15 May 2013

A handful of training screenshots for you this month:



Screen #1
An image from the rear seat of RED8's jet in the Corkscrew. 3 barrel rolls are performed in opposite directions from both RED8 and RED9 while RED6 and RED7 fly inverted at 350 Knots. A lot of trust is gained by the pilots in Gypo over our training period for such maneuvers as this.

Screen #2
Gypo in the Corkscrew. We mounted a camera on the left wing of RED9 looking directly in front in view of all the aircraft. Tight rolls have to be made by REDs 8 and 9 in order to not gain too much momentum, spoiling the effect. At the end of the maneuver RED6 and RED7 have to precisely roll the aircraft from inverted to climb away behind display datum.

Screen #3
This image shows the comeback of our famous Goose maneuver. The camera is mounted on the left wing of RED9's jet as Ghost begins the 8G pull up through the centre of Enid. On the 'POWER' call of RED1, REDs 1-5 vigorously reform Big 5 formation and open the throttles up on their Adour Engines. The speedbrakes are extended throughout half of the maneuver to create a good thick stream of smoke out the back of the jets.

23 April 2013

It is with a very sad heart to inform you that our friend Jim Mackonochie (JimMack) at TFC has passed away. We'd like to send our condolences to all of the TFC and ED team at this sad time. Jim was truly an inspirational man and we could not have achieved what we have without his wisdom and guidance. I have had the privilege of meeting and talking with him many times for the past eight years driving the vision that is now DCS. I will truly miss him as I know you will.

All of our warmest regards and support, Chris, the VEAO and the Virtual Red Arrows.

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04 March 2013

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23 February 2013

The VRA would like to welcome both Brett "Magpie" Skerry (UK) and David Vultaggio (France) to the team. Both pilots will undergo their probationary training over the coming months. Their progress will then be evaluated with the possibility of being awarded an active position thereafter.

All Virtual Red Arrow pilots fly with Thrustmaster equipment specifically the Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog and MDF Cougar Pack. All pilots graduating to an active position on the team will be loaned this equipment to continue their training as an active member on behalf of our sponsor. We wish both pilots the best of luck.

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22 December 2012

Hello All and greetings from Finland!

Yesterday I got last piece of hardware for my new cockpit! Setup with Warthog and Joyloc clamp master feels great to fly! I guess this christmas will be spent hands on throttle and stick lol

I would like to say BIG thanks to The Virtual Red Arrows for arranging this competition and great charity for The Jon Egging Trust. Also would like to thank Thrustmaster and Joyloc for these wonderful pieces of hardware and The Fighter Collection for Flaming Cliffs 3 sim!

Happy holidays to All! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

-Archi

11 December 2012

Live show screenshots

09 December 2012