VFA-211 Checkmates

[VFA-211]

DCS is a big community and choosing a place to settle down can be hard. There are a lot of groups out there with each having their own culture and standards of flying. As you are reading this ask yourself what you want out of a DCS group.

VFA-211 is a DCS Strike Fighter Squadron that is dedicated to getting as close as possible to real world Naval aviation operations. VFA-211 is dedicated to training its members to be the best of the best. We pride ourselves on flying like real Naval Aviators. We also love Naval Aviation and Naval operations. VFA-211 offers a unique experience in that we capture the culture around Naval Squadrons. We’re a tight knit group of like minded people that act like a family building each other up.

We are devoted to making an authentic and realistic experience. We are often classified as a military simulation (mil sim), but what does that exactly mean? Well, our definition of mil sim is that we strive to get as close as we can to real-world operations within the limits of DCS. 

VFA-211’s members have a lot of experience in a wide range of tactics and procedures. Our members are devoted to helping one another accomplish the goal of creating a realistic experience within DCS. Mil sim does not mean you have to greet people and say sir, but we do have a chain of command and ranks to identify members and their respective contributing roles.

VFA-211’s motto is “Work hard, play hard”. We feel that if you put in the effort that’s what you’ll get out of it. So is VFA-211 a good fit for you?  What do you want out of a DCS group? Here are more questions that you can ask yourself.

• Do I have a passion for flying and naval aviation?
• Do I enjoy Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and reading/ abiding by them? 
• Do I enjoy flying the F/A-18C start up to shut down? 
• Am I experienced enough in the F/A-18C?
• Do I enjoy working as a team and learning in a professional and realistic manner?
• Can I receive criticism in debriefs whether I fail or succeed in a given mission?
• Can I become part of a group that flies in the Eastern Standard Time zone on Tuesday and Saturdays at 2030 EST?

If you said yes to all of the above, VFA-211 may be a good option for you. We currently have space for about 3-4 more active pilots and exclusively operate the F/A-18C. Our training and operational programs closely resemble that of a real VFA. Our training consists of approximately 16 flights that cover; Startup/Taxi/Takeoff procedures, Formation Flying, Air to Air Refueling (AAR), Low Altitude Tactics (LAT), Air to Surface (AS), Air to Air (AA), and Carrier Qualifications (CQ). In VFA-211 you will be put through SFARP which teaches you Close Air Support (CAS), Armed Reconnaissance (AR) and much more.Lot’s of hours are spent by squadron members making detailed briefs and training materials as well.

If you have made it to the end of this, congratulations! We look forward to having you on our team. FLY NAVY!!

If you are interested in the VFA 211 Strike Fighter Squadron and want to learn more about it join our Discord at https://discord.gg/yT9RTndGe6.

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I made three WESTPACs on the Connie 78-82 with VF-211, and VF-24. And VA-146, VA-147 in A-7s, VA-165s A-6s, and VFP-63 RF-8s. My Balut eating, AFTA class leader from NATTC, Millington, TN. was in VF-211. Saw him again years later on the Lincoln, in VF-114, Aardvark, and VF-213 Blacklions were their sister squadron. I was Ships company AIMD/IM1/QA.

LOL, . Those were the first three of the seven WESTPACs on three carriers. And a lot of water under the keel ago.....

AT1(AW/SW) USN ret.

1977-1997