J5_Hotlead

Haha, that’s awesome! Don’t know if I have 3 months for a game though...my mom would start to wonder where I’d gone!

Thanks Hess! We certainly intend to keep pushing. Thanks Klieg! I've never heard of Johnny Reb! Sounds interesting - what's it like?

Thanks Lip! I’m looking forward to releasing the full version too! Haha, thanks Von!

Thanks Klai!

Haha, thanks Butzell! That's why although we set the story in Gettysburg, no actual units or locations are mentioned in the movie. The focus is on the individual soldier.

Hey guys! In 2016, my brother and I started work on a short film set during the American Civil War. Since then, we've come a long way. In 2017, we received permission to shoot our film at a local state park and began the filming process. By the end of the year, we had a first draft put together and started looking for score composers and sound designers. In 2018, we found a score composer for the opening of the film, and found a sound designer for the whole thing. Over the course of the year, we've slowly but surely been working with them. Finally, about a month ago, we sent our final draft of the film to the sound designer to work on. As things stand, we hope to have the short film released before the end of the year! Our film (called "Remember Me") tracks the experiences of a single Union soldier from Berdan's elite group of sharpshooters. Although the film is set during the iconic battle of Gettysburg, the film takes a look at the much more isolated and personal battles our main character struggles with. It takes more than nerve and grit to survive the day... Anyway, without further ado, I'm pleased to present a short teaser trailer for the upcoming film! Enjoy! PS: If you want to get regular updates on this film and other projects, feel free to follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/RookieAceProductions/

Thanks Ricky! Miss you too!

On this day, 100 years ago, 2nd Lt Frank Luke Jr died behind enemy lines in a small field. He was, at that time, America’s reigning Ace of Aces with 18 confirmed victories, not to mention several unconfirmed ones. Even more astonishing was the fact that Frank Luke claimed all these victories in the space of only 17 days. To quote Eddie Rickenbacker, “No other Ace: Britain’s Bishop from Canada, France’s Fonck or even the dreaded Richthofen had ever come close to that.†Bumping this post today in Frank's honor. Rest in peace, Frank.

Congrats Butzzell!!! Well done to everyone else too. You’re doing JG1 proud!

Wow! Thank-you so much Klai! I'll wear it with pride! Big congrats to everyone else too! Very well-deserved. We gave them a good pounding last mission!

For those who are interested, it looks like Cuban’s going to keep this event going. https://riseofflight.com/forum/topic/51786-thursday-night-fly-may-31st/

Salute! RIP, Happy.

Hess: Thank-you so much for the kind words - they mean a lot to me. It has been great knowing you too! I've enjoyed seeing your screenshots and had fun flying with you whenever you had some time for ROF. You're a first-rate pilot, man. Thomas: As with Pfeil, it's been fun to read your reports in FiF. Also the way you guys knock down enemy planes in Il-2 is astounding. Thanks for the well-wishes - same goes for you, man! Baron: Thank-you! I have really admired how you lead Jasta 6. You run a tight ship, and it shows in J6's discipline and cohesion while fighting. You guys are the group that we send in during FiF if we really want to tear enemies up. Salute! Wilhelm_Reinhard: The feeling is mutual, I assure you. I sincerely appreciate your viewing my streams and giving me useful feedback on how to improve them. Thanks for that! Blue skies and tailwinds to you too, Sir! Kliegmann: Lol!!! Yeah. I've even considered changing my name and moving to a different state to throw you off the scent. Seriously though, I will always look back with fondness at the time where you took me under your wing in BOS. I learned so much! Thanks for the kind words too. I'll miss you! Etzel: Thanks so much for the kind words! The work I put into the community was nothing but a pleasure chiefly because of pilots like you, Sir. I have great memories of sharing the skies of Aces Falling with you. When you applied to join JG1, I was thrilled - "Etzel's joining!" Wishing you all the best too! Dudley: Thank-you! You are a solid wingman and an expert special missions pilot. I've always admired how you take the time to study mission objectives until you are absolutely sure how they work so that when it's make-or-break time in an event, you can perform exceptionally. It has been an honor flying with you these years! Butzzell: I have so many wonderful memories flying with you that I've lost count. I've loved hearing your laugh-out-loud, spur-of-the-moment quips. Also, Flanders in Flames is your baby, and I've really, really loved flying in it. Thank you for all the work in the mission editor, for organizing our Monday flights, and for designing the beautiful livery I had the honor of flying under! I had always dreamed of having my own skins, and you made that a reality. Thank-you! I'll miss you! Maushake: Thanks for being such an awesome wingman! I still remember winning the Bier Stein with you a few years back. Those were good times. Thanks also for the well-wishes! Wishing you blue skies and awesome opportunities in your acting career! Sturtz: It was awesome getting to know you, man! I always had a blast winging with you. I'm thrilled you like it here at JG1! Trust me, the relationships only get better with time. Salute and blue skies!

