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|name = J Maverick 16
|name = J Maverick 16
|location = Northern Italy
|location = Northern Italy
| age = 17
| age = 20
| job = student at a scientific high school
| job =  
| interests  =
| interests  =
* Technology
* Aviation (military)
* Informatics
* Motorsport
* Aeronautics & aviation
* Sports
* Science
* Informatics & technology
* Simulation
* Rock music
* Music
* Photography (plane spotting)
* Photography/planespotting
* MTB, gym and running.
* ...
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], REBEL84, OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx.
|callsign = [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], USAF_AV, FVG_ATC, USAF_RS, USAF_NE, #NIATCA, EGOD_CT.
|favourite =
|favourite =
* [[Grumman F-14 Tomcat]]
* [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
* [[General Dynamics F-16]] and [[F-16CJ|CJ]]
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* Boeing KC-137R family
* UH-60 Black Hawk
* Boeing C-32J
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* FGUK's F-15C
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* [[Boeing 747-8i]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[Boeing 707]]
* [[B-1B]]
* [[B-1B]]
|website = [https://sites.google.com/site/jmaverick16official/ J Maverick 16 Official]
|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ J Maverick 16 Official]
}}
}}


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, FGUK, OPRF, 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 new avatar.]]
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)]] project, and was a regular ATC at LIPA, [[ETAR]], [[KLSV]] and other notable US military air bases. 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 Air-To-Air Refueling System), based on the real-life KC-135R Stratotanker with some additional improvements. Plus I keep contributing on other planes when possible.
 
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. I'll never regret about that decision. In fact, aviation is now a big part of my life.
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, more inclined to military than civilian. Let's see what career will the future reserve for me ;) .


=== 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 and many others.
I'm using [[FlightGear]] since July 2012 (suggested by a friend) when I downloaded the 2.6 version. At first I was flying mostly the [[Cessna 172P]], flying randomly at [[KSFO]] (with some great difficulty at the beginning!). When I understood how to install properly aircraft folders into the correct directory, I haven't been able to stop using FG and kept learning how to deal with a plane. The [[Alphajet]] helped me a lot by learning how to deal with fighter jets at that time. Then I kept improving more and more day by day and nowadays I consider myself a quite good flight sim pilot.
In my opinion this 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 2019.1.1 on a Mid-2010 iMac 27" w/ macOS 10.12 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 whenever I can. In the past I was a frequent ATC but due to PC issues I'm not doing the task for 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 experienes and learn new stuff. I'm also an active Google+ user, sharing my screenshots, recent news and other.
I use a lot the FG-related forums, voice comms (like Mumble, Teamspeak and recently Discord too) 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 things I want to share with the world.


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 group of the ''FlightGear Italia'' forum on January 2015. What a beautiful result.


=== What I do on this Wiki ===
=== What I do on this Wiki ===
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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-16C/D, C-130J/-30, C-17, 767-300, 747-400, AH-64DN, CH-47, C-130H, C-12F, AS-532, HH-60G, C-26 Metroliner, EC-130H, AM-X, Eurofighter, KC-135R, F-15C, KC-135R.
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-15E, C-5M, F-22, F-35, P-8A.


