DCS UK flight

[Saddler]

Hi all,

 

I'm launching a new virtual squadron project focused on realism in fast jet flying training, inspired by publicly available RAF and NATO training materials. The idea is to replicate core elements of the military flying training pipeline—from foundational techniques to advanced tactical skills—without the use of virtual ranks, fictional hierarchies, or unnecessary structure.

 

The goal is to provide a realistic and immersive flying experience, built around progressive training phases:

 

Phase 1 – Core Flying Skills

Platform: T-45 (free mod)

Focus: Flying techniques and precision handling

Stalls, turns, circuits, unusual attitudes

IFR and VFR navigation

Timed dead reckoning and low-level nav

Instrument flying and recovery procedure

Phase 2 – Tactical Phase

Platform: T-45 (representing the Hawk T2)

Focus: Tactical training

Air-to-air combat (BVR, BFM)

Basic weapons employment

Tactical formations and comms

Surface attack and range profiles

Phase 3 – OCU (Operational Conversion Unit)

After completing the training phases, pilots will progress onto frontline platforms. Our initial focus will be on the F-4 Phantom and F/A-18 Hornet(waiting for typhoon and f35 ), but other airframes are welcome depending on pilot preference and availability. The OCU will bridge training into operational flying, focusing on type-specific tactics, procedures, and combat operations.

 

This is a new initiative, so I’m looking for fellow enthusiasts, instructors, or mission builders who’d like to help shape and develop this into something meaningful. Whether you’re a student pilot, a seasoned DCS flyer, or just passionate about realism and structure, your input is welcome.

If you’re interested in helping build or fly within this realistic training-focused community, please reach out by sending me a message or just responding to this post.

We have already started work on it—it just needs continuing. Thanks!

PS: We don’t use any Hawk mod; it is the T-45.

Edited September 1 by Saddler

[Mr_sukebe]

Sounds interesting.

Just so we understand, do you have personal experience in this area?

[Saddler]

On 9/1/2025 at 12:24 PM, Mr_sukebe said:

Sounds interesting.

Just so we understand, do you have personal experience in this area?

No sadly not as stated above all this information is sourced from public documents

[Farenheit72]

HI Saddler,

I'm keen to start from the ground up with a UK based Squadron. I'll DM you.

 

[TonyRS]

Any AV-8B Harriers in your group?

[CTB]

I'm also keen but on older version of DCS and no access to some of those aircraft.  It also makes mulitplayer a bit more challenging....

It sounds like the former RAF instructor fast jet performance on you tube, he has a flight school but he charges £40 a month and is not great at returning comms.  Also needs to be latest version so that won't work for me.

[Melt-Down]

13 hours ago, CTB said:

I'm also keen but on older version of DCS and no access to some of those aircraft.  It also makes mulitplayer a bit more challenging....

Can I ask why?? Why wouldn't you update to the latest version? I mean if you're still on 2.54 to keep the Hawk, you're missing on like 70% of DCS module.

[CTB]

The latest version doesn't run on Windows 7 unfortunately and I don't want to downgrade to W11.