Before glass cockpits and FMS routes, airline flying meant hand-flown departures, fuel planned with a pencil and three or four engines to manage. The VirtualUA Heritage Fleet brings that era back. Alongside our modern fleet of 117 aircraft, you can now fly 15 classic liveries across three legendary types.
Heritage aircraft are part of the same free membership. Flights are logged with Pegasus and count toward your hours and rank just like any other flight. Ask in our Discord for the community's current recommendations on add-ons for each aircraft.
Fly the Boeing 707-320 in your simulator
ICAO type B703 · 6 airline liveries
The 707 brought the jet age to airline travel. The stretched, longer-range 707-320 Intercontinental opened up true nonstop long-haul flying, and several of our partner carriers built their first jet fleets around it. It is a hands-on, four-engine flying experience: no FMS doing the work for you, careful fuel planning, and a flight engineer's mindset.
At VirtualUA you can fly the 707-320 for United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, South African Airways, Avianca, Turkish Airlines.
| Airline | Variant | Type code | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | Boeing 707-320 | B703 | 189 |
| Air Canada | Boeing 707-320 | B703 | 189 |
| Lufthansa | Boeing 707-330B | B703 | 189 |
| South African Airways | Boeing 707-320 | B703 | 189 |
| Avianca | Boeing 707-320 | B703 | 189 |
| Turkish Airlines | Boeing 707-320 | B703 | 189 |
Fly the Boeing 727-200 in your simulator
ICAO type B722 · 6 airline liveries
The three-engine 727 was built to serve shorter runways and busy domestic networks, and it became one of the most widely flown jetliners of its era. United was among its biggest operators. Expect steep climbs, a lively handling feel and classic steam-gauge flying on short and medium-haul routes.
At VirtualUA you can fly the 727-200 for United Airlines, Lufthansa, All Nippon Airways, South African Airways, Avianca, Turkish Airlines.
| Airline | Variant | Type code | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | Boeing 727-200 | B722 | 149 |
| Lufthansa | Boeing 727-230 | B722 | 189 |
| All Nippon Airways | Boeing 727-200 | B722 | 178 |
| South African Airways | Boeing 727-200 | B722 | 149 |
| Avianca | Boeing 727-200 | B722 | 149 |
| Turkish Airlines | Boeing 727-200 | B722 | 149 |
Fly the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar in your simulator
ICAO type L101 · 3 airline liveries
The TriStar was one of the most technologically advanced widebodies of the 1970s, known for its smooth ride and an autoland system well ahead of its time. It is a rewarding aircraft for pilots who want a classic widebody with plenty of systems depth.
At VirtualUA you can fly the TriStar for United Airlines, Air Canada, All Nippon Airways.
| Airline | Variant | Type code | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | Lockheed L-1011 | L101 | 268 |
| Air Canada | Lockheed L-1011-1 | L101 | 268 |
| All Nippon Airways | Lockheed L-1011 | L101 | 326 |
Heritage fleet questions
Do I need a separate membership to fly classic aircraft?
No. Every VirtualUA pilot can fly the heritage fleet with a normal free account.
Which simulators are supported?
Any simulator VirtualUA supports: MSFS, X-Plane and P3D, as long as you have an add-on for the aircraft.
Do heritage flights count toward rank?
Yes. They are tracked with Pegasus and credited like every other flight.
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