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Global Flight
Inspection Group

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The premier virtual flight inspection organization. We conduct ILS calibration flights, navaid inspections, SID/STAR validation, and airport surveys across all regions — maintaining the highest standards of virtual aviation safety and data integrity.

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How GFIG Works

From joining our network to completing your first inspection mission — structured, operationally rigorous, and rewarding.

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Join Discord & Register

Join the GFIG Discord server. Login to the website with your Discord account — your inspector profile is created automatically with a unique callsign.

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Select & Fly Mission

Browse the Mission Board. Pick an available inspection flight, receive your full mission brief, and take to the skies following your assigned callsign and procedures.

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Report, Rank & Earn

Submit your inspection report — PASS, MONITOR, or FAIL. Results post to Discord automatically. Earn points, advance through inspector ranks, unlock certifications.

What We Inspect

GFIG conducts a full spectrum of virtual flight inspection operations across all major simulator networks and regions.

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Navaid Calibration

ILS, VOR, NDB and DME flight checks. Verify signal integrity, glide slope geometry, and localizer alignment across the network.

Procedure Validation

SID, STAR and approach procedure validation missions. Ensure published procedures are flyable, obstacle-clear, and accurate.

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Airport Surveys

Runway surveying, taxiway geometry, obstacle clearance checks, and full airport data validation inspection missions.

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ATC Coordination

Full integration with virtual ATC. Inspect approach sectors, coordinate NOTAMs, validate frequencies, and file priority reports.

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Training & Checkrides

Structured training courses, knowledge tests, and practical checkride system to certify inspectors across multiple specializations.

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Data Reporting

Comprehensive PASS / MONITOR / FAIL reporting system. All results automatically posted to Discord and tracked in your pilot profile.

Global Inspection Fleet

A single unified fleet modelled after real-world flight inspection aircraft. Inspectors transit aircraft to any destination worldwide — from Europe to Asia-Pacific, the Americas to the Middle East — operating as GFIG on VATSIM.

