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I'm J Maverick 16 on the international forum, here on the Wiki, on FGUK and on the [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/ FlightGear Italia forum].  
I'm J Maverick 16 on the international forum, here on the Wiki, on FGUK, on the "Free Flight, Free Speech" forum and on the [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/ FlightGear Italia forum].  
Personal motto: '''Breakin' the sound barrier every day'''.
My personal motto and custom "Hello" message when connecting over [[Multiplayer]] is: '''Breakin' the sound barrier every day'''.


== About me ==
== About me ==
[[File:J Maverick 16-avatar.jpg|thumb|J Maverick 16's avatar among the clouds.]]
[[File:J Maverick 16-avatar.jpg|thumb|J Maverick 16's avatar among the clouds.]]
I'm CEO of [[The Northern-Italy ATC Controlled Area (NIATCA)]], regular ATC at LIPA, LIPQ, [[ETAR]], [[KLSV]], EGUL/EGUN, EGVA and EGOD (for [http://www.fguk.eu FGUK]). Creator of the LIPA - [[Aviano Air Base]], ETAR - [[Ramstein Air Base]], EGVA - [[RAF Fairford]] FJDG - [[FJDG| Diego Garcia NSF]] custom sceneries (under development). My first flight simulator (believe it or not) was [https://support.google.com/earth/topic/4386088?hl=en&ref_topic=4363295 the flight sim on Google Earth], then I tried a MB-339PAN simulator in a fair and I acquired interest in aviation. Since then I started searching a free flight simulator to use on PC and perchance I found FG. When I have the chance, I am also a plane spotter of any type of aircraft I see.  
I'm a frequent flyer, mostly connected to multiplayer, mainly focused on flying military planes, especially fighter jets. I like joining in group flights and sometimes be controlled by ATCs.
I would like to become a pilot one day, perhaps not as career but as a hobby; it doesn't matter if it is a [[787]], a [[F-16]] or a [[Cessna 172|C-172]], simply that flights!
I'm CEO of [[The Northern-Italy ATC Controlled Area (NIATCA)]], regular ATC at LIPA, LIPQ, [[ETAR]], [[KLSV]], EGUL/EGUN, EGVA and EGOD (for [http://www.fguk.eu FGUK]). I'm the creator of many custom sceneries, most of them under development. To name some of them: LIPA - [[Aviano Air Base]], ETAR - [[Ramstein Air Base]], EGVA - [[RAF Fairford]] FJDG - [[FJDG| Diego Garcia NSF]]. From more than a year now, but especially in the past months I'm working on a general upgrade of the military versions of the Boeing 707, mainly the 707TT tanker variant. The project is called KC-137R (AATARS= Advanced Ait-To-Air Refueling System), based on the real-life KC-135R Stratotanker with some additional improvements.
 
My first flight simulator (believe it or not) was [https://support.google.com/earth/topic/4386088?hl=en&ref_topic=4363295 the flight sim on Google Earth], then I tried a MB-339PAN simulator in a fair and I acquired interest in aviation. Since then I started searching a free flight simulator to use on PC and perchance I found FG and immediately decided to use it. When I have the chance, I am also a plane spotter of any type of aircraft I see.  
I would like to become a pilot one day, perhaps not as career but as a hobby; it doesn't matter if it is a [[787]], a [[F-16]] or a [[Cessna 172|C-172]], simply that flyes!


