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Virtual airlines

2025-06-11T09:11:22Z

J Maverick 16: /* Virtual Air Forces */ OPRF

A '''virtual airline''' (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the internet, similar to a real airline. There are over 100 virtual airlines of significance currently active in the internet (supporting a number of flightsims), with thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

== Purpose ==
Virtual airlines were started to give a sense of purpose to activities conducted within a flight simulator. This basic premise has evolved over time, along with available technology, to provide increasing levels of immersion but always with the same core purpose. When combined with increasingly powerful personal computers, advancing flight simulation software, and communications networks, virtual airlines are often able to provide compelling, realistic, experiences similar to operations inside a real airline. Virtual airlines also provide an avenue for members to gain access to additional content, such as aircraft and scenery, for use with their simulator. The appeal varies; for younger members, virtual airlines provide a sandbox environment where they can experience the corporate environment of commercial business in the airline industry, without the risk of financial loss. These organizations also provide an outlet for those who are interested in aviation but unable to fly themselves in real life due to financial, health, or other reasons.
Most of all, its one step closer to enthusiasts feeling more involved in an airline environment and share their interests with others.
Virtual Airlines also benefit the flight simulator community by providing valuable services such as ATC, events, and general help and knowledge.

== Common elements ==
There are several elements that are common across many virtual airlines:
* A website as the focal point of the community
* Internet forum where discussion and social interaction can occur
* Customized livery that users can download together with aircraft and install in their flight simulator
* Route schedules for members to fly in their simulators
* Multiplayer events, often on a game network such as VATSIM or IVAO
* Less common elements include:
** An Online database for recording and reporting flights and membership statistics
** Dedicated game server hosting to provide private areas for members to complete flights
** Award, rank and recognition systems
** Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice

== Virtual airlines ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Air Europe Virtual
|established = May 2013
|logo = AEV-logo.png
|status = We are looking for pilots
|callsign =
* AEVxxx
|history = We opened this airline in May 2013 on the 8th. We fly in Europe and the USA.
|fleet =
* A300
* A320-family (A318, A319, A320, A321)
* 737
* A340-600
* 777-200ER
* 777-300ER
|main-hub = EDDK
|hubs =
* EDDK
* LFPG
|website = http://aireuropevirtual.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=19911
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Binter Canarias Virtual
|established = 2016
|logo =
|status = We are looking for pilots
|callsign = IBBxxxx
|history = We serve flights in the Canadian Archipelago, Cap Verde, Azores, and Western Africa, as well as Madeira and Europe Capitals
|fleet =
*ATR 72-500/-600
* CRJ900
|main-hub = GCLP
|forum = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30052
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Century Airlines
|established = March 2012
|logo = Calogo.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = FGCom, RaidCall, Mumble
|callsign = CAxxxxx
|history = Century Airlines was born on March 25, 2012 from an idea to change the system used by the virtual airlines in FlightGear and allow virtual pilots to have more freedom when flying. The airline began with a diffusion through FG community forums (not official), then it began a gradual expansion of a new system for pilots and their way of flying in a virtual airline. On January 25, 2013 Century Airlines got more than 500 reported flights from its virtual pilots.
|fleet =
* Airbus A330-243 (2)
* Airbus A340-600 (2)
* Airbus A321-231 (2)
* Airbus A320-214 (5)
* Airbus A319-111 (4)
* Airbus A318-111 (4)
* CRJ-700 (9)
* 787-8 (3)
* 747-8i (3)
* 777F (5)
* 777-200ER (5)
* 777-200LR (4)
* CRJ-200 (1)
* Citation X (1)
* DHC8-Q300 (3)
|main-hub = SKBO
|hubs =
* SKBO
* LEMD
* SBGL
|map =
|website = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://centuryairlines.forumbuild.com/
|registration = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/become-century-pilot/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Charter Aviation
|established = November 2013
|logo =
|status = Active
|has-atc = Only if you want
|callsign = CHTxxxx
|history = Charter Aviation is a virtual charter service airline. Any aircraft, any route, anytime. Any aircraft you can sim, any route you want to take it, anytime you want to fly. We're the guys who get the aircraft where they need to be.
|fleet =
* Any and all aircraft
|main-hub = EGLL
|hubs =
* CYEG - Edmonton
* CYOW - Ottawa
* CYVR - Vancouver
* EDDB - Berlin
* EGLL - Heathrow
* EIDW - Dublin
* FAJS - Oliver Reginald Tambo
* KBOS - Boston Logan
* KSFO - San Francisco
* LFPO - Paris Orly
* LYBE - Belgrade Nikola Tesla
* PHNL - Honolulu
* RJAN - Niijima
* SBGR - Guarulhos Sao Paulo Brazil
* UUDD - Domodedovo Moscow
* YSSY - Sydney
|map =
|website = http://www.charterva.com
|forum =
|registration = http://www.charterva.com
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Cosmo Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014
|status = Active
|callsign =
* OHxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
*B1900D
*CRJ-300
*CRJ-500
*CRJ-700
*CRJ-900
*CRJ-1000
*CSeries-100
*CSeries-300
*Boeing 717-200
*Boeing 737-7 MAX
*Boeing 737-8 MAX
*Boeing 737-9 MAX
*Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-8
*Boeing 777-9
*Boeing 787-8
*Boeing 787-9
*Boeing 787-10
|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* Cincinnati (CVG)
* Hartford (BDL)
* San Jose (SJC)
* San Diego (SAN)
* Pittsburgh (PIT)
* Los Angeles (LAX)
* Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
* Frankfurt (FRA)
* Paris (CDG)
* Madrid (MAD)
* Shanghai (PVG)
* Hong Kong (HKG)
* Cape Verde (SID)

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|forum =
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Voxy Virtual Airlines
|established = Sep 2011
|logo = Voxy_va.png
|status = Active
|callsign = VOXxxxx (x = number)
|history =
Re-branded to Dravion Airlines and focused on regional flights in Ukraine (Aug 2014).

Re-branded again in to Voxy Airlines and it primarily serves as and flies under the name of other airlines it has contracted (sep 2018).

Voxy Airlines primarily paid to operate and maintain aircraft used on flights that are scheduled, marketed, and priced by a partner mainline.
|fleet =
* Airbus A350-900XWB
* Airbus A300-600ST
* Tupolev Tu-134B
* Ilyushin Il-76MD
|main-hub = UKKE
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Worldwide Airlines
|established = May 2016
|logo =
|status = looking for pilots
|has-atc = FGCom
|callsign = WALxxxx/WAxxxx
|fleet =
* 737-700
* 737-800
* 737-900er
* 747-8i
* 757-300
* 767-300er
* 777-300ER
* 787-8
* 787-9
* a220-300
* a320-214
* a330-200
* a330-300
* a350-900xwb
* q400
|main-hub = KJFK
|hubs =
* KDEN
* KSFO
* CYVR
* KLAX
* ZSPD
|secondary hubs =* EGLL * EHAM * LSZH * KSEA * KLAS
|map =
|website =none
|forum = none
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = LATAMv (previously Brazuka Airlines)
|established = 2017
|logo = BrazukaAirlinesLogo.png
|status = Shutdown in 2018
|callsign = LTM3001 to LTM3018
|history = The company was created by the brazilians RenanMsV and Fabricio G. in 2017. After one year it had 18 registered pilots. It was later shutdown in 2018. The first flight was at October 7 2017 from SBEG to SBBR. The last registered flight was at November 23 2018 from SBCG to SBBR. In total 315 flights have been done by their pilots.
|fleet =
|main-hub = SBBR - Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB)
|hubs = SBGR, SBGL, SBEG, Brazil, Chile, Portugal
|map = FGTracker
|website = https://inutiles.byethost16/flightgear/modules/latamv
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Swanair
|established = November 2013
|logo = Swanair-logo.png
|status = Active
|callsign = SWNxxx
|history = Swanair is a small virtual airline, mainly flying on Flightgear Flight-Simulator. It offers prestige flights all over the world. Singapore, New York, or much more ! Swanair operates all kind of aircraft, 777, A330, A320, 787, 747..., connects the whole globe and lavish its pilots. You always dreamt to sit in First class isn't it ? So, Join us ! It'll change the way you fly forever.

|fleet =
* Beechcraft B1900D
* Boeing 737-900ER
* Boeing 747-8i
* Boeing 772
* Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
* Airbus A322
* Airbus A320neo
* Airbus A332
* Airbus A333
* Airbus A380 !

|main-hub = ENVA, Trondheim Vaernes, Norway
|hubs =
* ENVA (main HUB)
* KJFK

|website = http://www.swanair.webs.com
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = World Jet Airlines
|established = January 2016
|logo =
|status = Active and Looking For Pilots
|callsign = WJTxxxx
|history = A worldwide virtual airlines where you can fly any destination, request ATC services, and fly in VA events.
|fleet =
* MD-88
* Cessna Citation X
* Boeing 777
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 787-8
*Concorde
*Boeing 707
|main-hub = EGKK
|hubs =
*EGKK
*EDDF
*EHAM
*KJFK
*KATL
*KLAX
*PHNL
*TNCM
*LKPR
|website = http://worldjetva.webs.com/
|forum = http://worldjetva.webs.com/apps/blog/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Worldwide Airways Virtual
|established = September 2016
|logo = Worldwide Airways logo.png
|status = Active and Looking For Pilots
|callsign = WWAxxxx
|history = Worldwide Airways is an international Virtual Airline offering realistic, professional and exciting flights! Fly over the world, to a large selection of beautiful destinations; with modern aircraft and of course, fly online for more fun, and professionalism!
|fleet =
*Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 757-200
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Airbus A318
*Airbus A320
*Airbus A330-303
*Airbus A340-313X
*Airbus A350-900XWB
*Airbus A380-800
*Concorde
|main-hub = KSFO
|hubs = LFPG; KSFO
|website = https://worldcargoairwaysvirtual.jimdo.com/
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = QuébecAir
|established = June 2017
|logo = QuebecAir.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = FGCom, Mumble
|callsign = QuébecAir
|history = QuebecAir was actually founded in 1946 by the fusion of both Aviation du Golfe and Air Rimouski airlines. Due to financial trouble, it has been sold to Nordair-Metro and disappeared during the fusion with Canadian International, now owned by Air Canada. At Quebecair, our big difference is language. We operate in both french and english and we are proudly representing the biggest north-american french population: the Quebecers!
|fleet =
* Airbus A330-243 (1)
* Airbus A320-251Neo (2)
* Airbus A321-231 (2)
* Airbus A320-214 (2)
* McDonnell Douglas MD-11
* Bombardier CS100 (2)
* Boeing B777-300ER (4)
|main-hub = CYUL
|hubs =
* LFPO
* LOWI
* KJFK
|CodeShare = British Airways Virtual
|Map = FGTracker
|registration = QC-XXX
}}{{Virtual airline summary|name=Air Odisha|main-hub=Bhubaneswar|established=January 2025|status=Looking for pilots|hubs=Delhi, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar|fleet=A350-900, A350-1000, 787-10, 787-9, 737-700, ATR 72-600, A320neo|callsign=Odisha|website=https://air-odisha.mystrikingly.com/|logo=[[File:Screenshot 2025-03-23 193504.png|thumb|Logo of Air Odisha]]}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|forum =

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airforce summary
|name = Operation Red Flag (OPRF)
|established = November 21st, 2015
|logo = OPRF.png
|niche = Paramilitary
|status = Active
|history = Founded as KSUU Crew over friendly dogfights in the F-14B over the skies of Travis Air Force Base, OPRF slowly took over training and patrol duties in the south-western United States on behalf of the USAF. OPRF has fought all over the world gaining prestige and recognition, from the Alps to the Himalayas, from North Korea to Georgia to Alaska, in an ever-expanding fleet of fighters and support aircraft. Member pilots get to learn the knowledge, skills and tactics that define the fighter pilot and are engaged in monthly major events and regular training.
|has-atc = No
|callsign = {Your callsign}; OPFORxx; ORFxxxx
|fleet =
Fighters:
* F-14A/B
* F-15C/D
* F-16 (all versions)
* M2000-5
* Saab 37 Viggen (all versions)
* MiG-21-bis
* MiG-23MLD
Attack/Bombers:
* A-10
* B-1B
* Jaguar GR.1
Tankers/Transport/Spec Ops:
* KC-137R and variants
* KC-10A
* A330 MRTT variants (Voyager KC2/KC3, KC-30A)
* C-130J
* SR-71 and variants
* MQ-9 (all versions)
Helicopters:
* CH-53E
* SH-60J and UH-60J
* UH-1 and variants
|main-base = [[Nellis Air Force Base]] (KLSV), [[Aviano Air Base]] (LIPA)
|bases = See: [http://opredflag.com/pages/log_map here] for reference
|map =
|website = http://opredflag.com/
https://discord.gg/SmGFnJN
|forum = http://opredflag.com/forums
|fgforum = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=28057
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = No.
|callsign = {Your callsign}, FGIT-xx
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}{{Virtual airforce summary|name=First Air Force|logo=1stAF.png|main-base=[[Tyndall Air Force Base]] (KPAM)|established=June 6th 2024|status=Active|fleet=Fighters : F-35 A, F-15 C&D, F-16 C

UAV : RQ4-B, MQ-9

Tanker: KC135, KC130|has-atc=Yes, 1stAF (Openradar)|website=https://1staf.org
https://discord.gg/firstairforce|history=The First Air Force in FlightGear was established as a virtual group inspired by the real-world First Air Force. Created to emulate its mission and operations, the group became a hub for aviation enthusiasts, achieving prominence as one of the most active and dedicated communities during the summer of 2024.|bases=[[Tyndall Air Force Base]] (KPAM)|callsign={Your callsign} , CONRXX, 325thFW, REDFOR|forum=https://1staf.org/forums}}
[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

User:J Maverick 16

2025-03-05T21:47:04Z

J Maverick 16: Revised a lot of the content to make it more in line with the current situation

{{User
| name = J Maverick 16
| location = Northern Italy, LIPA
| age = 26
| job = Photographer
| interests = * Military Aviation
* Photography
* IT
* Music
* Motorsport
* Fitness
| callsign = Flying: [https://fgtracker.us.to/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16], NICKL11, OPFOR96.
| favourite = * [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* Boeing KC-137R family
* UH-60 Black Hawk
* Boeing C-32J
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[B-1B]]
| website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ J Maverick 16 (out of date)]
}}

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'''.

Given that this page hasn’t been regularly updated over the years, please take it with the proverbial grain of salt when reading its content. As a result, several pieces of information may no longer be accurate.

== About me ==
[[File:J Maverick 16-avatar.jpg|thumb|J Maverick 16's new avatar.]]
I'm a frequent multiplayer flyer, mainly focused on flying military planes, especially fighter jets. I like joining in group flights and sometimes be controlled by ATCs.
I founded the now-abandoned [[The Northern-Italy ATC Controlled Area (NIATCA)]] project, and was a regular ATC at LIPA, [[ETAR]], [[KLSV]] and other notable US military airports.

I contributed to several custom scenery projects as well as providing multiple additions to TerraSync around the world, especially in my local area. To name some of them: LIPA - [[Aviano Air Base]], ETAR - [[Ramstein Air Base]], EGVA - [[RAF Fairford]] and FJDG -[[FJDG| Diego Garcia NSF]].

My first aircraft project was the KC-137R (AATARS= Advanced Air-To-Air Refueling System, derived from the Boeing 707 military variants and loosely based on the real-life KC-135R Stratotanker which I co-developed alongside user Octal. I am now one of the major contributors to the [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]], which is and remains my primary focus at this time.

Believe it or not, my first flight simulator experience was on Google Earth's own F-16 simulation, but after trying a MB-339PAN cockpit simulator during a car trade show I acquired a deeper interest in aviation. After that, I started looking for a free flight simulator to use on my PC, and guess what I found? FlightGear! I’ve never regretted that decision. In fact, thanks to it aviation has become a huge part of my life, and it contributed to build an even stronger passion for photography.

=== Me and FlightGear ===
I’ve been using [[FlightGear]] since July 2012. My friend suggested it to me when I downloaded version 2.6. At first, I mostly flew the [[Cessna 172P]]. It was a bit tricky at [[/wiki.flightgear.org/KSFO|first]], but I got the hang of it. Once I figured out how to install aircraft folders correctly, I couldn’t stop flying. I kept learning how to fly different planes. The [[Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet|Alphajet]] helped me a lot when I was learning how to fly fighter jets. I kept improving every day, and now I consider myself a pretty good flight sim pilot. In my opinion, FlightGear is the best flight simulator ever made. It’s free, open-source, realistic, and always being developed. All these things make it popular and widely used.

After learning the basics of scenery and aircraft development, my primary contributions to the simulator span from multiple airports upgraded either as add-on packages or directly into [[TerraSync]] and several improvements and major contributions to both civilian and military airframes. Notable mentions are airports such as [[LIPA]], LIPI, LIPS, LICZ, [[ETAR]], [[FJDG]], [[LIPQ]], [[LIBV]], EGOD, [[LPLA]], [[EGVA]], EGUL, EGUN, [[ETAD]], PGUA, RODN, RJTY, EGQL, KTNX, KINS and KNFL;

Whereas among aircraft: [[F-16]], KC-137R family, [[A330]], C-32J, [[A-10]], [[F-15]], CH-53E, UH-60, MQ-9 and [[B-1B]].

=== Me and the FlightGear community ===
[[File:Jmav16.png|thumb|left|FlightGear Space program personal badge]]
I don’t usually fly much during the fall, winter, and spring because of school and studies (except when I have free time or holidays). But whenever I can, I’m always in the air. In the past, I was a regular ATC, but I’ve been having some PC issues and can’t do it for a while. In the summer, I spend a lot more time playing FlightGear when I’m not outdoors or on vacation.

I use a lot of the FlightGear forums, voice comms (like Mumble, Teamspeak, and recently Discord too), and the Wiki. I love reading and writing topics, sharing my experiences, and learning new things. I’m also an active Instagram, and Twitter user. I share my screenshots, recent news, and other things I want to share with the world.

I joined the Main Administrators group of the ''FlightGear Italia'' forum on January 2015. That was a really cool achievement!

=== What I do on this Wiki ===
In this Wiki, I’m the keeper of all things airports and aircrafts. I create and maintain my articles, and I’m always on the lookout for things I want to update or add.

=== My lack of real flight experience ===
Despite loving aviation, I’ve never been on a plane flight yet. However, I did get to take a thrilling 15-minute helicopter ride at Jesolo during the air show weekend. It was an incredible experience!

For a brief period, I also enjoyed flying multiple RC model helicopters and drones.

I would consider myself a plane spotter too, and I love going to nearby Aviano and Rivolto air bases about once or twice a year to take photos of the military air traffic there.

== Personal Todo List ==
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* 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}}
* 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 my personal VIP plane: the Boeing C-32J aka "Mav Force One". {{alds|stalled}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]]. {{Pending}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 [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.

=== Previous FlightNights ===
* 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.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.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.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.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.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://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.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.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.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.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 ===

== 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 [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extremely low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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 ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon/info

2023-06-19T10:02:50Z

J Maverick 16: Updated info

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| type = Military aircraft/Fighter aircraft/Attack aircraft
| config = Retractable gear aircraft
| propulsion = Single-engine jet
| manufacturer = General Dynamics/Lockheed
| authors = Erik Hofman/Martin "Pegasus" Schmitt/Pensacola/Nikolai V. Chr./J Maverick 16/Richard Harrison/Josh Davidson/Martien Van Der Plas/Jonathan Redpath/Gary Brown/Justin Nicholson/Enrico Castaldi/Timi/Barszczisbad/PH-JAKE/Baptiste Campion/LJQCN101
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| fgname3 = f16-block-30
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| fgname6 = f16-block-42
| fgname7 = f16-block-50
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| fgname9 = f16-block-60
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| fgname11 = YF-16
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| status-systems = 4
| status-cockpit = 4
| status-model = 4
| ready = airrefuel/canvas/checklist
| liverydbid = 20
| license = GPLv2+
| forumtid = 2003
| manual = https://github.com/NikolaiVChr/f16/wiki
| navbar = 1
}}
</includeonly><noinclude>
This is the aircraft infobox subpage of the [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]].
[[Category:Aircraft infobox documentation]]
</noinclude>

File:F16CJ50 WildWeasel.png

2023-06-19T09:35:28Z

J Maverick 16: Uploaded own work with UploadWizard

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[[Category:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon screenshots]]
[[Category:Fighter aircraft]]
[[Category:Screenshots of fighter aircraft]]
[[Category:Air refueling ready]]
[[Category:Lockheed]]
[[Category:Screenshots at high settings]]

Tactical Air Navigation

2022-06-07T13:26:35Z

J Maverick 16: Included F-16 and Mirage to the list of equipped aircraft

[[File:Pictogram TACAN.png|frame|TACAN symbol]]
'''TACtical Air Navigation''', or '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tactical_Air_Navigation TACAN]''', is a navigation system used by [[:Category:Military aircraft|military aircraft]]. It provides the user with a distance and bearing from a ground station. It is a more accurate version of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vhf VHF] omnidirectional range / Distance Measuring Equipment ([[VOR-DME]]) system that provides range and bearing information for civil aviation. At VORTAC facilities, the [[DME]] portion of the TACAN system is available for civil use.

== Operation ==
TACAN in general can be described as the military version of the [[VOR-DME]] system. It operates in the frequency band 960-1215 MHz. The bearing unit of TACAN is more accurate than a standard [[VOR]] since it makes use of a two frequency principle, with 15 Hz and 135 Hz components.

The distance measurement component of TACAN operates with the same specifications as do civil [[DME]]'s. Therefore to reduce the number of required stations, TACAN stations are frequently co-located with [[VOR]] facilities. These co-located stations are known as [[VORTAC]]'s. This is a station composed of a [[VOR]] for civil bearing information and a TACAN for military bearing information and military/civil distance measuring information. The TACAN transponder performs the function of a [[DME]] without the need for a separate, collocated [[DME]]. Because the rotation of the antenna creates a large portion of the azimuth signal, if the antenna fails, the azimuth component is no longer available and the TACAN downgrades to a [[DME]] only mode.

TACAN can operate in either receive mode (R), or transmit/receive (TR) mode.

=== FlightGear ===
A few planes in FlightGear are equipped with TACAN. Here's a list of known aircraft with TACAN:

* [[Grumman A-6E|A-6E]]
* [[Fairchild A-10|A-10]]
* [[Douglas A4 Skyhawk|A4F]]
* [[Rockwell B-1B Lancer|B-1B]]
* [[Blackburn Buccaneer]]
* [[Dassault Mirage 2000-5]]
* [[FIAT_G91R1B|Fiat G91R1B]]
* [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
* [[Grumman F-14 Tomcat]]
* [[English Electric Lightning|Lightning]]
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* [[Northrop T-38|T38]]

To set TACAN, go to the <tt>Equipment > Radio Settings</tt> dialog. When using in-air refuel, first read [[Howto: Air-Air Refueling]].

The F-14 and F-15 have a TACAN control panel that needs to be set correctly. Refer to their documentation pages for more information.

=== Example property values ===

/instrumentation/tacan/
display/
channel=029Y
frequency/
selected-mhz=109.25
ident=NMZ
in-range=true
indicated-bearing-true-deg=...
indicated-distance-nm=...
name=USS Nimitz TACAN
servicable=true
switch-position=1

'''/instrumentation/tacan/display/channel''' and '''/instrumentation/tacan/frequency/selected-mhz''' are linked.

===Related===
*[[Radio beacons]]
*[[Radio navigation]]

[[Category:Aviation]]

Discord

2020-08-25T17:17:47Z

J Maverick 16: Server listing update

'''Discord''' is used in the FlightGear community as an alternative to [[Mumble]], [[TeamSpeak]], [[FGCom]] or [[Ventrilo]].

Discord is a free voice and chat software that can be downloaded as an app or used in a browser.

== Invite links ==
{{note|1=Its advised that you create a permanent account, instead of creating guest accounts as some people create duplicate accounts which clogs up the member logs and makes it more difficult to @mention people.}}

Furthermore many other FlightGear servers exist that you may need an personal invite to join. The easiest way to find them is to go to the FlightGear server and ask or ask in forums.

=== Communities ===

{| class=wikitable
! Topic !! Invite link
|-
| FlightGear
| https://discord.gg/rzuV2DR
|-
| FlightGear Australia (Scenery Development & Community)
| https://discord.gg/JzTEXsZ
|-
| FlightGear Italia (ITA Mercenaries)
| https://discord.gg/5RzyXRf
|-
| FlightGear FDM School
| https://discord.gg/Uyrtsar
|-
| FlightGear Air Race League
| https://discord.gg/HCAuU9D
|-
| FlightGear Virtual Alliance
| https://discord.gg/VqzTG2N
|-
| FG Events
| https://discord.gg/GY4N6Cu
|-
| FG FDM School
| https://discord.gg/U5KXyMU
|-
| Operation Red Flag military FG community (OPRF)
| https://discord.gg/ptVapkE
|-
| Combined Joint Task Force 50 (OPRF event planning/hosting and more)
| https://discord.gg/2nxjb6y
|-
| Warbirds, WWII-era aircraft
| https://discord.gg/yJaP5Wn
|}

=== Aircraft-specific ===
{| class=wikitable
! Aircraft !! Invite link
|-
| Aermacchi MB-339
| https://discord.gg/vNZ5ZPv
|-
| Airbus [[Airbus A320 Family|A320]] & A330 Development
| https://discord.gg/7kzg9Te
|-
| Airbus A350 Development
| https://discord.gg/vK5f2s6
|-
| LincolnWorks (747 and A380)
| https://discord.gg/2DMVpnJ
|-
| F-111 Aardvark
| https://discord.gg/DSrSbmx
|-
| [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
| https://discord.gg/8RcYnjA
|-
| MD-11 and Autoflight by Octal
| https://discord.gg/gxAhC3j
|-
| [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis]]
| https://discord.gg/bs8xyz3
|-
| [[Mirage 2000]]
| https://discord.gg/xZ3r2KR
|-
| Panavia Tornado
| https://discord.gg/26rvkr2
|-
| [[Saab 37 Viggen]]
| https://discord.gg/RJTwS9a
|-
| SEPECAT Jaguar
| https://discord.gg/G5q5XYN
|}

== External links ==
* https://discord.com/ Official website

[[de:Discord]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Air Traffic Control]]

Discord

2020-07-20T07:03:34Z

J Maverick 16: /* Communities */ Order

'''Discord''' is used in the FlightGear community as an alternative to [[Mumble]], [[TeamSpeak]], [[FGCom]] or [[Ventrilo]].

Discord is a free voice and chat software that can be downloaded as an app or used in a browser.

== Invite links ==
{{note|1=Its advised that you create a permanent account, instead of creating guest accounts as some people create duplicate accounts which clogs up the member logs and makes it more difficult to @mention people.}}

Furthermore many other FlightGear servers exist that you may need an personal invite to join. The easiest way to find them is to go to the FlightGear server and ask or ask in forums.