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Worldwide Operations
No region restrictions. Active missions in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and beyond.
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Transit Deployments
Aircraft ferry from staging bases via multi-leg transit routes to any inspection site globally. Log the transit flight and the inspection together.
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Callsign: GFIG
All aircraft operate as GFIG [number] on VATSIM — a single unified identity recognised by ATC in every ICAO region.
TURBOPROP · SHORT-RANGE
Beechcraft Super King Air B200
All-phase navaid calibration · ILS / VOR / NDB · Short to medium fields
GFIG XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
Deploy RangeWorldwide
Cruise272 KTAS
Ferry Range1,580 NM
Engines2× P&W PT6A-42
JET · MEDIUM-RANGE
Dassault Falcon 20
High-altitude approach validation · RNAV / GNSS design flights
GFIG XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
Deploy RangeWorldwide
CruiseM0.80
Ferry Range1,700 NM
Engines2× GE CF700
TURBOPROP · SURVEY PLATFORM
Beechcraft King Air 350ER
ILS / VOR / NDB calibration · Full airport survey capability
GFIG XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
Deploy RangeWorldwide
Cruise310 KTAS
Ferry Range1,800 NM
Engines2× P&W PT6A-60A
JET · HIGH-SPEED
Bombardier Learjet 60XR
High-speed ILS calibration · RNAV / RNP validation · Fast transit
GFIG XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
Deploy RangeWorldwide
CruiseM0.81
Ferry Range2,590 NM
Engines2× P&W Canada PW305A
TURBOPROP · ALL-ROLE
Beechcraft King Air B200
ILS / VOR / RNAV calibration · Ground survey · Remote field ops
GFIG XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
Deploy RangeWorldwide
Cruise272 KTAS
Ferry Range1,580 NM
Engines2× P&W PT6A-42
JET · FAST RESPONSE
Cessna Citation CJ4
Rapid deployment · SID / STAR validation · Quick-turn survey ops
GFIG XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
Deploy RangeWorldwide
Cruise451 KTAS
Ferry Range2,165 NM
Engines2× Williams FJ44-4A
CLASS E · OPERATIONAL VALIDATION FLEET (OVF)
A319, B737-700 and B727-200 are not used for ILS or navaid calibration. These are Operational Validation Platforms (OVP) — flying at realistic airline speeds to validate procedures, simulate traffic flow, and conduct research missions. All OVP missions are classified as Class E and operate under callsign GFIG OPS XX.
OVP · AIRLINE VALIDATION
Airbus A319
Airline Procedure Validation · RNAV / RNP at airline speeds · CAT II/III route simulation
GFIG OPS XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
ClassClass E — OVP
CruiseM0.78
Ferry Range3,700 NM
Engines2× CFM56-5B
OVP · STRESS TESTING
Boeing 737-700
Traffic Flow Validation · System Stress Testing · Departure Procedure Validation
GFIG OPS XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
ClassClass E — OVP
CruiseM0.79
Ferry Range3,440 NM
Engines2× CFM56-7B
OVP · RESEARCH PLATFORM
Boeing 727-200
Flight Test / Research Missions · Sensor & Surveillance Simulation · Short Runway Ops
GFIG OPS XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
ClassClass E — OVP
CruiseM0.82
Ferry Range2,500 NM
Engines3× P&W JT8D-17R
SPECIALIST & PARTNER OPERATIONS
Spylander, Helicopter, and UAS platforms serve specialist roles outside standard navaid calibration. The Britten-Norman Spylander IS-3T operates in UK & European airspace for surveillance and border monitoring (Class F). Airbus H125 and Bell 206B helicopters provide aerial media coverage worldwide (Class G). Schiebel Camcopter S-100 and DJI Matrice 350 RTK are UAS platforms deployed in partnership with agencies including NavCan, NATS, and EASA for precision drone survey (Class H). Callsigns: GFIG SPY XX · GFIG MEDIA XX · GFIG UAS XX.
SURVEILLANCE · UK OPS
Britten-Norman Spylander IS-3T
Airspace Surveillance · Coastal & Border Monitoring · UK Area Patrol
GFIG SPY XX
OperatorGFIG / UK Partner
RegionUK & Europe
Cruise160 KTAS
Endurance8 h
Engines2× Lycoming IO-540
HELICOPTER · AERIAL MEDIA
Airbus H125 (AS350 B3)
Aerial Photography · Event Coverage · Cinematography & News Media
GFIG MEDIA XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
Deploy RangeWorldwide
Cruise134 KTAS
Endurance3.5 h
EngineTurbomeca Arriel 2D
HELICOPTER · LIGHT MEDIA
Bell 206B JetRanger III
News Support · Short-Range Survey · Low-Altitude Event Coverage
GFIG MEDIA XX
OperatorGFIG Virtual
Deploy RangeWorldwide
Cruise115 KTAS
Endurance3 h
EngineAllison 250-C20B
UAS · AGENCY PARTNER
Schiebel Camcopter S-100
Long-Endurance Drone Survey · NavCan / ANSP Partner Ops · Navaid Overfly
GFIG UAS XX
OperatorNavCan / Partner Agency
Deploy RangeCanada & Worldwide
Cruise55 KIAS
Endurance6 h
PropulsionRotax 914 (Turbo)
UAS · PRECISION SURVEY
DJI Matrice 350 RTK
Close-Range Navaid Inspection · Ground-Truth Survey · Geospatial Calibration
GFIG UAS XX
OperatorGFIG / Agency Partner
Deploy RangeAll Regions
Max Speed82.5 km/h
Endurance55 min
PropulsionElectric (6-motor)

Recent Operations

Latest completed inspections across all global regions — transit and in-country missions.

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Be among the founding inspectors. Receive your welcome brief, orientation mission, and first callsign the moment your application is approved.

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