Special Air Serivce VAG

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The premier, member-owned Virtual Airline Group. We don't just fly the routes—we own the fleet.

“Who dares, flies!”

A New Standard

Special Air Service Virtual Airline Group is a members-only collective where every flight contributes to a larger narrative and every pilot has a stake in our future. We don’t ask for an application; we ask for commitment.

From our origins at EHLE Lelystad Airport to our global multi-division operations, our path is decided by those who support the mission. You don’t just fly for us—you help us build a real aviation powerhouse.

Our Objective

The Legend of the 172

Build from the Prop Up

Every empire has a beginning. Ours started at Lelystad Airport (EHLE) with a single engine, one pilot, and the Dutch horizon. While we now operate a global multi-division fleet, that original spirit of GA utility is baked into our DNA. It’s why we use OnAir Airline Manager to track every gallon and every mile—because in this VA, every flight matters to the community that owns it.

Operating on OnAir Airline Manager

Special Air Service Virtual Airline Group is a group of virtual airlines, operating on OnAir Airline Manager. OnAir is a complete economic platform for flight simulator, whether you fly MSFS, Xplane or Prepar3D. It’s a massively multiplayer online (MMO) that lets you run your own virtual airline in a persistent world that runs in real-time. Pilots can join our virtual airline as a freelancer or join us outright.

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Member of the Virtual Airline Alliance

Special Air Service Virtual Airline Group is part of the SayIntensions Virtual Airline Alliance. This partnership brings a new level of vocal immersion to our operations, bridging the gap between our OnAir logistics and the cockpit.

What this means for you:

  • Special Air Service Voice Identity: AI Controllers will now recognize our "SPECIAL AIR" telephony and UHD callsigns.

  • Operational Context: The SayIntentions Dispatcher now links directly with your OnAir manifest, providing real-time data on your cargo, passengers, and fleet status via voice.

  • Regional Personas: Specialized AI personalities are being rolled out to support our upcoming UK and Alps subsidiaries.

  • 10% Member Discount: As an SAS VAG pilot, you now enjoy a permanent 10% discount on your SayIntentions subscription.

Check the "Member Perks" section in our Discord for your exclusive discount code and setup guide. “Who dares, flies!”

A Collective, Not a Corparation

Special Air Service VAG is not your typical virtual airline. We are a small, highly ambitious, tight-knit collective built for pilots who crave a deeper narrative and a more meaningful flight experience. Inspired by the rugged, high-stakes logistics of Flying Wild Alaska, we intentionally step away from the sterile, automated routes of massive commercial VA’s. We take on the challenging, adventurous missions that the big carriers ignore—and we track every gallon, every mile, and every airframe using OnAir Airline Manager for ultimate structural realism.

But what truly sets us apart is our DNA: We are completely community-driven.

We don't believe an airline should be dictated from the top down; it should be built from the cockpit up. Because we are growing, every single member has a vital role in buying into this vision and helping us scale. We are actively planning the expansion of our global operations, and the roadmap is wide open.

The Future is in Your Hands

Our growth is an interactive story written by our members. As we look toward the horizon, we aren't just expanding blindly—we are deciding what comes next together.

Through our Patreon structure, our Captains and Line Captains form our official Board of Directors. Holding these ranks gives you true operational voting power. Together as a board, our Captains debate, strategize, and vote on the critical milestones that define our group:

  • Fleet Expansion: Choosing which aircraft we lease or purchase next to match our logistics needs.

  • Global Hubs: Determining where we set up our next operational bases of command.

  • Subsidiary Airlines: Voting on the launch of specialized future wings—whether that means expanding the extreme STOL operations of SAS Alps, deploying the sleek executive transports of Oranje Jets, or scaling the heavy widebodies of Special Cargo.

Select Your Level of Commitment

GA Pilot

Designed for the social flyer who loves the art of GA aviation.

  • Membership of the PAPA HOTEL Virtual Flying Club.

  • Flying Orange Membership, get exclusive pre-boarding on Special Air Service VAG content, access to the ‘Special Lounge’ on Discord.

  • Access to exclusive Virtual Flying Club downloads, including liveries, checklists, etc.

  • Monthly members ONLY Virtual Flying Club group flights.

First Officer

Designed for the pilot ready to fly the active OnAir fleet and log real missions.

  • All of the GA Pilot benefits, plus:

  • Official Invitation to join the Special Air Service VAG on OnAir Airline Manager.

  • Full access to all active operational aircraft and liveries.

  • Exclusive First Officer Discord role and flight deck channels.

Captain / Line Captain

Designed for the leaders who want to run the airline and dictate the future.

  • All of the First Officer benefits, plus:

  • Full Voting Power: Cast your vote on new fleet aircraft, global hubs, and future subsidiary wings.

  • A permanent seat on the SAS VAG Board of Directors via exclusive Discord briefing rooms.

  • Priority flight assignments within OnAir logistics.

How to join & get flying

  1. Become a First Officer, Captain or Line Captain on Patreon.

  2. Download the OnAir Client for your PC (OnAir is a paid subscription, $ 42,- per year, they do offer a 7-day FREE trail).

  3. Launch OnAir. You can either create a personal company in the Thunder world or start a freelance career. Access the Virtual Airlines menu and select List of active VA’s. You'll find us under UHDVA - Special Air Service VAG.

  4. Request to join Special Air Service VAG. Do make sure to send us a DM, either on Discord, Patreon or in OnAir, stating your OnAir company name and 4 letter identifier, so we can check the name against our (new) Patreon’s.

  5. Start flying!

Do make sure to have your Patreon account linked to your Discord account to get automatic access to the extra Patreon channels on our Discord server.

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We don’t ask for an application. We ask for commitment. Your contract is awaiting you. “Who dares, flies!”