=== Communities ===

{| class=wikitable
! Topic !! Invite link
|-
| FlightGear
| https://discord.gg/rzuV2DR
|-
| FlightGear Australia (Scenery Development & Community)
| https://discord.gg/JzTEXsZ
|-
| FlightGear Italia (ITA Mercenaries)
| https://discord.gg/5RzyXRf
|-
| FlightGear FDM School
| https://discord.gg/Uyrtsar
|-
| FlightGear Air Race League
| https://discord.gg/HCAuU9D
|-
| FlightGear Virtual Alliance
| https://discord.gg/VqzTG2N
|-
| FG FDM School
| https://discord.gg/U5KXyMU
|-
| Operation Red Flag military FG community (OPRF)
| https://discord.gg/ptVapkE
|-
| Combined Joint Task Force 50 (OPRF server for event planning/hosting and more)
| https://discord.gg/2nxjb6y
|-
| Sky Knights demo team / Flight School
| https://discord.gg/Psydd5Z
|-
| Warbirds, WWII-era aircraft
| https://discord.gg/yJaP5Wn
|}

=== Aircraft-specific ===
{| class=wikitable
! Aircraft !! Invite link
|-
| Aermacchi MB-339
| https://discord.gg/vNZ5ZPv
|-
| Airbus A320 & A330 Development
| https://discord.gg/7kzg9Te
|-
| Airbus A350 Development
| https://discord.gg/vK5f2s6
|-
| LincolnWorks (747 and A380)
| https://discord.gg/2DMVpnJ
|-
| F-111 Aardvark
| https://discord.gg/DSrSbmx
|-
| [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
| https://discord.gg/8RcYnjA
|-
| MD-11 and Autoflight by Octal
| https://discord.gg/gxAhC3j
|-
| [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis]]
| https://discord.gg/bs8xyz3
|-
| [[Mirage 2000]]
| https://discord.gg/xZ3r2KR
|-
| Panavia Tornado
| https://discord.gg/26rvkr2
|-
| [[Saab 37 Viggen]]
| https://discord.gg/RJTwS9a
|-
| SEPECAT Jaguar
| https://discord.gg/G5q5XYN
|}

== External links ==
* https://discord.com/ Official website

[[de:Discord]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Air Traffic Control]]

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

2020-07-13T21:05:39Z

J Maverick 16: Expanded intro

{{:{{PAGENAME}}/info}}
The '''General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon''' (nicknamed Viper by pilots) is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft by General Dynamics, exported to many countries. Designed as an air superiority day fighter for the US Air Force, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft.
The Fighting Falcon has key features including a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while maneuvering, a seat reclined 30 degrees to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot, and the first use of a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire flight control system which helps to make it a nimble aircraft.

== Keyboard Controls ==
====Flight Controls====
{| class="keytable"
! Key
! Function
|-
|{{Key press|Ctrl|B}}
|Toggles speed brake
|-
|{{Key press|Delete}}
|Toggles FBW (fly by wire) override (F-16 Simplified)
|-
|{{Key press|Delete}}
|Toggles MPO
|}

====Radar====
{| class="keytable"
! Key
! Function
|-
|{{Key press|Shift|E}}
|Decreases radar range
|-
|{{Key press|Shift|R}}
|Increases radar range
|-
|{{Key press|R}}
|Toggles radar standby mode
|-
|{{Key press|Y}}
|Toggles next target
|-
|}

====Tactical====
{| class="keytable"
! Key
! Function
|-
|{{Key press|E}}
|Fires the cannon
|-
| {{Key press|Q}}
| Chaff/flare
|-
| {{Key press|M}}
| Master arm
|-
| {{Key press|W}}
| Cycle weapon
|}
====Miscellaneous====
{| class="keytable"
! Key
! Function
|-
|{{Key press|Ctrl|H}}
|Toggles arrester hook
|-
|{{Key press|Shift|C}}
|Toggles canopy
|-
| {{Key press|Q}}
| Reset cockpit view
|-
| {{Key press|Ctrl|Q}}
| View right MFD
|-
| {{Key press|Shift|W}}
| View left MFD and RWR
|-
|{{Key press|F}}
|Toggles refuel door
|-
| {{Key press|Shift|S}}
| Toggle smoke
|-
| {{Key press|U}}
| Seat up
|-
| {{Key press|Shift|U}}
| Seat down
|}

== Features ==
=== Canvas HUD ===
[[File:Canvasready.png|left|caption|link=Howto:Aerial refueling]] The F-16 has a canvas {{wikipedia|Head-Up Display}}. 

=== Air-to-air refueling ===
[[File:Airrefuelingready.png|left|caption|link=Howto:Aerial refueling]]
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon supports ''in-flight refueling''. You need to start a specific scenario or do that in multiplayer to get a tanker [[aircraft]]. See [[Howto:Aerial refueling]] for more information. Also look on the box at the [[{{PAGENAME}}#External link|bottom]] of the page. 

=== Aircraft carrier ===
[[File:Carrier3.jpg|left|150px|caption|link=Howto:Carrier]]
Although the Viper wasn't designed for maritime operations, there is the possibility to start from and land on a [[Aircraft carrier|carrier]]. You can toggle the '''arrester hook''' with {{Key press|Ctrl|H}}. There are several [[Aircraft carrier]] available. How to set it up start your aircraft there is described in '''[[Howto:Carrier]]'''. If you fly in multiplayer mode see [[Carrier over MP]] 
[[File:F-16 AV029.JPG|thumb|400px|'''F-16''' taxiing to parking at [[LIPA]] after landing on rwy 05 with home livery]] [[File:F-16 RNLAF J015-demo 3.png|thumb|400px|The RNLAF J015-demo livery of the F-16]]

== Video tutorials ==

{{#ev:youtube|iSkxDhy8-zk}}

{{#ev:youtube|uN6pddgHaog}}

{{#ev:youtube|AjTw77d_lzo}}

{{#ev:youtube|Dd1Ddqr8-A0}}

== New to fighter aircraft ==
If you have never flown an aircraft like this one before (Just light planes or airliners), crashed it before landing or just are not sure, how to land a right way; there is an article ''[[A-4F Skyhawk Operations Manual]]'' by Andy Ross. Although is written for the [[Douglas A-4]] most of the information contain general stuff about fly delta wing aircraft, about stall, AoA and landing maneuver and applies to the F-16 too.

[[File:F16-cockpit-pano.jpg|480px|thumb|center|[[Howto: Make full spherical panorama|A full spherical panorama]] of the f-16 cockpit]]

== Development Status ==
{{Main article|F16/Development}}

== External link ==
* [http://brenthugh.com/flightgear/Sun_Valley_Tank_Invasion1.zip Several ground bombing scenarios suitable for the F-16, involving moving and static tank formations, explodable M1 Abrams tanks, etc.]

[[Category:Military aircraft]]

{{Lockheed}}
{{air-to-air refueling}}

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General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

2020-07-13T20:59:37Z

J Maverick 16: /* Video reference on how to fly it */ Added tutorials 2,3,4

{{:{{PAGENAME}}/info}}
The '''General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon''' is a multirole jet fighter aircraft, orginally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force.

== Keyboard Controls ==
====Flight Controls====
{| class="keytable"
! Key
! Function
|-
|{{Key press|Ctrl|B}}
|Toggles speed brake
|-
|{{Key press|Delete}}
|Toggles FBW (fly by wire) override (F-16 Simplified)
|-
|{{Key press|Delete}}
|Toggles MPO
|}

====Radar====
{| class="keytable"
! Key
! Function
|-
|{{Key press|Shift|E}}
|Decreases radar range
|-
|{{Key press|Shift|R}}
|Increases radar range
|-
|{{Key press|R}}
|Toggles radar standby mode
|-
|{{Key press|Y}}
|Toggles next target
|-
|}

====Tactical====
{| class="keytable"
! Key
! Function
|-
|{{Key press|E}}
|Fires the cannon
|-
| {{Key press|Q}}
| Chaff/flare
|-
| {{Key press|M}}
| Master arm
|-
| {{Key press|W}}
| Cycle weapon
|}
====Miscellaneous====
{| class="keytable"
! Key
! Function
|-
|{{Key press|Ctrl|H}}
|Toggles arrester hook
|-
|{{Key press|Shift|C}}
|Toggles canopy
|-
| {{Key press|Q}}
| Reset cockpit view
|-
| {{Key press|Ctrl|Q}}
| View right MFD
|-
| {{Key press|Shift|W}}
| View left MFD and RWR
|-
|{{Key press|F}}
|Toggles refuel door
|-
| {{Key press|Shift|S}}
| Toggle smoke
|-
| {{Key press|U}}
| Seat up
|-
| {{Key press|Shift|U}}
| Seat down
|}

== Features ==
=== Canvas HUD ===
[[File:Canvasready.png|left|caption|link=Howto:Aerial refueling]] The F-16 has a canvas {{wikipedia|Head-Up Display}}. 

=== Air-to-air refueling ===
[[File:Airrefuelingready.png|left|caption|link=Howto:Aerial refueling]]
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon supports ''in-flight refueling''. You need to start a specific scenario or do that in multiplayer to get a tanker [[aircraft]]. See [[Howto:Aerial refueling]] for more information. Also look on the box at the [[{{PAGENAME}}#External link|bottom]] of the page. 

=== Aircraft carrier ===
[[File:Carrier3.jpg|left|150px|caption|link=Howto:Carrier]]
There is the possibility to start of and land on a [[Aircraft carrier|carrier]]. You can toggle the '''arrester hook''' with {{Key press|Ctrl|H}}. There are several [[Aircraft carrier]] available. How to set it up start your aircraft there is described in '''[[Howto:Carrier]]'''. If you fly in multiplayer mode see [[Carrier over MP]] 
[[File:F-16 AV029.JPG|thumb|400px|'''F-16''' taxiing to parking at [[LIPA]] after landing on rwy 05 with home livery]] [[File:F-16 RNLAF J015-demo 3.png|thumb|400px|The RNLAF J015-demo livery of the F-16]]

== Video tutorials ==

{{#ev:youtube|iSkxDhy8-zk}}

{{#ev:youtube|uN6pddgHaog}}

{{#ev:youtube|AjTw77d_lzo}}

{{#ev:youtube|Dd1Ddqr8-A0}}

== New to fighter aircraft ==
If you have never flown an aircraft like this one before (Just light planes or airliners), crashed it before landing or just are not sure, how to land a right way; there is an article ''[[A-4F Skyhawk Operations Manual]]'' by Andy Ross. Although is written for the [[Douglas A-4]] most of the information contain general stuff about fly delta wing aircraft, about stall, AoA and landing maneuver and applies to the F-16 too.

[[File:F16-cockpit-pano.jpg|480px|thumb|center|[[Howto: Make full spherical panorama|A full spherical panorama]] of the f-16 cockpit]]

== Development Status ==
{{Main article|F16/Development}}

== External link ==
* [http://brenthugh.com/flightgear/Sun_Valley_Tank_Invasion1.zip Several ground bombing scenarios suitable for the F-16, involving moving and static tank formations, explodable M1 Abrams tanks, etc.]

[[Category:Military aircraft]]

{{Lockheed}}
{{air-to-air refueling}}

[[Category:Fighter aircraft]]
[[de:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
[[fr:General Dynamics F-16]]

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon/info

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| ready = airrefuel/canvas/checklist
| liverydbid = 20
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[[Category:Aircraft infobox documentation]]
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File:F-16C Cockpit.png

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[[Category:Fighter aircraft]]

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon/info

2020-07-13T19:44:31Z

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| fgname3 = f16-block-30
| fgname3 = f16-block-32
| fgname4 = f16-block-40
| fgname4 = f16-block-42
| fgname5 = f16-block-50
| fgname5 = f16-block-52
| fgname6 = f16-block-60
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File:F-16C KLSV.jpg

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General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon/info

2020-07-13T15:26:58Z

J Maverick 16: Updated rating, authors, name

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Discord

2020-07-05T07:15:58Z

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'''Discord''' is used in the FlightGear community as an alternative to [[Mumble]], [[TeamSpeak]], [[FGCom]] or [[Ventrilo]].

Discord is a free voice and chat software that can be downloaded as an app or used in a browser.

== Invite links ==
{{note|1=Its advised that you create a permanent account, instead of creating guest accounts as some people create duplicate accounts which clogs up the member logs and makes it more difficult to @mention people.}}

Furthermore many other FlightGear servers exist that you may need an personal invite to join. The easiest way to find them is to go to the FlightGear server and ask or ask in forums.

=== Communities ===

{| class=wikitable
! Topic !! Invite link
|-
| FlightGear
| https://discord.gg/rzuV2DR
|-
| FlightGear Australia (Scenery Development & Community)
| https://discord.gg/JzTEXsZ
|-
| FlightGear Italia (ITA Mercenaries)
| https://discord.gg/5RzyXRf
|-
| FlightGear FDM School
| https://discord.gg/Uyrtsar
|-
| FlightGear Air Race League
| https://discord.gg/HCAuU9D
|-
| FlightGear Virtual Alliance
| https://discord.gg/VqzTG2N
|-
| Operation Red Flag military FG community (OPRF)
| https://discord.gg/ptVapkE
|-
| Combined Joint Task Force 50 (OPRF server for event planning/hosting and more)
| https://discord.gg/2nxjb6y
|-
| Sky Knights demo team / Flight School
| https://discord.gg/Psydd5Z
|-
| Warbirds, WWII-era aircraft
| https://discord.gg/yJaP5Wn
|}

=== Aircraft-specific ===
{| class=wikitable
! Aircraft !! Invite link
|-
| Aermacchi MB-339
| https://discord.gg/vNZ5ZPv
|-
| Airbus A320 & A330 Development
| https://discord.gg/7kzg9Te
|-
| F-111 Aardvark
| https://discord.gg/DSrSbmx
|-
| [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
| https://discord.gg/8RcYnjA
|-
| MD-11 and Autoflight by Octal
| https://discord.gg/gxAhC3j
|-
| [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis]]
| https://discord.gg/bs8xyz3
|-
| [[Mirage 2000]]
| https://discord.gg/xZ3r2KR
|-
| Panavia Tornado
| https://discord.gg/26rvkr2
|-
| [[Saab 37 Viggen]]
| https://discord.gg/RJTwS9a
|-
| SEPECAT Jaguar
| https://discord.gg/G5q5XYN
|}

== External links ==
* https://discord.com/ Official website

[[de:Discord]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Air Traffic Control]]

Virtual airlines

2020-07-05T07:04:23Z

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A '''virtual airline''' (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the internet, similar to a real airline. There are over 100 virtual airlines of significance currently active in the internet (supporting a number of flightsims), with thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

== Purpose ==
Virtual airlines were started to give a sense of purpose to activities conducted within a flight simulator. This basic premise has evolved over time, along with available technology, to provide increasing levels of immersion but always with the same core purpose. When combined with increasingly powerful personal computers, advancing flight simulation software, and communications networks, virtual airlines are often able to provide compelling, realistic, experiences similar to operations inside a real airline. Virtual airlines also provide an avenue for members to gain access to additional content, such as aircraft and scenery, for use with their simulator. The appeal varies; for younger members, virtual airlines provide a sandbox environment where they can experience the corporate environment of commercial business in the airline industry, without the risk of financial loss. These organizations also provide an outlet for those who are interested in aviation but unable to fly themselves in real life due to financial, health, or other reasons.
Most of all, its one step closer to enthusiasts feeling more involved in an airline environment and share their interests with others.
Virtual Airlines also benefit the flight simulator community by providing valuable services such as ATC, events, and general help and knowledge.

== Common elements ==
There are several elements that are common across many virtual airlines:
* A website as the focal point of the community
* Internet forum where discussion and social interaction can occur
* Customized livery that users can download together with aircraft and install in their flight simulator
* Route schedules for members to fly in their simulators
* Multiplayer events, often on a game network such as VATSIM or IVAO
* Less common elements include:
** An Online database for recording and reporting flights and membership statistics
** Dedicated game server hosting to provide private areas for members to complete flights
** Award, rank and recognition systems
** Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice

== Virtual airlines ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Air Europe Virtual
|established = May 2013
|logo = AEV-logo.png
|status = We are looking for pilots
|callsign =
* AEVxxx
|history = We opened this airline in May 2013 on the 8th. We fly in Europe and the USA.
|fleet =
* A300
* A320-family (A318, A319, A320, A321)
* 737
* A340-600
* 777-200ER
* 777-300ER
|main-hub = EDDK
|hubs =
* EDDK
* LFPG
|website = http://aireuropevirtual.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=19911
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Binter Canarias Virtual
|established = 2016
|logo =
|status = We are looking for pilots
|callsign = IBBxxxx
|history = We serve flights in the Canadian Archipelago, Cap Verde, Azores, and Western Africa, as well as Madeira and Europe Capitals
|fleet =
*ATR 72-500/-600
* CRJ900
|main-hub = GCLP
|forum = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30052
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Century Airlines
|established = March 2012
|logo = Calogo.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = FGCom, RaidCall, Mumble
|callsign = CAxxxxx
|history = Century Airlines was born on March 25, 2012 from an idea to change the system used by the virtual airlines in FlightGear and allow virtual pilots to have more freedom when flying. The airline began with a diffusion through FG community forums (not official), then it began a gradual expansion of a new system for pilots and their way of flying in a virtual airline. On January 25, 2013 Century Airlines got more than 500 reported flights from its virtual pilots.
|fleet =
* Airbus A330-243 (2)
* Airbus A340-600 (2)
* Airbus A321-231 (2)
* Airbus A320-214 (5)
* Airbus A319-111 (4)
* Airbus A318-111 (4)
* CRJ-700 (9)
* 787-8 (3)
* 747-8i (3)
* 777F (5)
* 777-200ER (5)
* 777-200LR (4)
* CRJ-200 (1)
* Citation X (1)
* DHC8-Q300 (3)
|main-hub = SKBO
|hubs =
* SKBO
* LEMD
* SBGL
|map =
|website = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://centuryairlines.forumbuild.com/
|registration = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/become-century-pilot/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Charter Aviation
|established = November 2013
|logo =
|status = Active
|has-atc = Only if you want
|callsign = CHTxxxx
|history = Charter Aviation is a virtual charter service airline. Any aircraft, any route, anytime. Any aircraft you can sim, any route you want to take it, anytime you want to fly. We're the guys who get the aircraft where they need to be.
|fleet =
* Any and all aircraft
|main-hub = EGLL
|hubs =
* CYEG - Edmonton
* CYOW - Ottawa
* CYVR - Vancouver
* EDDB - Berlin
* EGLL - Heathrow
* EIDW - Dublin
* FAJS - Oliver Reginald Tambo
* KBOS - Boston Logan
* KSFO - San Francisco
* LFPO - Paris Orly
* LYBE - Belgrade Nikola Tesla
* PHNL - Honolulu
* RJAN - Niijima
* SBGR - Guarulhos Sao Paulo Brazil
* UUDD - Domodedovo Moscow
* YSSY - Sydney
|map =
|website = http://www.charterva.com
|forum =
|registration = http://www.charterva.com
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Cosmo Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014
|status = Active
|callsign =
* OHxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
*B1900D
*CRJ-300
*CRJ-500
*CRJ-700
*CRJ-900
*CRJ-1000
*CSeries-100
*CSeries-300
*Boeing 717-200
*Boeing 737-7 MAX
*Boeing 737-8 MAX
*Boeing 737-9 MAX
*Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-8
*Boeing 777-9
*Boeing 787-8
*Boeing 787-9
*Boeing 787-10
|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* Cincinnati (CVG)
* Hartford (BDL)
* San Jose (SJC)
* San Diego (SAN)
* Pittsburgh (PIT)
* Los Angeles (LAX)
* Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
* Frankfurt (FRA)
* Paris (CDG)
* Madrid (MAD)
* Shanghai (PVG)
* Hong Kong (HKG)
* Cape Verde (SID)

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|forum =
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Voxy Virtual Airlines
|established = Sep 2011
|logo = Voxy_va.png
|status = Active
|callsign = VOXxxxx (x = number)
|history =
Re-branded to Dravion Airlines and focused on regional flights in Ukraine (Aug 2014).

Re-branded again in to Voxy Airlines and it primarily serves as and flies under the name of other airlines it has contracted (sep 2018).

Voxy Airlines primarily paid to operate and maintain aircraft used on flights that are scheduled, marketed, and priced by a partner mainline.
|fleet =
* Airbus A350-900XWB
* Airbus A300-600ST
* Tupolev Tu-134B
* Ilyushin Il-76MD
|main-hub = UKKE
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Worldwide Airlines
|established = May 2016
|logo =
|status = looking for pilots
|has-atc = FGCom
|callsign = WALxxxx/WAxxxx
|fleet =
* 737-700
* 737-800
* 737-900er
* 747-8i
* 757-300
* 767-300er
* 777-300ER
* 787-8
* 787-9
* a220-300
* a320-214
* a330-200
* a330-300
* a350-900xwb
* q400
|main-hub = KJFK
|hubs =
* KDEN
* KSFO
* CYVR
* KLAX
* ZSPD
|secondary hubs =* EGLL * EHAM * LSZH * KSEA * KLAS
|map =
|website =none
|forum = none
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = LATAMv
|established = Will be 2017
|logo = BrazukaAirlinesLogo.png
|status = Setting up
|callsign =
|history =
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map = FGTracker
|website = #
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Swanair
|established = November 2013
|logo = Swanair-logo.png
|status = Active
|callsign = SWNxxx
|history = Swanair is a small virtual airline, mainly flying on Flightgear Flight-Simulator. It offers prestige flights all over the world. Singapore, New York, or much more ! Swanair operates all kind of aircraft, 777, A330, A320, 787, 747..., connects the whole globe and lavish its pilots. You always dreamt to sit in First class isn't it ? So, Join us ! It'll change the way you fly forever.

|fleet =
* Beechcraft B1900D
* Boeing 737-900ER
* Boeing 747-8i
* Boeing 772
* Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
* Airbus A322
* Airbus A320neo
* Airbus A332
* Airbus A333
* Airbus A380 !

|main-hub = ENVA, Trondheim Vaernes, Norway
|hubs =
* ENVA (main HUB)
* KJFK

|website = http://www.swanair.webs.com
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = World Jet Airlines
|established = January 2016
|logo =
|status = Active and Looking For Pilots
|callsign = WJTxxxx
|history = A worldwide virtual airlines where you can fly any destination, request ATC services, and fly in VA events.
|fleet =
* MD-88
* Cessna Citation X
* Boeing 777
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 787-8
*Concorde
*Boeing 707
|main-hub = EGKK
|hubs =
*EGKK
*EDDF
*EHAM
*KJFK
*KATL
*KLAX
*PHNL
*TNCM
*LKPR
|website = http://worldjetva.webs.com/
|forum = http://worldjetva.webs.com/apps/blog/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Worldwide Airways Virtual
|established = September 2016
|logo = Worldwide Airways logo.png
|status = Active and Looking For Pilots
|callsign = WWAxxxx
|history = Worldwide Airways is an international Virtual Airline offering realistic, professional and exciting flights! Fly over the world, to a large selection of beautiful destinations; with modern aircraft and of course, fly online for more fun, and professionalism!
|fleet =
*Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 757-200
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Airbus A318
*Airbus A320
*Airbus A330-303
*Airbus A340-313X
*Airbus A350-900XWB
*Airbus A380-800
*Concorde
|main-hub = KSFO
|hubs = LFPG; KSFO
|website = https://worldcargoairwaysvirtual.jimdo.com/
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = QuébecAir
|established = June 2017
|logo = QuebecAir.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = FGCom, Mumble
|callsign = QuébecAir
|history = QuebecAir was actually founded in 1946 by the fusion of both Aviation du Golfe and Air Rimouski airlines. Due to financial trouble, it has been sold to Nordair-Metro and disappeared during the fusion with Canadian International, now owned by Air Canada. At Quebecair, our big difference is language. We operate in both french and english and we are proudly representing the biggest north-american french population: the Quebecers!
|fleet =
* Airbus A330-243 (1)
* Airbus A320-251Neo (2)
* Airbus A321-231 (2)
* Airbus A320-214 (2)
* McDonnell Douglas MD-11
* Bombardier CS100 (2)
* Boeing B777-300ER (4)
|main-hub = CYUL
|hubs =
* LFPO
* LOWI
* KJFK
|CodeShare = British Airways Virtual
|Map = FGTracker
|registration = QC-XXX
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|forum =

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airforce summary
|name = Operation Red Flag (OPRF)
|established = November 21st, 2015
|logo = OPRF.png
|niche = Paramilitary
|status = Active
|history = Founded as KSUU Crew over friendly dogfights in the F-14B over the skies of Travis Air Force Base, OPRF slowly took over training and patrol duties in the south-western United States on behalf of the USAF. OPRF has fought all over the world gaining prestige and recognition, from the Alps to the Himalayas, from North Korea to Georgia to Alaska, in an ever-expanding fleet of fighters and support aircraft. Member pilots get to learn the knowledge, skills and tactics that define the fighter pilot and are engaged in monthly major events and regular training.
|has-atc = No
|callsign = {Your callsign}; OPFORxx; ORFxxxx
|fleet =
Fighters:
* F-14A/B
* F-15C/D
* F-16 (all versions)
* M2000-5
* Saab 37 Viggen (all versions)
* MiG-21-bis
Attack/Bombers:
* A-10
* B-1B
* Jaguar GR.1
Tankers/Transport/Spec Ops:
* KC-137R and variants
* KC-10A
* A330 MRTT variants (Voyager KC2/KC3, KC-30A)
* C-130J
* SR-71 and variants
* MQ-9 (all versions)
Helicopters:
* CH-53E
* SH-60J and UH-60J
* UH-1 and variants
|main-base = [[Nellis Air Force Base]] (KLSV)
|bases = See: [http://opredflag.com/pages/log_map here] for reference
|map =
|website = http://opredflag.com/
|forum = http://opredflag.com/forums
|fgforum = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=28057
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = No.
|callsign = {Your callsign}, FGIT-xx
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

Discord

2020-05-01T08:42:19Z

J Maverick 16: /* Aircraft specific */ A320/A330 and MD-11

'''Discord''' is used in the FlightGear community as an alternative to [[Mumble]], [[TeamSpeak]], [[FGCom]] or [[Ventrilo]].

Discord is a free voice and chat software that can be downloaded as an app or used in a browser.

== Invite links ==
{{note|1=Its advised that you create a permanent account, instead of creating guest accounts as some people create duplicate accounts which clogs up the member logs and makes it more difficult to @mention people.}}

Furthermore many other FlightGear servers exist that you may need an personal invite to join. The easiest way to find them is to go to the FlightGear server and ask or ask in forums.

=== Communities ===

{| class=wikitable
! Topic !! Invite link
|-
| FlightGear
| https://discord.gg/rzuV2DR
|-
| WWII era aircraft
| https://discord.gg/yJaP5Wn
|-
| FlightGear FDM School
| https://discord.gg/Uyrtsar
|-
| North America FG server FlyAmerica
| https://discord.gg/PS2PvVX
|-
| Italian FG community
| https://discord.gg/5RzyXRf
|-
| Operation Red Flag military FG community (OPRF)
| https://discord.gg/ptVapkE
|-
| Combined Joint Task Force 50 (OPRF server for BLUFOR event planning and much more)
| https://discord.gg/2nxjb6y
|-
| FlightGear Australia (Scenery Development & Community)
| https://discord.gg/JzTEXsZ
|}

=== Aircraft specific ===
{| class=wikitable
! Aircraft !! Invite link
|-
| Aermacchi MB-339
| https://discord.gg/vNZ5ZPv
|-
| Airbus A320 & A330 Development
| https://discord.gg/7kzg9Te
|-
| [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
| https://discord.gg/8RcYnjA
|-
| MD-11 and Autoflight by Octal
| https://discord.gg/gxAhC3j
|-
| [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis]]
| https://discord.gg/bs8xyz3
|-
| [[Mirage 2000]]
| https://discord.gg/xZ3r2KR
|-
| Panavia Tornado
| https://discord.gg/26rvkr2
|-
| [[Saab 37 Viggen]]
| https://discord.gg/RJTwS9a
|-
| SEPECAT Jaguar
| https://discord.gg/G5q5XYN
|}

== External links ==
* https://discordapp.com/ Official website

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Air Traffic Control]]

Discord

2020-05-01T08:33:29Z

J Maverick 16: /* Communities */ CJTF-50

'''Discord''' is used in the FlightGear community as an alternative to [[Mumble]], [[TeamSpeak]], [[FGCom]] or [[Ventrilo]].

Discord is a free voice and chat software that can be downloaded as an app or used in a browser.