== Todo List ==
== Personal Todo List ==
* Release a first beta version of [[LIPA]]. {{Pending}}
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* Build/Edit [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] as "home" for the FlightGear Italia members. {{progressbar|10}}
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects in Terrasync . {{alds|active}}
* Contribute in the development of FGUK's home airport ([[EGOD]]). {{progressbar|50}}
* Work on an improved scenary at and around [[LIPA]]. {{alds|active}}
* Improve [https://www.youtube.com/user/FlightGearUKTV FGUK's YouTube channel]. {{not done}}
* Finish works on the KC-137R family project and create a related wiki page. {{progressbar|70}}
* Continue [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?t=56606502 my topic in Italian] about the most important aerobatic teams in the world on FGIT. {{pending}}
* Start works on McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender (JSB FDM). {{alds|stalled}}
* Extend [[NIATCA]]'s article on the Wiki. {{progressbar|10}}
* Work on military variants of the Airbus A330-200 (Voyager KC, KC-30A). {{alds|stalled}}
* Mantain [https://sites.google.com/site/niatcaproject/ NIATCA's website] and "build" [https://sites.google.com/site/jmaverick16official/ mine]. {{pending}}
* Work on my personal VIP plane: the Boeing C-32J aka "Mav Force One". {{alds|stalled}}
* Submit custom airport sceneries that I edited. {{progressbar|30}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]]. {{Pending}}
* Contribute in the developing of some FGUK aircrafts, such as the C-130J-30.
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Realease a personal updated version of the KC-137R. {{pending}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Create my own livery for the [[F-16CJ]]. {{done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{not done}}
* Make interact a {{wikipedia|Raspberry Pi}} model B+ computer (and also [[Arduino]]) with [[OpenRadar]]. {{Not done}}


== Where & when I do ATC: ==
== 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):
Here is a complete list of the airports I usually or sometimes control with [[OpenRadar]] (on the right, the callsigns I use):


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* EGUL - RAF Lakenheath = USAF_LN
* EGUL - RAF Lakenheath = USAF_LN
* EGUN - RAF Mildenhall = USAF_MN
* EGUN - RAF Mildenhall = USAF_MN
* [[EGVA]] - RAF Fairford = USAF_FF
* [[KLSV]] - Nellis Air Force Base = USAF_NE
* [[KLSV]] - Nellis Air Force Base = USAF_NE
* PGUA - Andersen Air Force Base = USAF_AN


=== Sometimes controlled: ===
=== Sometimes controlled: ===
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* LIPI - Rivolto AB = PAN_TWR
* LIPI - Rivolto AB = PAN_TWR
* LICZ - Sigonella NAS = NATO_SI
* LICZ - Sigonella NAS = NATO_SI
* [[EGVA]] - RAF Fairford = USAF_FF
* [[LIBV]] - Base aerea di Gioia del Colle = LIBV_CT
* [[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
* KDOV - Dover Air Force Base = USAF_DO
* KADW - Andrews Air Force Base = USAF_DC
* KADW - Andrews Air Force Base = USAF_DC
* KLFI - Joint Base Langley-Eustis = USAF_LE
* KLFI - Joint Base Langley-Eustis = USAF_LE
* KEDW - Edwards AFB - Rogers Dry Lake = USAF_ED
* KDMA - Davis-Monthan Air Force Base = USAF_DM
* KDMA - Davis-Monthan Air Force Base = USAF_DM
* KSUU - Travis Air Force Base = USAF_TR
* 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
* [[FJDG]] - Diego Garcia NSF = NAVY_DG
* PHNL - Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Field = USAF_PH
* PHNL - Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Field = USAF_PH
* RJTY - Yokota Air Base = USAF_YJ
* RJTY - Yokota Air Base = USAF_YJ
* OAIX - Bagram Airfield = USAF_BR
* PGUA - Andersen Air Force Base = USAF_AN
* FHAW - RAF Ascension Island AUX AF = RAF_ASI
* EGYP - RAF Mount Pleasant = RAF_MPN


=== When I do ATC: ===
=== When I do ATC: ===
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! Monday !! Tuesday !! Wednesday !! Thursday !! Friday !! Saturday !! Sunday  
! Monday !! Tuesday !! Wednesday !! Thursday !! Friday !! Saturday !! Sunday  
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|-
| PGUA || [[LIPA]] || [[KLSV]] || EGUL || [[ETAD]] || # || [[LIPA]]
| [[LIPA]] || [[LIPA]] || [[ETAR]] || EGUL || [[ETAR]] || ||   
|-
| #    || #        || #        || EGUN || [[ETAR]] ||   ||   
|-
|-
|     ||          ||         || [[EGVA]] ||     ||   ||   
|   ||     || [[ETAD]] || EGUN || ||  || 
|}
|}


"#" = This means I can choose whatever airport I want to do ATC from the list above, without advertising it on [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net Lenny's website].
Summer sessions are usually between 17:00 UTC and 20:00 UTC.
Winter sessions between 18:00 UTC and 20:00 UTC (considering the DST).