Thanks for the kind words, guys! Smolders: Thanks man. I haven't gotten the opportunity to fly with you as much as I would have liked, but from the times we have flown together, I can tell that you catch on quick. You'll be a killer in no time! I've also really enjoyed reading your fictional letters home. Very well-written and immersive! Ricky Recon: Looks like you'll have to find someone else to carry your ammo drums...gonna miss you man! You are one of the best tail gunners I've ever seen. When I hear you're on recon and need an escort, I sometimes think you ask us along just to show off how handy you are with those tail turrets when you get engaged. Keep it up! Shadepiece: I haven't been able to fly with you very much either, but when I have, it has been an absolute pleasure. You have a tactical mind which makes it easy to fly with you. Complex team-tactics like the thatch weave seem to run seamlessly and without much premeditated planning when I fly with you. You have a lot you can offer this group; keep those SPADs in fear of JG1 for me! Vonrd: You were the guy who initially invited me to join the group. Thank you so much for that!!! I admire how easy-going and amiable you are. You are also the true jack-of-all trades of our group. One night you'll fly two-seaters, the next night level bombers, and another night fighters. I find that amazing. Thank-you for taking me under your wing so many times as I worked to learn new skills. You're absolute gold, man. GenMarkof007: Thank you! I'll always remember you as the flamboyant devil-may-care Ace of our group. With bravado you take to the skies and return to toast your successes with wine and cheese. It has been such fun flying with you! Keep the other guys from getting too stiff, ok? Razwald: When I'm in an engagement, it is refreshing to hear your level-headed voice on comms. You can keep your head when everything is going down. That's a trait that elevates the potential of the entire flight and a trait I really, really admire! It has been a pleasure winging with you. JG-1_Trev5150: Thanks! I haven't flown much with you, but I distinctly remember our brief time together in ARMA III Coop. I still am amazed how you can wander into a dense jungle, call out 7 different contacts and take them all out before I have the courage to leave cover from behind my tree stump! It's mind-boggling to say the least. Lipfert: No April Fool's here, I'm afraid. I actually am leaving. It has been awesome winging up with you! I sincerely appreciate your tech know-how and patience in helping me set up things like reshaders for ROF. Thanks so much for all you did for me and for others in this squad! Luftritter: Oh man, what can I say? You were the best wingman I ever had in all my years flying ROF. When I winged up with you, I felt invincible, like we could take on the world together. You're a killer shot and a master of all things scout. I love how you consistently pushed me out of my "Albies-only" comfort zone to try new things. (Still not sold on the N.17 though. Them things is only good for Alby-fodder! ) You have been an amazing friend and I have truly been privileged to know you!!! Salute! Britchot: I have always respected you, man. I love how your Twitch channel has been growing! Your livestreams are entertaining and engaging to watch. I really respect how you've been Klai's right-hand man in keeping this group together. JG1 as it is shows a lot of your influence - and that's saying a lot because I think we're the best dang group out there! Snaggle: I love it every time your Tennessee accent comes on comms. You're kinda like Clint Eastwood...you don't talk fast but you're not to be trifled with. An absolute Ace in the ground-pounding role, I think you are one of the best we've got. Keep the bomb-flinging going man! Schafer: I didn't get to know you as well as I would have liked either. I think you are one of the rising stars in JG1. You haven't been around this game long, but you're already killing stuff. Nice!!! Keep learning and keep accruing victories. You're in good hands with these guys. Klaiber: You have my utmost respect for the way you have held the helm of this group. At a time when other groups have been dissolving and shrinking, under your direction JG1 has swelled and matured. You carried us through the drought years and now with Bodenplatte and Flying Circus on the horizon, JG1 is a healthy, functioning group ready to hit the ground running. Thank-you also for your tireless work in doing all the bookwork so the rest of us didn't have to and could concentrate on flying. If JG1 is a being, then you are its heart. Pfeil: It has been great fun seeing your after-action reports! I really admire how you and the rest of J6 stick together as a disciplined, cohesive unit. You guys are not to be taken lightly when you enter the field of battle! I also remember the one flight I flew with you guys a couple FiFs back. It was great getting some first-hand knowledge of the Slovak language - ÄŽakujem, my friend! Maybe I'll be back, but right now it's looking like this is good-bye. Moxy: I learned so much from you regarding leadership and teamwork! In fact, if you hadn't repeatedly "volunteered" me for flight lead duty, I might have never gotten the taste for it and had been contented to stay a wingman all my days in JG1. Anything good about my flight leadership is directly attributable to you, man. Thanks for all you do! Keep teaching these new guys how to "rock n roll!"

