The keyword "vtol.vr" often confuses new players because the acronym "VTOL" stands for . However, the game is not exclusively about hovering jets. While the flagship aircraft (the F/A-26B) is a conventional carrier-launched fighter, the game’s crown jewel is the AV-42C —a tilt-jet aircraft capable of transitioning from helicopter-like hover to supersonic jet flight.

The game uses advanced physics engines and 3D modeling to simulate the experience of flying a VTOL aircraft. Players can choose from a range of aircraft, each with its own unique characteristics and handling. The game also features a dynamic weather system and day-night cycles, which affect the gameplay and require players to adapt their flying skills to changing conditions.

: The game is designed as a seated experience, placing the interaction area directly in front of the player at waist height, making it accessible for long flight sessions.