Special Operations.

b. The Lynx Hangar and Maintenance Facility house all Lynx aircraft in FS
2002, FS 2004 and a texture files in FSX format. In addition, some Lynx aircraft are available for download and use by Pilots from other Virtual airlines or virtual airline support sites such as flightsim.com.

c. Depending on the scheduled flight chosen, there is an aircraft in our hangar

for you. All our scheduled flights have an aircraft match. However, Special Operation flights, Special Charter, Cargo flights, and Freelance flights generally leave the choice of aircraft to the pilot.

d. The Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Substitution Charts are a guide to assist
each pilot with substituting aircraft should the need arise or for choosing an appropriate aircraft for a specific type of flight.

e. All Lynx Pilots are authorized to have their own aircraft which they maintain
at their expense in their individual hangar areas virtually anywhere around the world.

6.2 Aircraft Substitution Charts: a. Lynx Pilots are authorized to substitute passenger or cargo aircraft with aircraft listed in the following charts. Substitutions may become necessary for various reasons: virtual aircraft mechanical malfunctions, aircraft unavailability or other unforeseen circumstances dependent on your story line. b. Pilots may substitute aircraft for scheduled passenger and cargo flights without prior approval as long as the reason for the substitution is mentioned in the PIREP. c. At a minimum, if you substitute an aircraft for whatever reason, you are encouraged to choose an aircraft that can at least meet the original scheduled requirements in passenger capacity or cargo requirements: unless, of course, your story line dictates otherwise. The following Aircraft Substitution Charts are authorized for all scheduled passenger and cargo flights.

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Type Aircraft 717 737-800 737-900 747-400 757-200 757-300 767-400ER 777-300 MD-11 MD-82/88 MD-90 A300-600 A310 A318 A319 A320 A321 A330-200 A330-300 A340-200 A340-300 A340-500 A340-600 A380 Type Aircraft ERJ-135 ERJ-145 EMR-170 EMR-190 CRJ-200 CRJ-700 CRJ-900 ATR 42-500 ATR 72-500

A/C Code 717 738 739 744 752 753 764 773 M11 M80 M90 AB6 310 318 319 320 321 332 333 342 343 345 346 380 A/C Code ER3 ER4 ER7 ER9 CR2 CR7 CR9 AT4 AT7

Passenger Load 106 162 177 524 200 243 304 451 285 152 152 266 247 107 124 150 185 293 335 300 335 359 419 840 Passenger Load 37 50 70 106 50 75 86 48 70

Distance in NM 1,430 3,383 3,159 7,260 3,900 3,395 5,645 5,955 7,630 2,052 2,785 4,000 5,200 3,250 3,700 3,000 3,000 6,650 5,600 8,000 7,300 8,650 7,500 8,000 Distance in NM 1,760 1,590 2,000 2,200 1,640 1,685 1,732 1,500 910

Table 1: Passenger Aircraft Substitution Chart

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Type Aircraft B377 Super Guppy A300-600RF A310-300F A320/21 P2F A330-200F A340-500 747 767-300F 777-300ER DC-10-30 MD-11

Cargo Load in lbs. 54,500 120,200 80,300 120,074 152,000 133,000 250,900 72,736 226,800 175,000 110,645

Distance in NM 1,734 2,650 5,200 3,200 4,000 8,670 4,300 3,255 4,800 3,800 5,640

Authorized Aerial Refueling Aircraft C-5 Galaxy C-17 Globemaster C-130 Hercules C-141 Starlifter 270,000 170,900 45,000 95,508 2,960 + (AR) 2,420 + (AR) 2,050 + (AR) 2,500 + (AR)

Table 2: Cargo Aircraft Substitution Chart

Note Nautical mile = 1.1 US Customary mile

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7. Flight Assignments
Flight assignments are at the discretion of the pilot and not based on rank. Lynx Airways Worldwide does not use the Bidding process for assignment of flights. Pilots are free to choose the type of flight they wish to fly at any time regardless of their rank. The only stipulation is that Pilots meet a two-hour minimum requirement from one of our published Flight Schedules.

