No. We're a virtual airline for flight simulation, built to feel real — real procedures, real routes, accountable records — but we operate inside flight simulators.
No. We're independent. We operate as a United Express–style feeder, supporting United hub connectivity through route planning, the way SkyWest and CommutAir do. We are not owned by United.
No. Joining and flying with Confluence Air is free.
No. We welcome brand-new simmers and veteran captains alike. There's no exam and no minimum experience.
MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024, and X-Plane 12 — all fully supported.
No. Fly on VATSIM with live controllers, on SayIntentions.AI with AI ATC, or offline. All three count equally toward your record.
An AI-powered air traffic control service with 24/7 worldwide coverage on MSFS and X-Plane. It gives you realistic ATC when human controllers aren't online — great for learning radio work without pressure.
The CRJ-550, 700, 900, and 1000 regional jets, and the ATR 72-600 turboprop. No widebody or long-haul aircraft — we're exclusively regional.
Automatically. Your logged hours and flights advance you from First Officer to Senior First Officer, Captain, and Senior Captain. No approvals needed.
Yes. As long as a flight is logged through SmartCARS, it counts — VATSIM, SayIntentions.AI, or offline.
Discord — pilot support, events, dispatch notices, and announcements. It's the first place to go for help.
