Are you looking for an F-16 Mil-Sim Squadron without the insane time requirements? We may be the squadron for you!
The 457th Virtual Fightin' Spads are recruiting. We offer our members a realistic squadron environment (Stan/Eval, Training, Scheduling, Tactics, etc). We have created training syllabi for multiple courses and more on the way (Pilot Initial Qualification, Pilot Mission Qualification, 2 Ship Flight Lead, 4 Ship Flight Lead, Instructor, Evaluator, etc).
About Us: We are the 457th Virtual Fightin' Spads, a Mil-Sim Squadron flying the F-16C in DCS. We are committed to providing our members with a professional and fun environment to fly in. All new members must pass Pilot Initial Qualification and Mission Qualification before being Mission Ready Wingmen. While this does serve as a right of passage into our ranks, it also ensures that we are capable of flying missions in online servers. Once our pilots obtain Mission Ready status, there are several other training courses we offer to keep building skill and gaining responsibility. Our operations are based on real world USAF Squadron Operations with training, stan-eval, tactics, scheduling, and snack-o (still trying to figure out how to do this one ). We are based across the US, although we will accept EU members, we may just not be able to fly together as much. Unlike other Virtual Squadrons in DCS, we do not have a time requirement for members to stay active. Once you join you may fly as much or as little as you like. We are not affiliated with the real world 457th FS.
Repaints: We currently link to Tehaviata's repaints on the ED website. We extend a huge thank you to Tehaviata for his work!
Requirements: We ask that all members be:
1. Over 18 years old (exceptions may be made).
2. English speaking and own a mic.
3. Own a legal copy of DCS World and the Eagle Dynamics F-16C Module
3.a Recommendation: Own a copy of Persian Gulf and Syria.
4. Own a joystick or HOTAS system. Recommended: Own a VR or TrackIR type set up.
5. Respectful of other members and their time.
Time Requirements: None! Fly as often as you want.
Discord: https://discord.gg/fvs79ePb4K
Thanks for taking the time to read this post, if you are wanting to join as a member, we look forward to seeing you. If you are a representative of another squadron interested in coordinating with us for events, please join our Discord and let us know, we have a channel dedicated to coordinated ops.
- Mustang