Virtual Carrier Air Wing One - Recruiting

[BoneDust]

We are opening recruitment for 2 F-18 pilots, 1 F-14 pilot and RIO.

 

We flight nightly and have 2 scheduled flights per week; Wednesday and Saturday @9pm eastern. We have members from the US, Canada, and Europe. We have 3 dedicated servers; Combat, Training, and Air-to-air training operating. You must be able to commit to at least 2-3 flights per week over the winter; we slow down over the summer months.

 

 

 

 

https://vcaw1.com//

 

 

How we work:

CVW-1 is membership driven, we provide dedicated TeamSpeak and SRS (Simple Radio) Servers as well as at least one (1) dedicated mission server at this time. A 5 person administrative staff handles the background work to maintain the website, servers and other operational components required to keep our group running day to day. Each squadron will have a CO, XO team that will handle the squadron’s operation, however we don’t use rank to segregate or stipulate what active members can and cannot do. We encourage members to take active rolls within the group to provide quality additions when and where they can. We embrace a team concept, where no voice or ego out shadows another.

 

How we train:

CVW-1 has built a training program that brings together the experiences of real world military aviators, aircraft maintainers, and service members, and combines it with actual CNATRA and Fleet Squadron Training materials. Where the limitations of the simulation affect the ‘realism’ factor we adjust the training appropriately. Our training program provides the base for incoming pilots to build upon as they join the fleet, but not at the expense of the fun factor. We don’t accept that this hobby should feel like a job sometimes, and you shouldn’t either. Rest assured that all of our members have completed the training syllabus prior to reaching a fleet squadron. We don’t offer training waivers, nor do we require applicants to do anything every active member hasn’t already done. Ongoing training is key, and as new procedures or pipelines open up, members will have a chance to qualify via training.

 

How we fly:

We simulate Carrier aviation, which means 90% of our operations will begin and end on the ‘Boat’. As a member you should expect runways that move, and dark nights that require attention to detail, and an adherence to training. We also strive to simulate real world aerial environments and engagements. Not every flight will end with bombs dropped and missiles fired. We aim to simulate not just combat, but peacetime operations as well. We also realize this is a hobby, and try not to take ourselves too seriously. The ultimate goal is to provide a fun and professional environment where member’s time is well spent, and friendships are built and maintained.

 

Where we plan to go:

It is important to understand that currently Carrier Aviation in DCS is in its infancy. We have selected the DCS F/A-18 as our primary aircraft, but our ultimate goal is to embrace additional carrier aircraft as they become available. We currently require incoming members to own the Hornet module as a minimum, and this will be a standard requirement. All of our training will be conducted utilizing the F/A-18 module. We will continually evaluate were we stand, and how we operate within the DCS environment, and where we see opportunities to adapt new technologies we will. Currently we are testing for implementation of Carrier Air Traffic Control (CATCC) and LSO technologies to provide true to life carrier operations. Check back here periodically, to see what new testing we are doing.

Edited September 28, 2019 by BoneDust

[BoneDust]

Clips from pickup flights. Despite its bugs this is a beautiful sim.

 

Edited September 21, 2019 by BoneDust

[BoneDust]

We are closed for F18 pilots now since we've exceeded our quota; looked for 2 but took 3 Hornet drivers.

 

We are still open for 1 F14 pilot and RIO; also looking for Euro pilots.

 

We are also looking for folks who are interested in the F16.

 

 

 

cheers

Edited September 28, 2019 by BoneDust

[Holden McGroyne]

Recruiting is still open for F14 pilots and RIOs, especially looking for UK/EU English speaking candidates. All standards welcome, new to the F14, no problem, we can train you. Weekly missions, training flights and pick ups available most nights. 3 dedicated servers and our own TS and Discord if you prefer, as well as an SRS server.

[BoneDust]

We are opening recruiting for 1 more F18 pilot.

 

Still looking for Euro pilots

[BoneDust]

F18 recruiting is closed again.

 

Still looking for F14 pilot and RIOs and Euro pilots

 

cheers.

[BoneDust]

We are opening the door again for one more F18 pilot in North America. One of the new guys will be graduating this week so we will bring in one more hornet pilot.

 

Door is still open for F14 and Euro guys; they are more difficult to find so recruiting is ongoing.

 

Some of the fellas are conducting work up prior to the wing's deployment.

 

Edited October 14, 2019 by BoneDust

[BoneDust]

F18 pilot recruiting is closed again.

[BoneDust]

Opening the door again for 1 F18 pilot.

 

Two pilots completed training last night, so we will take one F18 pilot.