=== Me and FlightGear ===
=== Me and FlightGear ===
I'm using [[FlightGear]] since July 2012 (suggested by a friend) when I downloaded the 2.6 version. At first I have used only the [[Cessna 172P]], flying randomly at [[KSFO]]. When I understood how to install the aircrafts, haven't been able to stop using FG. In my opinion it is the best flight simulator ever made: it is free, it's open-source, it's realistic, constantly under development,... all the characteristics that a program like FG must have to be popular and very used. I'm using FlightGear version 2.10.0.3 on a Windows 7 laptop and FlightGear version 3.2 on an iMac with OS X 10.6.8. Recently I am involved in developing airports such as [[LIPA]], [[ETAR]], [[FJDG]], [[LIPQ]], [[LIBV]], EGOD, [[LPLA]], [[EGVA]], EGUL, EGUN, [[ETAD]], PGUA, RODN, RJTY, EGQL and many others.
I'm using [[FlightGear]] since July 2012 (suggested by a friend) when I downloaded the 2.6 version. At first I have only used the [[Cessna 172P]], flying randomly at [[KSFO]]. When I understood how to install the aircrafts, haven't been able to stop using FG and kept learning how to deal with a plane. In my opinion it is the best flight simulator ever made: it is free, it's open-source, it's realistic, constantly under development,... all the characteristics that a program like FG must have to be popular and very used. Presently I'm using FlightGear version 2.10.0.3 on a Windows 7 laptop and FlightGear version 3.2 on an iMac with OS X 10.6.8, but I'm going to upgrade soon hopefully. Recently I am involved in developing airports such as [[LIPA]], [[ETAR]], [[FJDG]], [[LIPQ]], [[LIBV]], EGOD, [[LPLA]], [[EGVA]], EGUL, EGUN, [[ETAD]], PGUA, RODN, RJTY, EGQL, KTNX, KINS, KNFL and many others.


=== Me and the FlightGear community ===
=== Me and the FlightGear community ===
[[File:Jmav16.png|thumb|left|FlightGear Space program personal badge]]
[[File:Jmav16.png|thumb|left|FlightGear Space program personal badge]]
Usually I don't fly during Autumn-Winter-Spring period due to school and studies (except on Saturdays and when there are holidays) whilst I do more [[ATC]] on the weekdays when I've got some free time. In Summer I (usually) fly and do ATC at least once a day.
Usually I don't fly a lot during Autumn-Winter-Spring period due to school and studies (except on free time and when I've got holidays) but I keep being in the air when I can. In the past I was frequent ATC but due to PC issues I'm not doing the task fro a while; also I really prefer flying than looking at other people doing it and attempting to control them, with all my respect to ATCs who perform their work fine. In Summer I dedicate a lot more time to FlightGear when I'm not in the outdoors or on holiday by the sea. ;)


In compensation I use a lot the forums (especially FGUK) and the Wiki where I enjoy reading and writing topics, sharing my experiences and learn new stuff. I'm also an active Google+ and Instagram user, sharing my screenshots, recent news and other.
I use a lot the forums (especially FGUK), voice comms (like Mumble and Teamspeak) and the Wiki where I enjoy reading and writing topics, sharing my experiences and learn new stuff. I'm also an active Google+ and Instagram user, sharing my screenshots, recent news and other.


I became member of the Main Administrators of the ''FlightGear Italia'' forum on January 2015. What a beautiful result.
I became member of the Main Administrators of the ''FlightGear Italia'' forum on January 2015. What a beautiful result.
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=== My lack of real flight experience ===
=== My lack of real flight experience ===
I never went on a flight (for now), only in an airport twice but I enjoy flying RC planes, RC helicopters and drones.
I never went on a flight (for now), only in an airport twice but I enjoy flying RC planes, RC helicopters and drones.
I'm also a planespotter about once or twice a year at Aviano Air Base, which is not too far from where I live.
I'm also a planespotter and about once or twice a year I go to Aviano Air Base, which is not too far from where I live.
I saw landing and/or taking off (from 2013): F-16Cs, C-130Js, C-17, 767-300, 747-400, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook, C-130, C-12F, AS 532, HH-60G.
There, I saw landing and/or taking off (from 2013): F-16Cs, C-130Js, C-17s, 767-300s, 747-400, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook, C-130, C-12F, AS 532, HH-60G.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15C/E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15C/E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.


== Todo List ==
== Personal Todo List ==
* Release a first beta version of [[LIPA]]. {{Pending}}
* Release a first beta version of [[LIPA]]. {{Pending}}
* Build/Edit [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] as "home" for the FlightGear Italia members. {{progressbar|10}}
* Build/Edit [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] as "home" for the FlightGear Italia members. {{progressbar|10}}
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* Future FGUK FlightNights during Summer and Winter 2016 (see below).
* Future FGUK FlightNights during Summer and Winter 2016 (see below).


