Operations
ACARS Setup
Configure ACARS for PIREPs
Operations Team
Jan 15, 2026
This guide explains how to configure your ACARS client.
Supported clients
- vAMSYS / phpVMS ACARS
- SmartCARS (if supported by your crew system)
Configuration
Enter the API URL and your pilot credentials as shown in the Crew Center under ACARS / API.
First flight
Start ACARS before engine start and leave it running until after you park. Your PIREP will be sent automatically when you shut down.