7.1 Types of Flights:

The following types of flights are available at Lynx Airways Worldwide: Scheduled Domestic and International passenger flights - Scheduled Special Operation Flights - Unscheduled Lynx Cargo - Scheduled and Unscheduled LynXcharter - Unscheduled

LynXadventure - Unscheduled

7.2 Authorized Flight Hour Payment Chart:

The following is a listing of current flight availability matched to flight hour payments authorized.

Flight Type Scheduled Passenger Scheduled Cargo Special Cargo Special Operations Special Charter Adventure Flights Freelance

Hours with no Story Line Hours Flown Hours Flown No Hours No Hours No Hours Hours Flown No Hours

Hours with Story Line Hours Flown Hours Flown 2x Hours Flown 2x Hours Flown 2x Hours Flown Hours Flown Hours Flown

Table 3: Authorized Flight Hour Payment Chart

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8. Pilot Duties and Responsibilities

Lynx Airways Worldwide does not place any undo pressure on our Pilots. Lynx strives to ensure that the experience each Pilot has when they join is a good experience. Flight hours are logged and tallied at the end of each month. The Executive Secretary has the duty to tabulate pilot flight hours and post an End of the Month status report of flight hours flown by each Pilot at the MPIS. At that time, each Pilots monthly flight hour requirements are reviewed for compliance with the Pay and Promotion section of this SOP to ensure all pay and promotions are properly rendered. 8.1 Two-Hour Minimum Monthly Flight Hour Requirement:
a. Each pilot at Lynx Airways must fly at least 2-hours per month from any of the published Flight Schedules. The two-hour minimum requirement cannot be an unscheduled flight from one of our specialty flights; it must be from one of the Flight Schedules listed below. Domestic Flight Schedule EURO Lynx Lynx Caribbean Lynx Orient Lynx Cargo

TavelUK
b. The time of the month the Pilot chooses to fly their two-hour minimum is not significant; however, if a Pilot fails to file their two-hour minimum requirement flight by 2359 on the last day of the month, all non-scheduled flight hours will be lost for that month. The responsibility for meeting deadlines for PIREP submission rests with the pilot. That is the only requirement

8.2 New Pilots:

a. New Pilots can submit an Employment Applications through our WEB site. Under the Terms of Service (TOS) new pilots must read the Lynx Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP is also available as a link on the main Lynx Airways Web site at: www.lynxairways.com. b. As a second step in the application process, each new applicant must read the current SOP and acknowledge to the CEO, via email, that they have done so. CEO email address is CEO@lynxairways.com. c. After receipt the CEO will contact the applicant with a question from the SOP. A correct returned answer will complete the application process. Accepted Pilots will then be provided access to the MPIS and given a Pilot Number. d. All new Pilots must fly a two-hour minimum flight from any of the Flight Schedules listed in 8.1.a before the end of their first full month. Failure to do so could result in cancellation of their employment with Lynx Airways Worldwide.

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9. Pilot Reports (PIREPs)

The flight simulator game you just turned off continues at the MPIS with your story. Lynx Airways Worldwide is a story with a beginning, middle and future. It is with the Pilot Reports that the story is told and forever part of our history. This Section of the SOP provides a complete explanation of the Lynx Airways Pilot Report (PIREP). The PIREP is the heart and soul of Lynx Airways Worldwide because this is where the story meets the imagination.

9.1 Message Board PIREP Input System (MPIS):

Lynx Airways has designed and implemented a Pilot Report (PIREP) System like no other in the Virtual Airline world: every Pilot can read the other Pilots PIREP report. This allows our pilots to share their adventures. The MPIS is used exclusively to file a PIREP and have it available for everyone to read: this is where your story goes. A few basic guidelines to get started. a. b. c. Individual pilots are responsible for filing their Pilot Reports (PIREP) at the conclusion of a flight. The MPIS is located in the Lynx Airways Worldwide Administration Department. Pilots will post their individual PIREP at the MPIS Division. Should the MPIS become unavailable for more than 10 working days; will hold their PIREPs until such time as the MPIS becomes available or they are requested by the CEO via email. Should the MPIS become unavailable at the end of a specific month; the twohour minimum monthly requirement will be extended until such time as the MPIS becomes available.

