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The 656th is the 132nd Virtual Wing squadron that operates the AH-64D attack helicopter. The squadron draws inspiration from the British Army Air Corps and the 656th Squadron, which has frequent trainings with the Norwegian armed forces in the arctic. We are looking for two new members to fly with us. The nickname of the squadron is a tribute to the Apache and the role it played during the first Gulf war. The main air campaign of Operation Desert Shield started as Task Force Normandy, consisting of eight AH-64 and four MH-53 helicopters, flew low-level under radar coverage to strike Iraqi early warning sites close to the border of Saudi-Arabia. In this regard, the Apaches were the spearheads in the main air campaign of the war. The 132nd Virtual Wing was formed in July 2013 by a close group of Norwegians that were keen on creating an organization that represented what they believed a Virtual Wing should be about: realism and immersion. Since then, the Wing has grown significantly to have seven active squadrons of various airframes with an extensive training program for each. We also have members that regularly serve as JTACs or man agencies such as ATC or C2. We look for new members (18+) interested in playing DCS as the full-fledged combat simulator that it is. Our main emphasis is on simulation, realism and immersion, as we believe that the most fun in DCS can be achieved when all members do their best to simulate flying an aircraft in a combat environment, at least as far as can be achieved while sitting in front of a computer. We teach trainees how to fly in our multiplayer environment. With this in mind, our training program is set up as a combination of self-qualification and Instructor Pilot (IP) mandatory training flights. Unfortunately, we do not not the basics of how to fly the aircraft. We expect our applicants to be competent with the systems of the airframe and to be able to fly it safely in all modes of flight. Our training days are Wednesday and Sunday at 2000 CET (1900 UTC). We look for dedicated pilots that match our description above and has the time schedule to regularly attend our training days. That being said, we understand and appreciate that real life comes first and attending all events all the time is not possible. Our combat events are scheduled in place of training events on Sundays, on average every two weeks. One of our ongoing campaigns, Operation Active Resolve, has between 20 and 40 participants flying various airframes. The squadron was started in March 2022 shortly after the DCS: AH-64D was released. While we have a well established training program (TRP), we are continuously working on improving it. The next iteration should see improvements to the CPG training and cockpit coordination. Should you be curious about what training with the 656th looks like, you can check out the two links below. https://cloud.132virtualwing.org/s/WFiBKJ8Aa2MoApW https://cloud.132virtualwing.org/s/EZKFH8xCaGJHQrL Check out or website http://132virtualwing.org and welcome to our Discord server! https://discord.gg/YPbCMTgu7s

The 388th Virtual Fighter Squadron of the 132nd Virtual Wing is now recruiting. We are looking for pilots flying the F-16C. Pilots that apply should be experienced flying and operating the F-16C, as our training program is designed to teach you how to fly, fight and operate as a flight in a MP environment. High level of the mandatory flights with an Instructor Pilot (IP) during Initial Qualification Training (IQT) and Mission Qualification Training (MQT): Flight 1: 132nd Comms and ATC and airbase operations. Getting proficient handling comms with GND, TWR , Approach and AWACS. Flight 2: Tactical formations and turns Flight 3: 1vs1 WVR Basics Flight 4: 2vs2 BVR Basics Flight 5: SAT 1 Basics (Surface Attack Tactics) Flight 6: MQT checkout. Combining what you have learned in a simulated combat mission to show proficiency as a wingman on 132nd events. After IQT and MQT then pilots will move on to various topics in Continuation Training to gain additional proficiency. During all phases there is a heavy emphasis on self-qualification lessons, so new pilots will need to be able, diciplined and motivated to conduct training on their own to make sure to progress in accordance with the training program. About us: The 132nd are a mature group of laidback guys with a strong passion for military aviation. The 132nd was first established in 2013, so we have been around for a while. We are in the EURO zone and for timings and connection issues, we are primarly interested in pilots in this region. We conduct training events Wednesdays at 1800Z (2000 CET) and Sundays at the same time we conduct either a combat event, or normal or advanced training. We mostly fly PvE, but are often combining that with human aggressors flying Red Air to augment the AI. We also conduct a range of combined events with various organizations here in DCS to add the immersion for our combat and training events by bringing other virtual squadrons in to fly at the same time. Before applying: Before you consider applying, check that the following description fits you: - You know how to fly and operate the F-16C, including aerial refueling. - You are able to attend events wednesdays and sundays at 1800Z / 2000 CET. - You enjoy "slow paced" gameplay, where focus is on learning and becoming proficient in the aircraft to get the most out of this simulator, rather than fast paced kills on a PvP server. - You enjoy immersive and realistic missions. - You own the PG map. If this sounds interesting, please apply on the 132nd Virtual Wing website: http://132virtualwing.org/index.php/page/recruiting If you have any questions, please post it here in this thread, or send me a PM.