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|location = Northern Italy | |location = Northern Italy | ||
| age = 20 | | age = 20 | ||
| job = | | job = | ||
| interests = | | interests = | ||
* Aviation | * Aviation (military) | ||
* | * Motorsport | ||
* | * Sports | ||
* music | * Informatics & technology | ||
* | * Rock music | ||
* MTB. | * Photography (plane spotting) | ||
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx. | * MTB, gym and running. | ||
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], REBEL84, OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx. | |||
|favourite = | |favourite = | ||
* [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]] | |||
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]] | |||
* Boeing KC-137R family | * Boeing KC-137R family | ||
* UH-60 Black Hawk | |||
* Boeing C-32J | * Boeing C-32J | ||
* Panavia Tornado | * Panavia Tornado | ||
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]] | * [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]] | ||
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I'm J Maverick 16 on the international forum, here on the Wiki, | 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]. | ||
My personal motto and custom "Hello" message when connecting over [[Multiplayer]] is: '''Breakin' the sound barrier every day'''. | My personal motto and custom "Hello" message when connecting over [[Multiplayer]] is: '''Breakin' the sound barrier every day'''. | ||
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[[File:J Maverick 16-avatar.jpg|thumb|J Maverick 16's new avatar.]] | [[File:J Maverick 16-avatar.jpg|thumb|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 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 - [[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 | 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. | 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. | ||
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=== 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 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. | 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 | 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 === | ||
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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-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. | 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, | I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15E, C-5M, F-22, F-35, P-8A. | ||
== Personal Todo List == | == Personal Todo List == | ||
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}} | * Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}} | ||
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects | * Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects in Terrasync . {{alds|active}} | ||
* Work on an improved scenary at and around [[LIPA]]. {{alds|active}} | |||
* Finish works on the KC-137R family project and create a related wiki page. {{progressbar|70}} | * Finish works on the KC-137R family project and create a related wiki page. {{progressbar|70}} | ||
* Start works on McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender (JSB FDM). {{ | * Start works on McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender (JSB FDM). {{alds|stalled}} | ||
* Work on military variants of the Airbus A330-200 (Voyager KC, KC-30A). {{alds|stalled}} | * Work on military variants of the Airbus A330-200 (Voyager KC, KC-30A). {{alds|stalled}} | ||
* Work on my personal VIP plane: the Boeing C-32J aka "Mav Force One". {{alds|stalled}} | * Work on my personal VIP plane: the Boeing C-32J aka "Mav Force One". {{alds|stalled}} | ||
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== 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 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. | 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 | 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]. | ||
== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) == | == Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) == | ||