TheHighwayman Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Hello aces! I really enjoy flying the MiG 21 and I'm ready for my next fix, which is to fly cooperatively with others. My thought is to form a virtual squadron around the MiG 21. I can finance a website and TS, and possibly get a server going for our squadron and friends. Although I would serve as the administrative head of the squadron, I will need flight leaders and people with flying experience to direct operations. I happen to be a paper pusher by trade, not a flight commander. If there is enough interest, I'll go to work setting something up. We would focus on the MiG 21, as our chief study, but as new simulation modules (and I mean simulation, not arcade-style) are released, I would consider expanding operations to include other Soviet and Russian aircraft. Ultimately, I would like to create a career system whereby pilots within the squadron conduct operations and receive promotions and awards for their achievements. If this interests you, post below. I'll use that as my measure and start, or drop the idea accordingly. Pacific Time Zone, USA. See you up there! :pilotfly: Edited October 29, 2014 by TheHighwayman 1
xxJohnxx Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Sounds interesting! A good idea would be to provide your location / time zone. Check out my YouTube: xxJohnxx Intel i7 6800k watercooled | ASUS Rampage V Edition 10 | 32 GB RAM | Asus GTX1080 watercooled
il_corleone Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Hello, that sounds really good! I would love to participate, but I do not have time + I sure do not live on the same Time zone, and I am already in a group The mig 21 is a Nice beast to fly with firends, and forming a clan focusing on this is a really nice idea, and the ones who are going to participate , they will enjoy for sure! I have one idea, there in the text, you say you could consider expandng to other aircraft right?, maybe, you can contact some Su25 clan, I`m sure they will love to have some Escort fighters and the missions you will fly (80 style I suppose) they will also love to participate IMHO Salute and good luck!
SilentGun Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 I would participate but don't think I'd be a good flight leader I am however a decent formation flyer Link to my Imgur screenshots and motto http://imgur.com/a/Gt7dF One day in DCS... Vipers will fly along side Tomcats... Bugs with Superbugs, Tiffy's with Tornado's, Fulcrums with Flankers and Mirage with Rafales... :)The Future of DCS is a bright one:)
Fenderalac Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Im up for it, CET timezone. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I./JG2 Oberleutnant Flieger
hellrequiem Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 I am pleased to know this initiative, I am interested in participating in your project. I'll leave my email and I'll keep this post: hellrequiem@gmail.com
TheHighwayman Posted November 1, 2014 Author Posted November 1, 2014 Thank you. If I do anything it will be next weekend. I am already looking at some basic websites that would work and provide us with a forum. I'm also trying to think of a squadron to represent, but may decide to create a fictional Soviet air regiment. The records that I find online aren't very good for telling me what the VVS did historically, which squadrons flew what and where. I'm open to suggestions. -Highwayman
*Rage* Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Sounds great! Once you guys are set up im sure the 51st would love to have some mutual trainings with you guys. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 64th "Scorpions" Aggressor Squadron Discord: 64th Aggressor Squadron TS: 195.201.110.22
RvETito Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 The 51st still alive? Wow! "See, to me that's a stupid instrument. It tells what your angle of attack is. If you don't know you shouldn't be flying." - Chuck Yeager, from the back seat of F-15D at age 89. =RvE=
*Rage* Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Surprised? Why? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 64th "Scorpions" Aggressor Squadron Discord: 64th Aggressor Squadron TS: 195.201.110.22
TheHighwayman Posted November 2, 2014 Author Posted November 2, 2014 The squadron is being formed. I'll have details out to everyone during the week.
Vampyre Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Thank you. If I do anything it will be next weekend. I am already looking at some basic websites that would work and provide us with a forum. I'm also trying to think of a squadron to represent, but may decide to create a fictional Soviet air regiment. The records that I find online aren't very good for telling me what the VVS did historically, which squadrons flew what and where. I'm open to suggestions. -Highwayman http://www.amazon.com/Soviet-Tactical-Aviation-Yefim-Gordon/dp/1902109236 This is a great reference book on Soviet tactical aircraft and the units that operated them in the cold war. I bought it on a whim a few years ago and it is a real gem for information on Soviet tactical aviation. 1 Truly superior pilots are those that use their superior judgment to avoid those situations where they might have to use their superior skills. If you ever find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! "If at first you don't succeed, Carrier Landings are not for you!"
TheHighwayman Posted November 6, 2014 Author Posted November 6, 2014 The squadron will be formed this weekend as the 3rd VVS Tactical Fighter Squadron. We will be based in the USA, Pacific timezone. We will be starting with a Teamspeak server and a forum. We will add a website later, assuming we have enough interest to warrant that sort of web presence. We plan a minimum weekly schedule, but will not require members to meet any strict minimums in terms of participation. However, individuals who participate more than others will be preferred for posts of privilege and responsibility (as with any organization). I imagine the formalities will be minimal, at least until we start flying with other squadrons. I have a partner who will share the responsibility of command with me and who will probably provide the bulk of the experience we need to be successful as a group. More information will come available within the next couple days. If my partner in this project wishes to raise his hand, I'll leave it up to him. In the meantime, I look forward to some fun flying this weekend!
