174 Squadron RAF / North America West Coast

[KG100_Brannon]

Salute everyone,

 

A new online squadron has been taking shape over the past several weeks in North America, primarily to fly virtually on a West Coast time schedule in the evening hours here in North America on a Friday - Sunday evening schedule.  PST hours would apply here.  GMT - 8 approximately.   Example:  7:00 PM PST Friday - Sunday evening, when time allows.  

 

The PRIMARY aircraft that this squadron will focus on virtually will be the Hurricane Mk. II along with the Hawker Typhoon Mk. 1b for a fighter and fighter bomber role once released.  It is our intention to be one of the best organized squadrons to fly virtually with this mission focus and specific plane set here in North America.  

 

A web page is under construction along with Discord for administrative along with a Teamspeak 3 server for actual flight operations are planned.   The sister squadrons for 174 Squadron are 41 Sqn and 92 Sqn RAF.  This collaboration of squadrons forms our own virtual RAF Fighter Group across North America and into Western Europe.  Strength in numbers with a focus on specific plane sets per squadron.

 

Pilot applicants need to be already comfortable flying at this level of realism in the simulation since we are considering ourselves to be a "Start Up" of sorts.  Pilots should have Track IR or similar, joystick and pedals are mandatory items for the pilot along with a keen interest in virtually supporting the RAF from the World War II time period online.  Our flying will be done tactically.  Not looking for airshow pilots but a good understanding of formation flying when not in the combat zone would be a good idea.  Be able to navigate cross country comfortably etc.

 

Leadership opportunities at the Flight and Section level will be made available based upon your skill set,  comfortability and knowledge of the aircraft that 174 Squadron flies.  Other duty positions will be available as well based on interest and time etc.

 

The level of realism that the squadron is shooting for is full realism that caters to specific servers to fly in and enjoy.  Combat Box, Finnish Virtual pilot etc.  Above all else, we are looking for people to have fun with and to enjoy this simulation with the aircraft mentioned above.   Pilot applicants will be 21 and over.  Applicants will be accessed on a case by case basis based on experience, skill set and interest in the aircraft we will fly together and the Fighter Bomber role that we would embrace.  Ground attack !  Team Players are a must.   No problem or discipline cases are needed.

 

The Squadron is considered a work in progress.  We are laying the foundation for this squadron now.  We are not ready to take new pilot applicants as of yet but will announce when we are able to do so.  Skins for the Hurricane Mk. II are in the development stage now for 12 aircraft.   Typhoon skins will come later once made available.  Stay tuned for further updates.  Thankyou !

 

Sqn Ldr. Brannon

CO / Founder