My planned summer sessions are usually between 16:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC.
== Projects I've done and which I'm working on: ==
Winter sessions between 17:00 UTC and 20:00 UTC (considering the DST).
Work in progress, in the mean time refer to my GitHub account page (look at the links at the end of the page).
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: ==
== My FGUK FlightNights for 2018/19 ==
* Development of various airports around the world.
<!-- ''{{days until|Saturday, 11 May 2019}} days left until my next planned FlightNight.'' -->
* The [[NIATCA]] ATC project.
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.me/forum/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.
* Aviano Air Base Open Days Week-end.
* Future FGUK FlightNights during Summer and Winter 2016 (see below).
 
== My FGUK FlightNights for 2016 ==
''{{days until|Saturday, 2 July 2016}} 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.


=== Previous FlightNights ===
=== Previous FlightNights ===
* FlightNight for Sat 14th of March 2015 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/2013-09-03-13-01-02/saturday-night-flying/5170-flightnight-march-14th-2015-adriatic-sea-trip Adriatic Sea Trip!]
* FlightNight for Sat 14th of March 2015 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/5170-flightnight-march-14th-2015-adriatic-sea-trip Adriatic Sea Trip!]
* FlightNight for Sat 25th of April 2015 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/2013-09-03-13-01-02/saturday-night-flying/5322-flightnight-april-25th-2015-raf-valley-military-ops RAF Valley Military Operations]
* FlightNight for Sat 25th of April 2015 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/5322-flightnight-april-25th-2015-raf-valley-military-ops RAF Valley Military Operations]
* FlightNight for Sat 30th of May 2015 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/5491-flightnight-may-30th-2015-australia-running-sydney-to-melbourne Australia running, Sydney to Melbourne]
* FlightNight for Sat 30th of May 2015 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/5491-flightnight-may-30th-2015-australia-running-sydney-to-melbourne Australia running, Sydney to Melbourne]
* FlightNight for Sat 20th of June 2015 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/2013-09-03-13-01-02/saturday-night-flying/5555-flightnight-june-20th-2015-barnstorming-at-egod Barnstorming at EGOD]  
* FlightNight for Sat 20th of June 2015 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/5555-flightnight-june-20th-2015-barnstorming-at-egod Barnstorming at EGOD]  
* FlightNight for Sat 1st of August 2015 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/2013-09-03-13-01-02/saturday-night-flying/5613-flightnight-august-1st-2015-raf-mildenhall-air-fete-2k15 RAF Mildenhall Air Fête 2K15]  
* FlightNight for Sat 1st of August 2015 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/5613-flightnight-august-1st-2015-raf-mildenhall-air-fete-2k15 RAF Mildenhall Air Fête 2K15]  
* Sunday Special FlightNight for Sun 2nd of August 2015 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/fguk-this-week/5614-sunday-special-august-2nd-2015-relocation-from-mildenhall-to-germany Relocation from RAF Mildenhall to Germany]
* Sunday Special FlightNight for Sun 2nd of August 2015 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/fguk-this-week/5614-sunday-special-august-2nd-2015-relocation-from-mildenhall-to-germany Relocation from RAF Mildenhall to Germany]
* FlightNight for Sat 5th of December 2015 - [http://fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/5919-flightnight-december-5th-2015-viet-nam-vintage-flight Viet Nam Vintage Flight (VNVF I)]   
* FlightNight for Sat 5th of December 2015 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/5919-flightnight-december-5th-2015-viet-nam-vintage-flight Viet Nam Vintage Flight (VNVF I)]   
* FlightNight for Sat 26th of December 2015 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6008-flightnight-december-26th-2015-happy-xmas-fguk Happy XMas FGUK!]
* FlightNight for Sat 26th of December 2015 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/6008-flightnight-december-26th-2015-happy-xmas-fguk Happy XMas FGUK!]
* FlightNight for Sat 2nd of January 2016 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6027-flightnight-january-2nd-2016-happy-new-year-fguk Happy New Year FGUK!]
* FlightNight for Sat 2nd of January 2016 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/6027-flightnight-january-2nd-2016-happy-new-year-fguk Happy New Year FGUK!]
* FlightNight for Sat 9th of January 2016 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6035-jaunuary-9th-ecuador January 9th. Ecuador] (Original plan by StuartC)
* FlightNight for Sat 9th of January 2016 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/6035-jaunuary-9th-ecuador January 9th. Ecuador] (Original plan by StuartC)
* FlightNight for Sat 23rd of January 2016 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6050-flightnight-january-23rd-2016-operation-desert-storm-25th-anniversary Operation Desert Storm 25th Anniversary]
* FlightNight for Sat 23rd of January 2016 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/6050-flightnight-january-23rd-2016-operation-desert-storm-25th-anniversary Operation Desert Storm 25th Anniversary]
* FlightNight for Sat 2nd of July 2016 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/6269-flightnight-july-2nd-2016-friuli-vfr-adventure Friuli VFR Adventure!]
* FlightNight for Sat 27th of April 2019 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/7999-flightnight-april-27th-2019-coastline-to-coastline-pt-1 Coastline to coastline pt. 1]
* FlightNight for Sat 4th of May 2019 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/8000-flightnight-may-4th-2019-coastline-to-coastline-pt-2 Coastline to coastline pt. 2]
* FlightNight for Sat 11th of May 2019 - [http://www.fguk.me/forum/saturday-night-flying/8004-flightnight-may-11th-2019-coastline-to-coastline-pt-3 FlightNight May 11th 2019: Coastline to coastline pt. 3]