== Invite links ==
{{note|1=Its advised that you create a permanent account, instead of creating guest accounts as some people create duplicate accounts which clogs up the member logs and makes it more difficult to @mention people.}}

Furthermore many other FlightGear servers exist that you may need an personal invite to join. The easiest way to find them is to go to the FlightGear server and ask or ask in forums.

=== Communities ===

{| class=wikitable
! Topic !! Invite link
|-
| FlightGear
| https://discord.gg/rzuV2DR
|-
| WWII era aircraft
| https://discord.gg/yJaP5Wn
|-
| FlightGear FDM School
| https://discord.gg/Uyrtsar
|-
| North America FG server FlyAmerica
| https://discord.gg/PS2PvVX
|-
| Italian FG community
| https://discord.gg/5RzyXRf
|-
| Operation Red Flag military FG community (OPRF)
| https://discord.gg/ptVapkE
|-
| Combined Joint Task Force 50 (OPRF server for BLUFOR event planning and much more)
| https://discord.gg/2nxjb6y
|-
| FlightGear Australia (Scenery Development & Community)
| https://discord.gg/JzTEXsZ
|}

=== Aircraft specific ===
{| class=wikitable
! Aircraft !! Invite link
|-
| Aermacchi MB-339
| https://discord.gg/vNZ5ZPv
|-
| [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
| https://discord.gg/8RcYnjA
|-
| [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis]]
| https://discord.gg/bs8xyz3
|-
| [[Mirage 2000]]
| https://discord.gg/xZ3r2KR
|-
| Panavia Tornado
| https://discord.gg/26rvkr2
|-
| [[Saab 37 Viggen]]
| https://discord.gg/RJTwS9a
|-
| SEPECAT Jaguar
| https://discord.gg/G5q5XYN
|}

== External links ==
* https://discordapp.com/ Official website

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Air Traffic Control]]

Airbus A330/info

2020-03-19T09:59:22Z

J Maverick 16:

<includeonly>{{infobox aircraft
| name = IDG A33X
| hangar = Octal450
| aircraft = IDG-A33X
| image = IDG-A33X.png
| alt = The A330-343 with RR Engines
| image2 = IDG-A33X-VC.jpg
| alt2 = The Virtual Cockpit
| type = Airliner
| config = Low wing aircraft/Monoplane aircraft/Retractable gear aircraft/Tricycle landing gear aircraft
| propulsion = Twinjet
| manufacturer = Airbus
| devel-team = Immersive Design Group
| authors = Joshua Davidson (Octal450)/Jonathan Redpath (legoboyvdlp)/Thorsten Herrmann (TH-555)/J Maverick 16
| fdm = JSBsim
| status-fdm = 4
| status-systems = 5
| status-cockpit = 5
| status-model = 5
| navbar = 1
| ready = checklist/canvas/airrefuel
| forumtid = 33022
}}</includeonly><noinclude>
This is the aircraft infobox subpage of the [[IDG-A33X]].
[[Category:Aircraft infobox documentation]]
</noinclude>

Airbus A330/info

2020-03-19T09:40:28Z

J Maverick 16:

<includeonly>{{infobox aircraft
| name = IDG A33X
| hangar = Octal450
| aircraft = IDG-A33X
| image = IDG-A33X.png
| alt = The A330-343 with RR Engines
| image2 = IDG-A33X-VC.jpg
| alt2 = The Virtual Cockpit
| type = Airliner
| config = Low wing aircraft/Monoplane aircraft/Retractable gear aircraft/Tricycle landing gear aircraft
| propulsion = Twinjet
| manufacturer = Airbus
| devel-team = Immersive Design Group
| authors = Joshua Davidson (Octal450)/Jonathan Redpath (legoboyvdlp)/Thorsten Herrmann (TH-555)/J Maverick 16
| fdm = JSBsim
| status-fdm = 4
| status-systems = 5
| status-cockpit = 5
| status-model = 5
| navbar = 1
| ready = checklist/canvas
| forumtid = 33022
}}</includeonly><noinclude>
This is the aircraft infobox subpage of the [[IDG-A33X]].
[[Category:Aircraft infobox documentation]]
</noinclude>

IDG-A33X

2020-03-19T09:38:26Z

J Maverick 16:

{{:{{PAGENAME}}/info}}

The IDG A33X is an accurate, and complex recreation of the Airbus A330 by [[Immersive Design Group]]. It is currently maintained by [[User:J Maverick 16|J Maverick 16]] as Airbus_A330.

== IDG A33X Overview ==

Includes:
* A330-203 (GE)
* A330-223 (PW)
* A330-243 (RR)
* A330-223F (PW)
* A330-243F (RR)
* A330-303 (GE)
* A330-323 (PW)
* A330-343 (RR)
* Voyager KC2/KC3 (A330-243 RR)
* KC-30A (A330 MRTT) (A330-203 GE)

See the right InfoBox for the Repository, or Download. Remember to rename the aircraft's folder to "IDG-A33X".

== The Team ==
* FDM: Joshua Davidson (Octal450)
* Systems: Joshua Davidson (Octal450), Jonanthan Redpath (legoboyvdlp)
* Cockpit: Thorsten Herrmann (TH-555), Joshua Davidson (Octal450), Jonanthan Redpath (legoboyvdlp)
* Instruments: Joshua Davidson (Octal450), Jonanthan Redpath (legoboyvdlp)

== Livery Packs ==
None

== Credits ==
Thank you to the following people for their contributions to this project!
* Necolatis: Nasal Help, Canvas Help, MFD System
* pinto: Nasal Help, JSBsim Help
* Richard Harrison: Canvas Help, JSBsim Help
* omega95: Some 3D Models
* artix: Airbus Canvas Nav Display
* Various others: Liveries, Some Code, Some 3D Models, Some Textures

== Aircraft help ==
{| class="keytable"
! Key !! Function
|-
| {{key press|1}}
| Show Captains View
|-
| {{key press|2}}
| Show First Officers View
|-
| {{key press|3}}
| Show Overhead View
|-
| {{key press|4}}
| Show Forward Pedestal View
|-
| {{key press|5}}
| Show Aft Pedestal View
|-
| {{key press|6}}
| Show FCU Panel View
|-
| {{key press|F1}}
| Disengage/Decrease Reverse Thrust
|-
| {{key press|F2}}
| Engage/Increase Reverse Thrust
|-
| {{key press|DEL}}
| Toggle Thrust Reversers
|-
| {{key press|E}}
| Set Idle Thrust
|-
| {{key press|F}}
| Set TOGA Thrust
|-
| {{key press|CTRL|B}}
| Cycle Spoilers
|-
| {{key press|Shift|B}}
| Toggle Parking Brake
|-
| {{key press|CTRL|D}}
| Disconnect Autothrottle
|-
| {{key press|Shift|D}}
| Disconnect Autopilot
|-
| {{key press|CTRL|F}}
| Set MCT/FLX Thrust
|-
| {{key press|Shift|F}}
| Set CL Thrust
|}

{{Airbus}}

[[Category:Airliners]]

User:J Maverick 16

2019-09-08T15:48:02Z

J Maverick 16: Some updates. (I should rewrite this entirely, no time though)

{{User
|name = J Maverick 16
|location = Northern Italy
| age = 20
| job =
| interests =
* Aviation (military)
* Motorsport
* Sports
* Informatics & technology
* Rock music
* Photography (plane spotting)
* 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 =
* [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* Boeing KC-137R family
* UH-60 Black Hawk
* Boeing C-32J
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[B-1B]]
|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ 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 [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 ==
[[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 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 ===
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 ===
[[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 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]]. {{alds|active}}
* 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}}
* 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 my personal VIP plane: the Boeing C-32J aka "Mav Force One". {{alds|stalled}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]]. {{Pending}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 [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.

=== Previous FlightNights ===
* 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.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.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.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.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.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://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.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.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.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.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 ===

== 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 [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extremely low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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 ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

Aviano Air Base

2019-06-12T12:50:32Z

J Maverick 16: Updated media and info.

{{Infobox Airport
| name = Aeroporto "Pagliano e Gori" di Aviano
|image = LIPA-overview.jpg
|alt = Overview of the base in TerraSync.
|image2 = LIPA-twrview.jpg
|alt2 = Tower view.
| iata = AVB
| icao = LIPA
| type = Military
| owner = Aeronautica Militare Italiana; US Air Force (user)
| city = Aviano, Pordenone, Italy
| website = http://www.aviano.af.mil/
| runway = 05/23
| length = 2,987 m (9,800 ft)
| material = Asphalt
| scenerytile = e012n46
| terrasync = Yes
}}

'''Aviano Air Base''' (commonly wrote ''Aviano AB'' or improperly ''Aviano AFB'') is a NATO base built in 1911 in the Italian region of {{wikipedia|Friuli-Venezia_Giulia}}. It is located in the {{wikipedia|Aviano}} municipality, at the foot of the Carnic Pre-Alps, (reason why local people call it "Pedemontana"), at about 8 NM from Pordenone.
The {{wikipedia|Aeronautica Militare|Italian Air Force}} has administrative control of the base which hosts the {{wikipedia|US Air Force|U.S. Air Force}}'s {{wikipedia|31st Fighter Wing}}.
The 31st FW (which commander is Brig. Gen. Barre Seguin) is assigned to the {{wikipedia|United States Air Forces in Europe}} major command and the {{wikipedia|Third Air Force}}. It's the only U.S. fighter wing south of the Italian Alps. This strategic location makes the wing critical to operations in NATO's southern region. The 31st FW maintains two [[F-16]] fighter squadrons, {{wikipedia|555th Fighter Squadron|555th Fighter Squadron "Triple Nickel"}} and the {{wikipedia|510th Fighter Squadron|510th Fighter Squadron "Buzzards"}}, allowing the wing to conduct offensive and defensive combat air operations.
In peacetime, the 31st FW prepares for its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness, with a nearly every-day air training sessions, combat simulations and practice operations.
In FlightGear the base is used on a daily basis by the OPRF military group which conducts various exercises and combat sorties with a wide variety of aircrafts.

== History ==
''Aviano Air Base'' (in Italian: Base aerea di Aviano) is one of the oldest military airports in Italy, established by the Italian government in 1911, it was used as training base for Italian pilots and construction facility for aircraft parts. During WWI, Italy used the airfield in missions against the Austro-Hungarian and German armies. At that time, two Italian aviators, Captain Maurizio Pagliano and Lieutenant Luigi Gori, conducted an unauthorized, but heroic and successful, air raid on the Austrian naval yards in Pula, in what is now Croatia. In their honor, the base's name was officially changed to "Aeroporto Pagliano e Gori", in 1919. During the war the airfield was also overrun by the Austro-German army in the months between November 1917 to November 1918. Between the two wars the airfield was again used as a training base.
In the WWII, both the Italian Air Force and the German Luftwaffe flew missions from it. British forces captured the base in 1945; they conducted air operations there up to 1947, when the Italian Air Force resumed operational use of the airport and resized it in the early 50s until the arrival of the US Air Force.
In 1954, the US Government signed with the Italian Government an agreement for the joint use of the base which became NATO. In the years 1950-1990, Aviano housed in turns fighter squadrons, in support of the tasks assigned to NATO and deployments of the Air Force tasked with training in the use of weapons.

=== About the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano ===
Before being deployed in Italy, the 31 FW had its home at Homestead Air Force Base, Florida.
In the end of August 1992, Hurricane Andrew swept across southern Florida, leaving extensive damage in its wake. Every building of Homestead AFB received some damage and many buildings were destroyed. The fighter squadrons evacuated most of the planes before the storm but were unable to return. In the aftermath, the secretary of defense recommended closure of the base (then used by the Air Force Reserve) and inactivating the 31st FW. To avoid losing the wing’s heritage and history as the highest scoring Army Air Force unit in the Mediterranean Theater in WWII, the impressive combat record in Vietnam and number of significant firsts they produced in the early years of the Air Force, the 31 FW was chosen to move rather than fade into obscurity. On April 1, 1994, the 31st Fighter Wing inactivated at Homestead AFB and subsequently activated at Aviano Air Base, Italy in place of the 401st Fighter Wing.

Between the 1990s and 2005 and then in 2011, Aviano hosted various aircrafts for multiple operations in ex-Jugoslavia, Iraq and Lybia and deployed aircrafts to Iraq, Lybia, Afghanistan and (presently) in Turkey in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Apart from the local F-16s, many U.S. planes arrive/set off to/from Aviano AB, like C-130/J, C-17 and weekly [http://www.spacea.net/ Space-A] charter flights from/to [[Ramstein Air Base]] and Baltimore (usually on Wednesday).

== Technical characteristics ==
Aviano AB's elevetion is 410 ft (125 m).

=== Runway ===
The airport has only one runway (045°/225°), 2987 m long and 55 m wide. (Both runways 05 and 23 will have got two BAK-12 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arresting_gear#Land-based_systems aircraft arresting systems] for emergency landings and training in the beta version).
* Both directions are used for takeoffs (though runway 05 is much preferred).
* Runway 23 is not used a lot for landings (except when there is strong down wind), for visual approaches only.
* Runway 05 is suitable for all landings and is served by an ILS system (frequency: 390.00 MHz).

=== Layout ===
* Area A1 contains a few of Aviano's support functions (such as the library and chapel) and the Department of Defense Dependents School for the base population's children.
* Area A2 contains a fitness centers, dining facility, dormitories, thrift shop and a fire department.
* Area C contains most of the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron's facilities.
* Area D contains a soccer field and picnic area.
* Area E contains AFN, military working dog kennels and Air Force Office of Special Investigations detachment. The Italian Carabinieri (military police) also have their base headquarters in this area.
* Area F is the flightline area and is the largest area in Aviano. The complex contains the active runway and taxiways and most of the base's facilities like the AMC passenger terminal, the legal office and the Commissary.

Aprons for transport aircrafts, tankers, etc. are located on the north/north-east sides, east side, south-west side; Four taxiways lead directly to the runway. Two taxiways run parallel to it. The north-west side, the south-west side and the south side feature "rings" used by fighter aircrafts. The north-east side feature an area/ring for helicopters.

=== Operational considerations ===
{{note|Some charts will be provided shortly about take-off/land procedures.}}
High mountainous terrain north of the airport requires pilots to perform steep maneuvers if arriving from north or going north. It is advisable to study available charts carefully.

When departing from runway 05 the plane must (unless stated by ATC) perform a right turn just a bit after take-off to heading 110-120. If going north (e.g. charter flight to [[ETAR]]) the aircraft needs to gain altitude quickly during a large circle around the air base before turning right again to 340-350 and going north.

Missed approach procedures are not similar: depending on wind, weather conditions and aircraft size, the aircraft has to:
* turn left to 230, climb to 1,400 ft and mantain a speed of 280-220 (depending on the aircraft) then wait till reaching the NDB and turn to 160 starting to descend and then final to 050 at the NDB;
* turn right to 230, climb to 2,400 ft and mantain a speed of 300-240 (yet depending on the aircraft) the wait till the aircraft passes the NDB of about 4-5 NM and turn to 020 starting to descend and then final to 050. In this type of approach the NDB should be in front of you when turning final.

Touch n go approach (often used by fighters) are very similar to the first missed approach procedure:
* turn left to 225, climb to 1,000 ft and mantain a speed of 280-260 (depending on the fighter) then wait till reaching the NDB and turn to 150 starting to descend and then final to 050 at the NDB.

When landing from the North, it is suggested to:
* cross the Alps at or above FL140;
* turn right to 220 and descend to FL120 before reaching the end of the Alps, reducing airspeed to 270 kts or less;
* continue like this until arriving to the beginning of the glideslope in the FGMap and then turn to 150, descending to FL090.
* reduce airspeed before turning final and land on runway 05.

The area (likely to [[LIPX]]) is often subject to fogs in autumn and especially winter seasons (sometimes also during spring and summer during bad weather conditions due to its proximity to the Carnic Pre-Alps just a few miles away) so visibility often decreases to just a few hundreds of meters. It is recommended to follow ATC guidance if present or use ILS.

=== Communications ===
==== FGCom frequencies ====
(''The following table takes into account some frequencies available only in the current development version.'')
{|
|+ '''COMM'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | ATIS
| 129.300
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | TWR
| 142.050
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | GND
| 122.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | CLNC DEL
| 122.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP
| 120.120
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP 2
| 120.125
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP (ItAF-USAF)
| 134.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | DEP
| 142.350
|}

==== Navaids ====

{|
|+ '''TACAN'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | AVI
| 111X,
| 00 NM
|}

{|
|+ '''NDB'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | AVI
| 390,
| 046.0 deg,
| 9.5 NM
|}

== Custom scenery ==
[[User:J Maverick 16|J Maverick 16]] is currently redesigning the airport so that the [[scenery]] is as faithful as possible to the real air base.
The airport will be submitted for inclusion in the international scenery as soon as the ground layout and the buildings are done; further updates (more buildings, boundaries, decorations...) will be released via [[TerraSync]]. A first preview of the beta can be found on [https://github.com/JMaverick16/LIPA-development GitHub] (unused). As of 2019/05, the development version layout requires an overall review and update, release timing remains unknown. Presently, several shared objects (tower, radar, shelters, aircrafts, etc.) have been submitted and included in TerraSync but will be replaced once the final version becomes available.
=== Progress ===
''The following table takes into account improvements available only in the current development version.''

{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col"| Task
! scope="col"| Progress
! scope="col"| Remarks
|-
| Runway, beacon, PAPI, ILS, Tower
| {{done}}
| Shoulders have been added and the runway prolonged and adapted as the real one; beacon has been moved out of a taxiway, PAPI have been moved to the real position and the ILS system on rwy 05 moved away from the edge; the tower position has been moved to the current position.
|-
| Taxiway layouts
| {{progressbar|90}}
| Re-designed all of them with a lot of accuracies.
|-
| Taxi signs
| {{done}}
| All signs are placed correctly.
|-
| Aprons
| {{progressbar|90}}
| A lot of small parkings have been added/edited in Area F, especially the great one on the left side of rwy 23, need only a few fine tunings. Edited the northeast zone of parkings and the southwest. Also some parts of the internal area of the base are ready.
|-
| Buildings
| {{progressbar|20}}
| Some of them have been added with the current layout version (as seen in the img above), but need to be completely replaced with the new one. Some buildings have to be created from scratch. A custom tower with the 31st FW emblem has been added.
|-
| Parking positions and ground net
| {{progressbar|80}}
| Most of the parking positions have been added, net is almost ready.
|-
| Exclusion zones
| {{done}}
| They include also the internal part of the base.
|-
| Roads
| {{progressbar|90}}
| The base has lots of roads, most of them are created, need to fix some curves.
|-
| Comprehensive air base scenery
| {{progressbar|70}}
| The ground layout is nearly ok, taxi signs are placed, the aprons need only some fine edits, buildings have to be repositioned and some must be created, most the ground net and taxi lights are added and most of the parking positions have been set.
|}

== ATC services (USAF_AV) ==
{{note|IMPORTANT: When under ATC guidance, please start your MP session '''on any suitable apron''' OR at least '''on rwy 05'''}}
[[File:AVB Area-F.jpg|thumb|250px|Chart of [[LIPA]]]]
[[ATC]] service is provided with [[OpenRadar]] regularly on weekends and weekdays, using also [[Mumble]] and the Discord server (sometimes also FGUK's Teamspeak channel too) - check [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net/ Lenny's website] for the exact times and dates, but usually on Sunday evenings and Tuesdays evenings. For further information about LIPA, you can download the chart on the right, use [http://skyvector.com/airport/LIPA/Aviano-Airport SkyVector] and [http://www.gcmap.com/airport/AVB GCMAP]. The air base is also included in the [[NIATCA]] project.
To avoid pilot/ATC misunderstandings see the [[ATC_best_practices#Minimum_list_of_best_practices|minimum list of best practices]]. Remember that this is a military American air base and not a civilian airport, with different rules and procedures so don't simulate an emergency or found an excuse to land/take-off from Aviano only because it is the only one controlled in that moment, especially for airliners (e.g. (and these ones all happened to me) terrorists on board, engine failure, passenger with cardiac arrest, President on board, very top secret mission, ...).

== Aviano Open Days Week-end ==
Aviano Open Days Week-end will be a mega-event where every airman will be able to perform flights with any type of aircraft (from non-U.S. fighters to big airliners) during a whole week-end. ATC will be provided every day in 3-hour intervals (followed by 1 or 2 hours of free flying) from approximately 07:00 to 20:00 UTC time, with the possibility of having two towers controlling in the same time or replacing USAF_AV. Also airshows (one will be planned by FGUK) will be expected. Communications will happen on the MPChat, Mumble, Teamspeak and [[FGCom]].

== Screenshot gallery of LIPA ==

=== WED development ===
<gallery>
File:LIPA before.png|[[WED]] screenshot of Aviano before the developement
File:LIPA after04.JPG|Screenshot of [[WED]] after the developing
File:LIPA after11.JPG|[[WED]] screenshot after development
File:Current LIPA layout.png|After nearly 2 years, this is the current LIPA layout (yet to be finished)
</gallery>

=== Old (current) layout version ===
<gallery>
File:AvianoAB 01.JPG|Overview of the airfield with initial draft version of the custom scenery
File:F-15 LIPA.JPG|[[F-15]] ready for take-off from rwy 05
File:747-8i LIPA.JPG|A [[Boeing 747-8i]] parked in the AMC apron by evening with custom buildings
File:F-16 AV029.JPG|[[F-16]] taxiing to parking after landing on rwy 05 with home livery
File:LIPAtwr01.JPG|New custom [[ATC]] tower of [[LIPA]] with 31st FW's emblem
File:FA-18D LIPA.JPG|An F/A-18D Hornet landing on rwy 05
File:AVB PassengerTerminal.JPG|View of the Aviano Passenger Terminal with a C-17
File:767-AVB.JPG|A [[Boieng]] 767-300 took off from Aviano in Delta livery, destination [[ETAR]]
</gallery>

=== New layout version ===
...


== The Aviano AB Livery Pack for F-16CJ ==
[[File:F16CJ Liv Pack.jpg|thumb|200px|"Logo" of the [[Aviano Air Base]] Livery Pack.]]
The [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/hangar/viewdownload/12-liveries/444-f-16cj-aviano-ab-livery-pack Aviano Air Base Livery Pack] is a set of 10 USAF liveries used by squadrons and units in the base for the General Dynamics [[F-16CJ]] Fighting Falcon of [http://www.fguk.eu FGUK] created by Gary Brown and requested by [[User:J Maverick 16|J Maverick 16]]. List of liveries, development and preview from FGUK available [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/liveries-textures/4758-aviano-ab-livery-pack here]; from the FGForum [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=24135 here].
All the said liveries plus 10 others can be currently found in the [[FGAddon]] [[F-16]], or the constantly updated version on [https://github.com/NikolaiVChr/f16 GitHub].

== See also: ==
* [[NIATCA|The NIATCA project]]
* [[Ramstein Air Base]]
* [[Spangdahlem Air Base]]

== External Links ==
*[https://www.facebook.com/avianoairbase Aviano AB on Facebook]
*[http://aviano.afneurope.net/ AFN Aviano]
*[http://www.31fss.com/ 31st Force Support Squadron]
*[http://www.aviano.af.mil/units/ Aviano AB units]
*[http://www.usafe.af.mil/ U.S. Air Forces in Europe]
*[http://www.aviano.af.mil/library/avianopassengerterminal.asp Aviano Passenger Terminal]
*[http://youtu.be/SqpTPA6JyQg Aviano AB history (video)]

[[Category:Airports in Italy]]

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[[Category:Screenshots of airports in Europe]]

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Suggested airports

2019-05-16T16:45:34Z

J Maverick 16: LIPA, EGUL, EGUN updated

Here you will find Airports that are well developed and/or have an outstanding scenery. Thus they are "suggested" especially to be visited and/or used for Multi-player events like FlyIns, TGA, ATC, etc..
 
