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[[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 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 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 [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]]. For more than a year now, but especially in the past months I've been working with {usr|it0uchpods} 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.
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]]. For more than a year now, but especially in the past months I've been working with [[User:it0uchpods|it0uchpods]] 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.  
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.  
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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 and about once or twice a year I go to 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.
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.
There, I saw landing and/or taking off (from 2013): F-16Cs, C-130Js, C-17s, 767-300s, 747-400, AH-64 Apaches, CH-47 Chinooks, C-130s, 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.


== Personal Todo List ==
== Personal Todo List ==
* End works on the KC-137R family project. {{progressbar|70}}
* End works on the KC-137R family project and create a related wiki page. {{progressbar|70}}
* Work on my personal VIP plane: the Boeing C-32J aka "Mav Force One" {{progressbar|10}}
* Work on my personal VIP plane: the Boeing C-32J aka "Mav Force One" {{progressbar|10}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]]. {{Pending}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]] by March 2017. {{Pending}}
* Continue improvements on many airports/airbases {{progressbar|40}}
* Continue improvements on many airports/airbases and release them {{progressbar|40}}
* Start works on KC-10A Extender {{not done}}
* Start works on KC-10A Extender {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics F-16. {{Pending}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737 (AEW&C, P-8, JSTARS, C-40A). {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737 (AEW&C, P-8, JSTARS, C-40A). {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Airbus A330 (MRTT, KC-30A, Voyager KC). {{not done}}




* Contribute in the development of FGUK's home airport ([[EGOD]]). {{progressbar|50}}
* Extend [[NIATCA]]'s article on the Wiki. {{progressbar|10}}
* Extend [[NIATCA]]'s article on the Wiki. {{progressbar|10}}
* Mantain [https://sites.google.com/site/niatcaproject/ NIATCA's website] and "build" [https://sites.google.com/site/jmaverick16official/ mine]. {{pending}}
* Mantain [https://sites.google.com/site/niatcaproject/ NIATCA's website] and "build" [https://sites.google.com/site/jmaverick16official/ mine]. {{pending}}
* Submit custom airport sceneries that I edited. {{progressbar|30}}
* Contribute in the developing of some FGUK aircrafts, such as the C-130J-30.




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! Monday !! Tuesday !! Wednesday !! Thursday !! Friday !! Saturday !! Sunday  
! Monday !! Tuesday !! Wednesday !! Thursday !! Friday !! Saturday !! Sunday  
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| [[ETAD]] || [[LIPA]] || [[KLSV]] || EGUL || [[ETAR]] || # || [[LIPA]]  
| [[ETAD]] || [[LIPA]] || [[KLSV]] || EGUL || [[ETAR]] || || [[LIPA]]  
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# = No ATC services.
My planned summer sessions are usually between 16:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC.
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).
Winter sessions between 17:00 UTC and 20:00 UTC (considering the DST).


== Projects I'm working on: ==
== Projects I've done and which I'm working on: ==
* Development of various airports around the world.
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* 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 ==
== My FGUK FlightNights for 2016/17 ==
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=== Next planned 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 ==
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* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Going to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]] and look how much he gets annoyed seeing pilots that don't respect his rules. ;)
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "Try" to controll [[San Francisco International Airport|San Francisco Intl]] with [[OpenRadar]] when there's a lot of traffic.
* "Try" to control [[San Francisco International Airport|San Francisco Intl]] with [[OpenRadar]] when there's a lot of traffic.
* Flying at nearly ground level between mountain chains.
* Flying at nearly ground level between mountain chains.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]] event.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]] event.
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* Fly into FGUK's superhangar at EGOD with any aircraft you want (be prepared to pay the landing fees).
* Fly into FGUK's superhangar at EGOD with any aircraft you want (be prepared to pay the landing fees).
* Run the Mach Loop challenge.
* Run the Mach Loop challenge.
* Fly the KC-137R and other family planes.


== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 12:32, 10 December 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..
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. For more than a year now, but especially in the past months I've been working with it0uchpods 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

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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 FG-related forums, 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+, Instagram and Twitter user, sharing my screenshots, recent news and other.

I became member of the Main Administrators group 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 Apaches, CH-47 Chinooks, C-130s, 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

  • End works on the KC-137R family project and create a related wiki page. 70}% completed
  • Work on my personal VIP plane: the Boeing C-32J aka "Mav Force One" 10}% completed
  • Finish 2D and release a first beta version of LIPA by March 2017. Pending Pending
  • Continue improvements on many airports/airbases and release them 40}% completed
  • Start works on KC-10A Extender Not done Not done
  • Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). Not done Not done
  • Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics F-16. Pending Pending
  • Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. Not done Not done
  • Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737 (AEW&C, P-8, JSTARS, C-40A). Not done Not done
  • Start works on military variants of the Airbus A330 (MRTT, KC-30A, Voyager KC). 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

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
  • 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
  • KTCM - Joint Base Lewis McChord = USAF_MC
  • KWRI - Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst = USAF_MG
  • KVPS - Eglin Air Force Base = USAF_EG
  • FJDG - Diego Garcia NSF = NAVY_DG
  • PHNL - Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Field = USAF_PH
  • RJTY - Yokota Air Base = USAF_YJ
  • PGUA - Andersen Air Force Base = USAF_AN
  • OAIX - Bagram Airfield = USAF_BR

When I do ATC:

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

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).

Projects I've done and which I'm working on:

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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

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.
  • Flying from/to EDDF when controlled by jomo.
  • "Try" to control 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.
  • Fly the KC-137R and other family planes.

External links

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