Heyjax Posted December 4, 2021 Posted December 4, 2021 Hello All, I'm a 54 year noob trying to get started in flight simulations. I would like to meet and/ or join a like minded squadron that has and older community with a great sense of humor. I'm not into milsim realism at the moment because I don't have enough knowledge and experience to add value to that particular type of community, not saying I don't have interest, just extremely green. Having zero flying and military experience I'm concerned with finding the correct squadron. I can set up simple missions, do some start ups, take offs, very basic navigation, and landings (pretty rough). Currently purchased F-16, L-39,SA342 Gazelle, Nevada and the Persian Gulf. Also downloaded MP-339, A4 Skyhawk and the T-45. My goals are to learn more than the basics of flying but also participate with others in missions and campaigns yet not to be ineffective or a burden in it. As a fulltime employed person and having a family I can't dedicate my life to gaming but it is important to me. Joe 5
draconus Posted December 5, 2021 Posted December 5, 2021 Here you'll find both answers and discouragement. Don't read the latter Just get into squads, try out and ask around. The more you're in MP and other players the more familiar you'll feel there. Don't think any second about your added "value" or being a burden. You'll get better in no time. Everybody understand that there are rookies. Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX4070S Quest 3 T16000M VPC CDT-VMAX TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria
BigDaddy Posted December 22, 2021 Posted December 22, 2021 Hi Heyjax If your looking for some one to fly with and help you get set up let me know. Like you I have limited time and a family. I"m a FOG #$@%*&^ OLD GUY Im in the Midwest so our time zones are close 2 VMFA-323 BigDaddy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(out)
Steel Jaw Posted December 22, 2021 Posted December 22, 2021 Heyjax, welcome to the community, brother. "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, Red Dragon 7800XT/16GB, monitor: GIGABYTE M32QC 32" (31.5" Viewable) QHD 2560 x 1440 (2K) 165Hz.
Eagledriver Posted December 26, 2021 Posted December 26, 2021 If you're located on the west coast of Canada/USA or don't mind the difference in time zone: we're casual, mature and chill. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2113693475405335
BigDaddy Posted December 28, 2021 Posted December 28, 2021 Kansas city here VMFA-323 BigDaddy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(out)
bkrull Posted January 2, 2022 Posted January 2, 2022 On 12/4/2021 at 3:59 PM, Heyjax said: Hello All, I'm a 54 year noob trying to get started in flight simulations. I would like to meet and/ or join a like minded squadron that has and older community with a great sense of humor. I'm not into milsim realism at the moment because I don't have enough knowledge and experience to add value to that particular type of community, not saying I don't have interest, just extremely green. Having zero flying and military experience I'm concerned with finding the correct squadron. I can set up simple missions, do some start ups, take offs, very basic navigation, and landings (pretty rough). Currently purchased F-16, L-39,SA342 Gazelle, Nevada and the Persian Gulf. Also downloaded MP-339, A4 Skyhawk and the T-45. My goals are to learn more than the basics of flying but also participate with others in missions and campaigns yet not to be ineffective or a burden in it. As a fulltime employed person and having a family I can't dedicate my life to gaming but it is important to me. Joe I’m looking for the same as Joe. I’m in the central time zone but since I’m retired I’m available most of the time.