== My FGUK FlightNights for 2016 ==
== My FGUK FlightNights for 2016/17 ==
<!--''{{days until|Saturday, 2 July 2017}} days left until my next planned FlightNight.'' -->
<!--''{{days until|Saturday, 2 July 2017}} days left until my next planned FlightNight.'' -->
A FGUK FlightNight is a multiplayer event hold every Saturday evening from 20:00 to 22:00 UK time by a member of that community where everybody can come and have fun. Voice communications are always on their Teamspeak server (more info [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/2013-09-03-13-01-02/radio-comms/20-team-speak3-server-details here]), Usually, the whole event (including voice comms) is recorded and then uploaded to FGUK's Youtube channel.
A FGUK FlightNight is a multiplayer event hold every Saturday evening from 20:00 to 22:00 UK time by a member of that community where everybody can come and have fun. Voice communications are always on their Teamspeak server (more info [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/2013-09-03-13-01-02/radio-comms/20-team-speak3-server-details here]), Usually, the whole event (including voice comms) is recorded and then uploaded to FGUK's Youtube channel.
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* FlightNight for Sat 5th of November 2016 - Classic planes UK Tour [cancelled]
* FlightNight for Sat 5th of November 2016 - Classic planes UK Tour [cancelled]
* FlightNight for Sat 10th of December 2016 - Viet Nam Vintage Flight - Part 4 (VNVF IV) [cancelled]
* FlightNight for Sat 10th of December 2016 - Viet Nam Vintage Flight - Part 4 (VNVF IV) [cancelled]
== Operation Red Flag ==
Operation Red Flag (commonly known as OPRF) is a military organization in the FGFS simulator. It focuses on air operations like air to air dogfighting and high level, where members can take part in big monthly events which are challenges between teams or opposing forces.
It has a rank system and and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Lieutenant Colonel (O-5).
...


== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==

Revision as of 19:31, 25 October 2016

J Maverick 16
Location Northern Italy
Age 17
Job student at a scientific high school
Interest(s)
  • Aeronautics & aviation
  • Technology
  • Informatics
  • Science
  • Simulation
  • Music
  • Photography/planespotting
  • Sport
MP callsign(s) J-Mav16, USAF_AV, FVG_ATC, USAF_RS, USAF_NE, #NIATCA, EGOD_CT.
Favourite aircraft
Website J Maverick 16 Official

I'm J Maverick 16 on the international forum, here on the Wiki, on FGUK, on the "Free Flight, Free Speech" forum and on the FlightGear Italia forum. My personal motto and custom "Hello" message when connecting over Multiplayer is: Breakin' the sound barrier every day.

About me

J Maverick 16's avatar among the clouds.

I'm a frequent flyer, mostly connected to multiplayer, mainly focused on flying military planes, especially fighter jets. I like joining in group flights and sometimes be controlled by ATCs. I'm CEO of The Northern-Italy ATC Controlled Area (NIATCA), regular ATC at LIPA, LIPQ, ETAR, KLSV, EGUL/EGUN, EGVA and EGOD (for FGUK). I'm the creator of many custom sceneries, most of them under development. To name some of them: LIPA - Aviano Air Base, ETAR - Ramstein Air Base, EGVA - RAF Fairford FJDG - Diego Garcia NSF. From more than a year now, but especially in the past months I'm working on a general upgrade of the military versions of the Boeing 707, mainly the 707TT tanker variant. The project is called KC-137R (AATARS= Advanced Ait-To-Air Refueling System), based on the real-life KC-135R Stratotanker with some additional improvements.

My first flight simulator (believe it or not) was the flight sim on Google Earth, then I tried a MB-339PAN simulator in a fair and I acquired interest in aviation. Since then I started searching a free flight simulator to use on PC and perchance I found FG and immediately decided to use it. When I have the chance, I am also a plane spotter of any type of aircraft I see. I would like to become a pilot one day, perhaps not as career but as a hobby; it doesn't matter if it is a 787, a F-16 or a C-172, simply that flyes!