=== Next planned FlightNights ===
=== Next planned FlightNights ===
* FlightNight for Sat 23rd of April 2016 - Viet Nam Vintage Flight - Part 2 (VNVF II) [cancelled]
 
* FlightNight for Sat 2nd of July 2016 - Welcome back
== Operation Red Flag ==
* FlightNight for [TBD] 2016 - Behind Enemy Lines S.A.R
Operation Red Flag (commonly known as OPRF) is a military organization in the FGFS simulator. It focuses on air operations like air combat at high levels, ground strikes, air to air refueling and more, where members can take part in big monthly events which are challenges between teams or opposing forces. OPRF uses a number of aircrafts modified with a damage coded model which are able to inflict/receive damage during air or ground combats. Such operations require lots of skills and everyday training for reaching high levels.
* FlightNight for Sat 30th of July 2016 - RAF Mildenhall Air Fête 2K16
It has a rank system and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Brigadier General (O-7). You can find more information on the [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].
* Sunday Special FlightNight for Sun 31st of July 2016 - Relocation from RAF Mildenhall to Germany
* FlightNight for Sat 27th of August 2016 - Aviano Open-Days Airshow
* FlightNight for Sat 29th of October 2016 - Viet Nam Vintage Flight - Part 3 (VNVF III)
* FlightNight for Sat 5th of November 2016 - Classic planes UK Tour
* FlightNight for Sat 10th of December 2016 - Viet Nam Vintage Flight - Part 4 (VNVF IV)


== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at 40 ft over the sea with a fighter jet at 400 kts without autopilot.
* Fly at extremely low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* 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.
* Try the [[Space Shuttle]].
* Try the [[Space Shuttle]].
* Dogfight with the the [[F-14]] or any other good fighter.
* Dogfight with 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).
* 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.
== Some "notable" things I've done in FlightGear ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==

