vUSCG 2025 Stats
In calendar year 2025, 82 unique vUSCG pilots logged over 2,100 flights totaling over 3,300 hours. The most flown airframe was the H60 with 1,150 hours, followed by the C30J with 825 hours.
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View the vUSCG Fleet →Initial VSOA vUSCG training gets a pilot into either Rotary Wing or Fixed Wing. Once rated, they can cross qualify into the other. These form the building blocks of the vUSCG experience.
On top of these, we offer advanced and specialty operations including:
- Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON)
- North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Blackjack in the D.C. SFRA and other TFRs
- MQ-9B SeaGuardian
- Shipborne Operations
As VSO Certified Pilots, we are expected to fly on the VATSIM network with a level of proficiency and confidence expected from the organization. We operate in all classes of airspace, with and without Air Traffic Control provided, and intermingle with non-VSOA pilots.
We are proud of our reputation on the VATSIM network.
Commencing in August 2025, vUSCG developed a rotating monthly operations cycle focused on specific ARTCCs and districts.
These cycles proved successful, supporting increased VATSIM ARTCC participation and vUSCG activity.
As part of our commitment to VSOA, vUSCG hosted an annual exercise in October. Operation Hurricane Deez focused on support to the people of The Bahamas following a hurricane. The exercise was advertised on VSOA Discord and included participation from USNv, vPEAK, RAAfV, and vAFFU.
Flights undertaken by each group:
vUSCG utilized a Sector Controller during the event, enabling experienced members to provide operational control for tasking via a Discord voice room. Miami ARTCC also provided ATCOs during the exercise.
A quick snapshot of landing rate extremes captured in 2025. Lower values generally indicate smoother landings.
(Landing rates shown are the best recorded values — not an average.)
(These are extreme values and can be affected by sim glitches, hard touchdowns, or unusual scenarios.)
Core fleet and training fleet hours, most-flown registrations, and the busiest facilities for the year.