feefifofum Posted January 2, 2022 Posted January 2, 2022 Pay a visit at the 71st If you find yourself wanting more once you are comfortable with the basics, I run the 71st's partner squadron which is a little more realism-focused (though not so much that you'll be filing virtual paperwork.) 1 THE GEORGIAN WAR - OFFICIAL F-15C DLC
MK-82_1_EACH Posted January 5, 2022 Posted January 5, 2022 When I was born, Eisenhower was still President of the US. I am retired as well. If any old and crusty folks (senile is ok) would like to fly a with a couple of other people, message me and I will send you a discord link. This is not a advertisement for a squadron (They aren't my cup of joe). Just for a few people that might want to get together and fly missions who are similar in age/interests. Strictly casual, in the US, Central time. 2
Chewmann Posted January 5, 2022 Posted January 5, 2022 Same here....54 yr old noob really trying to get better at the Hornet (I was a Hornet avionics tech in the 80s-90s). In fact I transitioned VMFA-251 from the F-4s to the F/A-18As in the mid-80s, and then VMFA(AW)-533 from the A-6s to the F/A-18Ds in the early 90s. I have a buddy who flys with me. He was an Airframer/Maint Controller with me in 533. So there could be 2 of us... I'm East Coast (Pittsburgh) and he is Central (panhandle of Florida). My primary is the Hornet, but I also have the P47, P51, FW190 Dora, and the Bf 109K-4. All of which I haven't flown a single minute in. I really want to get the Hornet down before going to another. 3
BigDaddy Posted January 6, 2022 Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) Glad to see us older guys still up and flying Eisenhower here also F18 f16 A10II F14 Open beta and stable Edited January 6, 2022 by BigDaddy 2 VMFA-323 BigDaddy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(out)
AngryDogGump Posted January 7, 2022 Posted January 7, 2022 On 12/4/2021 at 4:59 PM, Heyjax said: Hello All, I'm a 54 year noob trying to get started in flight simulations. I would like to meet and/ or join a like minded squadron that has and older community with a great sense of humor. I'm not into milsim realism at the moment because I don't have enough knowledge and experience to add value to that particular type of community, not saying I don't have interest, just extremely green. Having zero flying and military experience I'm concerned with finding the correct squadron. I can set up simple missions, do some start ups, take offs, very basic navigation, and landings (pretty rough). Currently purchased F-16, L-39,SA342 Gazelle, Nevada and the Persian Gulf. Also downloaded MP-339, A4 Skyhawk and the T-45. My goals are to learn more than the basics of flying but also participate with others in missions and campaigns yet not to be ineffective or a burden in it. As a fulltime employed person and having a family I can't dedicate my life to gaming but it is important to me. Joe I got you by a year, but I am pretty much in the same situation. New to DCS, and I have been in training for the last few weeks. Ready to try the multiplayer but don't know where to begin without getting my butt kicked. Let me know, if you find a good squadron. 1
Chewmann Posted January 7, 2022 Posted January 7, 2022 18 hours ago, bkrull said: We’re not ready for the nursing home yet Damn straight. Ready to fight, ready to kill, ready to die, but never will! LOL
BigDaddy Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) Well it looks like we are all looking for the same situation. Right now I'm at 90% on the Hornet and looking to get the other 10%. The only way to do it is to get online and share knowledge with others. I've spent the last 20 years flying MP in Janes F18 and BMS. I've been on several servers in DCS and it seems a bit arcade-ish to say the least(might just be me because I'm old school). I'm currently helping BKrull get his system up and running so we can get up and flying. Here is my invite: I will build the missions. For training or sorties I believe in "mission light" meaning we have three things ,Assets ,Support and Targets. Not a lot of crazy stuff going on that make a mission file large. Provide a server for DCS and SRS Help anyone that needs to get started in the Hornet. Same thing as" MK-82 Not a squad invite or a commitment just looking for a few of us older guys to fly and learn with. always casual. PM me if you like. Edited January 8, 2022 by BigDaddy 1 VMFA-323 BigDaddy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(out)
Todd Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 I'm in the same situation - Midwest here looking to find some guys who want to fly together do some missions as well as build up to maybe harder missions etc....It is hard to jump into servers with guys who fly daily milsims - and I do like realism, but life and time gets to be the issue. 52 years old and looking for a group who will fly and start doing missions we either build or acquire where we can work together and build skills. Thanks, Todd
_Hoss Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) Damn, I feel old compared to you guys....... 64 here, retired twice, USN in 1997, and Boeing June 2021. You would think I have all the time in the world to fly DCS/IL2. The spousal unit and youngest Great Granddaughter keep me busy. I was a USN Avionics tech AT, Intermediate Maintenance on DECM systems. Did seven WESTPAC's on three different Carriers, three on the Connie (79 - 82), two on the Enterprise with VA-94 (85 - 89), and two on the Lincoln (93 - 97). Sometimes I actually think I miss it.......... sometimes.... I've got all the Warbirds, F-86, Mig-15, M-2000, F/A-18, F-16, A-10C, FC3. I'm working on learning the Hornet right now. I like to blow stuff up more than shooting stuff down. J.M.W. AT1(AW/SW) USN ret. Cheers Hoss Edited January 8, 2022 by 352nd_Hoss Sempre Fortis
MK-82_1_EACH Posted January 9, 2022 Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/5/2022 at 3:13 PM, Chewmann said: Same here....54 yr old noob really trying to get better at the Hornet (I was a Hornet avionics tech in the 80s-90s). In fact I transitioned VMFA-251 from the F-4s to the F/A-18As in the mid-80s, and then VMFA(AW)-533 from the A-6s to the F/A-18Ds in the early 90s. I have a buddy who flys with me. He was an Airframer/Maint Controller with me in 533. So there could be 2 of us... I'm East Coast (Pittsburgh) and he is Central (panhandle of Florida). My primary is the Hornet, but I also have the P47, P51, FW190 Dora, and the Bf 109K-4. All of which I haven't flown a single minute in. I really want to get the Hornet down before going to another. @Chewman Hey Semper Fi VMA-311 (A-4M) Ordnance - Late 70's/80's at MCAS El Toro Also did a stint Air National Guard (F-4C,F-4E, F-16 (block 30) - Munitions 181st FW 1
MK-82_1_EACH Posted January 9, 2022 Posted January 9, 2022 On 12/27/2021 at 8:25 PM, BigDaddy said: Kansas city here DeSoto, Kansas Here....