TheHighwayman Posted November 8, 2014 Author Posted November 8, 2014 We have foums and a TS set up. We also have a training mission built for folks to fly. We'll get details out to you as soon as we get things looking presentable!
Zooker Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 I'd be interested in meeting up with you guys. I live in the Pacific Time Zone. VF-111 Sundowners [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Carrier Group 1 - Battlegroup Delta Beware the lessons of a fighter pilot who would rather fly a slide rule than kick your ass! -Commander Ron "Mugs" McKeown, USN Commander, U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School 2 Victories, Vietnam
lucien Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 send me details via PM please once its ready. I'd love to join the group
uboats Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 eastern time [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] My DCS Mods, Skins, Utilities and Scripts | Windows 10 | i7-4790K | GTX 980Ti Hybrid | 32GB RAM | 3TB SSD | | TM Warthog Stick | CH Pro Throttle + Pro Pedal | TIR5 Pro | TM MFD Cougar | Gun Camera: PrtScn |
Hadwell Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) I'm decent with the mig-21, really looking for a group of mig pilots to fly with so if you're recruting, sign me up. I can teach newbies how to use radar guided missiles, groms, etc, and some good tactics against those pesky f-15s for playing on the 104th and s77th servers online, so yeah, I can really help with getting the squad killing stuff, not just flying around like fish out of water. I want to help cause I'm tired of being one of the only like... 3 people who have the balls to go up against modern fighters online, and actually have success . Check out the screenshots sub forum on ed forums for some videos of a couple sorties I've done in the mig Edited November 10, 2014 by Hadwell My youtube channel Remember: the fun is in the fight, not the kill, so say NO! to the AIM-120. System specs:ROG Maximus XI Hero, Intel I9 9900K, 32GB 3200MHz ram, EVGA 1080ti FTW3, Samsung 970 EVO 1TB NVME, 27" Samsung SA350 1080p, 27" BenQ GW2765HT 1440p, ASUS ROG PG278Q 1440p G-SYNC Controls: Saitekt rudder pedals,Virpil MongoosT50 throttle, warBRD base, CM2 stick, TrackIR 5+pro clip, WMR VR headset. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
PishPosh Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I'm having a blast flying the Mig and would also love to fly with people. This is awesome that you're the same timezone as well however I'm limited to being on (at the earliest) 9pm - 1am (at the latest). Are these times you guys are planned to play at?
Hadwell Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I'm having a blast flying the Mig and would also love to fly with people. This is awesome that you're the same timezone as well however I'm limited to being on (at the earliest) 9pm - 1am (at the latest). Are these times you guys are planned to play at? i'm usually on between 11pm - 5am, except when i have days off work, PST that is... My youtube channel Remember: the fun is in the fight, not the kill, so say NO! to the AIM-120. System specs:ROG Maximus XI Hero, Intel I9 9900K, 32GB 3200MHz ram, EVGA 1080ti FTW3, Samsung 970 EVO 1TB NVME, 27" Samsung SA350 1080p, 27" BenQ GW2765HT 1440p, ASUS ROG PG278Q 1440p G-SYNC Controls: Saitekt rudder pedals,Virpil MongoosT50 throttle, warBRD base, CM2 stick, TrackIR 5+pro clip, WMR VR headset. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Zooker Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Any information available to connect up with you guys? I'm interested in seeing what is being put together. I'm just looking to fly with some like minded people. VF-111 Sundowners [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Carrier Group 1 - Battlegroup Delta Beware the lessons of a fighter pilot who would rather fly a slide rule than kick your ass! -Commander Ron "Mugs" McKeown, USN Commander, U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School 2 Victories, Vietnam
PishPosh Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 i'm usually on between 11pm - 5am, except when i have days off work, PST that is... Perfect, I'd definitely be down to fly with you online. Count me as interested.
TheHighwayman Posted November 11, 2014 Author Posted November 11, 2014 Not sure what times we will fly. Possibly we will have a server and TS up so folks can fly whenever it suits them. I'm sure we can also do some night flights on the weekends. We have a TS, but it's not configured yet. We also have a forum I set up. However, I have been quite ill since Friday. The unusually bad air quality in California has me knocked down. It's the worst I have ever seen. I expect to be in better shape by the end of the week. Also, I have a partner who may find the time to finalize everything and open for business, but that's up to him and his schedule. I am looking forward to flights by this weekend. Thanks again, see everyone soon.
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