Salute all! There's no easy way to go about this, really. I have been involved in Rise of Flight since 2012 and loved every minute of it. But there comes a time when all good things must come to an end. As of today, I am leaving Jagdgeschwader 1 and combat flight sims. I am not bitter or angry. I am not disillusioned. Please understand that no one drove me away. This is merely me entering a new stage in my life; a stage where I need to focus on other things. Although it is one of the hardest decisions I've ever made, it is the right one for where I'm at. For three years, I have been a part of this amazing organization. It has been my privilege and pleasure. I was part of the Rise of Flight community as development shifted away from Rise of Flight, and now, as I leave, the future is brighter than ever for WW1 flight sims. Keep the dream alive, gents. The one thing I'll regret most about leaving is missing the friendships I've formed - too many to count. It has been an absolute honor to know you all. Thank-you for the camaraderie, training, sparring, and flying. I will deeply, deeply miss it. This squad has been simply the best, the most amazing group of people I could have ever imagined being a part of. I am so grateful for all the time everyone has invested in me. I will never say never, but at this time in my life, this is goodbye. I will be putting my flight sim gear up for sale later this week. Salute and blue skies to you all! - JG1_Hotlead

Good luck man!

Salute all! Got started a little late last evening (what with Windows updates and ROF updates erasing some of my default settings) but hey - better late than never! We got the good, the bad, and the ugly sorties all in one stream this evening lol...enjoy! https://www.twitch.tv/videos/265202382 NOTE: Had some initial sound issues in the first part of the stream where you could only hear my voice in one headphone. We got that fixed mid-way through the stream. Also, as of next Thursday, we are going to be switching solely to the Cuban-Syndicate connection server. We'll test-drive that for a few weeks, and if it all seems to work well, we'll keep the Thursday night fly-in there. We appreciate your feedback and wish to make this as fun as possible for you all! Until next time! JG1_Hotlead

Congrats gentlemen!

That is really, really cool! Thanks for sharing!

Salute all! Had a lot of fun this evening, despite me getting home a little late. We had everything tonight from high-alt engagements to on the deck bandit chases - not to mention a case study on the multiple ways pilots can break a Pfalz D.XII on landing or takeoff lol! Here is the archived Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/262580980 I will see you all again next Thursday on Wargrounds!

Welcome, Hook! I have good memories of flying with you in FiF. Slight edit to what Lipfert said; I think we’re doing ROF on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for FiF.

Congrats all!

I’ve been waiting for that one for a while! Can’t seem to find it anywhere nearby though. Guess I’ll have to wait until it releases to DVD & instant video.

Salute all! My latest virtual pilot started things off with a bang. We had an absolutely wild evening on Wargrounds tonight! You can see the archived livestream here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/260007828 You can also see a highlight of a 10 minute brawl with JG1_Luftritter, JG1_Sturtz, and myself: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/260052322 We will be flying again next Thursday on Cuban's server!