Chewmann Posted January 10, 2022 Posted January 10, 2022 4 hours ago, MK-82_1_EACH said: @Chewman Hey Semper Fi VMA-311 (A-4M) Ordnance - Late 70's/80's at MCAS El Toro Also did a stint Air National Guard (F-4C,F-4E, F-16 (block 30) - Munitions 181st FW @MK-82_1_EACH Semper Fi my friend! I wonder if you are excited about the A-4 mod coming out? LOL
MK-82_1_EACH Posted January 10, 2022 Posted January 10, 2022 19 hours ago, Chewmann said: @MK-82_1_EACH Semper Fi my friend! I wonder if you are excited about the A-4 mod coming out? LOL I flew the 1st version of the mod. I have been looking at the recent release of 2.0. Great mod. Although, I would prefer an M model, since that was what I worked on ...
jskibo Posted January 27, 2022 Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) On 1/8/2022 at 2:12 PM, 352nd_Hoss said: Damn, I feel old compared to you guys....... 64 here, retired twice, USN in 1997, and Boeing June 2021. You would think I have all the time in the world to fly DCS/IL2. The spousal unit and youngest Great Granddaughter keep me busy. I was a USN Avionics tech AT, Intermediate Maintenance on DECM systems. Did seven WESTPAC's on three different Carriers, three on the Connie (79 - 82), two on the Enterprise with VA-94 (85 - 89), and two on the Lincoln (93 - 97). Sometimes I actually think I miss it.......... sometimes.... I've got all the Warbirds, F-86, Mig-15, M-2000, F/A-18, F-16, A-10C, FC3. I'm working on learning the Hornet right now. I like to blow stuff up more than shooting stuff down. J.M.W. AT1(AW/SW) USN ret. Cheers Hoss Hoss, Which Boeing site? I started at McDonnell-Douglas in STL (ILS on Super Hornet and Harpoon SLAM, Retrofit Engineering on Hornet / SuperHornet), then off to Wichita (C40 / 767 Tanker), Philly (FCS), Oklahoma City (Ran Saudi MX AWACS, F15) and Finally Long Beach (C17 GSP). Left in 2010 and been with GE since. Former Navy Airframer (NAS Whidbey / USS Kitty Hawk AIMD / SEAOPDET). CMEL / CSEL / ASES but don't really fly IRL anymore Same situation as the others, 55 and trying to get slightly better than the average QF4 drone. Partial to the Hornet but have most of the modules and theaters, though as soon as the flyable A6 drops I will be all over it. Hope to find a group I can fly with that can help with training. Still working on my pit which seems to change every month...... Edited January 27, 2022 by jskibo 4
Oddball52 Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 Another Eisenhower baby boomer here, hence the '52 in the name. It's WEIRD being the same age as old people. (I actually have that on a shirt) My 2 cents on finding a squadron to join would be to find the servers that are flying the planes you want to fly, on the map you want to be on, where there are good #'s of people on at the time of day you are available to play, that speak your language, and fly on that, listen on coms, speak to them on coms, and meet people. Generally the more the merrier, and everyone was a rookie at one time. This is a very helpful and friendly environment with addicts who really want to get others addicted so we have them to enjoy it with. "I mean like, so many Positive Waves, maybe we can't lose!!" 1 "I mean like, so many Positive Waves, maybe we can't lose!!"
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