Me and FlightGear

I'm using FlightGear since July 2012 (suggested by a friend) when I downloaded the 2.6 version. At first I have only used the Cessna 172P, flying randomly at KSFO. When I understood how to install the aircrafts, haven't been able to stop using FG and kept learning how to deal with a plane. In my opinion it is the best flight simulator ever made: it is free, it's open-source, it's realistic, constantly under development,... all the characteristics that a program like FG must have to be popular and very used. Presently I'm using FlightGear version 2.10.0.3 on a Windows 7 laptop and FlightGear version 3.2 on an iMac with OS X 10.6.8, but I'm going to upgrade soon hopefully. Recently I am involved in developing airports such as LIPA, ETAR, FJDG, LIPQ, LIBV, EGOD, LPLA, EGVA, EGUL, EGUN, ETAD, PGUA, RODN, RJTY, EGQL, KTNX, KINS, KNFL and many others.

Me and the FlightGear community

FlightGear Space program personal badge

Usually I don't fly a lot during Autumn-Winter-Spring period due to school and studies (except on free time and when I've got holidays) but I keep being in the air when I can. In the past I was frequent ATC but due to PC issues I'm not doing the task fro a while; also I really prefer flying than looking at other people doing it and attempting to control them, with all my respect to ATCs who perform their work fine. In Summer I dedicate a lot more time to FlightGear when I'm not in the outdoors or on holiday by the sea. ;)

I use a lot the forums (especially FGUK), voice comms (like Mumble and Teamspeak) and the Wiki where I enjoy reading and writing topics, sharing my experiences and learn new stuff. I'm also an active Google+ and Instagram user, sharing my screenshots, recent news and other.

I became member of the Main Administrators of the FlightGear Italia forum on January 2015. What a beautiful result.

What I do on this Wiki

In this Wiki I create and take care of my articles about airports and aircrafts, edit those where I see mistakes or I simply want to update/add the content.

My lack of real flight experience

I never went on a flight (for now), only in an airport twice but I enjoy flying RC planes, RC helicopters and drones. I'm also a planespotter and about once or twice a year I go to Aviano Air Base, which is not too far from where I live. There, I saw landing and/or taking off (from 2013): F-16Cs, C-130Js, C-17s, 767-300s, 747-400, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook, C-130, C-12F, AS 532, HH-60G. I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15C/E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.

Personal Todo List

  • Release a first beta version of LIPA. Pending Pending
  • Build/Edit Base aerea di Gioia del Colle as "home" for the FlightGear Italia members. 10}% completed
  • Contribute in the development of FGUK's home airport (EGOD). 50}% completed
  • Improve FGUK's YouTube channel. Not done Not done
  • Continue my topic in Italian about the most important aerobatic teams in the world on FGIT. Pending Pending
  • Extend NIATCA's article on the Wiki. 10}% completed
  • Mantain NIATCA's website and "build" mine. Pending Pending
  • Submit custom airport sceneries that I edited. 30}% completed
  • Contribute in the developing of some FGUK aircrafts, such as the C-130J-30.
  • Realease a personal updated version of the KC-137R. Pending Pending
  • Create my own livery for the F-16CJ. Done Done
  • Make interact a Raspberry Pi This is a link to a Wikipedia article model B+ computer (and also Arduino) with OpenRadar. Not done Not done

Where & when I do ATC:

Note  Currently no ATC services are provided by my side due to PC problems that will be solved as soon as possible and lack of time.

Here is a complete list of the airports I usually or sometimes control with OpenRadar (on the right, the callsigns I use):

Most controlled:

  • LIPA - Aviano Air Base = USAF_AV
  • ETAD - Spangdahlem Air Base = USAF_SP
  • ETAR - Ramstein Air Base = USAF_RS
  • EGUL - RAF Lakenheath = USAF_LN
  • EGUN - RAF Mildenhall = USAF_MN
  • EGVA - RAF Fairford = USAF_FF
  • KLSV - Nellis Air Force Base = USAF_NE
  • PGUA - Andersen Air Force Base = USAF_AN

Sometimes controlled:

(I apologize if sometimes I do not respond immediately to calls in these airports)

