J5_Hotlead

They are going into a lot of detail for engine performance/management:
 
 

Looks pretty good so far. I wonder if it's better or worse without Jason. Seems like it was his initiative to get this started but he can be... 

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Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Berlin, Wednesday, 25 April 1917
Ausgabe No. 112 • Morning Edition
🇩🇪 GALLANT VICTORY IN THE AIR OVER YPRES
Imperial Flyers Repel Enemy Sortie in Aerial Clash Above the Salient
From Our War Correspondent – High Command Report, Flanders Front
Ypres Salient, 24 April – In the turbulent skies above the western arc of the Ypres front, brave sons of the Fatherland took to the heavens to contest the Allied intrusion in what proved to be one of the most daring and complex aerial encounters of the campaign to date.
Under conditions of heavy cloud and heavy artillery fire from the rear lines, Imperial aviators of the Red Staffel repulsed a concerted push by Entente air forces (flying under the Blue Banner), achieving superiority in both strategic effectiveness and noble execution. Final tallies put the German Red Team at eight points to the enemy's six—a measured but undeniable triumph in our ongoing defense of the Western Front.
The Red flyers distinguished themselves with precision and discipline, completing several coordinated attacks across multiple targets. A forward enemy troop encampment was partially neutralised, with initial estimates indicating a 25% degradation of their fighting strength in that sector. A simultaneous strike upon an industrial facility supplying the enemy’s rear achieved further success, disrupting what observers believe to be a munitions depot under construction.
Our forces also intercepted and destroyed a critical Allied supply convoy attempting to reinforce their salient operations. Reports confirm the convoy was entirely consumed by fire, with its goods rendered unusable. In the sphere of intelligence warfare, two valuable operations met with success: the rescue of one of our own intelligence operatives held in enemy custody, and the recovery of a captured German soldier from behind enemy lines. Both men are now safe in occupied territory and have rendered initial reports to High Command.
It must be noted that the enemy aviators were not idle. The Entente forces succeeded in extracting one of their captured spies, conducted a prisoner recovery of their own, and struck a German supply train. These acts, while regrettable, were contained, and do not diminish the broader outcome of the battle.
The High Command has commended the aviators of the Red Team for their steadfast resolve and judicious execution. While the victory was hard-earned, it stands as testament to the discipline and unity of our Luftstreitkräfte. The enemy, it seems, has grown bolder—but so too have we grown wiser.
As the airmen returned to base beneath the darkening April sky, their machines bore the soot and shrapnel of conflict, but their spirits remain unbroken. Once again, Germany holds the skies over Ypres.
Der Himmel gehört dem Vaterland.
— “Feldberichterstatter X.”
Mit der 3. Armee, Ypres Front
🛩️ Sieg durch Stahl und Treue!

I started work on the fabric covering and paint. Just noticed the fabric tape on the right side  really frayed there when I doped it, ah well maybe I can trim and repaint it.

I'm still doing a little cleanup on this but I'm pretty proud of it. I made this totally from scratch, and it works...  as in it spins in the wind.

What is your Timezone?- GMT-8 (Northern Washington) Do you have a joystick or HOTAS?- Pedals, Stick, Throttle Do you have TeamSpeak and Discord installed, as well as a working microphone?- Discord, will install TS, mic  Do you have VR, TrackIR, or a FreeTrack system for view control?- VR What sims are you currently flying? - IL-2 Sturmovik/Flying Circus, DCS F-16, X-Plane How did you hear about JG1?- online search for online squadrons Is there anything else that you'd like us to know?-  I am female, former USAF.   I have been a private pilot since 1979 and I built and fly my own replica Fokker DVIII which I completed in 2007.  I was the CO of an online F-16 squadron flying Falcon4 BMS back in the early 2000's. Here are a couple photos of my plane "Kleine 42".  The first is me with my plane at the USAF Museum in Dayton OH for the Dawn Patrol Rendezvous (with a Nieuport flying over behind me).  The last two are me coming in for landing.



