Air Child
- Flying for Children since 2009
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Launched 2009-07-01
English, German
About us
Air Child Virtual Airline was founded in May 2007 by two flight simulation enthusiasts who met on a forum. Their shared vision was to merge their hobby with a meaningful cause: supporting UNICEF. Following consultations with the German National Committee for UNICEF, they established a virtual airline built on a sponsorship model to aid children in need, aptly naming it "Air Child."
Air Child was built on several core principles that remain central to its identity. We strive to provide a friendly, professional, and open-minded atmosphere with a flat organizational structure. We aim to be accessible to everyone, offering a unique and user-friendly environment with features distinct from other virtual airlines. Crucially, Air Child is member-driven, constantly evolving based on the input of its community, with the ambition of becoming a major player in the flight simulation world.
Development began with a small group of pilots testing infrastructure and features. A public beta phase launched in September 2008 attracted nearly 80 pilots. After over two years of development, Air Child officially opened to the public in June 2009. The founders emphasize that the platform is a work in progress, designed to grow and adapt according to the wishes and feedback of its pilots.
Air Child’s philosophy is anchored in openness and community. Unlike "elitist" clubs, it keeps most of its website content visible to the public, allowing prospective members to see exactly what the airline offers before joining. The airline eschews a traditional hierarchy; there is no specific "jobs" page. Instead, active members who contribute ideas, repaints, coding, or feedback naturally evolve into staff roles.
Finally, the airline operates with minimal regulations, relying instead on the common sense of its members. The overarching rule governing the community is simple: "Respect each other!"
Air Child was built on several core principles that remain central to its identity. We strive to provide a friendly, professional, and open-minded atmosphere with a flat organizational structure. We aim to be accessible to everyone, offering a unique and user-friendly environment with features distinct from other virtual airlines. Crucially, Air Child is member-driven, constantly evolving based on the input of its community, with the ambition of becoming a major player in the flight simulation world.
Development began with a small group of pilots testing infrastructure and features. A public beta phase launched in September 2008 attracted nearly 80 pilots. After over two years of development, Air Child officially opened to the public in June 2009. The founders emphasize that the platform is a work in progress, designed to grow and adapt according to the wishes and feedback of its pilots.
Air Child’s philosophy is anchored in openness and community. Unlike "elitist" clubs, it keeps most of its website content visible to the public, allowing prospective members to see exactly what the airline offers before joining. The airline eschews a traditional hierarchy; there is no specific "jobs" page. Instead, active members who contribute ideas, repaints, coding, or feedback naturally evolve into staff roles.
Finally, the airline operates with minimal regulations, relying instead on the common sense of its members. The overarching rule governing the community is simple: "Respect each other!"
What makes us special?
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The Air Child Charity Program
The core mission of Air Child VA is to support the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). While UNICEF works globally to provide healthcare, education, and protection for children, Air Child facilitates this mission through a unique charity sponsorship program.
How it Works The airline’s primary goal is generating funds for UNICEF, yet membership remains free for pilots. Instead, Air Child invites individuals and companies to participate as Sponsoring Partners.
*The Pledge: Partners pledge a specific amount for every flight completed and reported by Air Child pilots. This amount is flexible and determined by the sponsor (e.g., 1 cent to 1 Euro per flight).
*Calculation: Every three months, Air Child sends sponsors a report detailing the total number of flights and the resulting donation amount.
*Direct Payment: Sponsors transfer the funds directly to UNICEF. This ensures complete transparency; Air Child never handles the money, guaranteeing that 100% of the donation aids children.
Cost Control: Sponsors retain full control over their budget. To prevent unexpected costs, partners can set a monthly limit.
*Example: A partner may pledge 0.5 cents per flight but cap the donation at €5 per month. Once the flight volume exceeds that monetary cap, no further charges apply for that period.
Benefits for Sponsors Beyond the satisfaction of supporting a vital cause, sponsors receive:
*A tax receipt issued directly by UNICEF.
*Public recognition on the Air Child website, including a name or company logo and a link to their own site.
*Privacy: While the airline publishes the total donations raised by the community every quarter, individual contribution amounts are kept strictly confidential.
How Pilots Contribute: Pilots do not need to donate money to participate. By simply flying and reporting their routes, pilots generate the activity that triggers sponsor donations. The more flights completed, the more funding is directed to UNICEF.
Becoming a Partner: Anyone—whether a corporation, a club, or an individual—can become a sponsoring partner. Interested parties should contact Air Child to receive an access code for the restricted Partner Zone.
The Air Child Charity Program
The core mission of Air Child VA is to support the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). While UNICEF works globally to provide healthcare, education, and protection for children, Air Child facilitates this mission through a unique charity sponsorship program.
How it Works The airline’s primary goal is generating funds for UNICEF, yet membership remains free for pilots. Instead, Air Child invites individuals and companies to participate as Sponsoring Partners.
*The Pledge: Partners pledge a specific amount for every flight completed and reported by Air Child pilots. This amount is flexible and determined by the sponsor (e.g., 1 cent to 1 Euro per flight).
*Calculation: Every three months, Air Child sends sponsors a report detailing the total number of flights and the resulting donation amount.
*Direct Payment: Sponsors transfer the funds directly to UNICEF. This ensures complete transparency; Air Child never handles the money, guaranteeing that 100% of the donation aids children.
Cost Control: Sponsors retain full control over their budget. To prevent unexpected costs, partners can set a monthly limit.
*Example: A partner may pledge 0.5 cents per flight but cap the donation at €5 per month. Once the flight volume exceeds that monetary cap, no further charges apply for that period.
Benefits for Sponsors Beyond the satisfaction of supporting a vital cause, sponsors receive:
*A tax receipt issued directly by UNICEF.
*Public recognition on the Air Child website, including a name or company logo and a link to their own site.
*Privacy: While the airline publishes the total donations raised by the community every quarter, individual contribution amounts are kept strictly confidential.
How Pilots Contribute: Pilots do not need to donate money to participate. By simply flying and reporting their routes, pilots generate the activity that triggers sponsor donations. The more flights completed, the more funding is directed to UNICEF.
Becoming a Partner: Anyone—whether a corporation, a club, or an individual—can become a sponsoring partner. Interested parties should contact Air Child to receive an access code for the restricted Partner Zone.
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