Joining the squadron

Summary and introduction

You can join the squadron under two different ranks: Cadet or Officer Ensign. Cadet is a rank for people who are not mission ready yet, but are good enough to participate in our trainings and are motivated to get Officer Ensign, which is the starting rank for mission ready pilots.

Before joining, you have to do a check-ride. During a check-ride, you will have a little chit chat, get briefed, and then fly a simple mission just like we do in our weekly events.

The rank you join with is decided by a commanderCommander during a check-ride, with input from a Lieutenant. The decision is objective and based on how well you know your systems, procedures, comms, and carrier landings.

You can be rejected if you do not fulfill our requirements, or are not fit for this squadron for any other reason. No hard feelings though, this just isn't the right place for you (yet). We might refer you to Take Flight, where they can train you the basics and medium stuff.basics. After which you can join us.

Our general requirements are as follows:

• Be 16+ years old.
• Be available regularly for our training on Fridays and missions on Sundays, both starting at 20:00 CET / CEST.
• Own the hornet, supercarrier and Syria map.
• Have a HOTAS.

Guidelines for becoming an Officer Ensign:

• Have experience with DCS AG and AA combat, ideally in the hornet.
• Be familiar with the hornet cockpit and systems.
• Be able to perform procedures like CASE I landings, formation flying, and AAR.

Note: We do not have exact guidelines for when you arepass inthe asbar afor Cadet. This is based on vibe, motivation and how quickly you pick stuff up.