If you are searching for the '''development-status of Airports''' see the wiki [[Developed Airports]].
 For further suggestions see [[Suggested Scenery]] and [[Suggested Flights]]
 
The overall Airport-Rating (column "R") is based on the TerraSync-Status of the following characteristics:
{| border="0"
|-
! style="text-align:center"| * !!style="text-align:left"|     superior surrounding landscape - although the airport itself is not (yet) developed accordingly
|-
! style="text-align:center"| ** !!style="text-align:left"|     complex modeling of buildings
|-
! style="text-align:center"| *** !!style="text-align:left"|     complex modeling of buildings, taxiways, and aprons
|-
! style="text-align:center"| **** !!style="text-align:left"|     extensive modeling of airport and landscape and/or city
|}
 
Further columns to watch for are:
* '''S = Size:''' L= all aircraft, M= midium size aircraft, S= for small aircraft
* '''FGCOM:''' If available one FGCOM frequency is given, followed by the amount of the total available FGCOM frequencies
* '''Parking:''' amount of pre-defined Parking-Lots (otherwise see: [[Initial Starting Positions]])
* '''R/I:''' amount of runways and ILS (e.g. KROC has 3 runway: 04/22 has each 1 ILS, 10/28 has only one ILS on 28, 07/25 has no ILS)
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="0" cellspacing="0"
! width="40" | ICAO
! width="130" | Name
! width="80" | Country
! width="80" | Continent
! width="30" | R
! width="30" | S
! width="100" | FGCOM
! width="50" | Parking
! width="40" | R/I
! class="unsortable" style="background:#efefef" | Comment
|-
| LKKB || Praha-Kbely || Czech republic || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 120.87 ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 || request for develop it - Military Airport
|-
|-
| BKPR || Pristina || Kosovo || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 || very nice scenery
|-
| CYVR || [[Vancouver International Airport|Vancouver]] || Canada || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 125.650 (6) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 5/5 || nice area
|-
| EDDC || [[Dresden Airport|Dresden Airport]] || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| 2/4 || Terminal, Tower, GA Hangars and many more
|-
| EDDF || [[Frankfurt am Main Airport|Frankfurt am Main]] || Germany || Europe || align="center" | **** || align="center" | L || align="center" | 127.320 (6) || align="center" | many ||align="center"| 4/6 || Fully modeled with [[Signs]] and [[Interactive Traffic]] and unique skyscrapers downtown
|-
| EDDH || [[Hamburg Airport|Hamburg]] || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 126.850 (7) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/4 || Fully modeled, plus unique buildings downtown|-
|-
| EDDI || [[EDDI|Berlin Tempelhof]] || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| **** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.100 (10) ||align="center"| 1 ||align="center"| 2/0 || Fully modeled, especially also the City
|-
| EDDK || [[EDDK|Köln/Bonn]] || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| **** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 124.97 (5) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/3 || Fully modeled airport and surroundings
|-
| EDDL || [[Düsseldorf International Airport|Düsseldorf]] || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.300 (4) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/4 || Tower and terminal modeled
|-
| EDDP || [[Leipzig/Halle Airport|Leipzig/Halle]] || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 121.100 (5) ||align="center"| 2 ||align="center"| 2/4 || Tower, terminals B and C, large DHL-area modeled, inclusive [[Signs]]
|-
| EDDS || Stuttgart || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.800 (8) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 || Tower, terminal and [[Signs]] are fully modeled
|-
| EDDT || [[Berlin Tegel Airport|Berlin Tegel]] || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.700 (11) ||align="center"| 4 ||align="center"| 2/4 || Tower and terminal modeled, inclusive [[Signs]]
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| EDDV || [[EDDV|Hannover]] || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 120.170 (3)) ||align="center"| 4 ||align="center"| 2/4 || Tower and terminal modeled
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| EDDW || Bremen || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.500 (7) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/2 || very nicely modeled
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| EDFH || Frankfurt Hahn || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.65 (7) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 || very nicely modeled (use Terrasync)
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| EDLN || Mönchengladbach || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| - || very nicely modeled
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| EDVE || [[Braunschweig Airport|Braunschweig]] || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 119.350 (2) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/1 ||
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| EDXW || Westerland Sylt || Germany || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 119.75 (2) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/1 || very nicely modeled famous sea-resort (use Terrasync)
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| EEKE || Kuressaare || Estonia || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 119.700 (4) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/0 ||
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| EFHF || Helsinki-Malmi || Finland || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 119.700 (4) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/0 ||
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| EFHK || Helsinki || Finland || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.700 (5) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/5 || Nice terminal and city landmarks
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| EEPU || Parnu || Estonia || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 || Nice triangle EETN-EETU-EEPU
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| EETN || Tallinn || Estonia || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 || Nice triangle EETN-EETU-EEPU
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| EETU || Tartu || Estonia || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 || Nice triangle EETN-EETU-EEPU
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| EGFF || Cardiff || UK || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 125.00 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 ||
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| EGGP || Liverpool || UK || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 126.350 (4) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 ||
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| EGGW || Luton || UK || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 126.720 (6) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 ||
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| EGKA || Shoreham || UK || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 125.400 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/0 ||
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| EGKK || [[London Gatwick Airport|London-Gatwick]] || UK || Europe ||align="center"| **** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 124.220 (8) ||align="center"| 6 ||align="center"| 1/2 ||
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| EGLL || London-Heathrow || UK || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.500 (14) ||align="center"| 3 ||align="center"| 2/4 ||
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| EGPH || Edinburgh || UK || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.700 (4) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/2 ||
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| EGSH || Norwich || UK || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 124.250 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/1 ||
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| EGUL || RAF Lakenheath || UK || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 122.100 ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 || USAF base for fighter jets near other military air bases like EGUN, EGYM, EGXH,...
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| EGUN || RAF Mildenhall || UK || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 122.550 (5) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 || USAF base for tankers and cargo planes near other military air bases like EGUL, EGYM, EGXH,...
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| EHAM || [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]] || Netherlands || Europe ||align="center"| **** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.220 (1) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 6/6 ||One of the best modeled airports in the FlightGear world; most dense AI traffic.
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| EHEH || Eindhoven || Netherlands || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 131.000 (6) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 ||
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| EHLE || [[Lelystad Airport|Lelystad]] || Netherlands || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1 ||align="center"| 2/1 || Basic scenery models, home of [[FSweekend]].
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| EHVK || [[Volkel Air Base|Volkel]] || Netherlands || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 123.170 (1) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/2 ||
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| EIDW || [[Dublin Airport|Dublin]] || Ireland || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.600 (7) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/3 ||
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| ELLX || Luxembourg || Luxembourg || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.100 (2) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 || very nicely modeled (use Terrasync)
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| ENAL || Alesund || Norway || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.100 (4) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 ||
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| ENSD || Alesund || Norway || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||
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| ENVA || Trondheim || Norway || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 122.100 (6) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/2 ||
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| ESGP || Göteborg || Sweden || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 129.100 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/1 ||
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| FACT || Cape Town || South Africa || Africa ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.100 (4) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/2 ||nice area
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| FAJS || Johannisburg || South Africa || Africa ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 121.900 (3) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/3 ||high (5000), in mountains
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| FHAW || RAF Ascension Island AUX AF || Ascension Island || Africa ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 126.200 (2) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||RAF and USAF auxiliary base. Developed layout, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, great place for military flights.
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| GCFV || Fuerteventura || Gran Canaria || Africa ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.200 (4) ||align="center"| 9 ||align="center"| 1/1 ||nice island area
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| GE99 || Clayton || USA GA || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 || spectacular views and extremely challenging to land
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| KABQ || Albuquerque || USA NM || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 120.300 (10) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 4/2 ||
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| HECA || Cairo || Egypt || Africa ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 120.300 (10) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 4/2 || near pyramids
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| KATL || Atlanta || USA GA || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.550 (4) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 3/4 ||
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| KAUS || Austin || USA TX || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 121.00 (10) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/4 ||
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| KBWI || Baltimore || USA MD || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.400 (10) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 4/6 ||
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| KCGS || College Park || USA MD || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 119.850 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/0 ||
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| KDCA || Reagan National || USA VA || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 120.750 (7) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/2 ||
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| KDEN || [[Denver International Airport|Denver]] || USA CO || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 133.300 (16) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 6/12 ||
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| KDTW || Detroit || USA MI || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.400 (15) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 6/8 ||
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| KFHR || Friday Harbor || USA WA || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||
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| KHAF || Half Moon Bay || USA CA || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 122.800 (2) ||align="center"| 4 ||align="center"| 1/0 ||nice area - near KSFO
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| KHWD || Hayward || USA CA || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 122.500 (10) ||align="center"| 9 ||align="center"| 2/1 ||nice area - near KSFO
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| KIAD || Washington-Dulles || USA VA || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 120.100 (14) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 4/3 ||
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| KIND || Indianapolis || USA IN || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 127.820 (7) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/6 ||
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| KJAN || Jackson-Evers || USA MS || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/2 ||
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| KJFK || [[John F. Kennedy International Airport|John F. Kennedy]] || USA NY || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.100 (18) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 4/5 ||
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| KLAS || Las Vegas || USA NV || America ||align="center"| **** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.900 (9) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 4/3 || terminal and some casinos modeled
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| KLAX || [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] || USA CA || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 133.900 (7) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 4/8 ||
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| KLSV || [[Nellis Air Force Base|Nellis Air Force]] || USA NV || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 132.550 (6) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/1 ||
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| KLWD || Lewistown || USA MT || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/0 ||
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| KMTN || Martin State || USA MD || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 121.300 (4) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/2 || airport and terrain modeled
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| KNID || China Lake Naval || USA CA || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 120.150 (2) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/0 ||
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| KNUQ || Moffett Federal AFLD || USA CA || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 119.550 (6) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/2 ||
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| KOAK || Oakland || USA CA || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 127.200 (7) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 4/3 ||
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| KORD ||[[O'Hare International Airport|Chicago O'Hare]] || USA IL || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 7/14 ||
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| KOSH || Wittman Rgl. || USA WI || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.500 (4) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 4/1 ||
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| KOXB || Ocean City Muni. || USA MD || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/0 ||
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| KPDX || Portland || USA OR || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/5 ||
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| KPHX || Phoenix || USA AZ || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 120.900 (6) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/5 || most skyscrapers modeled
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| KRDU || Raleigh || USA NC || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.300 (12) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 3/4 ||nice for flying east-coast
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| KRNO || Reno/Tahoe || USA NZ || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.700 (7) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/2 ||High in clouds
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| KSAN || San Diego || USA AZ || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.300 (7) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 1/2 ||Interesting area at border to Mexico
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| KSEA || [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle Tacoma]] || USA WA || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.900 (9) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/5 || basic terminal model, some skyscrapers modeled
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| KSFO || [[San Francisco International Airport|San Francisco]] || USA CA || America ||align="center"| **** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 120.500 (7) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 4/3 ||FGFS Default -- overcrowded
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| KSLC || Salt Lake City || USA UT || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.300 (13) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 4/6 ||very high in clouds (4227 ft, 1290 m)
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| KSJC || [[San Jose International Airport|San Jose]] || USA CA || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 124.00 (7) ||align="center"| 14 ||align="center"| 3/2 ||Bay-area near KSFO
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| LDSP || Split || Croatia || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| unknown ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 ||Small civil airport with awesome scenery neighboring.
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| LDZU || Udbina || Croatia || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||interesting airport high in Mountains - no ILS
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| LFFE || Enghien Moisselles || France || Europa ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| --- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/0 ||nice little Green-Field just north of Paris
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| LFML || Marseille || France || Europa ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.370 (4) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/2 ||Mediterranean coast
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| LFPG || Paris Charles de Gaulle || France || Europa ||align="center"| **** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 123.600 (23) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 4/8 ||very detailed city of Paris near by
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| LFPH || Chelles Le Pin || France || Europa ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/0 ||nice little Green-Field just south of Paris
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| LFPL || Lognes Emerainville || France || Europa ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/0 ||nice little airport just south of Paris
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| LFPO || Paris Orly || France || Europa ||align="center"| **** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 120.500 (13) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/5 ||the older airport at Paris
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| LFPZ || St-Cyr l'Ecole || France || Europa ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/0 ||nice little airport just west of Paris, near Versailles Castle
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| LFRJ || Landivisiau || France || Europa ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 119.700 (2) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 ||Naval Base
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| LFSB || [[EuroAirport_Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg|Basel-Mulhouse]] || Swiss || Europa ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.300 (7) ||align="center"| 5 ||align="center"| 2/1 || Nice modeling of Terminal.
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| LHBP || Budapest || Hungaria || Europa ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.100 (4) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/4 ||in-midst the typical Puszta-area
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| LILN || Venegono || Italy || Europa ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 128.550 (1) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||
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| LILV || Valbrembo || Italy || Europa ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||recreation area: Mountains, tennis, pool, etc.
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| LIMC || Milano Malpensa || Italy || Europa ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.000 (11) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/3 ||
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| LIME || Bergamo-Orio al Serio || Italy || Europa ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 120.500 (5) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/1 ||nice mountain area
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| LIML || Milano Limate || Italy || Europa ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 119.250 (5) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/1 ||
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| LIMW || Aosta || Italy || Europa ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 119.950 (1) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||in a valley in high mountain area, fully modeled
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| LIPA || [[Aviano Air Base]] || Italy || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 122.100 ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 || USAF airport home of 2 F-16 squadrons with stunning scenery surroundings
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| LJCE || Cerklje || Slovenia || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 || Military airport with civilian part near Croatia
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| LJLJ || Ljubljana Brnik || Slovenia || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 || capital of Slovenia
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| LJPZ || Portorož || Slovenia || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 || at the adriatic sea
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| LPLA || [[Lajes Field]] || Azores, Portugal || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 122.100 ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 ||Military-Civil airport with various small islands neighboring.
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| LQSA || Sarajewo || Bosnia || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 118.250 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 ||very nice mountain region: LQSA, LYTV, LYPG
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| LOWI || [[Innsbruck Airport|Innsbruck]] || Austria || Europe ||align="center"| **** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 120.100 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 || very nice and difficult approach, wonderful scenery
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| LROP || Bucharest || Romania || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 121.850 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/4 ||
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| LSGS || Sion || Swiss || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 118.217 (5) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 ||Wonderful surrounded by high mountains
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| LSZH || Zürich-Kloten || Swiss || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 121.800 ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 3/4 ||very nice mountain/lake area
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| LSZB|| Bern-Belp || Swiss || Europe ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 121.020 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/1 ||
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| LSZS|| Samedan || Swiss || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 135,320 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 || Very nice high mountain region, AP at 5600 ft (1700 m)
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| PANC|| Anchorage || USA Alaska || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.300 (9) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/3 ||interesting area
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| LYBE || Belgrad || Serbia || Europe ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.100 (2) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/2 ||
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| LYPG || Podgorica || Montenegro || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.200 (2) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/1 || very nice mountain region: LQSA, LYTV, LYPG
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| LYTV || Tivat || Montenegro || Europe ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.000 (1) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 || very nice mountain region: LQSA, LYTV, LYPG
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| MUHA || Havana || Cuba || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.100 (4) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 1/1 ||nice for island-hopping
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| NZAA || Auckland || New Zealand || Oceania ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.700 ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/2 ||nice for island-hopping
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| OMAA || Abu Dahbi || United AE || Asia ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.200 ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 1/2 ||interesting area
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| OOMS || Seeb || United AE || Asia ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.400 (5) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/2 ||nice sea/mountain area
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| PHNL || Honolulu || USA Hawaii || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 123.900 (5) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 4/2 ||wonderful island scenery
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| PHOG || Kahului || USA Hawaii || America ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| ||align="center"| ||align="center"| 2/1 ||wonderful island scenery
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| RJTT || [[Tokyo Haneda International Airport|Tokyo]] || Japan || Asia ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 126.200 (6) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 3/3 ||interesting area
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| RKSI || Seoul || South Korea || Asia ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.800 (6) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/4 ||
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| RPLL || Manila || Philipines || Asia ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.100 (5) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/2 ||
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| TDPD || Melville Hall || Dominica || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.100 (5) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/2 ||nice area
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| TFFF || Le Lamentin || Martinique || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.500 (5) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 ||nice area
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| TFFG || Grand Case || Anguilla || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 128.940 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||nice area
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| TIST || Cyril E King || Virgin Islands || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/1 ||nice area
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| TJSJ || San Juan || Puerto Rico || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 132.050 (6) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 2/2 ||nice area
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| TKPK || Saint Kitts || Guadeloupe || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.300 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||nice area
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| TNCM || [[Princess Juliana International Airport|Princess Juliana]] || ST Maarten || America ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.700 (2) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||very nice area
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| TQPF || Wallblake || Anquilla || America ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| S ||align="center"| 18.500 (3) ||align="center"| -- ||align="center"| 1/0 ||nice area
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| VIDP || New Dehli || India || Asia ||align="center"| ** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 119.300 (5) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/3 ||nice area
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| VHHH || Hong Kong || China || Asia ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.400 (16) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/4 ||very nice mountain/sea area
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| WSSS || [[Singapore Changi International Airport|Singapore Changi]] || Singapore || Asia ||align="center"| **** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 118.600 (8) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/3 ||Very nice modeled from TheOmegaHangar one. Best in FlightGear
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| YBAS || Alice Springs || Australia NT || Oceania ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.300 (2) ||align="center"| 26 ||align="center"| 3/1 ||Australian Back-Country
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| YBBN || Brisbane || Australia NSW || Oceania ||align="center"| *** ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 120.500 (11) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 3/6 ||
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| YPDN || Darwin || Australia NT || Oceania ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 133.100 (8) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/1 ||
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| YSCB || Canberra || Australia NSW || Oceania ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| M ||align="center"| 118.700 (5) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 2/1 ||High Mountain region (1800 ft, 550 m)
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| YSSY || [[Sydney International Airport|Sydney]] || Australia NSW || Oceania ||align="center"| * ||align="center"| L ||align="center"| 120.500 (11) ||align="center"| many ||align="center"| 3/6 ||
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[[Category:Airports]]

List of developed airports

2019-05-16T16:35:01Z

J Maverick 16: /* List of airports */ EGUL, EGUN, LIPA, LIPS

This is an incomplete '''list of developed airports''' in the FlightGear [[TerraSync]] scenery.

Airports can be listed here if these two conditions are fulfilled:
* At least one building or [[Signs|taxi signs]] have been placed
* Objects are represented in the [[FlightGear Scenery Database]].

Every improvement listed here should be possible to download using TerraSync. These improvements will also be included in the next [[World Scenery]] release.

A visual representation of the developed airports in FlightGear can be found at [http://www.iveze.nl/fgmap/ iveze.nl/fgmap/].

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== For airport developers ==
If you are currently developing an airport, please feel free to add it to [[Airports under construction]]. For a list of currently ongoing scenery related projects, please check out [[Current Scenery Projects]].

== List of airports ==
The ICAO codes link to the FlightGear mapserver, which - among other things - contains information about the current status of the [[FlightGear Scenery Database]]. On a map, you will see:
* The current airport layout with runways, taxiways and aprons
* Red dots: static objects in the scenery database made especially for this airport
* Dark red dots: shared models in the scenery database placed at this airport
* Green dots: [[Signs|taxi signs]] placed at the airport

{{inote|You can sort the table by clicking one of the [[File:Sort none.gif]] symbols in the row headers.}}

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! ICAO !! Name !! Country !! Continent !! class="unsortable" | Comment

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| CYGK || [[Kingston Norman Rogers]] || Canada || North America || Custom objects for all major buildings, including public terminal. (Buildings may not align with taxiways in default scenery, until it starts using the newest recommended airport data from X-Plane.)

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=13.76716&lat=51.13277&z=13 EDDC] || [[Dresden Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modeled with tower, terminal, animated hangars etc.

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=8.56293&lat=50.03795&z=13 EDDF] || [[Frankfurt am Main Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modeled with [[Signs]] and [[Interactive Traffic]] and unique skyscrapers downtown

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| ED03 || Pohlheim Viehheide || Germany || Europe || Tower and buildings. Gliders often start from here.

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| EDDG || [[Münster Osnabrück]] || Germany || Europe || 1 static + 100 shared objects

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| EDDH || [[Hamburg Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modeled, plus unique buildings downtown

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=13.40379&lat=52.47502&z=13 EDDI] ||[[Berlin Tempelhof Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modeled

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| EDDL || [[Düsseldorf International Airport|Düsseldorf Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modeled, many shared objects

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=11.78609&lat=48.35378&z=13 EDDM] || [[Munich Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modelled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=12.23603&lat=51.42262&z=13 EDDP] || [[Leipzig/Halle Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modelled with [[Signs]]

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| EDDS || [[Stuttgart Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modelled based on Shared-Models, incl. [[Signs]]

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| EDDW || Bremen Airport || Germany || Europe || Fully modelled based on Shared-Models, incl. [[Signs]]

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=13.28992&lat=52.55917&z=13 EDDT] || [[Berlin Tegel Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Tower, terminals, [[Signs]] and unique buildings downtown

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| EDFB || Reichelsheim Airport || Germany || Europe || Tower and buildings done

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| EDFE || Frankfurt Egelsbach || Germany || Europe || Tower,buildings,shared-models and incl. [[Signs]]

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| EDFM || [[Mannheim City Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Basic models of tower, terminals and hangars

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| EDFO || Michelstadt Odenwald || Germany || Europe || Tower and buildings done

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| EDFQ || Allendorf-Eder || Germany || Europe || Tower and buildings done

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| EDGS || Siegerland Airport || Germany || Europe || Tower,buildings,shared-models and signs done

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| EDXW || [[Sylt Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modelled based on Shared-Models, incl. [[Signs]]

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=10.71706&lat=53.80496&z=13 EDHL] || [[Lübeck Blankensee Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Almost complete, home of the [[Piper PA34-200T Seneca II|Seneca]] used to model the FlightGear version. A modified tile is available at [http://www.t3r.de/fg/scenery/ Torsten's scenery site]

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=7.16278&lat=50.76767&z=13 EDKB] || [[Bonn-Hangelar Airport]] || Germany || Europe ||

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| EDLW || [[Flughafen Dortmund]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modelled

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| EDVE || [[Braunschweig Airport]] || Germany || Europe || Fully modelled

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| EEKE || Kuressaare Airport || Estonia || Europe ||

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| EETN || Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport || Estonia || Europe ||

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| EETU || Tartu Airport || Estonia || Europe ||

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| EBBR || Brussels Airport || Belgium || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=25.04487&lat=60.25318&z=13 EFHF] || Helsinki-Malmi Airport || Finland || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=24.95253&lat=60.3206&z=13 EFHK] || Helsinki-Vantaa Airport || Finland || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=22.26281&lat=60.51412&z=13 EFTU] || Turku Airport || Finland || Europe || Tower and terminal modelled

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| EGFF || Cardiff Airport || United Kingdom || Europe || One building: British Airways Maintenance Facility

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| EGGP || Liverpool John Lennon Airport || United Kingdom || Europe ||

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| EGGW || London Luton Airport || United Kingdom || Europe ||

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| EGKA || Shoreham Airport || United Kingdom || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-0.19224&lat=51.14869&z=13 EGKK] || [[London Gatwick]] || United Kingdom || Europe || Complete and fully modeled to highest level of detail with day and night textures; AI parking and ground network

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-0.46095&lat=51.47139&z=13 EGLL] || London Heathrow Airport || United Kingdom || Europe || Basic development only

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| EGPH || Edinburgh Airport || United Kingdom || Europe || Tower, terminal, park deck, and some shared models

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=1.28469&lat=52.67713&z=13 EGSH] || Norwich Airport || United Kingdom || Europe ||

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| EGUL || RAF Lakenheath || United Kingdom || Europe || USAF military base, reasonably modeled.

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| EGUN || RAF Mildenhall || United Kingdom || Europe || USAF military base, reasonably modeled.

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| EH01 || [[VU University Medical Center]] || Netherlands || Europe || Complete hospital building including on-roof heli platform.

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=4.75487&lat=52.31296&z=13 EHAM] || [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] || Netherlands || Europe || Fully modeled, busiest AI airport currently

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| EHEH || Eindhoven Airport || Netherlands || Europe || Basic development only

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=5.51885&lat=52.45717&z=13 EHLE] || [[Lelystad Airport]] || Netherlands || Europe || Fully modeled

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| EHVK || [[Volkel Air Base]] || Netherlands || Europe || Shelters and detailed airport layout.

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| EIDW || [[Dublin Airport]] || Ireland || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=6.11017&lat=62.56037&z=13 ENAL] || Ålesund Airport || Norway || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=6.10949&lat=61.83027&z=13 ENSD] || Sandane Airport || Norway || Europe ||

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| ENVA || Trondheim Værnes Airport || Norway || Europe ||

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| ESGP || Göteborg Airport || Sweden || Europe || Basic development only

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-106.60912&lat=35.04021&z=13 KABQ] || Albuquerque Sunport Airport, NM || USA || America || Basic development only

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-84.42809&lat=33.63672&z=13 KATL] || [[Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport]], GA || USA || America || Terminal modeled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-81.4629595&lat=41.0421187&z=13 KAKR] || [[Akron-Fulton International Airport]], OH || USA || America || Fully modelled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-81.43676804&lat=40.91510112&z=13 KCAK] || Akron-Canton Regional Airport, OH || USA || America || Fully modelled

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| KAUS || Austin-Bergstrom Airport, TX || USA || America ||

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| KBOS || Boston Logan || USA || America || Fully modeled, plus unique buildings downtown

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| KFNT || Bishop Intl, MI || USA || America || Fully modelled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-76.66833&lat=39.17535&z=13 KBWI] || Baltimore-Washington International, MD || USA || America || Terminal modeled with jetways, parking garage, support buildings and [[Signs]]

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lat=37.9858289&lon=-122.05529346000002&z=15 KCCR] || Buchanan Field Airport, Concord, CA || USA || America || Fully modeled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-76.92254&lat=38.98062&z=13 KCGS] || College Park Airport, MD || USA || America ||

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| KCVG || Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, KY || USA || America || Terminals, Concourses, Towers, Signs, DHL Hub, and Other Buildings (Almost Fully Modeled)

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| KDCA || Reagan National Airport, VA || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-104.67318&lat=39.86166&z=13 KDEN] || [[Denver_International_Airport|Denver Airport, CO]] || USA || America || One terminal modelled

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| KDTW || Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MI || USA || America || Basic development only

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| KEQY || Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, NC || USA || America || Some buildings and aircraft using shared models

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| KFHR || Friday Harbor Airport, WA || USA || America ||

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| KIND || Indianapolis Airport, IN || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-90.07589&lat=32.31118&z=13 KJAN] || Jackson-Evers Airport, MS || USA || America ||

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| KJFK || [[John F. Kennedy International Airport]], NY || USA || America ||

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| KLAS || Las Vegas McCarran Airport, NV || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-118.40809&lat=33.9425&z=13 KLAX] || [[Los Angeles International Airport]], CA || USA|| America || Fully modeled

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| KLSV || [[Nellis Air Force Base]], NV || USA || America || Fully modeled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-109.4667&lat=47.04924&z=13 KLWT] || Lewistown Municipal Airport, MT || USA || America ||

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| KMCI || Kansas City Airport, MO || USA || America || Basic development only

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| KMPI || Mariposa-Yosemite Airport, CA || USA || America || Hangars and FBO.

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| KMTN || Martin State Airport, MD || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-117.69181&lat=35.68565&z=13 KNID] || China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, CA || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-122.04918&lat=37.4162&z=13 KNUQ] || Moffett Federal Airfield, CA || USA || America || Fully modeled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-122.22062&lat=37.7214&z=13 KOAK] || [[Oakland International Airport]], CA || USA || America || Realistic terminal, currently undergoing maintenance

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| KORD || Chicago [[O'Hare International Airport]], IL || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-88.55704&lat=43.98436&z=13 KOSH] || Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-75.12398&lat=38.31045&z=13 KOXB] || Ocean City Municipal Airport, MD || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-122.59751&lat=45.58871&z=13 KPDX] || Portland Airport, OR || USA || America ||

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| KPHX || Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, AZ || USA || America ||

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| KRNO || Reno/Tahoe Airport, NV || USA || America ||

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| KSEA || [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]], WA || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-122.3749&lat=37.61897&z=13 KSFO] || [[San Francisco International Airport]], CA || USA || America || FlightGear's default airport, terminal buildings, airport lights and airport train.

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| KSLC || Salt Lake City International Airport, UT || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lat=33.80112251&lon=-118.34134126&z=15 KTOA] || Zamperini Field, Torrance, CA || USA || America || Fully modeled

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| KXTA || Edwards Airforce Base Detachment 3 (Homey Airport, or Area 51), NV || USA || America || Fully modelled

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| KVUO || Pearson Field Airport, Vancouver, WA || USA || America ||

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| LDSP || Split Airport || Croatia || Europe || Basic development only

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| LEBB || Bilbao || Spain || Europe || Fully modeled

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| LEMD || Madrid - Barajas || Spain || Europe || Fully modeled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-3.19889&lat=47.32611&z=13 LFEA] || Belle-Ile || France || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-3.10167&lat=47.48139&z=13 LFEQ] || Quiberon || France || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-3.66479&lat=48.05247&z=13 LFES] || Guiscriff Scaër || France || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=2.35465&lat=49.04626&z=13 LFFE] || Enghien Moisselles Airfield || France || Europe || Fully modeled, high resolution textures

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=4.8264&lat=45.25226&z=13 LFLR] || Saint Rambert d'Albon Airport || France || Europe || Fully modeled, high resolution textures

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=13.76716&lat=51.13277&z=13 LFMA] || Aix - Les Milles Airfield || France || Europe || Fully modeled, high resolution textures

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=0.08816&lat=49.53404&z=13 LFOH] || Le Havre Octeville Airport || France || Europe || Fully modeled, high resolution textures

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=5.36736&lat=43.50499&z=13 LFPG] || Charles de Gaulle International Airport || France || Europe || Fully modeled, very detailed, high resolution textures

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=2.60632&lat=48.89629&z=13 LFPH] || Chelles Le Pin Airport || France || Europe || Fully modeled, high resolution textures

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=2.622793&lat=48.822237&z=13 LFPL] || Lognes Emerainville Airport || France || Europe || Fully modeled, very detailed, high resolution textures

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=2.359443&lat=48.72551&z=13 LFPO] || Paris-Orly Airport || France || Europe || Fully modeled, very detailed, high resolution textures

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=2.073197&lat=48.810622&z=13 LFPZ] || St-Cyr-l’École Airport || France || Europe || Fully modeled, very detailed, high resolution textures

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-4.41785&lat=48.44413&z=13 LFRB] || Brest Bretagne Airport || France || Europe || Modeled airport with static models

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-4.15167&lat=48.53014&z=13 LFRL] || Lanvéoc Naval Air Base || France || Europe || Airport fitted with shared models (for helos and training)

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-4.15167&lat=48.53014&z=13 LFRJ] || [[Landivisiau Naval Air Base]] || France || Europe || Modeled airport with arresting cables and [[Signs]]

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-4.167981&lat=47.97553&z=13 LFRQ] || Quimper || France || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-3.816762&lat=48.601247&z=13 LFRU] || Morlaix || France || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-2.736754&lat=47.717558&z=13 LFRV] || Vannes || France || Europe || Airport fitted with shared models

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-3.439579&lat=47.760964&z=13 LFRH] || Lorient - Bretagne Sud || France || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-3.439579&lat=47.760964&z=13 LFSB] || [[EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg|Basel Mulhouse]] || Switzerland || Europe || Nice modelling of terminal

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| LILN || Venegono Airport || Italy || Europe || Developed airport

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| LILQ || Massa Cinquale Airport || Italy || Europe ||

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| LILV || Valbrembo Airport || Italy || Europe ||

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| LIMC || Milano-Malpensa Airport || Italy || Europe ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=9.70741&lat=45.66952&z=13 LIME] || [[Orio al Serio Airport]], Bergamo || Italy || Europe || Fully modeled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=9.27521&lat=45.44776&z=13 LIML] || [[LIML|Milano-Linate Airport]] || Italy || Europe || Fully modeled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=7.36789&lat=45.73857&z=13 LIMW] || Aosta Airport || Italy || Europe || Fully modeled

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| LIPA || [[Aviano Air Base]] || Italy || Europe || USAF military base, fitted with shared models.

