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VNAO is back in the mod business. The following project is our follow up to the VR Ready Room Mod and LSO Platform mod. More to come. https://www.vnao-cvw-7.com/skunk-works Some more info on this and other projects from VNAO: What started as the T-45A and has since been changed to the C is the first iteration of the goshawk trainer that is currently in use by the US Navy. The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) T-45 Goshawk is a highly modified version of the British BAE Systems Hawk land-based training jet aircraft. Manufactured by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and British Aerospace (now BAE Systems), the T-45 is used by the United States Navy as an aircraft carrier-capable trainer. VNAO has decided to bring this mod to the community as a way of providing yet one more beautiful carrier-capable aircraft to the ever-popular carrier operations platform. This aircraft fills a niche that was left empty when other trainers, such as the T-2 Buckeye, were cancelled. The dev team from VNAO is working closely with no less than three real-world pilots who have flown the Goshawk as technical advisers with regards to the flight models and technical systems of the aircraft. In addition, we have gotten help for many of the technical systems by current real world maintainers and we thank them and the pilots for their invaluable input. The goal here is to make it as realistic as possible. Our first initial release is 1.0. Though the aircraft is far from complete, we feel that this early access version is useful for implementation by virtual CVWs and squadrons who would like to have an intro level aircraft to train and expose new pilots to carrier operations as done by the US Navy training program. VNAO T-45C Version 1.01 Released 4/28/2021 https://www.mediafire.com/file/igxeyo81nx1i01w/VNAO_T45_v1.0.1.zip/file VNAO T-45C Livery Template/Paint kit https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3316275/ Update v1.0.1 changelog: Fixed TACAN bug when there is a carrier with only 1 waypoint Improved TACAN so it won't fail if carrier or mission isn't loaded correctly Fixed AI getting stuck at end of catapult launch Fixed Right MFD ADI roll pointer not showing up Removed SRS script from download; the T-45 is now integrated into the latest SRS update Fixed night instant action mission not showing up Fixed rear MFD rocker controls only affecting right side Fixed MFD alignment so right side isn't cut off Fixed engine thrust not decreased enough at high altitude Added/Fixed keybindings for: - DEP/UFC - Battery switches - Engine switch - HYD 2 reset - Rudder pedals - Throttle - Gear down and up - Anti-skid - Hook - Launch bar - Canopy - Generator Switch - HUD power and brightness Fixed ADI page slip ball moving too far Improved HUD/MFD font Added seat arming handle and ejection handle Fixed External lights master switch Fixed cabin altitude needle being incorrect Fixed cage HUD button on MFD Fixed rear seat altimeter knob Revised Ejection seat materials to support seat arm Added the revised ejection seat mats to the external model Fixed ejection seats that would persist in the pit after ejection Updated the clickable interaction on various knobs and switches that were incorrect Revised the pit shadow shell to mask the external light leak into the pit more Updated the overall pit base materials to be lighter so the pit isn't so dark in shadow Updated the right console mats as they were missing the correct weathering and base mats So, please, leave some comments below. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Questions are welcome, but bear in mind that they may not all be answered immediately. All pictures posted here are work in progress and as such are subject to change. We will update this post as things progress and more pictures and videos will be coming at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/230799544132499 Support this project at our patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4816033 Like and subscribe at our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdv-W8JrXT-F9QPSzG7uXUQ Thank you,

VNAO CVW-7 and CVW-14 runs it most days and keeps it up to date. But we do remove it when it breaks, as it has a couple of times. It is a good mod.

Don't be nervous. As long as it looks good and traps the deck, it's gonna be a hit.

I would very much like to see this updated for blender 2.8.. bumping this in hopes that it leads to just that.

Thanks, Jar! It's a lot of fun standing on that deck and watching recoveries. Amazing.

Whoops. Sorry. Try this one.

Coming soon. VNAO is working on an LSO Platform mod for VR that allows you to stand on the LSO platform and watch recovering aircraft while seeing the platcam view on the LSO display. It works utilizing the Oculus Mirror utility and a model created by Particleman. It is still definitely a work in progress, but here is a first look and test.

Thanks, Jar! Hope everyone enjoys it!

Announcing the first release of the VNAO Ready Room mod. We have chosen to release this simple menu screen mod for VR that showcases the ready room in the opening menu of DCS. Follow the instructions included in the mod and you will find yourself immersed in the ready room for VFA-103. You can skin this mod for your group or whatever interests you. This version is our gift to the community and shows the possibilities of immersion in VR and DCS. Comments are welcome. Enjoy! Download here: http://bit.ly/VNAO_VR_m_RR_v110

Thanks. Particleman, is the man!

One more shot.

Got some new training skins for the recruits. Modeled after the T-45 Goshawk used in the US Navy. We could have used the Hawk module, but with the problems it has and the added expense we decided a repaint would be the way to go. Also, it is a fictitious squadron designation. But, it puts our new people in a plane until they get trained up.

We may be interested in doing some joint operations with Huey groups and if we get enough interested folks, who knows? There might be a Huey squad in VNAO before long.

Thanks! We are well on our way. Check out the new and improved greenie board on our site @ http://www.vnaojollyrogers.com.

VNAO is still recruiting for VFA-103/VF-84 Come and join us on our recruiting discord channel https://discord.gg/pTr5eKw

lol, yeah, couldn't get it to work for a second there. hehehe

The Greenie board is up.

Been spending a lot of time on discord. Best way to reach us these days. https://discord.gg/pTr5eKw

New Facebook discussion group for talking about all things naval operations related whether in the real world or the virtual world. Stop by and take a look. https://www.facebook.com/groups/230799544132499/

Come see us on discord https://discord.gg/FSH8rFd

For VFA-103 we are very early in recruitment. Since I live and breathe in the Pacific Time Zone, all recruits should be able to make evenings in that time zone. As for what commitment? I expect that everyone's level of commitment is different depending on their real lives. However, going forward I would like to see pilots be able to fly at least twice a week. Training for fully mission capable carrier based operations in either the Tomcat or the Hornet is going to be demanding. All I ask for is a willingness to learn and a great attitude. Come fly with us, and see if you like what we do. If you don't fit, we can part ways as friends and meet in the skies over the Strait of Hormuz. If you do fit, what an adventure we will have. Best way to find out, is to fly. Come see us on discord. https://discord.gg/FSH8rFd

Thanks for that. I love alpha sim stuff. You guys have a website up? Edit: Nevermind. I see it. That Mig24 is getting some good buzz.

VNAO And VFA-103 I am happy to re-introduce the VNAO which has stood up once again. In addition to Jar's VFA-113 Stingers and Icefire's VCVW-11 The VFA-103 Jolly Rogers squadron is also manning up for service in the rebirth of VNAO

Couldn't have done it without your help, Jar.

Thanks for that, Sabre. Your endorsement means a lot!