Rules and Regulations

1. General Statement

1.1

euroSKIES virtual airline is simulating an virtual Operations Manual System. The euroSKIES Rules and Regulations are part of the virtual Operations Manual Part II. To establish a consistent structure, the Chapter 1. Record of Revision and Amendment is replaced by this general statement. 

If you are interested in this, you can read it within the virtual Operations Manual Part II.

2. Mission Statement

2.1

The mission of euroSKIES is to provide a free and non – profit virtual airline via the Internet. euroSKIES is an educational and entertaining organization which is free to join to every world citizen. Everyone is welcome if he / she is complying to the Rules & Regulations, the advises of our Staff and the Operational Manuals.

3. Terms of Usage

3.1 General

3.1.1

The usage of euroSKIES is free of charge, if the user accepts and complies with the Rules & Regulations, Terms of Usage, and privacy policy, which are published on the Website. If there are any changes to the documents, the User will be informed immediately.

3.1.2

euroSKIES can suspend or exclude users, if they do not comply, abuse or violating the Rules & Regulations, spread, unauthorized accessing, tampering, altering, disseminating, or jeopardizing the Network, Systems and Documents.

3.2 Account and Inactivity

3.2.1 Account

A one-time registration with euroSKIES, with the full and real name authorizes the usage of euroSKIES, provided that the user is minimal 16 years of age at time of registration.

Users between 14 and 16 years old can register an account provided that their legal guardians have given an agreement for this registration. Upon registration the user is asked to confirm this agreement.

For registration, a continuously valid working e-mail address is required.

Accounts may be subject to approval by the euroSKIES Human Resources Department, should doubts about their identity exist.

Users are required to keep their account updated, multiple accounts are prohibited.

3.2.2 Account Activity

Accounts will remain active by a minimum of one activity within 30 days. If no activity (flight) is recorded, the account will be suspended. Suspended accounts may be removed 12 months after suspension.

After initial registration, the account will be removed within 6 months, if no activity is recorded.

Active Accounts become inactive or can be removed.

Re-activation or extension of removal deadline can be requested via members@euroskies.net

4. euroSKIES Rules

4.1 Definitions

Account Profile

The place to find all information about the user.

Admin

A status of a given Staff with full controllability of Server and System

Admin Comment

An entry of the Human Resources Department or Administrator into the Account
Profile of the User, only visible for the Administrator and responsible Staff.

Department

A group of Staff member responsible for a special task

Head of

Manager of a Department or a Team within the Department

Member

 User, other than Staff or Admin

Ranking

A definition of skill, knowledge and euroSKIES spirit of the user.

Rating

A definition of aviation skill granted within euroSKIES.

Registration

Voluntary submission of full name, e-mail address and IP. Other information like
date of birth may be entered but are not required.

Staff

Special Rating of a User having a voluntary task.

Suspension

A temporary exclusion of a User.

Supervisor

Manager of different Departments.

User

Natural or legal Person registered on euroSKIES.

4.2 General Rules

4.2.1

The primary communication language of all membership and flight operations related subjects is English.

If it is guaranteed that another language is understood by all persons involved, this may be used.

4.2.2

All users must act concerning the Rules and Regulations and Mission Statement accordingly.

It is not allowed to share any music, films, pictures or pornographic, racist, political, or illegal contents, sexual propositions, – behavior and – innuendos.

Offenders may face sanctions up to and including a referral for criminal prosecution. Reasonable attempts for parental notification of minor victims and suspects shall be made.

4.2.3

A friendly and cooperate behavior is expected. The euroSKIES spirit does not include any offense or mobbing. Such a behavior will be punished.

4.3 Simulation Rules

4.3.1

All flights must be flown in real time simulation. While flying online, pause mode of the simulator is not allowed.

4.3.2

Pilot Reports must be sent within 24 hours after the flight was completed. A validation can take up to 7 days.

4.3.3

Users shall have basic aviation knowledge. euroSKIES provides a basic and expanded compendium to refresh and expand the knowledge. The knowledge provided by euroSKIES is intended for flight simulation use only.

For real-world operation, please use your documents of your ATO, company and AIP.

4.3.4

Users shall use approved software only.

4.3.5

It is not allowed to share any internal information to third parts without the written permission of the CEO. 

4.3.6

With a higher Ranking, the user becomes more and more a contact person to another member. A helpful assistance of members of euroSKIES is implied.

4.3.7

An Award can be given or withdrawn by the staff.

4.3.8

There is no legal right for the membership.

4.3.9

Pilots can be member in other virtual airlines, but parallel flight reports are prohibited.

4.3.10

Online flights should be done as euroSKIES when operating an euroSKIES flight unless it is approved otherwise by the supervisor operations.

4.3.11

Simulations of Comm-Loss (Squawk 7600) and unlawful interferences (hijack, squawk 7500) are not allowed and will be sanctioned.

4.3.12

Repositioning the aircraft after engine start is not allowed.

4.3.13

No part of our documents may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of the respective Head Quarter member.

4.3.14

With your registration, you accept our Newsletter to stay informed about euroSKIES. If you do not wish to receive any newsletter, please contact member@euroskies.net . In this case we will inform you about your personal membership only.

4.3.15

Minimum ratings can be required for operation. This Ratings may be Long Range and Airport Ratings (CAT C airports). A complete List is published at OM Part D. If these Ratings are not acquired, flights may be deleted (also with delay).

4.3.16

Non-Compliance with our Simulation Rules may lead to deletion of your flights.

4.3.17

Scheduled Flights should be completed as booked, with the given aircraft and loading. The time schedule is a suggestion only, to improve your experience, but the flight can be flown whenever you want.  Your chosen aircraft may differ to another fleet aircraft (if applicable) or with third aircraft (simulated dry lease).

5. Regulations

5.1

The Regulations are in summary the virtual Operations Manuals, Part I to XII, and the documents and procedural instructions published.

If in doubt feel free to contact support@euroskies.net

6. Suspension and Sanction

6.1

The Suspension and Sanction is decided by the Chief Human Resources Officer.

6.2 Suspension Table

7. Changes and Mistakes

7.1

All Changes must be announced immediately, and the right of the user will not be reduced without good reasons.

7.2

Because we are a non-profit organization and legal acts are very expensive, we highly ask you to tell us mistakes directly without a warning or right process.