Saddler Posted 16 hours ago Posted 16 hours ago Platforms: T-45C (Hawk T2 equivalent) & F/A-18C (Typhoon FGR4 stand-in) Timezone: Primarily UK / EU, flexible worldwide Comms: Discord & SRS Modules: Free T-45C Mod + F/A-18C Hornet Overview We’re building a realism-focused, RAF-inspired virtual squadron for DCS World — designed around the real RAF fast jet training and operational pipeline. Our goal is to offer an immersive, structured experience for pilots who want to learn and fly like the real RAF, from advanced training to frontline operations, without virtual ranks or fictional hierarchies. Just good flying, authentic training, and teamwork. Training & Operational Structure No. 4 Squadron RAF – Advanced Fast Jet Training (AFJT) Platform: T-45C Goshawk (representing Hawk T2) Focus: Core and Tactical Flying Skills Advanced handling, stalls, circuits, recoveries IFR / VFR navigation and low-level flight Tactical formation and radio comms Introduction to air combat and surface attack No. 29 Squadron RAF – Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) Platform: F/A-18C Hornet (representing Typhoon FGR4) Focus: Type Conversion and Tactical Employment Hornet systems and weapon employment Air-to-air (BVR/WVR) and Air-to-ground tactics Radar operation, sensors, and datalink Mission planning and combat readiness Bridging training into operational flying No. 11 Squadron RAF – Frontline Operations Platform: F/A-18C Hornet (Typhoon role) Focus: Operational Flying and Mission Execution Multirole combat operations NATO-style and QRA scenarios Large Force Employment (LFE) and combined ops Tactical leadership and joint exercises Our Ethos We prioritise: Authenticity: Training and procedures based on open-source RAF/NATO documentation. Progression: A structured path from student to operational pilot. Accessibility: Open to all skill levels — only motivation and teamwork required. Simplicity: No fictional ranks or excessive admin. Just fly, train, and improve. Looking For We’re currently seeking: Pilots eager to train and fly in a realistic environment Experienced DCS Hornet pilots interested in mentoring or leading Mission designers and instructors to help shape the training syllabus Join Us If you’d like to be part of a developing, realism-focused RAF-style virtual squadron, message me here or via Discord (link provided upon contact). Whether you want to train through 4 Squadron, help develop the OCU, or fly frontline with 11 Squadron, we’d love to have you onboard. Let’s build something authentic — from training to operation. https://discord.gg/bMJE9rAZq5 1
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