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| LIPS || Aeroporto di Istrana || Italy || Europe || ItAF military base, fitted with shared models.

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=14.26&lat=50.100833&z=13 LKPR] || [[Václav Havel Airport Prague]] (Ruzyne) || Czech Republic || Europe || Fully modeled

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=11.34397&lat=47.26023&z=13 LOWI] || [[Innsbruck Airport]] || Austria || Europe ||

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| LROP || Bucharest Otopeni || Romania || Europe ||

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| LSGG || Geneve (Cointrin) Airport || Switzerland || Europe || Fully modelled. OSM2city available on https://github.com/FGMEMBERS-SCENERY/LSGG-fg-CustomScenery

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| LSGS || Sion Airport || Switzerland || Europe || Basic development only

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| LSZB || Bern-Belp Airport || Switzerland || Europe || Basic development only

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| PANC || Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=136.80541&lat=34.85841&z=13 RJGG] || [[Chūbu Centrair International Airport]] || Japan || Asia || Detailed airport buildings, taxiway layout and customized terrain.

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=139.78114&lat=35.5533&z=13 RJTT] || [[Tokyo Haneda International Airport]] || Japan || Asia ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=126.45051&lat=37.46909&z=13 RKSI] || Seoul Incheon Airport || South Korea || Asia ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=121.01349&lat=14.51024&z=13 RPLL] || Manila Aquino Airport || Philippines || Asia || Tower and three large terminals

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| SAEZ || Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini || Argentina || America || Several static buildings

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| [[SVMI]] || Aeropuerto Internacional Simon Bolivar || Venezuela || America || Several static buildings

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| TAPA || V.C. Bird Intl Airport || Antigua and Barbuda || America ||

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| TDPD || Melville Hall Airport || Dominica || America ||

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| TFFF || Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport || Martinique, France || America ||

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| TFFG || Grand Case Airport || St. Maarten, Netherlands || America ||

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| TIST || Cyril E. King Airport || US Virgin Islands || America ||

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| TJSJ || Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport || Puerto Rico || America ||

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| TKPK || Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport || St. Kitts || America ||

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| TNCM || [[Princess Juliana International Airport]] || St. Maarten, Netherlands || America || Fully modeled, customized terrain

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| TNCS || Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport || Saba || America || Fully modeled

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| TQPF || Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport || Anguilla || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-49.17201&lat=-25.53101&z=13 SBCT] || Afonso Pena International Airport || Brazil || South America || 3D fully modeled - Download [http://djrick1.wix.com/grupofgbr/aeroportos#!__aeroportos Site Group FGBR]

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-46.65768&lat=-23.62558&z=13 SBSP] || Congonhas Airport || Brazil || South America || 3D fully modeled - Download [http://djrick1.wix.com/grupofgbr/aeroportos#!__aeroportos Site Group FGBR]

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-46.46864&lat=-23.43351&z=13 SBGR] || Guarulhos International Airport || Brazil || South America || 3D fully modeled - Download [http://djrick1.wix.com/grupofgbr/aeroportos#!__aeroportos Site Group FGBR]

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-48.54304&lat=-27.6685&z=13 SBFL] || Hercílio Luiz International Airport || Brazil || South America || 3D fully modeled - Download [http://djrick1.wix.com/grupofgbr/aeroportos#!__aeroportos Site Group FGBR]

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| SKRG || Jose Maria Cordoba International Airport, Rionegro, Antioquia || Colombia || South America || Fully modelled

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| VIDP || Indira Gandhi International Airport || India || Asia ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=89.42272&lat=27.39994&z=13 VQPR] || [[Paro Airport]] || Bhutan || Asia || Terminal, buildings, reference points and other POIs

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=91.50917&lat=27.25961&z=13 VQ10] || [[Yongphulla Airport]] || Bhutan || Asia || Terminal, some other buildings

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=113.9183&lat=22.308&z=13 VHHH] || Hong Kong International Airport || China || Asia || Terminals, control towers, some other buildings

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-81.41707414&lat=41.15689289&z=13 1G3] || Kent State University Airfield, OH || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-81.76281774&lat=41.13448335&z=13 1G5] || [[Medina Municipal Airport]], OH || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-81.24620281&lat=41.20973295&z=13 29G] || Portage Co, OH || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-90.13769&lat=43.83872&z=13 82C] || Mauston-New Lisbon Union Airport, WI || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-89.02545&lat=44.50485&z=13 68C] || Iola Central County Airport, WI || USA || America ||

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| [https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?lon=-123.00815977&lat=43.93009927&z=13 77S] || Hobby Field, Creswell, OR || USA || America || Nearly complete: Hangars (one accidently missing), fuel pump, GA aircraft, cars, trees, bushes (shared models)

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== Authors ==

Airports by HerbyW in Yakutia, Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk:
UIBB UEEE UEST UEMS UEBN UEBT UEWD UEMA UERR UEMT UEEA UEMU UIII UITT UEBB UEVV UENW UEMO UERL UERT UEMH UERO UERP UNAA UIUN UENN UIBV UNCC UEMJ

Airports by D-ABBA:
EDXW,EDFE,EDGS,EDFQ,EDFH,EDFL,EDFO,ED03

Airports by [[User:Laserman]]:
EDDG,EDLM,EDLB,EDLK,EDLN,EDLV,EDLW,LJLJ,LJAJ,LJSG,LJCE,LJPZ

== External links ==
* [http://iveze.nl/fgmap/ Builtup airports in Flightgear] – Interactive world map by KL-666. ''See also related forum topic [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23613 Map of airports with buildings in terrasync].''

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2019-05-13T13:35:58Z

J Maverick 16: /* My FGUK FlightNights for 2018/19 */

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|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ 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 [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 ==
[[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 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. 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 ===
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 ===
[[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 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.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.

== Personal Todo List ==
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects (Terrasync) and 2D layouts of airports, airbases. {{alds|stalled}}
* 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). {{progressbar|10}}
* 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}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]]. {{Pending}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 [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.

=== Previous FlightNights ===
* 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.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.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.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.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.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://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.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.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.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.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 ===

== 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 Colonel (O-6). You can find more information on the [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extremely low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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 ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

Aviano Air Base

2019-05-10T20:53:15Z

J Maverick 16:

{{Infobox Airport
| name = Aeroporto "Pagliano e Gori" di Aviano
| image = AvianoAB 01.JPG
| alt = Aviano AB in the current version with custom buildings at dawn.
| iata = AVB
| icao = LIPA
| type = Military
| owner = Aeronautica Militare Italiana; US Air Force (user)
| city = Aviano, Pordenone, Italy
| website = http://www.aviano.af.mil/
| runway = 05/23
| length = 2,987 m (9,800 ft)
| material = Asphalt
| scenerytile = e012n46
| terrasync = Not yet
}}

'''Aviano Air Base''' (commonly wrote ''Aviano AB'' or improperly ''Aviano AFB'') is a NATO base built in 1911 in the Italian region of {{wikipedia|Friuli-Venezia_Giulia}}. It is located in the {{wikipedia|Aviano}} municipality, at the foot of the Carnic Pre-Alps, (reason why local people calls it "Pedemontana"), at about 8 NM from Pordenone.
The {{wikipedia|Aeronautica Militare|Italian Air Force}} has administrative control of the base which hosts the {{wikipedia|US Air Force|U.S. Air Force}}'s {{wikipedia|31st Fighter Wing}}.
The 31st FW (which commander is Brig. Gen. Barre Seguin) is assigned to the {{wikipedia|United States Air Forces in Europe}} major command and the {{wikipedia|Third Air Force}}. It's the only U.S. fighter wing south of the Italian Alps. This strategic location makes the wing critical to operations in NATO's southern region. The 31st FW maintains two [[F-16]] fighter squadrons, {{wikipedia|555th Fighter Squadron|555th Fighter Squadron "Triple Nickel"}} and the {{wikipedia|510th Fighter Squadron|510th Fighter Squadron "Buzzards"}}, allowing the wing to conduct offense and defensive combat air operations.
In peacetime, the 31st FW prepares for its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness, with a nearly every-day air training sessions, combat simulations and practise operations.

== History ==
''Aviano Air Base'' (in Italian: Base aerea di Aviano) is one of the oldest military airports in Italy, established by the Italian government in 1911, it was used as training base for Italian pilots and construction facility for aircraft parts. During WWI, Italy used the airfield in missions against the Austro-Hungarian and German armies. At that time, two Italian aviators, Captain Maurizio Pagliano and Lieutenant Luigi Gori, conducted an unauthorized, but heroic and successful, air raid on the Austrian naval yards in Pula, in what is now Croatia. In their honor, the base's name was officially changed to "Aeroporto Pagliano e Gori", in 1919. During the war the airfield was also overrun by the Austro-German army in the months between November 1917 to November 1918. Between the two wars the airfield was again used as a training base.
In the WWII, both the Italian Air Force and the German Luftwaffe flew missions from it. British forces captured the base in 1945; they conducted air operations there up to 1947, when the Italian Air Force resumed operational use of the airport and resized it in the early 50s until the arrival of the US Air Force.
In 1954, the US Government signed with the Italian Government an agreement for the joint use of the base which became NATO. In the years 1950-1990, Aviano housed in turns fighter squadrons, in support of the tasks assigned to NATO and deployments of the Air Force tasked with training in the use of weapons.

=== About the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano ===
Before being deployed in Italy, the 31 FW had its home at Homestead Air Force Base, Florida.
In the end of August 1992, Hurricane Andrew swept across southern Florida, leaving extensive damage in its wake. Every building of Homestead AFB received some damage and many buildings were destroyed. The fighter squadrons evacuated most of the planes before the storm but were unable to return. In the aftermath, the secretary of defense recommended closure of the base (then used by the Air Force Reserve) and inactivating the 31st FW. To avoid losing the wing’s heritage and history as the highest scoring Army Air Force unit in the Mediterranean Theater in WWII, the impressive combat record in Vietnam and number of significant firsts they produced in the early years of the Air Force, the 31 FW was chosen to move rather than fade into obscurity. On April 1, 1994, the 31st Fighter Wing inactivated at Homestead AFB and subsequently activated at Aviano Air Base, Italy in place of the 401st Fighter Wing.

Between the 1990s and 2005 and then in 2011, Aviano hosted various aircrafts for multiple operations in ex-Jugoslavia, Iraq and Lybia and deployed aircrafts to Iraq, Lybia, Afghanistan and (presently) in Turkey in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Apart from the local F-16s, many U.S. planes arrive/set off to/from Aviano AB, like C-130/J, C-17 and weekly [http://www.spacea.net/ Space-A] charter flights from/to [[Ramstein Air Base]] and Baltimore (usually on Wednesday).

== Technical characteristics ==
Aviano AB's elevetion is 410 ft (125 m).

=== Runway ===
The airport has only one runway (045°/225°), 2987 m long and 55 m wide. (Both runways 05 and 23 will have got two BAK-12 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arresting_gear#Land-based_systems aircraft arresting systems] for emergency landings and training in the beta version).
* Both directions are used for takeoffs (though runway 05 is much preferred).
* Runway 23 is not used a lot for landings (except when there is strong down wind), for visual approaches only.
* Runway 05 is suitable for all landings and is served by an ILS system (frequency: 390.00 MHz).

=== Layout ===
* Area A1 contains a few of Aviano's support functions (such as the library and chapel) and the Department of Defense Dependents School for the base population's children.
* Area A2 contains a fitness centers, dining facility, dormitories, thrift shop and a fire department.
* Area C contains most of the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron's facilities.
* Area D contains a soccer field and picnic area.
* Area E contains AFN, military working dog kennels and Air Force Office of Special Investigations detachment. The Italian Carabinieri (military police) also have their base headquarters in this area.
* Area F is the flightline area, and is the largest area in Aviano. The complex contains the active runway and taxiways and most of the base's facilities like the AMC passenger terminal, the legal office and the Commissary.

Aprons for transport aircrafts, tankers, etc. are located on the north/north-east sides, east side, south-west side; Four taxiways lead directly to the runway. Two taxiways run parallel to it. The north-west side, the south-west side and the south side feature "rings" used by fighter aircrafts. The north-east side feature an area/ring for helicopters.

=== Operational considerations ===
{{note|Some charts will be provided shortly about take-off/land procedures.}}
High mountainous terrain north of the airport requires pilots to perform steep maneuvers if arriving from north or going north. It is advisable to study available charts carefully.

When departing from runway 05 the plane must (unless stated by ATC) perform a right turn just a bit after take-off to heading 110-120. If going north (e.g. charter flight to [[ETAR]]) the aircraft needs to gain altitude quickly during a large circle around the air base before turning right again to 340-350 and going north.

Missed approach procedures are not similar: depending on wind, weather conditions and aircraft size, the aircraft has to:
* turn left to 230, climb to 1,400 ft and mantain a speed of 280-220 (depending on the aircraft) then wait till reaching the NDB and turn to 160 starting to descend and then final to 050 at the NDB;
* turn right to 230, climb to 2,400 ft and mantain a speed of 300-240 (yet depending on the aircraft) the wait till the aircraft passes the NDB of about 4-5 NM and turn to 020 starting to descend and then final to 050. In this type of approach the NDB should be in front of you when turning final.

Touch n go approach (often used by fighters) are very similar to the first missed approach procedure:
* turn left to 225, climb to 1,000 ft and mantain a speed of 280-260 (depending on the fighter) then wait till reaching the NDB and turn to 150 starting to descend and then final to 050 at the NDB.

When landing from the North, it is suggested to:
* cross the Alps at or above FL140;
* turn right to 220 and descend to FL120 before reaching the end of the Alps, reducing airspeed to 270 kts or less;
* continue like this until arriving to the beginning of the glideslope in the FGMap and then turn to 150, descending to FL090.
* reduce airspeed before turning final and land on runway 05.

The area (likely to [[LIPX]]) is often subject to fogs in autumn and especially winter seasons (sometimes also during spring and summer during bad weather conditions due to its proximity to the Carnic Pre-Alps just a few miles away) so visibility often decreases to just a few hundreds of meters. It is recommended to follow ATC guidance if present or use ILS.

=== Communications ===
==== FGCom frequencies ====
(''The following table takes into account some frequencies available only in the current development version.'')
{|
|+ '''COMM'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | ATIS
| 129.300
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | TWR
| 142.050
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | GND
| 122.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | CLNC DEL
| 122.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP
| 120.120
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP 2
| 120.125
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP (ItAF-USAF)
| 134.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | DEP
| 142.350
|}

==== Navaids ====

{|
|+ '''TACAN'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | AVI
| 111X,
| 00 NM
|}

{|
|+ '''NDB'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | AVI
| 390,
| 046.0 deg,
| 9.5 NM
|}

== Custom scenery ==
[[User:J Maverick 16|J Maverick 16]] is currently redesigning the airport so that the [[scenery]] is as faithful as possible to the real air base.
The airport will be submitted for inclusion in the international scenery as soon as the ground layout and the buildings are done; further updates (more buildings, boundaries, decorations...) will be released via [[TerraSync]]. A first preview of the beta can be found on [https://github.com/JMaverick16/LIPA-development GitHub] (unused). As of 2019/05, the development version layout requires an overall review and update, release timing remains unknown. Presently, a few shared objects (tower, radar, shelters, etc.) have been submitted and included in TerraSync but will be replaced once the final version becomes available. Unfortunately due to the scenery server slowness in processing added objects, there won't be further updates unless the situation evolves.
=== Progress ===
''The following table takes into account improvements available only in the current development version.''

{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col"| Task
! scope="col"| Progress
! scope="col"| Remarks
|-
| Runway, beacon, PAPI, ILS, Tower
| {{done}}
| Shoulders have been added and the runway prolonged and adapted as the real one; beacon has been moved out of a taxiway, PAPI have been moved to the real position and the ILS system on rwy 05 moved away from the edge; the tower position has been moved to the current position.
|-
| Taxiway layouts
| {{progressbar|90}}
| Re-designed all of them with a lot of accuracies.
|-
| Taxi signs
| {{done}}
| All signs are placed correctly.
|-
| Aprons
| {{progressbar|90}}
| A lot of small parkings have been added/edited in Area F, especially the great one on the left side of rwy 23, need only a few fine tunings. Edited the northeast zone of parkings and the southwest. Also some parts of the internal area of the base are ready.
|-
| Buildings
| {{progressbar|20}}
| Some of them have been added with the current layout version (as seen in the img above), but need to be completely replaced with the new one. Some buildings have to be created from scratch. A custom tower with the 31st FW emblem has been added.
|-
| Parking positions and ground net
| {{progressbar|80}}
| Most of the parking positions have been added, net is almost ready.
|-
| Exclusion zones
| {{done}}
| They include also the internal part of the base.
|-
| Roads
| {{progressbar|90}}
| The base has lots of roads, most of them are created, need to fix some curves.
|-
| Comprehensive air base scenery
| {{progressbar|70}}
| The ground layout is nearly ok, taxi signs are placed, the aprons need only some fine edits, buildings have to be repositioned and some must be created, most the ground net and taxi lights are added and most of the parking positions have been set.
|}

== ATC services (USAF_AV) ==
{{note|IMPORTANT: When under ATC guidance, please start your MP session '''on any suitable apron''' OR at least '''on rwy 05'''}}
[[File:AVB Area-F.jpg|thumb|250px|Chart of [[LIPA]]]]
[[ATC]] service is provided with [[OpenRadar]] regularly on weekends and weekdays, using also [[Mumble]] and the Discord server (sometimes also FGUK's Teamspeak channel too) - check [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net/ Lenny's website] for the exact times and dates, but usually on Sunday evenings and Tuesdays evenings. For further informations about LIPA, you can download the chart on the right, use [http://skyvector.com/airport/LIPA/Aviano-Airport SkyVector] and [http://www.gcmap.com/airport/AVB GCMAP]. The air base is also included in the [[NIATCA]] project.
To avoid pilot/ATC misunderstandings see the [[ATC_best_practices#Minimum_list_of_best_practices|minimum list of best practices]]. Remember that this is a military American air base and not a civilian airport, with different rules and procedures so don't simulate an emergency or found an excuse to land/take-off from Aviano only because it is the only one controlled in that moment, especially for airliners (e.g. (and these ones all happened to me) terrorists on board, engine failure, passenger with cardiac arrest, President on board, very top secret mission, ...).

== Festival of FlightGear 4 & 5 November 2017 ==
Depending on availability, ATC services are going to be provided in both days (mostly on Saturday) including voice guidance. It is also planned to let land a small number of airliners from the other controlled airports of the area, which must advise in time by planning a flightplan to LIPA on the FlightGear ATC website. OPRF military ops are expected.
More to come.

== Aviano Open Days Week-end ==
Aviano Open Days Week-end will be a mega-event where every airman will be able to perform flights with any type of aircraft (from non-U.S. fighters to big airliners) during a whole week-end. ATC will be provided every day in 3-hour intervals (followed by 1 or 2 hours of free flying) from approximately 07:00 to 20:00 UTC time, with the possibility of having two towers controlling in the same time or replacing USAF_AV. Also airshows (one will be planned by FGUK) will be expected. Communications will happen on the MPChat, Mumble, Teamspeak and [[FGCom]].

== Screenshot gallery of LIPA ==

=== WED development ===
<gallery>
File:LIPA before.png|[[WED]] screenshot of Aviano before the developement
File:LIPA after04.JPG|Screenshot of [[WED]] after the developing
File:LIPA after11.JPG|[[WED]] screenshot after development
File:Current LIPA layout.png|After nearly 2 years, this is the current LIPA layout (yet to be finished)
</gallery>

=== Old (current) layout version ===
<gallery>
File:TWR-View LIPA Winter.JPG|(old) Tower view of [[LIPA]] in winter with traffic
File:F-15 LIPA.JPG|[[F-15]] ready for take-off from rwy 05
File:747-8i LIPA.JPG|A [[Boeing 747-8i]] parked in the AMC apron by evening with custom buildings
File:F-16 AV029.JPG|[[F-16]] taxiing to parking after landing on rwy 05 with home livery
File:LIPAtwr01.JPG|New custom [[ATC]] tower of [[LIPA]] with 31st FW's emblem
File:FA-18D LIPA.JPG|An F/A-18D Hornet landing on rwy 05
File:AVB PassengerTerminal.JPG|View of the Aviano Passenger Terminal with a C-17
File:767-AVB.JPG|A [[Boieng]] 767-300 took off from Aviano in Delta livery, destination [[ETAR]]
</gallery>

=== New layout version ===
...


== The Aviano AB Livery Pack for F-16CJ ==
[[File:F16CJ Liv Pack.jpg|thumb|200px|"Logo" of the [[Aviano Air Base]] Livery Pack.]]
The [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/hangar/viewdownload/12-liveries/444-f-16cj-aviano-ab-livery-pack Aviano Air Base Livery Pack] is a set of 10 USAF liveries used by squadrons and units in the base for the General Dynamics [[F-16CJ]] Fighting Falcon of [http://www.fguk.eu FGUK] created by Gary Brown and requested by [[User:J Maverick 16|J Maverick 16]]. List of liveries, development and preview from FGUK available [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/liveries-textures/4758-aviano-ab-livery-pack here]; from the FGForum [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=24135 here].
All the said liveries plus 10 others can be currently found in the [[FGAddon]] [[F-16]], or the constantly updated version on [https://github.com/NikolaiVChr/f16 GitHub].

== See also: ==
* [[NIATCA|The NIATCA project]]
* [[Ramstein Air Base]]
* [[Spangdahlem Air Base]]

== External Links ==
*[https://www.facebook.com/avianoairbase Aviano AB on Facebook]
*[http://aviano.afneurope.net/ AFN Aviano]
*[http://www.31fss.com/ 31st Force Support Squadron]
*[http://www.aviano.af.mil/units/ Aviano AB units]
*[http://www.usafe.af.mil/ U.S. Air Forces in Europe]
*[http://www.aviano.af.mil/library/avianopassengerterminal.asp Aviano Passenger Terminal]
*[http://youtu.be/SqpTPA6JyQg Aviano AB history (video)]

[[Category:Airports in Italy]]

[[it:Base aerea di Aviano]]

Aviano Air Base

2019-05-10T20:37:14Z

J Maverick 16: /* Custom scenery */

{{Infobox Airport
| name = Aeroporto "Pagliano e Gori" di Aviano
| image = AvianoAB 01.JPG
| alt = Aviano AB in the current version with custom buildings at dawn.
| iata = AVB
| icao = LIPA
| type = Military
| owner = Aeronautica Militare Italiana; US Air Force (user)
| city = Aviano, Pordenone, Italy
| website = http://www.aviano.af.mil/
| runway = 05/23
| length = 2,987 m (9,800 ft)
| material = Asphalt
| scenerytile = e012n46
| terrasync = Not yet
}}

'''Aviano Air Base''' (commonly wrote ''Aviano AB'' or improperly ''Aviano AFB'') is a NATO base built in 1911 in the Italian region of {{wikipedia|Friuli-Venezia_Giulia}}. It is located in the {{wikipedia|Aviano}} municipality, at the foot of the Carnic Pre-Alps, (reason why local people calls it "Pedemontana"), at about 8 NM from Pordenone.
The {{wikipedia|Aeronautica Militare|Italian Air Force}} has administrative control of the base which hosts the {{wikipedia|US Air Force|U.S. Air Force}}'s {{wikipedia|31st Fighter Wing}}.
The 31st FW (which commander is Brig. Gen. Barre Seguin) is assigned to the {{wikipedia|United States Air Forces in Europe}} major command and the {{wikipedia|Third Air Force}}. It's the only U.S. fighter wing south of the Italian Alps. This strategic location makes the wing critical to operations in NATO's southern region. The 31st FW maintains two [[F-16]] fighter squadrons, {{wikipedia|555th Fighter Squadron|555th Fighter Squadron "Triple Nickel"}} and the {{wikipedia|510th Fighter Squadron|510th Fighter Squadron "Buzzards"}}, allowing the wing to conduct offense and defensive combat air operations.
In peacetime, the 31st FW prepares for its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness, with a nearly every-day air training sessions, combat simulations and practise operations.

== History ==
''Aviano Air Base'' (in Italian: Base aerea di Aviano) is one of the oldest military airports in Italy, established by the Italian government in 1911, it was used as training base for Italian pilots and construction facility for aircraft parts. During WWI, Italy used the airfield in missions against the Austro-Hungarian and German armies. At that time, two Italian aviators, Captain Maurizio Pagliano and Lieutenant Luigi Gori, conducted an unauthorized, but heroic and successful, air raid on the Austrian naval yards in Pula, in what is now Croatia. In their honor, the base's name was officially changed to "Aeroporto Pagliano e Gori", in 1919. During the war the airfield was also overrun by the Austro-German army in the months between November 1917 to November 1918. Between the two wars the airfield was again used as a training base.
In the WWII, both the Italian Air Force and the German Luftwaffe flew missions from it. British forces captured the base in 1945; they conducted air operations there up to 1947, when the Italian Air Force resumed operational use of the airport and resized it in the early 50s until the arrival of the US Air Force.
In 1954, the US Government signed with the Italian Government an agreement for the joint use of the base which became NATO. In the years 1950-1990, Aviano housed in turns fighter squadrons, in support of the tasks assigned to NATO and deployments of the Air Force tasked with training in the use of weapons.

=== About the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano ===
Before being deployed in Italy, the 31 FW had its home at Homestead Air Force Base, Florida.
In the end of August 1992, Hurricane Andrew swept across southern Florida, leaving extensive damage in its wake. Every building of Homestead AFB received some damage and many buildings were destroyed. The fighter squadrons evacuated most of the planes before the storm but were unable to return. In the aftermath, the secretary of defense recommended closure of the base (then used by the Air Force Reserve) and inactivating the 31st FW. To avoid losing the wing’s heritage and history as the highest scoring Army Air Force unit in the Mediterranean Theater in WWII, the impressive combat record in Vietnam and number of significant firsts they produced in the early years of the Air Force, the 31 FW was chosen to move rather than fade into obscurity. On April 1, 1994, the 31st Fighter Wing inactivated at Homestead AFB and subsequently activated at Aviano Air Base, Italy in place of the 401st Fighter Wing.

Between the 1990s and 2005 and then in 2011, Aviano hosted various aircrafts for multiple operations in ex-Jugoslavia, Iraq and Lybia and deployed aircrafts to Iraq, Lybia, Afghanistan and (presently) in Turkey in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Apart from the local F-16s, many U.S. planes arrive/set off to/from Aviano AB, like C-130/J, C-17 and weekly [http://www.spacea.net/ Space-A] charter flights from/to [[Ramstein Air Base]] and Baltimore (usually on Wednesday).

== Technical characteristics ==
Aviano AB's elevetion is 410 ft (125 m).

=== Runway ===
The airport has only one runway (045°/225°), 2987 m long and 55 m wide. (Both runways 05 and 23 will have got two BAK-12 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arresting_gear#Land-based_systems aircraft arresting systems] for emergency landings and training in the beta version).
* Both directions are used for takeoffs (though runway 05 is much preferred).
* Runway 23 is not used a lot for landings (except when there is strong down wind), for visual approaches only.
* Runway 05 is suitable for all landings and is served by an ILS system (frequency: 390.00 MHz).

