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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 | 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 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. I'll never regret about that decision. In fact, aviation is now a big part of my life. | ||
I would like to become a pilot one day, | 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 | 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 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 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 | 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 and | 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. | I became member of the Main Administrators group of the ''FlightGear Italia'' forum on January 2015. What a beautiful result. | ||
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* KSUU - Travis Air Force Base = USAF_TR | * KSUU - Travis Air Force Base = USAF_TR | ||
* KTCM - Joint Base Lewis McChord = USAF_MC | * KTCM - Joint Base Lewis McChord = USAF_MC | ||
* KVPS - Eglin Air Force Base = USAF_EG | * KVPS - Eglin Air Force Base = USAF_EG | ||
* [[FJDG]] - Diego Garcia NSF = NAVY_DG | * [[FJDG]] - Diego Garcia NSF = NAVY_DG | ||
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== Projects I've done and which I'm working on: == | == 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). | |||
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== My FGUK FlightNights for | == My FGUK FlightNights for 2017/18 == | ||
<!--''{{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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=== Next planned FlightNights === | === Next planned FlightNights === | ||
For now nothing's planned yet. | |||
== Operation Red Flag == | == 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 | 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 at high levels, air to air refueling and more, 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). | 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). OPRF uses a number of aircrafts modified with a damage coded model which are able to inflict/receive damage during air or ground combats. | ||
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== 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 | * Fly at extreme 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. | ||
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* Run the Mach Loop challenge. | * Run the Mach Loop challenge. | ||
* Fly the KC-137R and other family planes. | * Fly the KC-137R and other family planes. | ||
== Some "notable" things I've done in FlightGear == | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||