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9.2 PIREP Format:

The responsibility for conveying accurate information in the PIREP rests with the Pilot. When compiling the End-of-the-Month (EOMR) Report, the Administrative Secretary will work only with the information provided in the PIREP and will not inquire about that which is unclear. Each individual PIREP, at a minimum, shall contain the minimum informational elements listed in the below list. Unless otherwise stated, Pilots can use local or Zulu time on their PIREPS.

Note:
Pilots are authorized to add additional information such as takeoff and landing runways, fuel consumption, and route information to their PIREPS. However, that is not a requirement to receive hours flown at the end of the month: it is for enhancement purposes only: the enjoyment that manifests itself in a "personal" touch.

a. Pilot: This is your current Lynx Pilot number such as: LYX001 or LYX002. b. Flight Number: This line can only be one of the following three entries: (1) A flight number from a Lynx Airways flight schedule. (2) A valid Special Operations, Charter or Adventure Mission name. (3) The word Freelance. c. Date: 12/03/2010 The date you flew the assignment. This date does not have to be the same date as the date you submit the PIREP. d. Aircraft: 737-800, DC-3, or Lynx 777: - The type of aircraft you flew. e. Departure: KJFK 1440: - The departure airport and time. f. Arrival: KTPA 1700: - The arrival airport and time. g. Flight Time: The amount of time claimed for the entire flight in decimal format rounded up to the nearest 10th (exp. 3.5, 2.6, 6.7). Include any applicable ground time as well as bonus hours. You can use the total time in the FS Logbook. h. Narrative (Story Line): Story line. Refer to this SOP section: Authorized Flight Hour Chart. If your flight does not require a story line but you wish to supply one, by all means do so. Remember, Lynx Airways is a Story not a database.

9.2.1

Sample PIREP for a Scheduled flight:

Pilot: LYX003 Flight Number: 559 Date: 12/03090 Type Aircraft: Lynx MD-88 Departure: KJFK 1440 Arrival: KTPA 1700 Hours claimed: 3.0 hours Narrative: N/A

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9.2.2

Sample PIREP for Specialty flights:

Pilot LYX003 Flight Number: Anchorage Date Flown: 12-11-2009 Equipment: Globemaster III Depart: KSTP 0800 Arrive: PANC 0937 FLIGHT TIME: (5.8 X 2 = 11.6)

Narrative: As soon as we could check in with Tuesday, we got the notice about the big spill in Anchorage. Something about a soybean freighter running aground and spilling heavy bunker fuel and diesel was the word from Tuesday. She said she was getting the HAZMAT team from DBI mobilized and that the Globemaster would be loaded and ready to head west in the morning. We were to get a good night sleep and be ready for departure at 0800 Saturday. At 0800 we were on the flight line with fully loaded and fueled Globemaster ready. Our route was direct Anchorage. The flight was smooth and we had a slight headwind. Flight time to Anchorage was just a little under six hours. Tuesday said we would be getting further instructions once we arrived. The Coast Guard was coordinating the search and rescue for the crew. Hopefully with the clean-up equipment we brought we can leave the environment to DBI and we can help in the searching. We headed for the briefing area to get our instructions.

9.2.3

Sample PIREP for a Freelance flight:

Pilot: Flight Number: Aircraft: Path: Date: Logbook Time:

LYX003 Freelance Lynx 777 VHHH - KDFW December 20, 2009 15.2

Dpt VHHH 0608 Arrived KDFW 2228 Narrative: Thank goodness for relief crews. This was the longest leg on this trip. The trip is to celebrate Christmas with each of our Lynx Hubs and to meet each Hub commander. I think so far I have gained several pounds with all the food. At our Hong Kong hub it was no exception. The Hub commander, R. D. Wei, put on a great traditional Chinese feast together with music and dancing. We had Duck, mounds of vegetables, fish and tons of noodle dishes. Im not much for spicy foods, and many of the foods were very spicy, so I kept more to the noodles. But my crew just jumped into those spices and several days later when we leftwell, it was still there if you know what I mean. Prior to leaving Hong Kong, R.D. took us on a tour of his city. I was very impressed by the people and the buildings. We took a ride on a Junk and I felt like I was right in the story of Shogun. We left on our last leg to KDFW a few days before Christmas. The weather was fine and when we arrived at KDFW the weather was very soupy so I had to come in IFR.