=== Layout ===
* Area A1 contains a few of Aviano's support functions (such as the library and chapel) and the Department of Defense Dependents School for the base population's children.
* Area A2 contains a fitness centers, dining facility, dormitories, thrift shop and a fire department.
* Area C contains most of the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron's facilities.
* Area D contains a soccer field and picnic area.
* Area E contains AFN, military working dog kennels and Air Force Office of Special Investigations detachment. The Italian Carabinieri (military police) also have their base headquarters in this area.
* Area F is the flightline area, and is the largest area in Aviano. The complex contains the active runway and taxiways and most of the base's facilities like the AMC passenger terminal, the legal office and the Commissary.

Aprons for transport aircrafts, tankers, etc. are located on the north/north-east sides, east side, south-west side; Four taxiways lead directly to the runway. Two taxiways run parallel to it. The north-west side, the south-west side and the south side feature "rings" used by fighter aircrafts. The north-east side feature an area/ring for helicopters.

=== Operational considerations ===
{{note|Some charts will be provided shortly about take-off/land procedures.}}
High mountainous terrain north of the airport requires pilots to perform steep maneuvers if arriving from north or going north. It is advisable to study available charts carefully.

When departing from runway 05 the plane must (unless stated by ATC) perform a right turn just a bit after take-off to heading 110-120. If going north (e.g. charter flight to [[ETAR]]) the aircraft needs to gain altitude quickly during a large circle around the air base before turning right again to 340-350 and going north.

Missed approach procedures are not similar: depending on wind, weather conditions and aircraft size, the aircraft has to:
* turn left to 230, climb to 1,400 ft and mantain a speed of 280-220 (depending on the aircraft) then wait till reaching the NDB and turn to 160 starting to descend and then final to 050 at the NDB;
* turn right to 230, climb to 2,400 ft and mantain a speed of 300-240 (yet depending on the aircraft) the wait till the aircraft passes the NDB of about 4-5 NM and turn to 020 starting to descend and then final to 050. In this type of approach the NDB should be in front of you when turning final.

Touch n go approach (often used by fighters) are very similar to the first missed approach procedure:
* turn left to 225, climb to 1,000 ft and mantain a speed of 280-260 (depending on the fighter) then wait till reaching the NDB and turn to 150 starting to descend and then final to 050 at the NDB.

When landing from the North, it is suggested to:
* cross the Alps at or above FL140;
* turn right to 220 and descend to FL120 before reaching the end of the Alps, reducing airspeed to 270 kts or less;
* continue like this until arriving to the beginning of the glideslope in the FGMap and then turn to 150, descending to FL090.
* reduce airspeed before turning final and land on runway 05.

The area (likely to [[LIPX]]) is often subject to fogs in autumn and especially winter seasons (sometimes also during spring and summer during bad weather conditions due to its proximity to the Carnic Pre-Alps just a few miles away) so visibility often decreases to just a few hundreds of meters. It is recommended to follow ATC guidance if present or use ILS.

=== Communications ===
==== FGCom frequencies ====
(''The following table takes into account some frequencies available only in the current development version.'')
{|
|+ '''COMM'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | ATIS
| 129.300
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | TWR
| 142.050
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | GND
| 122.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | CLNC DEL
| 122.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP
| 120.120
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP 2
| 120.125
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP (ItAF-USAF)
| 134.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | DEP
| 142.350
|}

==== Navaids ====

{|
|+ '''TACAN'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | AVI
| 111X,
| 00 NM
|}

{|
|+ '''NDB'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | AVI
| 390,
| 046.0 deg,
| 9.5 NM
|}

== Custom scenery ==
[[User:J Maverick 16|J Maverick 16]] is currently redesigning the airport so that the [[scenery]] is as faithful as possible to the real air base.
The airport will be submitted for inclusion in the international scenery as soon as the ground layout and the buildings are done; further updates (more buildings, boundaries, decorations...) will be released via [[TerraSync]]. A first preview of the beta can be found on [https://github.com/JMaverick16/LIPA-development GitHub] (unused). As of 2019/05, the development version layout requires an overall review and update, release timing remains unknown. Presently, a few shared objects (tower, radar, shelters, etc.) have been submitted and included in TerraSync but will be replaced once the final version becomes available. Unfortunately due to the scenery server slowness in processing added objects, there won't be further updates unless the situation evolves.
=== Progress ===
''The following table takes into account improvements available only in the current development version.''

{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col"| Task
! scope="col"| Progress
! scope="col"| Remarks
|-
| Runway, beacon, PAPI, ILS, Tower
| {{done}}
| Shoulders have been added and the runway prolonged and adapted as the real one; beacon has been moved out of a taxiway, PAPI have been moved to the real position and the ILS system on rwy 05 moved away from the edge; the tower position has been moved to the current position.
|-
| Taxiway layouts
| {{progressbar|90}}
| Re-designed all of them with a lot of accuracies.
|-
| Taxi signs
| {{done}}
| All signs are placed correctly.
|-
| Aprons
| {{progressbar|90}}
| A lot of small parkings have been added/edited in Area F, especially the great one on the left side of rwy 23, need only a few fine tunings. Edited the northeast zone of parkings and the southwest. Also some parts of the internal area of the base are ready.
|-
| Buildings
| {{progressbar|20}}
| Some of them have been added with the current layout version (as seen in the img above), but need to be completely replaced with the new one. Some buildings have to be created from scratch. A custom tower with the 31st FW emblem has been added.
|-
| Parking positions and ground net
| {{progressbar|80}}
| Most of the parking positions have been added, net is almost ready.
|-
| Exclusion zones
| {{done}}
| They include also the internal part of the base.
|-
| Roads
| {{progressbar|90}}
| The base has lots of roads, most of them are created, need to fix some curves.
|-
| Comprehensive air base scenery
| {{progressbar|70}}
| The ground layout is nearly ok, taxi signs are placed, the aprons need only some fine edits, buildings have to be repositioned and some must be created, most the ground net and taxi lights are added and most of the parking positions have been set.
|}

== ATC services (USAF_AV) ==
{{note|IMPORTANT: When under ATC guidance, please start your MP session '''on any suitable apron''' OR at least '''on rwy 05'''}}
[[File:AVB Area-F.jpg|thumb|250px|Chart of [[LIPA]]]]
[[ATC]] service is provided with [[OpenRadar]] regularly on weekends and weekdays, using also [[Mumble]] and the Discord server (sometimes also FGUK's Teamspeak channel too) - check [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net/ Lenny's website] for the exact times and dates, but usually on Sunday evenings and Tuesdays evenings. For further informations about LIPA, you can download the chart on the right, use [http://skyvector.com/airport/LIPA/Aviano-Airport SkyVector] and [http://www.gcmap.com/airport/AVB GCMAP]. The air base is also included in the [[NIATCA]] project.
To avoid pilot/ATC misunderstandings see the [[ATC_best_practices#Minimum_list_of_best_practices|minimum list of best practices]]. Remember that this is a military American air base and not a civilian airport, with different rules and procedures so don't simulate an emergency or found an excuse to land/take-off from Aviano only because it is the only one controlled in that moment, especially for airliners (e.g. (and these ones all happened to me) terrorists on board, engine failure, passenger with cardiac arrest, President on board, very top secret mission, ...).

== Festival of FlightGear 4 & 5 November 2017 ==
Depending on availability, ATC services are going to be provided in both days (mostly on Saturday) including voice guidance. It is also planned to let land a small number of airliners from the other controlled airports of the area, which must advise in time by planning a flightplan to LIPA on the FlightGear ATC website. OPRF military ops are expected.
More to come.

== Aviano Open Days Week-end ==
Aviano Open Days Week-end will be a mega-event where every airman will be able to perform flights with any type of aircraft (from non-U.S. fighters to big airliners) during a whole week-end. ATC will be provided every day in 3-hour intervals (followed by 1 or 2 hours of free flying) from approximately 07:00 to 20:00 UTC time, with the possibility of having two towers controlling in the same time or replacing USAF_AV. Also airshows (one will be planned by FGUK) will be expected. Communications will happen on the MPChat, Mumble, Teamspeak and [[FGCom]].

== Screenshot gallery of LIPA ==

=== WED development ===
<gallery>
File:LIPA before.png|[[WED]] screenshot of Aviano before the developement
File:LIPA after04.JPG|Screenshot of [[WED]] after the developing
File:LIPA after11.JPG|[[WED]] screenshot after development
File:Current LIPA layout.png|After nearly 2 years, this is the current LIPA layout (yet to be finished)
</gallery>

=== Old (current) layout version ===
<gallery>
File:TWR-View LIPA Winter.JPG|(old) Tower view of [[LIPA]] in winter with traffic
File:F-15 LIPA.JPG|[[F-15]] ready for take-off from rwy 05
File:747-8i LIPA.JPG|A [[Boeing 747-8i]] parked in the AMC apron by evening with custom buildings
File:F-16 AV029.JPG|[[F-16]] taxiing to parking after landing on rwy 05 with home livery
File:LIPAtwr01.JPG|New custom [[ATC]] tower of [[LIPA]] with 31st FW's emblem
File:FA-18D LIPA.JPG|An F/A-18D Hornet landing on rwy 05
File:AVB PassengerTerminal.JPG|View of the Aviano Passenger Terminal with a C-17
File:767-AVB.JPG|A [[Boieng]] 767-300 took off from Aviano in Delta livery, destination [[ETAR]]
</gallery>

=== New layout version ===
...


== The Aviano AB Livery Pack for F-16CJ ==
[[File:F16CJ Liv Pack.jpg|thumb|200px|"Logo" of the [[Aviano Air Base]] Livery Pack.]]
The [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/hangar/viewdownload/12-liveries/444-f-16cj-aviano-ab-livery-pack Aviano Air Base Livery Pack] is a set of 10 USAF liveries used by squadrons and units in the base for the General Dynamics [[F-16CJ]] Fighting Falcon of [http://www.fguk.eu FGUK] created by Gary Brown and requested by [[User:J Maverick 16|J Maverick 16]]. List of liveries, development and preview from FGUK available [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/liveries-textures/4758-aviano-ab-livery-pack here]; from the FGForum [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=24135 here]

Currently, 11 more livery are under development.

== See also: ==
* [[NIATCA|The NIATCA project]]
* [[Ramstein Air Base]]
* [[Spangdahlem Air Base]]

== External Links ==
*[https://www.facebook.com/avianoairbase Aviano AB on Facebook]
*[http://aviano.afneurope.net/ AFN Aviano]
*[http://www.31fss.com/ 31st Force Support Squadron]
*[http://www.aviano.af.mil/units/ Aviano AB units]
*[http://www.usafe.af.mil/ U.S. Air Forces in Europe]
*[http://www.aviano.af.mil/library/avianopassengerterminal.asp Aviano Passenger Terminal]
*[http://youtu.be/SqpTPA6JyQg Aviano AB history (video)]

[[Category:Airports in Italy]]

[[it:Base aerea di Aviano]]

User:J Maverick 16

2019-05-10T20:29:33Z

J Maverick 16: FGUK section update

{{User
|name = J Maverick 16
|location = Northern Italy
| age = 20
| job = Student at a scientific high school
| interests =
* Aviation
* motor sports
* informatics & technology
* music
* photography (plane spotting)
* MTB.
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx.
|favourite =
* Boeing KC-137R family
* Boeing C-32J
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* [[F-16CJ|F-16CJ Fighting Falcon]]
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[B-1B]]
|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ 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 [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 ==
[[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 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. 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 ===
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 ===
[[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 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.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.

== Personal Todo List ==
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects (Terrasync) and 2D layouts of airports, airbases. {{alds|stalled}}
* 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). {{progressbar|10}}
* 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}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]]. {{Pending}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 ==
''{{days until|Saturday, 11 May 2019}} 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 ===
* 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.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.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.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.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.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://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.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.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.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.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]

=== Next planned FlightNights ===
* 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]

== 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 Colonel (O-6). You can find more information on the [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extremely low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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 ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

User:J Maverick 16

2019-01-07T16:09:17Z

J Maverick 16:

{{User
|name = J Maverick 16
|location = Northern Italy
| age = 20
| job = Student at a scientific high school
| interests =
* Aviation
* motor sports
* informatics & technology
* music
* photography (plane spotting)
* MTB.
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx.
|favourite =
* Boeing KC-137R family
* Boeing C-32J
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* [[F-16CJ|F-16CJ Fighting Falcon]]
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[B-1B]]
|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ 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 [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 ==
[[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 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. 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 ===
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 ===
[[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 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.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.

== Personal Todo List ==
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects (Terrasync) and 2D layouts of airports, airbases. {{alds|stalled}}
* 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). {{progressbar|10}}
* 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}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]]. {{Pending}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 [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 ===
* 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 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 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 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 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]
* 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]
* 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 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 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 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 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 2nd of July 2016 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6269-flightnight-july-2nd-2016-friuli-vfr-adventure Friuli VFR Adventure!]

=== 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 an every day training for reaching high levels.
It has a rank system and and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Colonel (O-6). You can find more information on the [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extreme low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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.

== Some "notable" things I've done in FlightGear ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon/info

2018-10-20T13:27:58Z

J Maverick 16:

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| image = General Dynamics F16.jpg
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| de = Abheben von der Amberly Air Base (Australien) ab
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| config = Retractable gear aircraft
| propulsion = Single-engine jet
| manufacturer = General Dynamics/Lockheed
| authors = Erik Hofman/Pensacola (skin textures)/Martin "Pegasus" Schmitt (panel textures)/Richard Harrison (MFD, HUD)/Nikolai V. Chr. (YF-16 Aero and FCS)/J Maverick 16/Joshua Davidson/Martien Van Der P./others
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| status-systems = 3
| status-cockpit = 3
| status-model = 4
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This is the aircraft infobox subpage of the [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]].
[[Category:Aircraft infobox documentation]]
</noinclude>

User:J Maverick 16

2018-07-22T18:08:56Z

J Maverick 16: /* Personal Todo List */

{{User
|name = J Maverick 16
|location = Northern Italy
| age = 19
| job = Student at a scientific high school
| interests =
* Aviation
* motor sports
* informatics & technology
* music
* photography (plane spotting)
* MTB.
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx.
|favourite =
* Boeing KC-137R family
* Boeing C-32J
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* [[F-16CJ|F-16CJ Fighting Falcon]]
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[B-1B]]
|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ 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 [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 ==
[[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 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. 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 ===
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 ===
[[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 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.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15C/E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.

== Personal Todo List ==
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects (Terrasync) and 2D layouts of airports, airbases. {{alds|active}}
* 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). {{progressbar|10}}
* Work on military variants of the Airbus A330-200 (Voyager KC, KC-30A). {{alds|active}}
* Work on my personal VIP plane: the Boeing C-32J aka "Mav Force One". {{alds|stalled}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]] by September 2018. {{Pending}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 [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 ===
* 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 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 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 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 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]
* 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]
* 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 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 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 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 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 2nd of July 2016 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6269-flightnight-july-2nd-2016-friuli-vfr-adventure Friuli VFR Adventure!]

=== 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 an every day training for reaching high levels.
It has a rank system and and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Colonel (O-6). You can find more information on the [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extreme low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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.

== Some "notable" things I've done in FlightGear ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

FlightGear Newsletter June 2018

2018-07-01T11:52:50Z

J Maverick 16: /* Airports */

{{Newsletter-header|June 2018}}
{{TOC_right|limit=2}}

''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.''

== Development news ==





== In the hangar ==












== AI ==
=== AI traffic ===
June has been quite a bussy month for [[Interactive traffic|AI traffic]] development. Ian updated traffic and added liveries for S7 Siberian (ERJ 170 livery), Nordavia, Air North Yukon, Rusline, TunisAir, he also added TunisAirExpress, Air Bridge Cargo and Cargo Logic Air. SP-KOK contributed traffic files for LOT Polish Airlines (789, E70, AT7), SAS 736 and OnurAir. The team worked on Nouvelair and Pobeda (Liveries by Ian) and AirAstana (A320,321,763,752,E90 liveries by gooneybird). Gooneybird added an impressive ATR Nordica livery and started with a de Havilland Tiger Moth AI model.

The AI team makes FlightGear more realistic, colorful and lively every month. You can support the important development of ''Interactive Traffic'' and contribute at the FlightGear [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewforum.php?f=23 AI forums].

== Scenery corner ==




=== Airports ===
'''LIRQ Florence Airport''' 
Catalanoic has developed the [[Florence Airport|international airport of Florence]] (LIRQ), the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany. 

[[File:LIRQ.png|frameless|LIRQ Tower]] 

'''LGRP Rhodes International Airport''' 
Catalanoic has developed the [[Rhodes International Airport|international airport of the island of Rhodes]] in Greece (LGRP). 

[[File:LGRP.png|frameless|LGRP Rhodes Airport]] 

J Maverick 16 has improved the following airports in [[TerraSync]] with 3D objects: EGOY, EGQL, EGQS, EGUL, EGUN, KHIF, [[KLSV]], [[LIPA]], LIPI and LIPQ.






== Community news ==
=== FlightGear on FlightSim.com ===
Flightgear has now also a [https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/forumdisplay.php?102-FlightGear sub-forum] on flightsim.com - just like the commercial flightsims. It is an opportunity to showcase what FG can do, get people curious and answer any questions they may have with regard to the software or the project.






=== Wiki ===
==== 3000 articles ====
This month the 3000th article on the FlightGear wiki has been created. The current number of content pages is [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]]. Including talk pages, redirects, etc. there are [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFPAGES}}]] pages.

=== FlightGear on Facebook ===
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page.

=== FlightGear on Google+ ===
Since November 2011 there is a [https://plus.google.com/+flightgear FlightGear page on Google+]. If you haven't done so already, please add us to your circle and stay up to date on the latest FlightGear news, cool screenshots and release info.

=== FlightGear on Instagram ===
In January 2018 the [https://www.instagram.com/flightgear_sim/ @flightgear_sim Instagram account] was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=33636 contact the maintainer].

== Multiplayer events ==


=== Finished events ===
==== Unity Flight ====
A VFR flight proposed by user Swamp was held on June 24th in Alaska to help relieve tension and stress in the community. Takeoff was at 1800 UTC from PAHO (Homer) and PAVD (Valdez Pioneer), arrival 4 hours later at PAYA (Yakutat). User V12 posted some nice screenshots to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34209&start=30 the forums].






== Contributing ==

=== Translators needed ===
{|
| [[File:en.gif]]
| The FlightGear Wiki still needs help for translating it into various languages. If you are interested in making the FlightGear Wiki multilingual, you can start by looking at [[Help:Translate]].
|-
| [[File:fr.gif]]
| Le wiki de FlightGear a toujours besoin d'aide pour être traduit en différentes langues. Si vous êtes intéressé par le rendre multilingue, commencez par lire [[:fr:Help:Traduire|Help:Traduire]].
|-
| [[File:de.gif]]
| Das FlightGear Wiki benötigt immer noch Hilfe bei der Übersetzung in verschiedene Sprachen. Wenn Du Interesse daran hast, das FlightGear Wiki mehrsprachig zu machen, dann fang mit dem [[:de:Help:Übersetzen|Help:Übersetzen]] an.
|-
| [[File:nl.gif]]
| De FlightGear Wiki kan nog steed hulp gebruiken bij het vertalen van artikelen. Als je interesse hebt om de wiki meertalig te maken, raden we je aan om een kijkje te nemen bij [[:nl:Help:Vertalen|Help:Vertalen]].
|-
| [[File:es.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear todavía necesita ayuda para traducirla a varios lenguajes. Si estás interesado en hacer la FlightGear wiki multilingüe, entonces comienza en [[:es:Help:Traducir|Help:Traducir]].
|-
| [[File:cat.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear encara necessita ajuda per traduir-la a diverses llengües. Si esteu interessat en fer la wiki de FlightGear multilingüe, llavors comenceu a [[:ca:Help:Traduir|Help:Traduir]].
|-
| [[File:pt.gif]]
| A wiki de FlightGear ainda necessita de ajuda para traduzi-la em vários idiomas. Se estás interessado em tornar a wiki de FlightGear multi-lingual, por favor começa em [[:pt:Help:Traduzir|Help:Traduzir]].
|-
| [[File:zh.gif]]
| FlightGear 百科仍然需要志愿者将其翻译为各种语言。如果你有兴趣让FlightGear百科支持更多语言, 你可以查看 [[Help:Translate]].
|}

=== FlightGear logos ===
If you want some graphic elements for your FlightGear-related site (such as a hangar or YouTube channel), please feel free to visit [[FlightGear logos]] for a repository of logos. And if you have some art skills, please don't hesitate to contribute with your own design creations.

=== Screenshots ===
The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[anti-aliasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]].

==== Screenshot of the Month ====


If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of June, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34334 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34334 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of June.

''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!''

{{Appendix}}

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2018 06]]
[[Category:Changes after 2018.2]]

[[de:FlightGear Newsletter {{#time: F Y | 2018-06 |de}}]]

FlightGear Newsletter June 2018

2018-06-25T17:30:17Z

J Maverick 16: /* Scenery corner */ Airports

{{Newsletter-header|June 2018}}
{{TOC_right|limit=2}}

''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.''

== Development news ==





== In the hangar ==












== AI ==

== Scenery corner ==




=== Airports ===
'''LIRQ Florence Airport''' 
Catalanoic has developed the [[Florence Airport|international airport of Florence]] (LIRQ), the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany. 

[[File:LIRQ.png|frameless|LIRQ Tower]] 

'''LGRP Rhodes International Airport''' 
Catalanoic has developed the [[Rhodes International Airport|international airport of the island of Rhodes]] in Greece (LGRP). 

[[File:LGRP.png|frameless|LGRP Rhodes Airport]] 

J Maverick 16 has improved the following airports in [[TerraSync]] with 3D objects: EGUL, EGUN, KHIF, [[KLSV]], [[LIPA]], LIPI and LIPQ.






== Community news ==







=== FlightGear on Facebook ===
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page.

=== FlightGear on Google+ ===
Since November 2011 there is a [https://plus.google.com/+flightgear FlightGear page on Google+]. If you haven't done so already, please add us to your circle and stay up to date on the latest FlightGear news, cool screenshots and release info.

=== FlightGear on Instagram ===
In January 2018 the [https://www.instagram.com/flightgear_sim/ @flightgear_sim Instagram account] was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=33636 contact the maintainer].

== Multiplayer events ==
=== Upcoming events ===
==== Unity Flight ====
User Swamp has proposed a VFR flight in June to help relieve tension and stress in the community. Find out more at [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34209 the forums]!








== Contributing ==

=== Translators needed ===
{|
| [[File:en.gif]]
| The FlightGear Wiki still needs help for translating it into various languages. If you are interested in making the FlightGear Wiki multilingual, you can start by looking at [[Help:Translate]].
|-
| [[File:fr.gif]]
| Le wiki de FlightGear a toujours besoin d'aide pour être traduit en différentes langues. Si vous êtes intéressé par le rendre multilingue, commencez par lire [[:fr:Help:Traduire|Help:Traduire]].
|-
| [[File:de.gif]]
| Das FlightGear Wiki benötigt immer noch Hilfe bei der Übersetzung in verschiedene Sprachen. Wenn Du Interesse daran hast, das FlightGear Wiki mehrsprachig zu machen, dann fang mit dem [[:de:Help:Übersetzen|Help:Übersetzen]] an.
|-
| [[File:nl.gif]]
| De FlightGear Wiki kan nog steed hulp gebruiken bij het vertalen van artikelen. Als je interesse hebt om de wiki meertalig te maken, raden we je aan om een kijkje te nemen bij [[:nl:Help:Vertalen|Help:Vertalen]].
|-
| [[File:es.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear todavía necesita ayuda para traducirla a varios lenguajes. Si estás interesado en hacer la FlightGear wiki multilingüe, entonces comienza en [[:es:Help:Traducir|Help:Traducir]].
|-
| [[File:cat.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear encara necessita ajuda per traduir-la a diverses llengües. Si esteu interessat en fer la wiki de FlightGear multilingüe, llavors comenceu a [[:ca:Help:Traduir|Help:Traduir]].
|-
| [[File:pt.gif]]
| A wiki de FlightGear ainda necessita de ajuda para traduzi-la em vários idiomas. Se estás interessado em tornar a wiki de FlightGear multi-lingual, por favor começa em [[:pt:Help:Traduzir|Help:Traduzir]].
|-
| [[File:zh.gif]]
| FlightGear 百科仍然需要志愿者将其翻译为各种语言。如果你有兴趣让FlightGear百科支持更多语言, 你可以查看 [[Help:Translate]].
|}

=== FlightGear logos ===
If you want some graphic elements for your FlightGear-related site (such as a hangar or YouTube channel), please feel free to visit [[FlightGear logos]] for a repository of logos. And if you have some art skills, please don't hesitate to contribute with your own design creations.

=== Screenshots ===
The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[anti-aliasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]].

==== Screenshot of the Month ====


If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of June, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34334 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34334 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of June.

''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!''

{{Appendix}}

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2018 06]]
[[Category:Changes after 2018.2]]

[[de:FlightGear Newsletter {{#time: F Y | 2018-06 |de}}]]

Nellis Air Force Base

2018-06-25T14:17:17Z

J Maverick 16: Scenery

{{infobox Airport
|name = Nellis Air Force Base
|image = F-15C-departure-Nellis-AFB.jpg
|alt = F-15C departing Nellis
|image2 = F-15s double takeoff KLSV.png
|alt2 = Simultaneous F-15 take off
|icao = KLSV
|type = Military: Air Force Base
|owner = United States Air Force
|city = Las Vegas, Nevada
|runway = 03L/21R
|length = 3085 m
|material = Concrete
|runway2 = 03R/21L
|length2 = 3065 m
|material2 = Concrete
|website = http://www.nellis.af.mil/
|terrasync = Yes
}}

'''Nellis Air Force Base''' (IATA: '''LSV''', ICAO: '''KLSV''', FAA LID: '''LSV''') is a United States Air Force base located in Clark County, Nevada. It is seven nautical miles (13 km) northeast of the central business district of Las Vegas. Nellis hosts air combat exercises such as Red Flag and close air support exercises such as Green Flag flown in "Military Operations Area (MOA) airspace", associated with the nearby Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). The Nellis AFB mission of advanced combat training for composite strike forces is commonly conducted in conjunction with air and ground units.

In [[FlightGear]], it's home of the Operation Red Flag (also known as OPRF) crew which is a community of pilots who share the interest of military aviation and related topics that trains regularly in the surrounding area and organize monthly big events focused on realistic military operations.

== History ==
Nellis Air Force Base was named on 30 April 1950, and the 20 May 1950 dedication was attended by Lieutenant Nellis' family. By 1 July the Air Force had directed ATC to accelerate Korean War training for a new 95-wing Air Force. The first school opened at Nellis, and ATC redesignated the 3595th Pilot Training Wing (Advanced Single-Engine) as the 3595th Training Wing (Combat Crew). On 17 July 1950, Nellis began a replacement pilot training program to provide 115 FEAF F-51 Mustang pilots and 92 combat-ready F-80 Shooting Star pilots. Nellis' advanced single-engine pilot training transferred to Alabama on 1 September 1950. Nellis assumed fighter-bomber training, and ATC established its USAF Air Crew School (Fighter) on 14 November 1950, equipped with F-80s and early-model F-84C Thunderjets. On 1 October, Nellis AFB base management functions transferred from Williams AFB. In early 1951, ATC assigned recently graduated airplane and engine mechanics to Nellis to learn jet aircraft maintenance. The airfield was expanded 1951-4 with longer jet-capable runways, reconfigured taxiways and a larger aircraft parking ramp; and WWII wooden structures were replaced with concrete and steel structures (e.g., barracks and base housing for married personnel). The first Wherry houses were completed in 1954, with updated Capehart houses being completed in February 1960.
Nellis AFB transferred to Tactical Air Command on 1 February 1958, and the Nellis mission transitioned from initial aircraft qualification and gunnery training to advanced, graduate-level weapons training.
The USAF Tactical Fighter Weapons Center was activated on 1 January 1966 (USAF Warfare Center after 15 Nov 2005) and has developed, refined, coordinated, validated and tested fighter concepts, doctrine, tactics, and procedures.
The 57th Fighter Weapons Wing (activated Oct. 15 1969) trained tactical fighter aircrews, conducted operational tests and evaluations, demonstrated tactical fighter weapon systems, and developed fighter tactics. The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron (the "Thunderbirds") was assigned to the 57th in February 1974.

