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