J5_Hotlead

Salute CrAnky! Glad to see you here! Just a couple observations: - You'll definitely want a joystick to be successful in ROF. Mouse control really doesn't cut it. If you're on a budget, I'd recommend the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. It's got lots of programmable buttons and allows you to control your rudder (a must in ROF!) by using a twist grip. Currently, it costs about $40: https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-3D-Pro-Joystick-Windows/dp/B00009OY9U - Teamspeak is the chief way we communicate as a squad. Fortunately, it's not that hard to setup. Have a look at this article I wrote. It should get you up and running: http://riseofflight.com/forum/topic/45889-roger-beginners-guide-teamspeak/ - You "can" use your mouse to look around, but that's kinda counter-intuitive while madly flying in a dogfight. Personally, I would recommend a head-tracking camera called TrackIR. It totally changed the way I fly ROF, and I can date my getting better as a pilot to when I purchased TrackIR. Unfortunately, it is a little pricey at about $150, but I would save up and invest in it anyway. It's a total game-changer IMHO. If you don't feel like investing in TrackIR just yet, you can use the hat switch on the joystick I recommended above to look around. Or you can check out a program called FreeTrack, where all you have to buy is a webcamera. I'll link to TrackIR and FreeTrack below: TrackIR: https://naturalpoint.com/trackir/ FreeTrack: http://www.free-track.net/english/ - It's cool that you fly ROF! We have a very strong group of us who fly ROF. - Don't worry about being new. Just be patient (Acedom doesn't happen overnight ), willing to learn, and you'll fit right in. - Oh cool! Another N.28 lover! I personally have a soft spot for that plane and while I'm not a total expert, I'd be happy to teach you what I know. Anyway, Klaiber (our CO) should be along to issue you an official welcome email, but until then please accept this "unofficial" welcome from me, mate.

Well-deserved all! Congrats!

I remember that mission! Was cool to see what was going on with you and Brit. Nice kills and good teamwork you 2 displayed.

Welcome Jocassee! Our CO, Klaiber, should be along to send you an official welcome email when he gets the time.

Congrats Ricky!

Cannot connect to JG1 teamspeak. I can connect to other channels, but not ours.

Wrecker, I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. As the others have mentioned, feel free to stop by anytime and touch base with us. Though we can't be with you physically, we're with you in spirit. I'll keep praying for your recovery mate. Salute! - Hotlead

Yes! My second-youngest brother is a HUGE Nolan fan, so he was all over it as soon as it got released. Looks great!

Congrats gentlemen!

Thanks guys!

Oh boy! I've always wanted to see a modern WW2 African front flight sim. This might just tempt me to start on CloD!

Congrats guys!

Congrats Centerline! Here's to many more!

Wait...we get paid?!

Thank you Sir! Congrats to my other promoted squad mates too! BTW, what's an OffzSt?

Congrats guys!

Congrats guys! Nice job especially for getting the Blue Max, Barton!

Looks like you guys are making the enemy hurt, and living to tell about it. Well done!

Oh my...you guys crack me up! Seriously though, welcome aboard mate! Glad to have ya with us!

Congrats guys!

Congrats kameraden!

CONGRATS MATE!!! That's got to be a great feeling. BTW, what do you have your Master's in? Just curious.

Congrats!

Congrats Herr Schwarz!