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9.3 Bonus Flight Hours:

Bonus flight hours are awarded on many Special Operation, Special Charter, and Special Cargo or Lynx Adventure flights. Bonus flight hours will not be awarded to the Pilot total if they have not completed their two-hour minimum requirement by the end of the month. No exceptions will be made. These bonus hours do not compound. For instance, if a Special Operation flight is combined with a Special Cargo or Charter flight the Pilot can only claim one or the other on their PIREPs, but not both. If the Pilot fails to make the claim, only the flight which is the more lucrative for the Pilot will be accepted.

9.4 PIREP Filing Procedures:

Once your flight has been completed, the process of filing your PIREP is very simple. All PIREPs are filed at the Administration Departments MPIS Division. To post your PIREP login and do the following: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Go to the MPIS Division. Select "New Topic". Type in your Pilot number (LYX003) in the Pilot Number area. Type in the flight number or Mission name in the Flight Number area. Select your Rank Icon if you wish. Write your PIREP using one of the examples above. Select the Submit New PIREP button at the bottom of the window.

9.5 The Narrative (Story Line):

a. The unique feature of Lynx Airways Worldwide is the PIREP Reporting System. Since July 1, 1992 at our BBS then a few years later at AOL Message Boards, Lynx Pilots have been writing stories through their PIREP: how the weather affected their flights or their journey from airport to airport . That grew to include stories about adventures around the world coupled with the introduction of virtual crewmembers and their role in the overall operation of Lynx Airways. These virtual crews as well as virtual staff members at Lynx are used throughout our Pilots stories. As PIREPs are written and submitted, another piece of Lynx Airways history is created: another part of the Lynx Story unfolds. This history, provided through the story line, details how Lynx Airways Worldwide operates and builds on the personality and adventures of its Pilots. b. Subsequently, Lynx Airways Worldwide created a set of flights that incorporate the story line. When used as a requirement for these special flights, the story line should contain enough information to provide a basis for taking that flight. In those types of flights that require a Story Line, merely stating that you flew the flight is not sufficient. There should be a reason for the flight, what occurred during the flight, and what happened at the end of the flight.

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c. One very important feature of Lynx Airways is that Pilots can use any version, make or model of any flight simulator program. We dont monitor the program you use; we just want to read your story. So whether you are still using proflight, FS 5.1 or FSX, you are welcome to come in and tell us how your flight went. d. As part of the PIREP System, all Pilots and visitors to the MPIS can access and read our PIREPs. It is not unusual for a Lynx Pilot to mention another Lynx Pilots crew in their story line. They might virtually meet at a destination airport or at some remote part of the world providing assistance during a Special Operation flight. Whatever the reason, story lines are an integral part and the fingerprint of Lynx Airways Worldwide: thats where the Imagination comes in. e. There is no requirement for pilots to write a story on each PIREP for scheduled flights. However, Special Operation Flights, Charter Type Flights, Special Cargo Flights and Freelance Flights all require a story line to get paid. The Authorized Flight Hour Chart provides detailed information on hours received for the different types of flights provided at Lynx Airways Worldwide Operations Depeartment.

9.6 Ground Time and Flight Hours Claimed:

a. Ground time is time spent on the ground for which one is paid. It is not a category of flight. When you first start FS if you are at the gates there is a certain amount of time required for Pre-Flight and engine starts as well as taxi. If you land at another airport and will be departing on another leg, during that time between legs you are also on the clock as well as landing and taxi to the gates for shut-down and post flight. All that time, from the moment you turn on Flight simulator until the moment you turn it off: you are on duty. b. In Flight Simulator, the logbook keeps track of the amount of time the program has been running. Pilots can use this total time on their PIREPs as the total hours for their flight. That time includes flight planning and other pre-flight duties mentioned above just as it would in the non-virtual world. The time FS provides is considered acceptable and correct for use as your hours claimed. Of course, this is monitored by our Executive Secretary to ensure it is not abused.