Latest revision as of 15:48, 8 September 2019

J Maverick 16
Location Northern Italy
Age 20
Interest(s)
  • Aviation (military)
  • Motorsport
  • Sports
  • Informatics & technology
  • Rock music
  • Photography (plane spotting)
  • MTB, gym and running.
MP callsign(s) Flying: J-Mav16, REBEL84, OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx.
Favourite aircraft
Website J Maverick 16 Official

I'm J Maverick 16 on the international forum, here on the Wiki, FGUK, OPRF, 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 new avatar.

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) project, and was a regular ATC at LIPA, ETAR, KLSV and other notable US military air bases. 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 Air-To-Air Refueling System), based on the real-life KC-135R Stratotanker with some additional improvements. Plus I keep contributing on other planes when possible.

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. I'll never regret about that decision. In fact, aviation is now a big part of my life. 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, more inclined to military than civilian. Let's see what career will the future reserve for me ;) .

Me and FlightGear

I'm using FlightGear since July 2012 (suggested by a friend) when I downloaded the 2.6 version. At first I was flying mostly the Cessna 172P, flying randomly at KSFO (with some great difficulty at the beginning!). When I understood how to install properly aircraft folders into the correct directory, I haven't been able to stop using FG and kept learning how to deal with a plane. The Alphajet helped me a lot by learning how to deal with fighter jets at that time. Then I kept improving more and more day by day and nowadays I consider myself a quite good flight sim pilot. In my opinion this 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 2019.1.1 on a Mid-2010 iMac 27" w/ macOS 10.12 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 whenever I can. In the past I was a frequent ATC but due to PC issues I'm not doing the task for 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, Teamspeak and recently Discord too) 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 things I want to share with the world.

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-16C/D, C-130J/-30, C-17, 767-300, 747-400, AH-64DN, CH-47, C-130H, C-12F, AS-532, HH-60G, C-26 Metroliner, EC-130H, AM-X, Eurofighter, KC-135R, F-15C, KC-135R. I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15E, C-5M, F-22, F-35, P-8A.

Personal Todo List

  • Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics F-16. In progress, active
  • Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects in Terrasync . In progress, active
  • Work on an improved scenary at and around LIPA. In progress, active
  • Finish works on the KC-137R family project and create a related wiki page. 70}% completed
  • Start works on McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender (JSB FDM). In progress, stalled
  • Work on military variants of the Airbus A330-200 (Voyager KC, KC-30A). In progress, stalled
  • Work on my personal VIP plane: the Boeing C-32J aka "Mav Force One". In progress, stalled
  • Finish 2D and release a first beta version of LIPA. Pending Pending
  • Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). Not done Not done
  • Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. Not done Not done
  • Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). Not done Not done

Where & when I do ATC:

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
  • 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
  • EGVA - RAF Fairford = USAF_FF
  • 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
  • KDMA - Davis-Monthan Air Force Base = USAF_DM
  • KSUU - Travis Air Force Base = USAF_TR
  • 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

When I do ATC:

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

Summer sessions are usually between 17:00 UTC and 20:00 UTC. Winter sessions between 18:00 UTC and 20:00 UTC (considering the DST).

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

Work in progress, in the mean time refer to my GitHub account page (look at the links at the end of the page). ...

My FGUK FlightNights for 2018/19

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 combat at high levels, ground strikes, air to air refueling and more, where members can take part in big monthly events which are challenges between teams or opposing forces. OPRF uses a number of aircrafts modified with a damage coded model which are able to inflict/receive damage during air or ground combats. Such operations require lots of skills and everyday training for reaching high levels. It has a rank system and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Brigadier General (O-7). You can find more information on the website.

Things to do in FlightGear (personal opinion)

Landing vertically the F-35B.
  • Fly at extremely low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
  • 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 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.

Some "notable" things I've done in FlightGear

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External links