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POSTFLYTE COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Effective Date: December 29, 2025

Welcome to Postflyte! We're building a supportive community where pilots can connect safely and professionally. These guidelines help ensure everyone has a positive experience.

CORE VALUES

🛡️ Safety First

Aviation safety is non-negotiable. Always prioritize safety in all interactions and never pressure anyone to fly in conditions beyond their comfort level.

🤝 Respect & Professionalism

Treat all community members with respect, regardless of their experience level, certificates, or background.

✅ Honesty & Accuracy

Represent yourself truthfully. Lives depend on accurate information in aviation.

GUIDELINES

1. ACCURATE REPRESENTATION

DO:

  • • List only certificates and ratings you currently hold
  • • Keep your flight hours updated and accurate
  • • Disclose any limitations on your medical certificate
  • • Be honest about your experience level and comfort zones

    • DON'T:

  • • Exaggerate your qualifications or experience
  • • Claim certificates or ratings you don't have
  • • Misrepresent currency or proficiency
  • • Use outdated or expired credentials

    • 2. RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION

    DO:

  • • Use professional language in all interactions
  • • Be patient with pilots at all experience levels
  • • Offer constructive feedback and mentorship
  • • Respect different flying philosophies and techniques

    • DON'T:

  • • Harass, bully, or intimidate other users
  • • Use discriminatory language based on race, gender, age, or any protected class
  • • Share private conversations without consent
  • • Engage in personal attacks or name-calling

    • 3. SAFETY CULTURE

    DO:

  • • Encourage conservative decision-making
  • • Share safety tips and lessons learned
  • • Respect weather minimums and personal limits
  • • Report safety concerns appropriately

    • DON'T:

  • • Pressure anyone to fly beyond their comfort level
  • • Encourage or boast about risky behavior
  • • Dismiss legitimate safety concerns
  • • Share information that could compromise safety

    • 4. PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

    DO:

  • • Keep interactions professional and aviation-focused
  • • Respect others' time and availability
  • • Be clear about your intentions (time-building, instruction, etc.)
  • • Honor commitments and communicate changes promptly

    • DON'T:

  • • Use the platform for romantic pursuits
  • • Send unsolicited personal messages unrelated to aviation
  • • Make inappropriate comments about appearance
  • • Cross professional boundaries

    • 5. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY

    ALLOWED:

  • • CFIs listing their instruction services
  • • Sharing aircraft rental availability
  • • Posting about DPE gouge exchanges

    • NOT ALLOWED:

  • • Spam or excessive self-promotion
  • • Misleading commercial offers
  • • Pyramid schemes or MLM recruitment
  • • Non-aviation related sales

    • 6. DPE GOUGE SHARING

    DO:

  • • Share your genuine checkride experiences
  • • Focus on helpful study tips and areas of emphasis
  • • Respect the integrity of the testing process
  • • Keep your gouges updated if DPE methods change

    • DON'T:

  • • Share actual test questions that violate FAA test security
  • • Guarantee checkride success based on your gouge
  • • Submit fake or misleading gouge information
  • • Resell others' gouges as your own - this is strictly prohibited
  • • Share purchased gouges with others
  • • Create multiple accounts to game the trading system

    • 7. PRIVACY & CONSENT

    DO:

  • • Ask before sharing someone's contact information
  • • Respect others' privacy settings
  • • Keep private message contents confidential
  • • Get consent before posting photos including other pilots

    • DON'T:

  • • Share personal information without permission
  • • Screenshot and share private conversations
  • • Dox or reveal identifying information
  • • Create fake profiles or impersonate others

    • 8. CONTENT STANDARDS

    ACCEPTABLE:

  • • Aviation photos and videos (with consent)
  • • Flight planning discussions
  • • Weather analysis and go/no-go decisions
  • • Maintenance experiences and tips

    • UNACCEPTABLE:

  • • Illegal content of any kind
  • • Graphic or disturbing accident footage
  • • Copyrighted material without permission
  • • Content promoting unsafe practices

    • 9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

    If conflicts arise:

  • Try to resolve directly with the other party professionally
  • Disengage if the conversation becomes heated
  • Report serious violations to Postflyte support
  • Do not publicly shame or call out other users

    • 10. PLATFORM INTEGRITY

    DO:

  • • Report bugs or security issues to support
  • • Provide constructive feedback for improvements
  • • Help new users understand the platform
  • • Contribute positively to the community
  • • Respect the submit-one-get-one gouge system

    • DON'T:

  • • Attempt to hack or compromise the platform
  • • Create multiple accounts to evade restrictions
  • • Abuse reporting systems
  • • Spread false information about Postflyte
  • • Use automated tools or bots
  • • Scrape user data or content

    • REPORTING VIOLATIONS

    If you witness violations of these guidelines:

  • Immediate Safety Concerns: If someone is in danger, encourage them to contact appropriate authorities
  • Platform Violations: Use the "Report" button on profiles or content
  • Email Reports: Send detailed reports to team@postflyte.com
  • DPE Gouge Issues: Report fake or resold gouges to team@postflyte.com

    • What Happens to Reports:

  • • All reports are reviewed within 48 hours
  • • We investigate thoroughly and fairly
  • • Actions range from warnings to permanent bans
  • • Reporter identity is kept confidential

    • CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS

    Depending on severity:

  • • First Offense: Warning and education
  • • Repeat Offenses: Temporary suspension
  • • Serious Violations: Immediate permanent ban
  • • Illegal Activity: Reported to authorities

    • APPEALS PROCESS

    If you believe action was taken against you unfairly:

  • Email team@postflyte.com within 30 days
  • Include your side of the story with any evidence
  • Allow 5-7 business days for review
  • Decision will be final

    • COMMUNITY TIPS

    For New Pilots:

  • • Don't be afraid to ask questions
  • • Be upfront about your experience level
  • • Focus on learning and safety
  • • Build your network gradually

    • For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Share your knowledge generously
  • • Be patient with newcomers
  • • Lead by example
  • • Mentor when possible

    • For Everyone:

  • • Check credentials before flying together
  • • Meet in public places first
  • • Trust your instincts
  • • Have fun while staying safe!

    • UPDATES TO GUIDELINES

    These guidelines may be updated periodically. Significant changes will be announced via:

  • • Platform notifications
  • • Email to all users
  • • Posted on our blog

    • CONTACT US

    Questions about these guidelines?

  • • Email: team@postflyte.com
  • • Response time: Within 48 hours

    • Remember: We're all here because we love aviation. Let's keep Postflyte a positive, safe space for all pilots to connect and grow.

    For Mobile App Users:

  • • Respect push notification settings
  • • Don't spam location updates
  • • Use appropriate profile photos
  • • Keep the app updated for security

    • Location Etiquette:

  • • Only share your location when actually at an airport
  • • Don't misrepresent your location
  • • Respect others' privacy settings
  • • Coordinate meetups professionally

    • Fly safe, fly smart, fly together! ✈️

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    Questions? Email team@postflyte.com