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9.7 Crew Rest:

a. Even in the virtual world, Crew Rest is important for all pilots. All Lynx HUBs have been remodeled by Jason Steele Construction Company to include hotel type accommodation for our flight crews. Both Pilots and their crews are authorized to use those facilities free of charge. Crew Rest must be taken as outlined in FAA Regulation Sec. 135.267 (One/Two Pilots) and SEC. 135.269 (Multi-crew). Waivers to crew rest requirements will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the Executive Secretary through the CEO of Lynx Airways Worldwide.

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9.8 Pilot Numbers:

a. The Executive Secretary provides pilot numbers to each Pilot during their initial application process. The Pilot, when filing a PIREP, shall ensure their pilot number is posted in the appropriate area. On occasion, Pilot numbers can be reindexed which may cause changes in pilot numbers.

9.9 Beam Me Up Scotty (Continuity of Flight):

In real life, landing in New York at midnight on Monday then taking off from Hong Kong the following morning can not happen without borrowing a transporter system from the Star Ship Enterprise. This is also true in the virtual world for Lynx Pilots. Pilots at Lynx Airways Worldwide must maintain Continuity of Flight in reference to their location. If you land in Brussels on your next flight you must leave from Brussels. Use deadheading in your story line as a passenger to other destination airports. No hours can be claimed for deadhead type flights: but you will maintain Continuity of Flight.

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10. Flight Hour Acknowledgment Process

The Executive Secretary has the responsibility to acknowledge all PIREPs submitted. This happens at the end of each month as the End-of-the-Month Report (EOMR) is assembled. The PIREP hours are given one of three status categories when reviewed: Credited, Denied, or Noted.

10.1 Credited:
The pilot has furnished all the required information in the PIREP and has satisfactorily met the requirements for the flight per the appropriate Flight Operations section of this SOP. The claim is honored and the hours are entered into the spreadsheet to become part of the Pilots monthly total in the EOMR and subsequently part of the Pilots career total. All appropriate pay and promotions will be awarded.

10.2 Denied:
a. The PIREP information is incomplete, inconsistent, and or incorrect with regards to the flight it represents per the appropriate Flight Operations section of this SOP. Pay and promotions will not be awarded. b. An explanation of denial via a posted attachment to the Pilots PIREP will be made by the Executive Secretary. In some cases, the Pilot has the opportunity to correct the PIREP and received hours flown.

10.3 Noted:
PIREPs can also be acknowledged as noted when the Pilot files the PIREP for the sole purpose of maintaining continuity or a Deadhead flight. No flight hours are posted, so no flight hours are given.

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11. Pilot Pay and Promotions

Lynx Airways Worldwide is a virtual airline whose fundamental goal is to provide entertainment. Our membership is integrated with real pilots as well as very experienced people in the VA world. Our goal is to expand this hobby for the pure enjoyment of all members. The success of this organization is totally dependent on the Pilots. Lynx Airways Worldwide does not use the stepladder approach, such as a ranking system to authorize flying various aircraft types. The ranking structure incorporated by Lynx Airways is purely a reflection of individual accomplishments in the number of hours each Pilot has contributed. An Eagle Captain has the same privileges as a Flight Officer. The ranking structure for pay and promotions are for the pure enjoyment and use within a Pilots story line. Imagine the story you will tell as you walk into the Pilots Lounge in Timbuktu. Do you walk in as a rookie or as a Captain? Each story is different.

11.1 Pilot Regular Pay and Rank Structure:

Lynx Pilots progress through the rankings displayed below. As they earn flight hours and flight hours accumulate, each pilot will be promoted to a higher ranking. Your authority to fly any type of aircraft is not based on your current rank but rather on your own experience as a virtual pilot. If you can fly it, take it out for a ride.

