Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Discord Username
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Minimum Age Policy:
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Virtual CVW-8 has a minimum age requirement of 21 years old. Please confirm you are at least 21 years of age.
Yes, I am at least 21 years old.
How did you learn about Virtual CVW-8?
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Facebook Post
Eagle Dynamic Forum
Web Search
Word of Mouth
Other
Are you currently sponsored by a Virtual CVW-8 squadron member?
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If not, no problem! Please indicate "No Sponsorship" This question simply helps streamline the administrative process.
VF-213
VFA-15
VFA-87
No Sponsorship
In which additional roles, if any, are you interested?
AIC
LSO
JTAC/FAC(A)
Instructor Pilot
Leadership
Cold Start Procedures
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Beginner - Still Looking for That APU Switch
Proficient - No Assistance Required
Instructor - I Can Teach It!
Field Operations
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Beginner - Roll The Dice, Full Stop or Fireball
Proficient - Can Safely Get Airborne and Land, Consistently
Instructor - I Can Teach It!
Formation Flying
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Beginner - Two's Blind!
Proficient - At Least I Know When I'm Sucked!
Instructor - I Can Teach It!
Aerial Refueling
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Beginner - You Mean I Can't Just Shoot The Tanker?
Proficient - Transfer Complete (No More Than 2 Disconnects)
Instructor - I Can Help Others Learn This Mystic Art
CASE I Recovery
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Beginner - So In Theory, We LAND On A Boat?
Landing Proficient - I Can Trap Safely and Consistently (What Is This 'Groove Length' You Speak Of?)
Pattern Proficient - CV NATOPS Is My Good Friend
Instructor - I Can Teach The Entire Case I Pattern and Execute It As Well
Weapons Systems Employment
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Beginner - Master Arm? What's That?
Proficient - Can Employ Weapons...Would Like To Learn More Tactics
Instructor - I Can Teach Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP)
Tell us a little about yourself and your experience in DCS and the flight sim/aviation community.
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What does the term "military simulation" mean to you when applied to a DCS group? In your mind, what makes a "military simulation" group different from a "military casual" group?
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Please take a moment and describe your ideal DCS multiplayer experience.
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What peripherals do you use?
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HOTAS? TrackIR? VR? Mouse & Keyboard? Controller?
I understand that Virtual Carrier Air Wing EIGHT bases its operations schedule in the Eastern Time Zone.
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Regularly occurring events typically occur at 2100 ET.
I Understand
Minimum Participation Expectation Policy
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I understand that Virtual CVW-8 has a minimum expected participation level of one multi-player flight every 10 days for pilots on active status. Of course, this is a hobby and we all have lives with dynamic schedules and responsibilities! If I am unable to meet this minimum, I agree to communicate with my squadron leadership in order to determine if reserve status is appropriate given my schedule constraints.
I Understand and Agree
Digital Media Usage Policy
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I understand that at any time Virtual Carrier Air Wing EIGHT and any of its represented affiliates or associates may use in-game images, video or audio recordings that may include my aircraft name, gamer tag, or voice. Usages of these types of digital media may include recruiting and publicity videos or social media posts.
I Understand and Agree
Code of Conduct Article I:
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It is expected that all members of Virtual Carrier Air Wing EIGHT will treat all each other with respect, at all times. There is always a place for good-natured ribbing in the ready room, but members must take care to think twice before posting or speaking out of anger, frustration, or mean-spiritedness. Personal attacks are never justified. Fair warning will be provided to members who display behavior or communication deemed disrespectful or toxic towards other members. Wing leadership retains the right to dismiss any member, at any time, and for any reason – but will not do so without cause, nor without first communicating with the offending member.
I Understand and Agree
Code of Conduct Article II:
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Virtual CVW-8 strives to present military simulation of a U.S. Naval carrier air wing within the DCS World environment. To help create the highest level of immersion and realism, flights within the official Virtual CVW-8 FRTP and Deployment servers are to be conducted from a cold start condition and the flight plan should return the aircraft to its original location, unless part of a CVW-8 fly-on or fly-off. It is understood that there will be times that pop-up real world requirements preclude the completion of a planned flight. Of course, flights conducted with Wing members in non-official servers may be conducted in whatever manner is briefed to satisfy the training objectives (including the valid training objective of just goofing around!)
I Understand and Agree
Code of Conduct Article III:
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Virtual Carrier Air Wing EIGHT benefits from the personal knowledge and experience of active and retired Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers with decades of real-world flight operations experience in the carrier environment. While the Wing uses open-source publications to help inform its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), the final word on standardization rests with individuals who flew these aircraft for a living. While there is always room for discussion and questions are always welcome, members must be at peace with the fact that Virtual CVW-8 may not change the way it does business basis based on their ideas, desires, or personal experience.
I Understand and Agree
Code of Conduct Article IV:
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Virtual Carrier Air Wing EIGHT is a SOP and TTP-driven organization that strives to establish a standard that all members may learn and execute. This method is not used because it is restrictive, but rather because it is realistic, allows all members of the Wing to learn what is expected of one other in the combat environment, and helps us execute more effectively as a team. Additionally, pilots should understand and welcome the fact that departures from SOP and TTP will be constructively debriefed following flight events to help all members of CVW-8 become more proficient in mission execution. These debriefs foster a culture of learning here at Virtual CVW-8 which is a defining feature of our brand of military simulation.
I Understand and Agree
If you are successful throughout the application process, do you understand that the South Atlantic theater is required?
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We perform our FRTP using the South Atlantic theater (based in Mount Pleasant initially) which will begin starting with the FRS phase for any successful applicant.
The Rush Ride will be conducted in the Marianas Theater such that new applicants need not purchase the theater before they know if they have made it or not.
I Understand and Agree