VFA-282 Centaurs

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Dear pilots,

We are a small group of passionate flight simulation enthusiasts, based in Europe and VFA-282 Centaurs is our F/A-18C Hornet squadron. We fly as realistic as we can while keeping our missions enjoyable and not enforcing procedures.

We usually have our scheduled mission on Monday evening 1900-2200 Zulu time (and Wednesdays based on availability) , and our activity is mixed between internal training missions and large scale campaigns missions with our external squadrons friends (joint operations with AMVI, ANZUS etc.)

We are looking to increase our roster with like-minded mature pilots that enjoy a relaxed community in which we can virtually fly our favorite fighter in the most realistic environment DCS can offer.

What we expect from you:

-              Know how to operate the Hornet on a basic level (cold and dark start-up, carrier and airfield operations, navigation, weapons systems)

-              Any combat experience either A/A or A/G will help you get easier through training

-              Use of Supercarrier module

-              Syria, Persian Gulf and NTTR are frequently used, while other maps requirement depend on our combined ops campaigns

What we can offer:

·        Friendly and not competitive environment

·        Support in A2A and A2G tactics and how to best employ F/A-18C  in DCS

·        Server with multiplayer missions

·        Scenarios to cover all training needs of the Squadron

·        Engagement with other Squadrons to make the virtual flight more immersive

·        Debriefing using Tacview

·        Expertise in using VR in flight

Our training goal as a squadron:

-        Standard ops:

o   Use of all aircraft systems

o   Carrier ops (CASE I, CASE II, CASE III, day and night)

o   Airfield operations ( Ground ops, departure and arrival ops, overhead break pattern landing)

o   Air to air refueling day and night

o   Formation flying and tactical turns

o   Radio communication – ATC, AWACS/GCI – in our large campaign human ATC and GCI are engaged (use of SRS)

-        Air to Air Combat:

o   BFM/ACM tactics and engagements – solo and as a pair

o   BVR tactics and engagements as a flight of 2 or 4

o   Roles: CAP, TARCAP, BARCAP and ESCORT

o   Defensive maneuvers

-        Air to Ground Combat:

o   Employment of ordnance using standard attack profiles

§  Low Angle Strafe, High Angle Strafe, Low Altitutde High Drag, Low Altitude Low Drag, High Altitude Dive Bomb, Loft Profile

o   Precision bombing– L-GBUs, JDAMs, JSOWs, AGMs

o   SEAD and DEAD engagements – HARMs, TALDs, JDAMs lofting/sniping

o   SAMs evasion maneuvers

o   Using the ground radar for moving target (GMT mode)

o   CAS mission and syllabus (9-line)

o   Roles: STRIKE, SEAD/DEAD, OCA, CAS

If your timeframe matches ours, you are enthusiastic to master each of our squadron goals with our support and you are eager to join large scale community campaigns, reach us through our discord: https://discord.gg/6dtu3DAnTc

A small taste of what we do: https://youtu.be/TUjxWlXV7m4?si=wImJzar32dC7J8GH