Pilot Rank Flight Officer Junior First Officer First Officer Senior First Officer Junior Captain Captain Senior Captain 1 Class Senior Captain 2
nd rd th st

Insignia

Hours Required Entry Level 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000

Pay (In Additional Flight Hours per month) 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 1

Class

Senior Captain 3 Class Senior Captain 4 Class Master Captain Master Captain 1 Class Master Captain 2
nd rd th st

7000 8000 9000 10000 15000

Class

Master Captain 3 Class Master Captain 4 Class Eagle Captain

Table 4: Pilot Regular Pay and Promotion Chart

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11.2 Special Pay:

Besides regular pay, Lynx Airways supplements its employees with additional pay through awards and special achievements such as Pilot of the Month. All pay and awards are provided as additional flight hours. These payable flight hours are added to the Pilots total at the end of each month. The Executive Secretary will tabulate the monthly flight hours for each pilot to ensure that all monthly pay and award amounts are added to pilot totals and represented in the EOMR Report.

a. Pilot of the Month is usually reserved for the pilot that has accumulated the most flight hours. b. Special Achievement Pay is awarded to a pilot or pilots that, at the discretion of the senior staff, deserve the extra pay for an extraordinary story line, some good stuff, or other services performed above and beyond.

Award Title Pilot of the Month Special Achievements

Pay (In Additional Flight Hours) 25 25

Table 5: Pilot Special Pay Chart

11.2 Staff Pay and Benefits: Staff members as shown below in the Staff Pay Chart will be provided the indicated extra pay in flight hours and added to the Pilots end of the month total. To receive Staff Pay, the staff member must perform their duties as outlined in Sections 2 and 3 of this SOP.

Staff Position CEO Executive Secretary All Division Officers

Pay (In Additional Flight Hours) 1 1 25

Table 6: Staff Pay Chart

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11.3 Penalties:
Pilots must fly a minimum of two hours each month from one of our published Flight Schedules: these requirements are outlined in Section 8 of this SOP. Failure to do so will forfeit all pay that month regardless on how many Special Ops, special Charter or Adventure flights the Pilot had flown. Pilots who fail to post any flight hours during consecutive months can be terminated or asked to resign. Review Termination Policy below.

11.4 Pilot Status Designations:

The entire membership of Lynx Airways Worldwide recognizes that real life situations have priority over the operations and commitments to Lynx Airways: sometimes you just dont have the time to devote to this great hobby. School, family matters, and just basic life situations force Lynx Airways to take a back seat. This is understood and respected. Even though, its still pretty easy staying as an active pilot. Your only requirement is to fly a two-hour monthly minimum requirement as outlined in Section 8 of this SOP. Thats it. If you find yourself consistently unable to fulfill that requirement for any reason, please let the CEO know via email at CEO@lynxairways.com. Because we try to maintain a professional hobby for all our members, we must have guidelines in place to answer all situations regarding employment at Lynx Airways Worldwide. The policy below applies to everyone and is based on PIREPs submitted. a. Active: Indicates that the pilot completed at least the two-hour monthly minimum flight hour requirements as outline in Section 8 of this SOP: All pays and benefits awarded. b. Inactive: Indicates that the pilot has not met their two-hour monthly minimum flight hour requirement or has not filed a PIREP for several months: No pay or benefits awarded.

11.5 Termination Policy:

a. Pilots who have not filed a PIREP for the 4th consecutive month will be placed in a termination status. The Executive Secretary will send an email notice after the 2nd consecutive no-fly month to each pilot approaching this category for the purpose of requesting confirmation on their status prior to termination. b. If, when trying to contact a Pilot via email, the pilot's email bounces, the CEO may remove the pilot from the roster within 14 days of the bounce. c. Pilots that are terminated will lose all career flight hours. Should they decide to re-apply with Lynx Airways at a later date, they may do so but will start with the rank of Flight Officer and zero hours.

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11.6 Pilot in Good Standing Designation:

Pilots who are routinely unable to meet the two-hour monthly minimum requirement as outlined in Section 8 of this SOP are respectfully requested to resign. By resigning at their initiative, the Pilot remains as a Pilot in Good Standing. This allows for a complete reinstatement with full pay, benefits and flight hours should their circumstance change at a later date and a request to return to Lynx Airways is submitted.