 

Your In-Game Name: JGr2/J5_Hotlead FIF Discord Name: JGr2/J5_Hotlead, Fw. [if applicable] Squadron affiliation: Jagdgruppe 2 / Jasta 5 Your time zone: US Central  
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This is the first off a four volume set. I suspect it may be of interest to a few people here. 
 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964637058/ref=sr_1_2?crid=WZ9YZL9G2ZDY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8yhXSGjZiPKHMMxX5VPkjx_djYnFEMjjbLy6PPzQ5kZxLvkB3nDuhPxEw4IbDBFBqX_T1I93k_0fWBRoCipiIl2EVnx1wIQL1neLjlFFt7cjFceVFaFnk_oJ_tBRH7Wf5O4foNYlOTPwZT1YYkVAYYrE75P2u8xioe4D0xayXepgDtcRKMox0nAqkwdAoNutbJiwJ0l9oli_5F6QJgppIeYUjCGtdGK-CEq0jKMz840Fi8VX-Iz1CmBW-RtmjRRb0vVH6H0Ko1bnOvlslivdpnFI50hxrBXV_sBen8RnPMk.F4zdu3B6xmP7SxOuVSxorOkG4CVVdoP3kczfT27zAL4&dib_tag=se&keywords=aeronaut+books&qid=1723669729&s=books&sprefix=Aeronaut%2Cstripbooks%2C73&sr=1-2

I will certainly look at it. I would be surprised if any new information was available, but you never know. I was stunned that there were 3 of MvR's silver cups here in the DFW area. I would have really enjoyed getting to see them but they are kept secured away and it seems invitations are rare.
I thought all that stuff was lost when the Russians came through but it was only about 10 years ago I learned that Hermann Göring himself sent a convoy of trucks and support to the house and they collected EVERYTHING and got it out of there before the Russians arrived. I thought for sure that those silver cups were looted and melted down but such is not the case. The peopke involved were absolutely sworn to secrecy and they managed to keep it quiet for a very long time. I think finally something handed down became known on the market and of course everyone asked HOW did this survive and is there anymore?
Thanks for posting Lee this will be interesting to see what comes out.

Completed Bag #1 through Bag #8, added the 3 engines Packards, fuel tanks, sleeping area.

FYI: If you love PT Boats: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1633370/Boat_Crew/
 

Completed Bag #1 through Bag #7, a couple of pictures to show off additions

Somebody, please find where I can get this helmet   👹

This month, JG1 officially turned 30 years old. 🥳🎉🎂 As you all know, JG1 has been actively involved in combat flight simulators since 1992...before I was even born! I joined JG1 in 2015 and can say that I found my home in the first try. JG1 is the first flight sim squadron I ever joined and, as far as I'm concerned, is the best flight sim squadron in existence. (Ok...maybe I'm a bit biased, but I feel it's true!) I appreciate the leadership of this group - past and present - who have kept us in active existence for 30 years and who have fostered a culture of levelheadedness, honor, and respect here. From day one, I've been floored not only by the professionalism of the group, but also the willingness to include new pilots (like I was once) and take them "under the wing" so to speak. I've appreciated the group's willingness to have discussions that help us all improve and I appreciate that we all work to believe the best about each other. It's the kind of organization whose tag I am proud to wear in public and the kind of squadmates that I am honored to be associated with. 
Here's to the next 30! 🍻
 

I have been away for quite a while. I was involved in JG1 in Rise of Flight for a time, and I am looking to possibly rejoin the ranks here in the IL2 Great Battles/Flying Circus arena. My steam name is Spectre, formerly Sith. I am sure Klaiber will remember me.  Hello there old friend if you are reading this! Feel free to add me to friends list guys. My picture is of a decidedly skinny guy and says, "Fueled by Coffee, Heavy Metal and cuss-words". Which describes the essential "me" in great detail. LOL Also, my name in-game (IL2) is AngelOfCruelty. I spoke with a few JG1 guys a short while ago who said I should post on the forums my request to return to ranks. Thanks in advance guys. My email is angel.of.cruelty.@gmail..com without the periods of course.
 
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Spectre

That looks freaking amazing! Bet it was a ton of fun to put together!

That looks freaking amazing! Bet it was a ton of fun to put together!

Don't usually listen to Dua Lipa, but Chad Smith's drumming made this song: 
And another bonus one:
He's a hoot to watch and an absolutely amazing drummer. 😎

Don't usually listen to Dua Lipa, but Chad Smith's drumming made this song: 
And another bonus one:
He's a hoot to watch and an absolutely amazing drummer. 😎

Only 4k 😬
 

On top of the $4K I'd have to pay for the divorce lawyer so think I'll pass.