== Technical characteristics ==
=== Layout ===
Current Nellis layout include a major surrounding area of the air base with custom buildings available in [[TerraSync]].

=== Communications ===
==== FGCom frequencies ====
{|
|+ '''COMM'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | ATIS
| 270.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | TWR
| 132.550
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | GND
| 121.800
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | CLNC DEL
| 120.900
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP
| 118.125
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP 2
| 124.95
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | DEP
| 135.100
|}

==== Navaids ====

{|
|+ '''TACAN'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | LSV
| 012X,
| 00 NM
|}

{|
|+ '''VORTAC'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | LAS
| 116X,
| 116.9,
| 018.0 deg,
| 9.9 NM
|}

== Nellis and NTTR airspace ==
[[File:NTTR.jpg|thumb|Picture explaining the Nevada Test and Training Range areas.]]
Currently, a service of constant air patrol is offered by members of the OPRF crew to respect the NOTAM of the Nevada Test and Training Range, which is daily used by its members for air operations such as air combat training, flight testing and simulated missions.
In addition to Nellis and Homey Airport (commonly know as Area 51), {{usr|J Maverick 16}} provided a custom scenery update for the air bases included in the NTTR which are Creech AFB (KINS), Tonopah Test Range Airport (KTNX) and NAS Fallon (KNFL) home of the Naval Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), including also updates on KLSV. A download link of the current work can be found at the bottom of the page.

As of June 2018, overall 3D improvements have been released through TerraSync at Nellis, including the above-stated custom scenery work too.

== ATC services (USAF_NE) ==
{{note|Presently ATC service is not provided until further notice}}
Military ATC service is provided with [[OpenRadar]] using also [[Mumble]] when possible regularly on Wednesday evenings - check [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net/ Lenny's website] for the exact times and dates.
For further information about KLSV, use [http://skyvector.com/airport/KLSV/Nellis-Airport SkyVector] and [http://www.gcmap.com/airport/LSV GCMAP].
To avoid pilot/ATC misunderstandings see the [[ATC_best_practices#Minimum_list_of_best_practices|minimum list of best practices]].
Don't simulate an emergency or found an excuse to land/take-off from Nellis only because it is controlled in that moment, especially for airliners (e.g. terrorists on board, engine failures, passenger with cardiac arrest, President on board, etc.)

== External links ==
* [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ OPRF website]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16/NTTR-fg-customScenery NTTR custom scenery repo]
* [http://www.nellis.af.mil/redflag-nellis/ Red Flag exercise]

[[Category:Airports in the United States of America]]

Virtual airlines

2018-06-25T14:08:56Z

J Maverick 16: /* Virtual Air Forces */ OPRF

A '''virtual airline''' (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the internet, similar to a real airline. There are over 100 virtual airlines of significance currently active in the internet (supporting a number of flightsims), with thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

== Purpose ==
Virtual airlines were started to give a sense of purpose to activities conducted within a flight simulator. This basic premise has evolved over time, along with available technology, to provide increasing levels of immersion but always with the same core purpose. When combined with increasingly powerful personal computers, advancing flight simulation software, and communications networks, virtual airlines are often able to provide compelling, realistic, experiences similar to operations inside a real airline. Virtual airlines also provide an avenue for members to gain access to additional content, such as aircraft and scenery, for use with their simulator. The appeal varies; for younger members, virtual airlines provide a sandbox environment where they can experience the corporate environment of commercial business in the airline industry, without the risk of financial loss. These organizations also provide an outlet for those who are interested in aviation but unable to fly themselves in real life due to financial, health, or other reasons.
Most of all, its one step closer to enthusiasts feeling more involved in an airline environment and share their interests with others.
Virtual Airlines also benefit the flight simulator community by providing valuable services such as ATC, events, and general help and knowledge.

== Common elements ==
There are several elements that are common across many virtual airlines:
* A website as the focal point of the community
* Internet forum where discussion and social interaction can occur
* Customized livery that users can download together with aircraft and install in their flight simulator
* Route schedules for members to fly in their simulators
* Multiplayer events, often on a game network such as VATSIM or IVAO
* Less common elements include:
** An Online database for recording and reporting flights and membership statistics
** Dedicated game server hosting to provide private areas for members to complete flights
** Award, rank and recognition systems
** Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice

== Virtual airlines ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Air Europe Virtual
|established = May 2013
|logo = AEV-logo.png
|status = We are looking for pilots
|callsign =
* AEVxxx
|history = We opened this airline in May 2013 on the 8th. We fly in Europe and the USA.
|fleet =
* A300
* A320-family (A318, A319, A320, A321)
* 737
* A340-600
* 777-200ER
* 777-300ER
|main-hub = EDDK
|hubs =
* EDDK
* LFPG
|website = http://aireuropevirtual.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=19911
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Binter Canarias Virtual
|established = 2016
|logo =
|status = We are looking for pilots
|callsign = IBBxxxx
|history = We serve flights in the Canadian Archipelago, Cap Verde, Azores, and Western Africa, as well as Madeira and Europe Capitals
|fleet =
*ATR 72-500/-600
* CRJ900
|main-hub = GCLP
|forum = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30052
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Century Airlines
|established = March 2012
|logo = Calogo.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = FGCom, RaidCall, Mumble
|callsign = CAxxxxx
|history = Century Airlines was born on March 25, 2012 from an idea to change the system used by the virtual airlines in FlightGear and allow virtual pilots to have more freedom when flying. The airline began with a diffusion through FG community forums (not official), then it began a gradual expansion of a new system for pilots and their way of flying in a virtual airline. On January 25, 2013 Century Airlines got more than 500 reported flights from its virtual pilots.
|fleet =
* Airbus A330-243 (2)
* Airbus A340-600 (2)
* Airbus A321-231 (2)
* Airbus A320-214 (5)
* Airbus A319-111 (4)
* Airbus A318-111 (4)
* CRJ-700 (9)
* 787-8 (3)
* 747-8i (3)
* 777F (5)
* 777-200ER (5)
* 777-200LR (4)
* CRJ-200 (1)
* Citation X (1)
* DHC8-Q300 (3)
|main-hub = SKBO
|hubs =
* SKBO
* LEMD
* SBGL
|map =
|website = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://centuryairlines.forumbuild.com/
|registration = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/become-century-pilot/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Charter Aviation
|established = November 2013
|logo =
|status = Active
|has-atc = Only if you want
|callsign = CHTxxxx
|history = Charter Aviation is a virtual charter service airline. Any aircraft, any route, anytime. Any aircraft you can sim, any route you want to take it, anytime you want to fly. We're the guys who get the aircraft where they need to be.
|fleet =
* Any and all aircraft
|main-hub = EGLL
|hubs =
* CYEG - Edmonton
* CYOW - Ottawa
* CYVR - Vancouver
* EDDB - Berlin
* EGLL - Heathrow
* EIDW - Dublin
* FAJS - Oliver Reginald Tambo
* KBOS - Boston Logan
* KSFO - San Francisco
* LFPO - Paris Orly
* LYBE - Belgrade Nikola Tesla
* PHNL - Honolulu
* RJAN - Niijima
* SBGR - Guarulhos Sao Paulo Brazil
* UUDD - Domodedovo Moscow
* YSSY - Sydney
|map =
|website = http://www.charterva.com
|forum =
|registration = http://www.charterva.com
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Cosmo Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014
|status = Active
|callsign =
* OHxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
*B1900D
*CRJ-300
*CRJ-500
*CRJ-700
*CRJ-900
*CRJ-1000
*CSeries-100
*CSeries-300
*Boeing 717-200
*Boeing 737-7 MAX
*Boeing 737-8 MAX
*Boeing 737-9 MAX
*Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-8
*Boeing 777-9
*Boeing 787-8
*Boeing 787-9
*Boeing 787-10
|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* Cincinnati (CVG)
* Hartford (BDL)
* San Jose (SJC)
* San Diego (SAN)
* Pittsburgh (PIT)
* Los Angeles (LAX)
* Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
* Frankfurt (FRA)
* Paris (CDG)
* Madrid (MAD)
* Shanghai (PVG)
* Hong Kong (HKG)
* Cape Verde (SID)

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Dravion Virtual Airlines
|established = Sep 2011
|logo = Dravion Virtual Airlines.png
|status = Active
|callsign = UR-D..
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine.
|fleet =
* Tu-134
|main-hub = UKKE
|hubs =
* UKOO
* UKLL
* UKKK
|map = see mptracker (search callsign)
|website = none
|forum = none
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Virtual Airlines
|established = April 2010 (as Atlas Virtual Airlines)
|logo = Globalair 20.jpg
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = YES, FGCom
|callsign = GVAxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* 737-300
* 737-900
* 747-8i
* 777-200ER
* 787-8
* B1900D
* CRJ700LR
* DHC6-300
* DHC8-400Q
* Il-96-400
* MD-81
|main-hub = EDDF
|hubs =
* KDEN
* KJFK
* TNCM
|map =
|website = http://globalvirtualair.com/
|forum = http://www.globalvirtualair.com/forum/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = LATAMv
|established = Will be 2017
|logo = BrazukaAirlinesLogo.png
|status = Setting up
|callsign =
|history =
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map = FGTracker
|website = #
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Swanair
|established = November 2013
|logo = Swanair-logo.png
|status = Active
|callsign = SWNxxx
|history = Swanair is a small virtual airline, mainly flying on Flightgear Flight-Simulator. It offers prestige flights all over the world. Singapore, New York, or much more ! Swanair operates all kind of aircraft, 777, A330, A320, 787, 747..., connects the whole globe and lavish its pilots. You always dreamt to sit in First class isn't it ? So, Join us ! It'll change the way you fly forever.

|fleet =
* Beechcraft B1900D
* Boeing 737-900ER
* Boeing 747-8i
* Boeing 772
* Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
* Airbus A322
* Airbus A320neo
* Airbus A332
* Airbus A333
* Airbus A380 !

|main-hub = ENVA, Trondheim Vaernes, Norway
|hubs =
* ENVA (main HUB)
* KJFK

|website = http://www.swanair.webs.com
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = World Jet Airlines
|established = January 2016
|logo =
|status = Active and Looking For Pilots
|callsign = WJTxxxx
|history = A worldwide virtual airlines where you can fly any destination, request ATC services, and fly in VA events.
|fleet =
* MD-88
* Cessna Citation X
* Boeing 777
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 787-8
*Concorde
*Boeing 707
|main-hub = EGKK
|hubs =
*EGKK
*EDDF
*EHAM
*KJFK
*KATL
*KLAX
*PHNL
*TNCM
*LKPR
|website = http://worldjetva.webs.com/
|forum = http://worldjetva.webs.com/apps/blog/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Worldwide Airways Virtual
|established = September 2016
|logo = Worldwide Airways logo.png
|status = Active and Looking For Pilots
|callsign = WWAxxxx
|history = Worldwide Airways is an international Virtual Airline offering realistic, professional and exciting flights! Fly over the world, to a large selection of beautiful destinations; with modern aircraft and of course, fly online for more fun, and professionalism!
|fleet =
*Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 757-200
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Airbus A318
*Airbus A320
*Airbus A330-303
*Airbus A340-313X
*Airbus A350-900XWB
*Airbus A380-800
*Concorde
|main-hub = KSFO
|hubs = LFPG; KSFO
|website = https://worldcargoairwaysvirtual.jimdo.com/
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = QuébecAir
|established = June 2017
|logo = QuebecAir.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = FGCom, Mumble
|callsign = QuébecAir
|history = QuebecAir was actually founded in 1946 by the fusion of both Aviation du Golfe and Air Rimouski airlines. Due to financial trouble, it has been sold to Nordair-Metro and disappeared during the fusion with Canadian International, now owned by Air Canada. At Quebecair, our big difference is language. We operate in both french and english and we are proudly representing the biggest north-american french population: the Quebecers!
|fleet =
* Airbus A330-243 (1)
* Airbus A320-251Neo (2)
* Airbus A321-231 (2)
* Airbus A320-214 (2)
* McDonnell Douglas MD-11
* Bombardier CS100 (2)
* Boeing B777-300ER (4)
|main-hub = CYUL
|hubs =
* LFPO
* LOWI
* KJFK
|CodeShare = British Airways Virtual
|Map = FGTracker
|registration = QC-XXX
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|forum =

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airforce summary
|name = Op Red Flag (OPRF)
|established = November 2015
|logo = OPRF.png
|niche = Paramilitary
|status = Active
|history = Founded over friendly dogfights in the F-14b over the skies of Travis Air Force Base, OPRF slowly took over training and patrol duties in the south-western United States on behalf of the USAF. OPRF has fought all over the world gaining prestige and recognition, from the Alps to the Himalayas, from North Korea to Georgia to Alaska, in an ever-expanding fleet of fighters and support aircraft.
|has-atc = No
|callsign = {Your callsign}; OPFORxx; ORFxxxx
|fleet =
Fighters:
* F-14A/B
* F-15C/D
* F-16
* M2000-5
* Saab 37 Viggen (all versions)
* MiG-21-bis
Attack/Bombers:
* A-10
* B-1B
Tankers/Transport/Spec Ops:
* KC-137R and variants
* KC-10A
* A330 MRTT variants (Voyager KC2/KC3, KC-30A)
* C-130J
* SR-71 and variants
* MQ-9 (all versions)
Helicopters:
* CH-53E
* SH-60J and UH-60J
* UH-1 and variants
|main-base = [[Nellis Air Force Base]] (KLSV)
|bases = See: [http://opredflag.com/pages/log_map here] for reference
|map =
|website = http://opredflag.com/
|forum = http://opredflag.com/forums
|fgforum = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=28057
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = No.
|callsign = {Your callsign}, FGIT-xx
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

User:J Maverick 16

2018-06-12T12:39:31Z

J Maverick 16: /* My FGUK FlightNights for 2018/19 */

{{User
|name = J Maverick 16
|location = Northern Italy
| age = 19
| job = Student at a scientific high school
| interests =
* Aviation
* motor sports
* informatics & technology
* music
* photography (plane spotting)
* MTB.
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx.
|favourite =
* Boeing KC-137R family
* Boeing C-32J
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* [[F-16CJ|F-16CJ Fighting Falcon]]
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[B-1B]]
|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ 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 [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 ==
[[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 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. 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 ===
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 ===
[[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 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.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15C/E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.

== Personal Todo List ==
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects (Terrasync) and 2D layouts of airports, airbases. {{alds|active}}
* 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|40}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]] by September 2018. {{Pending}}
* 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}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 [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 ===
* 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 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 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 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 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]
* 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]
* 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 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 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 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 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 2nd of July 2016 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6269-flightnight-july-2nd-2016-friuli-vfr-adventure Friuli VFR Adventure!]

=== 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 an every day training for reaching high levels.
It has a rank system and and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Colonel (O-6). You can find more information on the [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extreme low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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.

== Some "notable" things I've done in FlightGear ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

FlightGear Newsletter June 2018

2018-06-12T12:33:36Z

J Maverick 16: /* Multiplayer events */ Unity flight

{{Newsletter-header|June 2018}}
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''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.''

== Development news ==





== In the hangar ==












== AI ==

== Scenery corner ==




=== Airports ===
'''LIRQ Florence Airport''' 
Catalanoic has developed the [[Florence Airport|international airport of Florence]] (LIRQ), the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany. 



'''LGRP Rhodes International Airport''' 
Catalanoic has developed the [[Rhodes International Airport|international airport of the island of Rhodes]] in Greece (LGRP). 








== Community news ==







=== FlightGear on Facebook ===
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page.

=== FlightGear on Google+ ===
Since November 2011 there is a [https://plus.google.com/+flightgear FlightGear page on Google+]. If you haven't done so already, please add us to your circle and stay up to date on the latest FlightGear news, cool screenshots and release info.

=== FlightGear on Instagram ===
In January 2018 the [https://www.instagram.com/flightgear_sim/ @flightgear_sim Instagram account] was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=33636 contact the maintainer].

== Multiplayer events ==
=== Upcoming events ===
==== Unity Flight ====
User Swamp has proposed a VFR flight in June to help relieve tension and stress in the community. Find out more at [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34209 the forums]!








== Contributing ==

=== Translators needed ===
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=== FlightGear logos ===
If you want some graphic elements for your FlightGear-related site (such as a hangar or YouTube channel), please feel free to visit [[FlightGear logos]] for a repository of logos. And if you have some art skills, please don't hesitate to contribute with your own design creations.

=== Screenshots ===
The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[anti-aliasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]].

==== Screenshot of the Month ====


If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of June, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34334 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34334 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of June.

''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!''

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User:J Maverick 16

2018-06-03T08:50:11Z

J Maverick 16: /* My FGUK FlightNights for 2018/19 */

{{User
|name = J Maverick 16
|location = Northern Italy
| age = 19
| job = Student at a scientific high school
| interests =
* Aviation
* motor sports
* informatics & technology
* music
* photography (plane spotting)
* MTB.
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx.
|favourite =
* Boeing KC-137R family
* Boeing C-32J
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* [[F-16CJ|F-16CJ Fighting Falcon]]
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[B-1B]]
|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ 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 [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 ==
[[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 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. 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 ===
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 ===
[[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 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.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15C/E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.

== Personal Todo List ==
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects (Terrasync) and 2D layouts of airports, airbases. {{alds|active}}
* 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|40}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]] by September 2018. {{Pending}}
* 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}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 ==
''{{days until|Saturday, 9 June 2018}} 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 ===
* 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 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 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 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 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]
* 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]
* 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 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 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 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 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 2nd of July 2016 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6269-flightnight-july-2nd-2016-friuli-vfr-adventure Friuli VFR Adventure!]

=== Next planned FlightNights ===
* FlightNight for Sat 9th of June 2018 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/7363-flightnight-june-9th FlightNight June 9th]

== 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 an every day training for reaching high levels.
It has a rank system and and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Colonel (O-6). You can find more information on the [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extreme low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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.

== Some "notable" things I've done in FlightGear ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

User:J Maverick 16

2018-06-03T08:49:43Z

J Maverick 16: /* My FGUK FlightNights for 2018/19 */ New planned event

{{User
|name = J Maverick 16
|location = Northern Italy
| age = 19
| job = Student at a scientific high school
| interests =
* Aviation
* motor sports
* informatics & technology
* music
* photography (plane spotting)
* MTB.
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx.
|favourite =
* Boeing KC-137R family
* Boeing C-32J
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* [[F-16CJ|F-16CJ Fighting Falcon]]
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[B-1B]]
|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ 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 [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 ==
[[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 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. 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 ===
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 ===
[[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 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.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15C/E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.

== Personal Todo List ==
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects (Terrasync) and 2D layouts of airports, airbases. {{alds|active}}
* 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|40}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]] by September 2018. {{Pending}}
* 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}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 [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 ===
* 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 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 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 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 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]
* 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]
* 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 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 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 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 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 2nd of July 2016 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6269-flightnight-july-2nd-2016-friuli-vfr-adventure Friuli VFR Adventure!]

=== Next planned FlightNights ===
* FlightNight for Sat 9th of June 2018 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/7363-flightnight-june-9th FlightNight June 9th]

== 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 an every day training for reaching high levels.
It has a rank system and and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Colonel (O-6). You can find more information on the [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extreme low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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.

== Some "notable" things I've done in FlightGear ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

FlightGear Newsletter May 2018

2018-05-24T15:21:33Z

J Maverick 16: /* North East Italian airports improved */ LIPV

{{Newsletter-header|May 2018}}
{{TOC_right|limit=2}}

''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.''

== Development news ==





== In the hangar ==












== AI ==

== Scenery corner ==




=== Airports ===
==== North East Italian airports improved ====
Shared 3D models have been recently submitted and included in Terrasync for the following Italian airfields: LIDK, [[LIPA]], LIPD, LIPI, LIPQ, LIPS and LIPV.







== Community news ==







=== FlightGear on Facebook ===
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page.

=== FlightGear on Google+ ===
Since November 2011 there is a [https://plus.google.com/+flightgear FlightGear page on Google+]. If you haven't done so already, please add us to your circle and stay up to date on the latest FlightGear news, cool screenshots and release info.

=== FlightGear on Instagram ===
In January 2018 the [https://www.instagram.com/flightgear_sim/ @flightgear_sim Instagram account] was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=33636 contact the maintainer].

== Multiplayer events ==









== Contributing ==

=== Translators needed ===
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|-
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| De FlightGear Wiki kan nog steed hulp gebruiken bij het vertalen van artikelen. Als je interesse hebt om de wiki meertalig te maken, raden we je aan om een kijkje te nemen bij [[:nl:Help:Vertalen|Help:Vertalen]].
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|-
| [[File:cat.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear encara necessita ajuda per traduir-la a diverses llengües. Si esteu interessat en fer la wiki de FlightGear multilingüe, llavors comenceu a [[:ca:Help:Traduir|Help:Traduir]].
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|-
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| FlightGear 百科仍然需要志愿者将其翻译为各种语言。如果你有兴趣让FlightGear百科支持更多语言, 你可以查看 [[Help:Translate]].
|}

=== FlightGear logos ===
If you want some graphic elements for your FlightGear-related site (such as a hangar or YouTube channel), please feel free to visit [[FlightGear logos]] for a repository of logos. And if you have some art skills, please don't hesitate to contribute with your own design creations.

=== Screenshots ===
The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[anti-aliasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]].

==== Screenshot of the Month ====


If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of June, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34182 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=31149#p300344 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of June.-->

''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!''

{{Appendix}}

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2018 05]]
[[Category:Changes after 2018.1]]

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FlightGear Newsletter May 2018

2018-05-19T22:25:57Z

J Maverick 16: /* North East Italian airports improved */ LIDK

{{Newsletter-header|May 2018}}
{{TOC_right|limit=2}}

''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.''

== Development news ==





== In the hangar ==












== AI ==

== Scenery corner ==




=== Airports ===
==== North East Italian airports improved ====
Shared 3D models have been recently submitted and included in Terrasync for the following Italian airfields: LIDK, [[LIPA]], LIPD, LIPI, LIPQ and LIPS.







== Community news ==







=== FlightGear on Facebook ===
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page.

=== FlightGear on Google+ ===
Since November 2011 there is a [https://plus.google.com/+flightgear FlightGear page on Google+]. If you haven't done so already, please add us to your circle and stay up to date on the latest FlightGear news, cool screenshots and release info.

=== FlightGear on Instagram ===
In January 2018 the [https://www.instagram.com/flightgear_sim/ @flightgear_sim Instagram account] was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=33636 contact the maintainer].

== Multiplayer events ==









== Contributing ==

=== Translators needed ===
{|
| [[File:en.gif]]
| The FlightGear Wiki still needs help for translating it into various languages. If you are interested in making the FlightGear Wiki multilingual, you can start by looking at [[Help:Translate]].
|-
| [[File:fr.gif]]
| Le wiki de FlightGear a toujours besoin d'aide pour être traduit en différentes langues. Si vous êtes intéressé par le rendre multilingue, commencez par lire [[:fr:Help:Traduire|Help:Traduire]].
|-
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| Das FlightGear Wiki benötigt immer noch Hilfe bei der Übersetzung in verschiedene Sprachen. Wenn Du Interesse daran hast, das FlightGear Wiki mehrsprachig zu machen, dann fang mit dem [[:de:Help:Übersetzen|Help:Übersetzen]] an.
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=== FlightGear logos ===
If you want some graphic elements for your FlightGear-related site (such as a hangar or YouTube channel), please feel free to visit [[FlightGear logos]] for a repository of logos. And if you have some art skills, please don't hesitate to contribute with your own design creations.

=== Screenshots ===
The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[anti-aliasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]].

==== Screenshot of the Month ====


If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of June, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34182 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=31149#p300344 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of June.-->

''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!''

{{Appendix}}

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2018 05]]
[[Category:Changes after 2018.1]]

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User:J Maverick 16

2018-05-14T14:15:39Z

J Maverick 16: /* Next planned FlightNights */

{{User
|name = J Maverick 16
|location = Northern Italy
| age = 19
| job = Student at a scientific high school
| interests =
* Aviation
* motor sports
* informatics & technology
* music
* photography (plane spotting)
* MTB.
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx.
|favourite =
* Boeing KC-137R family
* Boeing C-32J
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* [[F-16CJ|F-16CJ Fighting Falcon]]
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[B-1B]]
|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ 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 [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 ==
[[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 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. 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 ===
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 ===
[[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 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.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15C/E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.

== Personal Todo List ==
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects (Terrasync) and 2D layouts of airports, airbases. {{alds|active}}
* 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|40}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]] by September 2018. {{Pending}}
* 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}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 [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 ===
* 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 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 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 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 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]
* 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]
* 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 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 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 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 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 2nd of July 2016 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6269-flightnight-july-2nd-2016-friuli-vfr-adventure Friuli VFR Adventure!]

=== Next planned FlightNights ===
For now nothing is planned yet, although I have a few ideas in the works.

== 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 an every day training for reaching high levels.
It has a rank system and and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Colonel (O-6). You can find more information on the [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extreme low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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.

== Some "notable" things I've done in FlightGear ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

User:J Maverick 16

2018-05-14T14:14:27Z

J Maverick 16: /* Personal Todo List */

{{User
|name = J Maverick 16
|location = Northern Italy
| age = 19
| job = Student at a scientific high school
| interests =
* Aviation
* motor sports
* informatics & technology
* music
* photography (plane spotting)
* MTB.
|callsign = Flying: [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org/modules/fgtracker/?FUNCT=FLIGHTS&CALLSIGN=J-Mav16 J-Mav16], OPFOR96. ATC: USAF_xx.
|favourite =
* Boeing KC-137R family
* Boeing C-32J
* [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]
* [[F-16CJ|F-16CJ Fighting Falcon]]
* Panavia Tornado
* [[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II]]
* Supermarine Spitfire
* [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
* F/A-18C/D Hornet
* [[B-1B]]
|website = [https://jmaverick16.wordpress.com/ 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 [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 ==
[[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 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. 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 ===
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 ===
[[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 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.
I'd like also to see: A-10C, F-15C/E, C-5M, KC-135R, F-22.

== Personal Todo List ==
* Contribute in an advanced version of the General Dynamics [[F-16]]. {{alds|active}}
* Contribute to scenery improvement with 3D objects (Terrasync) and 2D layouts of airports, airbases. {{alds|active}}
* 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|40}}
* Finish 2D and release a first beta version of [[LIPA]] by September 2018. {{Pending}}
* 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}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 767-200 (KC-46, E-767, KC-767). {{not done}}
* Contribute in FGUK planes and helicopters updates. {{not done}}
* Start works on military variants of the Boeing 737NG (700, AEW&C, P-8A, JSTARS, C-40A/B). {{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: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 [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 ===
* 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 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 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 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 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]
* 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]
* 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 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 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 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 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 2nd of July 2016 - [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/saturday-night-flying/6269-flightnight-july-2nd-2016-friuli-vfr-adventure Friuli VFR Adventure!]

=== Next planned FlightNights ===
For now nothing's planned yet.

== 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 an every day training for reaching high levels.
It has a rank system and and award system (last one created by me) for its members. My current rank is Colonel (O-6). You can find more information on the [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ website].