11.7 Pilots Arriving from other Virtual Airlines:

a. Since 1992 when Lynx Airways Worldwide was first formed, hundreds of Virtual Airlines have also formed: each of them having their own rules regarding flight hours and promotion cycles. It would be unfair to a pilot coming from other virtual airlines for Lynx Airways to accept or reject hours in a fair decision process: the task would be very complex. b. Lynx Airways has decided that all new pilots will be accepted into Lynx Airways Worldwide with zero 0 hours and at the rank of Flight Officer.

12. Appeals and Re-Submissions

As mentioned in Section 10.2 of this SOP, if Pilot hours are denied, an explanation of denial is attached to the Pilots submitted PIREP. The attached explanation of denial will indicate the reason for the denial along with the appropriate section of the SOP as reference. The Pilot will be asked to review the appropriate section of the SOP prior to re-submission. The Executive Secretary will afford the pilot an opportunity to resubmit a corrected version of the PIREP. If the correct information is received the hours will be credited. If not, or no correction is possible, then the hours will remain denied and the Pilot has the right to appeal the decision. All Appeals will be forwarded to the CEO.

Note: Hours that are lost at the end of the month by a Pilots failure to complete their two-hour monthly minimum requirement by the deadline of 2359 on the last day of the month, are not subject to the appeal process: those hours are lost forever.

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13. In-Flight Emergencies

In the event of an In-Flight Emergency, the pilot shall perform proper FAA Authorized inflight emergency procedures. Once the pilot has safely landed, a detailed report of the emergency shall be forwarded to the CEO via the PIREP System at the MPIS. The Pilot and their crew shall remain at the location with the aircraft until after the investigation team has arrived and a determination is made by the Lynx FAA Representative that the Pilots services are no longer required at the site. The Executive Secretary will provide proper release notification to the Pilot once approval is received by the Lynx FAA Representative.

14. Aerial Refueling (In-Flight) Refueling

Pilots are authorized to perform aerial in-flight refueling operations under the following guidelines and only when their flight plan indicates ocean transit. Pilots are cautioned that with the increase in airborne flight hours due to extended flights inherent with aerial refueling flights, prior to all flights involving aerial refueling, Pilots and crews are required to review crew rest requirements in Section 9.7 of this SOP. Types of flight that are authorized Aerial Refueling: 1. Special Ops Flight 2. Charter Flights 3. Unscheduled Special Cargo Flights Authorized Aerial Refueling aircraft: 1. 2. 3. 4. C-5 Type Series C-17 Type Series C-130 Type Series C-141 Type Series

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15. On-Line Flying

On-line flying is a very unique experience for those who try it. As this becomes more popular within Lynx Airways we will try to keep up with the process. If you decide to represent Lynx Airways Worldwide during your online flying, please represent us well, and, when appropriate, use our ICAO code of LYX as your aircraft code name. Example, mine is LYX003 because my Lynx Pilot Number is 003. For those on-line flying organizations that use a five (5) spaced data field such as SimFly, use LYX03 as your flight number.

16. Avatars
Our Art director has created a separate folder for each Pilot. This folder will be used to hold the Pilots Avatar and prevent it from being available for selection by other Pilots. For new Pilots, when an Avatar is selected, the Art Director will eventually grab it and redirect it to the Pilots new folder. If a Pilot decides at some later time to change their Avatar, they can do so. Eventually, the Art Director will grab that Avatar and place it into the Pilots folder and fix the scripting that goes along with it.

Copyright Notice
Copyright 1992-2010 This Standard Operating Procedures Manual and all associated or related documents are the property of Lynx Airways Worldwide Virtual Airline. These documents are provided to enhance the virtual airline experience at Lynx Airways Worldwide and for our users enjoyment. This Standard Operating Procedures manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, or transmitted by any means without the express written consent of Lynx Airways Worldwide. This manual was made with the help of everyone in the Virtual flight simulator world and therefore free for anyone to use. If you use the entire manual or portions of it, please acknowledge Lynx Airways Worldwide as the original author.

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Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide every member of Lynx Airways Worldwide with an environment that allows for an enjoyable experience in virtual aviation.

CEO: Ivan Rivas (Captain Ginns)

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