  • LIPQ - Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari = FVG_ATC
  • LPLA - Lajes Field = USAF_LJ
  • LIPI - Rivolto AB = PAN_TWR
  • LICZ - Sigonella NAS = NATO_SI
  • LIBV - Base aerea di Gioia del Colle = LIBV_CT
  • EGOD - RAF Llanbedr = EGOD_CT
  • EGOV - RAF Valley = EGOV_CT
  • KDOV - Dover Air Force Base = USAF_DO
  • KADW - Andrews Air Force Base = USAF_DC
  • KLFI - Joint Base Langley-Eustis = USAF_LE
  • KEDW - Edwards AFB - Rogers Dry Lake = USAF_ED
  • KDMA - Davis-Monthan Air Force Base = USAF_DM
  • KSUU - Travis Air Force Base = USAF_TR
  • KNKX - MCAS Miramar = NAVY_MR
  • KNPA - NAS Pensacola = NAVY_PA
  • KTCM - Joint Base Lewis McChord = USAF_MC
  • KWRI - Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst = USAF_MG
  • KVPS - Eglin Air Force Base = USAF_EG
  • KXTA - Homey airport (Area 51) = USAF_51
  • FJDG - Diego Garcia NSF = NAVY_DG
  • PHNL - Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Field = USAF_PH
  • RJTY - Yokota Air Base = USAF_YJ
  • OAIX - Bagram Airfield = USAF_BR
  • FHAW - RAF Ascension Island AUX AF = RAF_ASI
  • EGYP - RAF Mount Pleasant = RAF_MPN

When I do ATC:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
PGUA LIPA KLSV EGUL ETAD # LIPA
# # # EGUN ETAR
EGVA

"#" = This means I can choose whatever airport I want to do ATC from the list above, without advertising it on Lenny's website.

My planned summer sessions are usually between 16:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC. Winter sessions between 17:00 UTC and 20:00 UTC (considering the DST). Haven't got so much time for ATC this summer, will do some more (if I can) during the following months.

Projects I'm working on:

  • Development of various airports around the world.
  • The NIATCA ATC project.
  • Aviano Air Base Open Days Week-end.
  • Future FGUK FlightNights during Summer and Winter 2016 (see below).

My FGUK FlightNights for 2016/17

A FGUK FlightNight is a multiplayer event hold every Saturday evening from 20:00 to 22:00 UK time by a member of that community where everybody can come and have fun. Voice communications are always on their Teamspeak server (more info here), Usually, the whole event (including voice comms) is recorded and then uploaded to FGUK's Youtube channel.

Previous FlightNights

Next planned FlightNights

  • FlightNight for Sat 23rd of April 2016 - Viet Nam Vintage Flight - Part 2 (VNVF II) [cancelled]
  • FlightNight for [TBD] - Behind Enemy Lines S.A.R [cancelled]
  • FlightNight for Sat 30th of July 2016 - RAF Mildenhall Air Fête 2K16 [cancelled]
  • Sunday Special FlightNight for Sun 31st of July 2016 - Relocation from RAF Mildenhall to Germany [cancelled]
  • FlightNight for Sat 27th of August 2016 - Aviano Open-Days Airshow [cancelled]
  • FlightNight for Sat 29th of October 2016 - Viet Nam Vintage Flight - Part 3 (VNVF III) [cancelled]
  • FlightNight for Sat 5th of November 2016 - Classic planes UK Tour [cancelled]
  • FlightNight for Sat 10th of December 2016 - Viet Nam Vintage Flight - Part 4 (VNVF IV) [cancelled]

Operation Red Flag

Operation Red Flag (commonly known as OPRF) is a military organization in the FGFS simulator. It focuses on air operations like air to air dogfighting and high level, where members can take part in big monthly events which are challenges between teams or opposing forces. It has a rank system and and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Lieutenant Colonel (O-5). ...

Things to do in FlightGear (personal opinion)

Landing vertically the F-35B.
  • Fly at 40 ft over the sea with a fighter jet at 400 kts without autopilot.
  • Visit NIATCA airports when controlled in multiplayer.
  • Pilot an F-14B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
  • Going to EDDF when controlled by jomo and look how much he gets annoyed seeing pilots that don't respect his rules. ;)
  • "Try" to controll San Francisco Intl with OpenRadar when there's a lot of traffic.
  • Flying at nearly ground level between mountain chains.
  • Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight multiplayer event.
  • Try the Space Shuttle.
  • Dogfight with the the F-14 or any other good fighter.
  • Fly into FGUK's superhangar at EGOD with any aircraft you want (be prepared to pay the landing fees).
  • Run the Mach Loop challenge.

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