== Things to do in [[FlightGear]] (personal opinion) ==
[[File:F-35B_STOVL.JPG|thumb|Landing vertically the [[F-35]]B.]]
* Fly at extreme low level with high speed, while pulling high Gs to avoid enemy missiles.
* Visit [[NIATCA]] airports when controlled in [[Multiplayer|multiplayer]].
* Pilot an [[F-14]]B for 40NM without fuel and land in safety at 170 kts.
* Flying from/to [[EDDF]] when controlled by [[User:jomo|jomo]].
* "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.
* Fly with FGUK members during a FlightNight [[Multiplayer|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.

== Some "notable" things I've done in FlightGear ==
...

== External links ==
* [https://plus.google.com/b/115920936847820242078/115920936847820242078/about My Google+ page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/JMaverick16fg My YouTube channel]
* [http://instagram.com/jmaverick16_official/ My Instagram account]
* [https://twitter.com/J_Maverick16 My Twitter account]
* [http://JMaverick16.imgur.com My Imgur account]
* [https://github.com/JMaverick16 My GitHub account]
* [https://plus.google.com/b/113151232487920064268/113151232487920064268/about The NIATCA project on Google+]

[[Category:Users]]

FlightGear Newsletter May 2018

2018-05-12T21:50:33Z

J Maverick 16: /* North East Italian airports improved */

{{Newsletter-header|May 2018}}
{{TOC_right|limit=2}}

''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.''

== Development news ==





== In the hangar ==












== AI ==

== Scenery corner ==




=== Airports ===
==== North East Italian airports improved ====
Shared 3D models have been recently submitted and included in Terrasync for the following airfields: [[LIPA]], LIPD, LIPI, LIPQ and LIPS.







== Community news ==







=== FlightGear on Facebook ===
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page.

=== FlightGear on Google+ ===
Since November 2011 there is a [https://plus.google.com/+flightgear FlightGear page on Google+]. If you haven't done so already, please add us to your circle and stay up to date on the latest FlightGear news, cool screenshots and release info.

=== FlightGear on Instagram ===
In January 2018 the [https://www.instagram.com/flightgear_sim/ @flightgear_sim Instagram account] was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=33636 contact the maintainer].

== Multiplayer events ==









== Contributing ==

=== Translators needed ===
{|
| [[File:en.gif]]
| The FlightGear Wiki still needs help for translating it into various languages. If you are interested in making the FlightGear Wiki multilingual, you can start by looking at [[Help:Translate]].
|-
| [[File:fr.gif]]
| Le wiki de FlightGear a toujours besoin d'aide pour être traduit en différentes langues. Si vous êtes intéressé par le rendre multilingue, commencez par lire [[:fr:Help:Traduire|Help:Traduire]].
|-
| [[File:de.gif]]
| Das FlightGear Wiki benötigt immer noch Hilfe bei der Übersetzung in verschiedene Sprachen. Wenn Du Interesse daran hast, das FlightGear Wiki mehrsprachig zu machen, dann fang mit dem [[:de:Help:Übersetzen|Help:Übersetzen]] an.
|-
| [[File:nl.gif]]
| De FlightGear Wiki kan nog steed hulp gebruiken bij het vertalen van artikelen. Als je interesse hebt om de wiki meertalig te maken, raden we je aan om een kijkje te nemen bij [[:nl:Help:Vertalen|Help:Vertalen]].
|-
| [[File:es.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear todavía necesita ayuda para traducirla a varios lenguajes. Si estás interesado en hacer la FlightGear wiki multilingüe, entonces comienza en [[:es:Help:Traducir|Help:Traducir]].
|-
| [[File:cat.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear encara necessita ajuda per traduir-la a diverses llengües. Si esteu interessat en fer la wiki de FlightGear multilingüe, llavors comenceu a [[:ca:Help:Traduir|Help:Traduir]].
|-
| [[File:pt.gif]]
| A wiki de FlightGear ainda necessita de ajuda para traduzi-la em vários idiomas. Se estás interessado em tornar a wiki de FlightGear multi-lingual, por favor começa em [[:pt:Help:Traduzir|Help:Traduzir]].
|-
| [[File:zh.gif]]
| FlightGear 百科仍然需要志愿者将其翻译为各种语言。如果你有兴趣让FlightGear百科支持更多语言, 你可以查看 [[Help:Translate]].
|}

=== FlightGear logos ===
If you want some graphic elements for your FlightGear-related site (such as a hangar or YouTube channel), please feel free to visit [[FlightGear logos]] for a repository of logos. And if you have some art skills, please don't hesitate to contribute with your own design creations.

=== Screenshots ===
The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[anti-aliasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]].

==== Screenshot of the Month ====


If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of June, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34182 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=31149#p300344 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of June.-->

''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!''

{{Appendix}}

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2018 05]]
[[Category:Changes after 2018.1]]

[[de:FlightGear Newsletter {{#time: F Y | 2018-05 |de}}]]

FlightGear Newsletter May 2018

2018-05-11T16:10:05Z

J Maverick 16: /* Scenery corner */

{{Newsletter-header|May 2018}}
{{TOC_right|limit=2}}

''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.''

== Development news ==





== In the hangar ==












== AI ==

== Scenery corner ==




=== Airports ===
==== North East Italian airports improved ====
Shared 3D models have been recently submitted and included in Terrasync for the following airfields: [[LIPA]], LIPI, LIPQ and LIPS.







== Community news ==







=== FlightGear on Facebook ===
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page.

=== FlightGear on Google+ ===
Since November 2011 there is a [https://plus.google.com/+flightgear FlightGear page on Google+]. If you haven't done so already, please add us to your circle and stay up to date on the latest FlightGear news, cool screenshots and release info.

=== FlightGear on Instagram ===
In January 2018 the [https://www.instagram.com/flightgear_sim/ @flightgear_sim Instagram account] was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=33636 contact the maintainer].

== Multiplayer events ==









== Contributing ==

=== Translators needed ===
{|
| [[File:en.gif]]
| The FlightGear Wiki still needs help for translating it into various languages. If you are interested in making the FlightGear Wiki multilingual, you can start by looking at [[Help:Translate]].
|-
| [[File:fr.gif]]
| Le wiki de FlightGear a toujours besoin d'aide pour être traduit en différentes langues. Si vous êtes intéressé par le rendre multilingue, commencez par lire [[:fr:Help:Traduire|Help:Traduire]].
|-
| [[File:de.gif]]
| Das FlightGear Wiki benötigt immer noch Hilfe bei der Übersetzung in verschiedene Sprachen. Wenn Du Interesse daran hast, das FlightGear Wiki mehrsprachig zu machen, dann fang mit dem [[:de:Help:Übersetzen|Help:Übersetzen]] an.
|-
| [[File:nl.gif]]
| De FlightGear Wiki kan nog steed hulp gebruiken bij het vertalen van artikelen. Als je interesse hebt om de wiki meertalig te maken, raden we je aan om een kijkje te nemen bij [[:nl:Help:Vertalen|Help:Vertalen]].
|-
| [[File:es.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear todavía necesita ayuda para traducirla a varios lenguajes. Si estás interesado en hacer la FlightGear wiki multilingüe, entonces comienza en [[:es:Help:Traducir|Help:Traducir]].
|-
| [[File:cat.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear encara necessita ajuda per traduir-la a diverses llengües. Si esteu interessat en fer la wiki de FlightGear multilingüe, llavors comenceu a [[:ca:Help:Traduir|Help:Traduir]].
|-
| [[File:pt.gif]]
| A wiki de FlightGear ainda necessita de ajuda para traduzi-la em vários idiomas. Se estás interessado em tornar a wiki de FlightGear multi-lingual, por favor começa em [[:pt:Help:Traduzir|Help:Traduzir]].
|-
| [[File:zh.gif]]
| FlightGear 百科仍然需要志愿者将其翻译为各种语言。如果你有兴趣让FlightGear百科支持更多语言, 你可以查看 [[Help:Translate]].
|}

=== FlightGear logos ===
If you want some graphic elements for your FlightGear-related site (such as a hangar or YouTube channel), please feel free to visit [[FlightGear logos]] for a repository of logos. And if you have some art skills, please don't hesitate to contribute with your own design creations.

=== Screenshots ===
The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[anti-aliasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]].

==== Screenshot of the Month ====


If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of June, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34182 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=31149#p300344 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of June.-->

''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!''

{{Appendix}}

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2018 05]]
[[Category:Changes after 2018.1]]

[[de:FlightGear Newsletter {{#time: F Y | 2018-05 |de}}]]

FlightGear Newsletter May 2018

2018-05-06T16:20:20Z

J Maverick 16: /* Scenery corner */ LIPA

{{Newsletter-header|May 2018}}
{{TOC_right|limit=2}}

''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.''

== Development news ==





== In the hangar ==












== AI ==

== Scenery corner ==




=== Airports ===
==== Aviano AB (LIPA) ====
Shared models have been recently submitted and included in Terrasync.







== Community news ==







=== FlightGear on Facebook ===
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page.

=== FlightGear on Google+ ===
Since November 2011 there is a [https://plus.google.com/+flightgear FlightGear page on Google+]. If you haven't done so already, please add us to your circle and stay up to date on the latest FlightGear news, cool screenshots and release info.

=== FlightGear on Instagram ===
In January 2018 the [https://www.instagram.com/flightgear_sim/ @flightgear_sim Instagram account] was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=33636 contact the maintainer].

== Multiplayer events ==









== Contributing ==

=== Translators needed ===
{|
| [[File:en.gif]]
| The FlightGear Wiki still needs help for translating it into various languages. If you are interested in making the FlightGear Wiki multilingual, you can start by looking at [[Help:Translate]].
|-
| [[File:fr.gif]]
| Le wiki de FlightGear a toujours besoin d'aide pour être traduit en différentes langues. Si vous êtes intéressé par le rendre multilingue, commencez par lire [[:fr:Help:Traduire|Help:Traduire]].
|-
| [[File:de.gif]]
| Das FlightGear Wiki benötigt immer noch Hilfe bei der Übersetzung in verschiedene Sprachen. Wenn Du Interesse daran hast, das FlightGear Wiki mehrsprachig zu machen, dann fang mit dem [[:de:Help:Übersetzen|Help:Übersetzen]] an.
|-
| [[File:nl.gif]]
| De FlightGear Wiki kan nog steed hulp gebruiken bij het vertalen van artikelen. Als je interesse hebt om de wiki meertalig te maken, raden we je aan om een kijkje te nemen bij [[:nl:Help:Vertalen|Help:Vertalen]].
|-
| [[File:es.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear todavía necesita ayuda para traducirla a varios lenguajes. Si estás interesado en hacer la FlightGear wiki multilingüe, entonces comienza en [[:es:Help:Traducir|Help:Traducir]].
|-
| [[File:cat.gif]]
| La wiki de FlightGear encara necessita ajuda per traduir-la a diverses llengües. Si esteu interessat en fer la wiki de FlightGear multilingüe, llavors comenceu a [[:ca:Help:Traduir|Help:Traduir]].
|-
| [[File:pt.gif]]
| A wiki de FlightGear ainda necessita de ajuda para traduzi-la em vários idiomas. Se estás interessado em tornar a wiki de FlightGear multi-lingual, por favor começa em [[:pt:Help:Traduzir|Help:Traduzir]].
|-
| [[File:zh.gif]]
| FlightGear 百科仍然需要志愿者将其翻译为各种语言。如果你有兴趣让FlightGear百科支持更多语言, 你可以查看 [[Help:Translate]].
|}

=== FlightGear logos ===
If you want some graphic elements for your FlightGear-related site (such as a hangar or YouTube channel), please feel free to visit [[FlightGear logos]] for a repository of logos. And if you have some art skills, please don't hesitate to contribute with your own design creations.

=== Screenshots ===
The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[anti-aliasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]].

==== Screenshot of the Month ====


If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of June, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34182 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=31149#p300344 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of June.-->

''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!''

{{Appendix}}

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2018 05]]
[[Category:Changes after 2018.1]]

[[de:FlightGear Newsletter {{#time: F Y | 2018-05 |de}}]]

Aviano Air Base

2018-05-06T16:14:07Z

J Maverick 16: /* Custom scenery */ Status as of 2018/05.

{{Infobox Airport
| name = Aeroporto "Pagliano e Gori" di Aviano
| image = AvianoAB 01.JPG
| alt = Aviano AB in the current version with custom buildings at dawn.
| iata = AVB
| icao = LIPA
| type = Military
| owner = Aeronautica Militare Italiana; US Air Force (user)
| city = Aviano, Pordenone, Italy
| website = http://www.aviano.af.mil/
| runway = 05/23
| length = 2,987 m (9,800 ft)
| material = Asphalt
| scenerytile = e012n46
| terrasync = Not yet
}}

'''Aviano Air Base''' (commonly wrote ''Aviano AB'' or improperly ''Aviano AFB'') is a NATO base built in 1911 in the Italian region of {{wikipedia|Friuli-Venezia_Giulia}}. It is located in the {{wikipedia|Aviano}} municipality, at the foot of the Carnic Pre-Alps, (reason why local people calls it "Pedemontana"), at about 8 NM from Pordenone.
The {{wikipedia|Aeronautica Militare|Italian Air Force}} has administrative control of the base which hosts the {{wikipedia|US Air Force|U.S. Air Force}}'s {{wikipedia|31st Fighter Wing}}.
The 31st FW (which commander is Brig. Gen. Barre Seguin) is assigned to the {{wikipedia|United States Air Forces in Europe}} major command and the {{wikipedia|Third Air Force}}. It's the only U.S. fighter wing south of the Italian Alps. This strategic location makes the wing critical to operations in NATO's southern region. The 31st FW maintains two [[F-16]] fighter squadrons, {{wikipedia|555th Fighter Squadron|555th Fighter Squadron "Triple Nickel"}} and the {{wikipedia|510th Fighter Squadron|510th Fighter Squadron "Buzzards"}}, allowing the wing to conduct offense and defensive combat air operations.
In peacetime, the 31st FW prepares for its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness, with a nearly every-day air training sessions, combat simulations and practise operations.

== History ==
''Aviano Air Base'' (in Italian: Base aerea di Aviano) is one of the oldest military airports in Italy, established by the Italian government in 1911, it was used as training base for Italian pilots and construction facility for aircraft parts. During WWI, Italy used the airfield in missions against the Austro-Hungarian and German armies. At that time, two Italian aviators, Captain Maurizio Pagliano and Lieutenant Luigi Gori, conducted an unauthorized, but heroic and successful, air raid on the Austrian naval yards in Pula, in what is now Croatia. In their honor, the base's name was officially changed to "Aeroporto Pagliano e Gori", in 1919. During the war the airfield was also overrun by the Austro-German army in the months between November 1917 to November 1918. Between the two wars the airfield was again used as a training base.
In the WWII, both the Italian Air Force and the German Luftwaffe flew missions from it. British forces captured the base in 1945; they conducted air operations there up to 1947, when the Italian Air Force resumed operational use of the airport and resized it in the early 50s until the arrival of the US Air Force.
In 1954, the US Government signed with the Italian Government an agreement for the joint use of the base which became NATO. In the years 1950-1990, Aviano housed in turns fighter squadrons, in support of the tasks assigned to NATO and deployments of the Air Force tasked with training in the use of weapons.

=== About the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano ===
Before being deployed in Italy, the 31 FW had its home at Homestead Air Force Base, Florida.
In the end of August 1992, Hurricane Andrew swept across southern Florida, leaving extensive damage in its wake. Every building of Homestead AFB received some damage and many buildings were destroyed. The fighter squadrons evacuated most of the planes before the storm but were unable to return. In the aftermath, the secretary of defense recommended closure of the base (then used by the Air Force Reserve) and inactivating the 31st FW. To avoid losing the wing’s heritage and history as the highest scoring Army Air Force unit in the Mediterranean Theater in WWII, the impressive combat record in Vietnam and number of significant firsts they produced in the early years of the Air Force, the 31 FW was chosen to move rather than fade into obscurity. On April 1, 1994, the 31st Fighter Wing inactivated at Homestead AFB and subsequently activated at Aviano Air Base, Italy in place of the 401st Fighter Wing.

Between the 1990s and 2005 and then in 2011, Aviano hosted various aircrafts for multiple operations in ex-Jugoslavia, Iraq and Lybia and deployed aircrafts to Iraq, Lybia, Afghanistan and (presently) in Turkey in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Apart from the local F-16s, many U.S. planes arrive/set off to/from Aviano AB, like C-130/J, C-17 and weekly [http://www.spacea.net/ Space-A] charter flights from/to [[Ramstein Air Base]] and Baltimore (usually on Wednesday).

== Technical characteristics ==
Aviano AB's elevetion is 410 ft (125 m).

=== Runway ===
The airport has only one runway (045°/225°), 2987 m long and 55 m wide. (Both runways 05 and 23 will have got two BAK-12 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arresting_gear#Land-based_systems aircraft arresting systems] for emergency landings and training in the beta version).
* Both directions are used for takeoffs (though runway 05 is much preferred).
* Runway 23 is not used a lot for landings (except when there is strong down wind), for visual approaches only.
* Runway 05 is suitable for all landings and is served by an ILS system (frequency: 390.00 MHz).

=== Layout ===
* Area A1 contains a few of Aviano's support functions (such as the library and chapel) and the Department of Defense Dependents School for the base population's children.
* Area A2 contains a fitness centers, dining facility, dormitories, thrift shop and a fire department.
* Area C contains most of the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron's facilities.
* Area D contains a soccer field and picnic area.
* Area E contains AFN, military working dog kennels and Air Force Office of Special Investigations detachment. The Italian Carabinieri (military police) also have their base headquarters in this area.
* Area F is the flightline area, and is the largest area in Aviano. The complex contains the active runway and taxiways and most of the base's facilities like the AMC passenger terminal, the legal office and the Commissary.

Aprons for transport aircrafts, tankers, etc. are located on the north/north-east sides, east side, south-west side; Four taxiways lead directly to the runway. Two taxiways run parallel to it. The north-west side, the south-west side and the south side feature "rings" used by fighter aircrafts. The north-east side feature an area/ring for helicopters.

=== Operational considerations ===
{{note|Some charts will be provided shortly about take-off/land procedures.}}
High mountainous terrain north of the airport requires pilots to perform steep maneuvers if arriving from north or going north. It is advisable to study available charts carefully.

When departing from runway 05 the plane must (unless stated by ATC) perform a right turn just a bit after take-off to heading 110-120. If going north (e.g. charter flight to [[ETAR]]) the aircraft needs to gain altitude quickly during a large circle around the air base before turning right again to 340-350 and going north.

Missed approach procedures are not similar: depending on wind, weather conditions and aircraft size, the aircraft has to:
* turn left to 230, climb to 1,400 ft and mantain a speed of 280-220 (depending on the aircraft) then wait till reaching the NDB and turn to 160 starting to descend and then final to 050 at the NDB;
* turn right to 230, climb to 2,400 ft and mantain a speed of 300-240 (yet depending on the aircraft) the wait till the aircraft passes the NDB of about 4-5 NM and turn to 020 starting to descend and then final to 050. In this type of approach the NDB should be in front of you when turning final.

Touch n go approach (often used by fighters) are very similar to the first missed approach procedure:
* turn left to 225, climb to 1,000 ft and mantain a speed of 280-260 (depending on the fighter) then wait till reaching the NDB and turn to 150 starting to descend and then final to 050 at the NDB.

When landing from the North, it is suggested to:
* cross the Alps at or above FL140;
* turn right to 220 and descend to FL120 before reaching the end of the Alps, reducing airspeed to 270 kts or less;
* continue like this until arriving to the beginning of the glideslope in the FGMap and then turn to 150, descending to FL090.
* reduce airspeed before turning final and land on runway 05.

The area (likely to [[LIPX]]) is often subject to fogs in autumn and especially winter seasons (sometimes also during spring and summer during bad weather conditions due to its proximity to the Carnic Pre-Alps just a few miles away) so visibility often decreases to just a few hundreds of meters. It is recommended to follow ATC guidance if present or use ILS.

=== Communications ===
==== FGCom frequencies ====
(''The following table takes into account some frequencies available only in the current development version.'')
{|
|+ '''COMM'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | ATIS
| 129.300
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | TWR
| 142.050
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | GND
| 122.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | CLNC DEL
| 122.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP
| 120.120
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP 2
| 120.125
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | APP (ItAF-USAF)
| 134.100
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | DEP
| 142.350
|}

==== Navaids ====

{|
|+ '''TACAN'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | AVI
| 111X,
| 00 NM
|}

{|
|+ '''NDB'''
|-
! style="background:#efefef; text-align: center" | AVI
| 390,
| 046.0 deg,
| 9.5 NM
|}

== Custom scenery ==
[[User:J Maverick 16|J Maverick 16]] is currently redesigning the airport so that the [[scenery]] is as faithful as possible to the real air base.
The airport will be submitted for inclusion in the international scenery as soon as the ground layout and the buildings are done; further updates (more buildings, boundaries, decorations...) will be released via [[TerraSync]]. A first preview of the beta can be found on [https://github.com/JMaverick16/LIPA-development GitHub] (unused). As of 2018/05, the development version layout is lacking a few minor details and should be completed, tested and released by the end of the year. Presently, a few shared objects (tower, radar, shelters, etc.) have been submitted and included in TerraSync but will be replaced once the final version becomes available.
=== Progress ===
''The following table takes into account improvements available only in the current development version.''

{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col"| Task
! scope="col"| Progress
! scope="col"| Remarks
|-
| Runway, beacon, PAPI, ILS, Tower
| {{done}}
| Shoulders have been added and the runway prolonged and adapted as the real one; beacon has been moved out of a taxiway, PAPI have been moved to the real position and the ILS system on rwy 05 moved away from the edge; the tower position has been moved to the current position.
|-
| Taxiway layouts
| {{done}}
| Re-designed all of them with a lot of accuracies.
|-
| Taxi signs
| {{done}}
| All signs are placed correctly.
|-
| Aprons
| {{done}}
| A lot of small parkings have been added/edited in Area F, especially the great one on the left side of rwy 23, need only a few fine tunings. Edited the northeast zone of parkings and the southwest. Also some parts of the internal area of the base are ready.
|-
| Buildings
| {{progressbar|30}}
| Some of them have been added with the current layout version (as seen in the img above), but need to be completely replaced with the new one. Some buildings have to be created from scratch. A custom tower with the 31st FW emblem has been added.
|-
| Parking positions and ground net
| {{progressbar|90}}
| Most of the parking positions have been added, net is almost ready.
|-
| Exclusion zones
| {{done}}
| They include also the internal part of the base.
|-
| Roads
| {{progressbar|90}}
| The base has lots of roads, most of them are created, need to fix some curves.
|-
| Comprehensive air base scenery
| {{progressbar|80}}
| The ground layout is nearly ok, taxi signs are placed, the aprons need only some fine edits, buildings have to be repositioned and some must be created, most the ground net and taxi lights are added and most of the parking positions have been set.
|}

== ATC services (USAF_AV) ==
{{note|IMPORTANT: When under ATC guidance, please start your MP session '''on any suitable apron''' OR at least '''on rwy 05'''}}
[[File:AVB Area-F.jpg|thumb|250px|Chart of [[LIPA]]]]
[[ATC]] service is provided with [[OpenRadar]] regularly on weekends and weekdays, using also [[Mumble]] and the Discord server (sometimes also FGUK's Teamspeak channel too) - check [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net/ Lenny's website] for the exact times and dates, but usually on Sunday evenings and Tuesdays evenings. For further informations about LIPA, you can download the chart on the right, use [http://skyvector.com/airport/LIPA/Aviano-Airport SkyVector] and [http://www.gcmap.com/airport/AVB GCMAP]. The air base is also included in the [[NIATCA]] project.
To avoid pilot/ATC misunderstandings see the [[ATC_best_practices#Minimum_list_of_best_practices|minimum list of best practices]]. Remember that this is a military American air base and not a civilian airport, with different rules and procedures so don't simulate an emergency or found an excuse to land/take-off from Aviano only because it is the only one controlled in that moment, especially for airliners (e.g. (and these ones all happened to me) terrorists on board, engine failure, passenger with cardiac arrest, President on board, very top secret mission, ...).

== Festival of FlightGear 4 & 5 November 2017 ==
Depending on availability, ATC services are going to be provided in both days (mostly on Saturday) including voice guidance. It is also planned to let land a small number of airliners from the other controlled airports of the area, which must advise in time by planning a flightplan to LIPA on the FlightGear ATC website. OPRF military ops are expected.
More to come.

== Aviano Open Days Week-end ==
Aviano Open Days Week-end will be a mega-event where every airman will be able to perform flights with any type of aircraft (from non-U.S. fighters to big airliners) during a whole week-end. ATC will be provided every day in 3-hour intervals (followed by 1 or 2 hours of free flying) from approximately 07:00 to 20:00 UTC time, with the possibility of having two towers controlling in the same time or replacing USAF_AV. Also airshows (one will be planned by FGUK) will be expected. Communications will happen on the MPChat, Mumble, Teamspeak and [[FGCom]].

== Screenshot gallery of LIPA ==

=== WED development ===
<gallery>
File:LIPA before.png|[[WED]] screenshot of Aviano before the developement
File:LIPA after04.JPG|Screenshot of [[WED]] after the developing
File:LIPA after11.JPG|[[WED]] screenshot after development
File:Current LIPA layout.png|After nearly 2 years, this is the current LIPA layout (yet to be finished)
</gallery>

=== Old (current) layout version ===
<gallery>
File:TWR-View LIPA Winter.JPG|(old) Tower view of [[LIPA]] in winter with traffic
File:F-15 LIPA.JPG|[[F-15]] ready for take-off from rwy 05
File:747-8i LIPA.JPG|A [[Boeing 747-8i]] parked in the AMC apron by evening with custom buildings
File:F-16 AV029.JPG|[[F-16]] taxiing to parking after landing on rwy 05 with home livery
File:LIPAtwr01.JPG|New custom [[ATC]] tower of [[LIPA]] with 31st FW's emblem
File:FA-18D LIPA.JPG|An F/A-18D Hornet landing on rwy 05
File:AVB PassengerTerminal.JPG|View of the Aviano Passenger Terminal with a C-17
File:767-AVB.JPG|A [[Boieng]] 767-300 took off from Aviano in Delta livery, destination [[ETAR]]
</gallery>

=== New layout version ===
...


== The Aviano AB Livery Pack for F-16CJ ==
[[File:F16CJ Liv Pack.jpg|thumb|200px|"Logo" of the [[Aviano Air Base]] Livery Pack.]]
The [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/hangar/viewdownload/12-liveries/444-f-16cj-aviano-ab-livery-pack Aviano Air Base Livery Pack] is a set of 10 USAF liveries used by squadrons and units in the base for the General Dynamics [[F-16CJ]] Fighting Falcon of [http://www.fguk.eu FGUK] created by Gary Brown and requested by [[User:J Maverick 16|J Maverick 16]]. List of liveries, development and preview from FGUK available [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/forum/liveries-textures/4758-aviano-ab-livery-pack here]; from the FGForum [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=24135 here]

Currently, 11 more livery are under development.

== See also: ==
* [[NIATCA|The NIATCA project]]
* [[Ramstein Air Base]]
* [[Spangdahlem Air Base]]

== External Links ==
*[https://www.facebook.com/avianoairbase Aviano AB on Facebook]
*[http://aviano.afneurope.net/ AFN Aviano]
*[http://www.31fss.com/ 31st Force Support Squadron]
*[http://www.aviano.af.mil/units/ Aviano AB units]
*[http://www.usafe.af.mil/ U.S. Air Forces in Europe]
*[http://www.aviano.af.mil/library/avianopassengerterminal.asp Aviano Passenger Terminal]
*[http://youtu.be/SqpTPA6JyQg Aviano AB history (video)]

[[Category:Airports in Italy]]