Thomas

I./JG1_Tomas
JG1
GMT+1
Your certainty of attending:
 
Dry Run Test (Saturday, 17 May 2025) Hope Yes
Week A1 (Saturday, 24 May 2025) Hope Yes
Week A2 (Saturday, 31 May 2025) Hope Yes
Week A3 (Saturday, 7 June 2025) Hope Yes
Week A4 (Saturday, 14 June 2025) Hope Yes

Or option 3. Make On Wednesday little session e.g. 12 vs 12.  or 20 vs 20 or so.

and just for giggles   
 

Things took a really unexpected turn for me yesterday. Basically, my parents met with me and told me that they would be fine with me returning to flying ROF. This naturally came as quite a (pleasant) shock for me, as when my parents and I decided I should stop flight sims and PC games, I thought that this decision was pretty much set in stone and not subject to change.
 
Now, it's not that my parents brutally swooped in and forced me to give up simming lol. It was a joint decision we made, albeit a very hard one for me. And I still believe it was the right move at that time. Flight sims (plus a whole lot of other PC games) had really gotten a hold on me to the point where I wasn't trying any new hobbies and sacrificing time with my family. I know in JG1, one of our core mottoes is "real life comes first," but things had gotten to the point where real life was starting to take a backseat for me. Also, especially as my younger brother (Furious Flea) started to battle with ulcerative colitis and was hospitalized, it was crystal-clear that I needed to be available for my family rather than spending 2-3 hours on my PC every night. 
 
Anyway, so that's why my parents and I jointly decided to pull the plug not just on ROF but every PC game. At that time, we thought that I would never do it again and just leave it all behind. That's why they suggested I sell my gear so that I wouldn't be tempted to re-enter it. So, when I submitted my resignation from the group, I honestly thought that I was done for good. I closed down my Twitch channel, sold my gear, and said my goodbyes. 
 
That's why yesterday came as such a shock for me! I believe my time on leave was ultimately was a good thing. I started new pursuits, learned some new hobbies, and spent time deepening my relationship with my family in a way I probably wouldn't have if I was still flying every night. But now, I think I can put ROF in its proper place in my life and take to the skies again!
 
I'm planning on flying one night a week, and not on Saturdays. I've grown to like having my Saturdays free, so I wouldn't be doing FiF. But honestly, FiF wasn't what I missed most about ROF. It was just the pure awesomeness of flying sorties with the guys in JG1 and the adrenaline rush of dogfighting that I missed the most. And now that I've been away, I think I am going to appreciate and enjoy that one night a week so much more! I’ll be reopening my Twitch channel too, so really looking forward to that as well. Finally, I've decided to focus purely on ROF, and later on Flying Circus. With only so much time available, it makes sense to focus on what I really love.   
 
So yeah...I'm back! Who’s ready to send those Entente boys down in flames? :D  

Words fail me...  

The FIF 2018 "Spring Campaign" has officially come to an end!
 
After 8-weeks of bloody fighting, both the Blue and Red teams have managed to win one Phase of play within the 2018 Spring Campaign.
 
As a result, the Spring Campaign for Flanders In Flames has now ended in stalemate!
 
Stalemate may not seem exciting, but from a tournament perspective it really is.
 
Not only does this tie show just how evenly matched both sides were, but it is a testament to the dedication and determination of both the Blues and the Reds.  Week after week, you all have brought your best to the field of battle.  And for me, it was thrilling to watch the scores and stats, knowing that 7 days later, everyone was going to try and outdo themselves.  During our Summer hiatus, I'm going to miss this.
 
I'm very proud to be apart of this tournament, and am happy that it has helped bring the Rise of Flight community together.  I'm looking forward to seeing you all again in the Fall, after Jasta 5's Black September.
 
Let us lift our glasses filled with our favorite libations and toast our virtual opponents.  Prost!  Salut!
 
To celebrate the conclusion of the Spring Campaign, here is the FIF campaign ribbon.
 
Blue for the Blue Team.  Red for the Red Team.  And light blue to signify the temporary ending of virtual hostilities.
 

Large version:
 

 
Small version:
 

   And as always, thank you to every pilot who flew!
 
Without your continued support, this tournament would not be able to function!
 
The scores for Session B4 are shown below.
 
. . .
 
FIF 2018 "Spring Campaign" - B4 Results (Saturday, 30 June 2018):
 
Blue (Entente) Objectives Completed: 8
Artillery Correction (Arty Spotting) Completed Reconnaissance of Front Lines (Trench Map) Completed HQ Reconnaissance (HQ Recon) Completed Central General Captured Trench Attack Completed HQ Recon Secondary Objective Completed Wreath Drop Completed Front Line Unit Destroyed Red (Central) Objectives Completed: 10 Artillery Correction (Arty Spotting) Completed HQ Reconnaissance (HQ Recon) Completed Destroyed Entente Aerodrome Destroyed Entente Factory Central Prisoner Rescued Destroyed Entente HQ Strategic Recon Completed Reserve Unit Destroyed Front Line Unit Destroyed HQ Recon Secondary Objective Completed Total "Phase B" Objectives Completed (PHASE B FINAL):  
Blue Team = 15 + 13 + 11 + 8 = 47 = 1 PHASE POINT
Red Team = 11 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 41 = 0 PHASE POINT
 
Total "Phase A" Objectives Completed (PHASE A FINAL):
 
Blue Team = 12 + 16 + 9 + 14 = 51 = 0 PHASE POINT
Red Team = 14 + 16 + 16 + 15 = 61 = 1 PHASE POINT
 
. . .
 
Server Stat Information: http://fif.jg1.org/mission/7696/
 
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Server Screenshots:
 

 

 

 

 

S! All,
 
I was reminded of this today and thought I'd post it here before I forget, since it may be of interest to some of our group who are able to get either to Vimy this summer or to Montreal over the winter:
https://warflowers.ca
 
The subjects of the exhibition are two members of my family: my great-grandfather Lt.Col. George Stephen Cantlie, original commander of the 42nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders of Canada, and his daughter Celia, my great-aunt. He died before I was born, but I knew her a little when I was growing up; she died in 2007, aged 94.
 
S!
Maus

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! 

Salute Hotlead, sorry to hear about this but I still hope once you come back. I wish you good luck and "if once" I am sure you find us. Will be glad to fly with you again, probably in Flying Circus. Good Luck.

Salute Hotlead, sorry to hear about this but I still hope once you come back. I wish you good luck and "if once" I am sure you find us. Will be glad to fly with you again, probably in Flying Circus. Good Luck.

I would like to request a transfer over to JG1.
 
What is your Timezone?  US Central Do you have a joystick or HOTAS? Saitek X52 Do you have TeamSpeak installed, as well as a working microphone?  TS and working mic Do you have TrackIR, or a FreeTrack system for view control? No, all mouse What sims are you currently flying?  Sturmovik BOS, ROF How did you hear about JG1?  FIF Tournament Is there anything else that you'd like us to know?

First off, photobucket is garbage. But that’s not what I’m posting about.
 
I’ve taken a break from flight simming to pursue a personal goal of mine and that is coming along. I was hoping to get away from simming altogether but having a new wheel set up, a gaming rig, and some excess lumber I put some elbow grease into a dedicated racing rig. With a $40 Racing seat I pulled from a Toyota Celica at a local U-Pick it worked damn well. I had made some errors that I needed to correct to make it really work right but I never really got around to it until now.
 
However, when I decided to modify the setup I decided that racing sims weren’t as exciting as other things (and iRacing is a money pit) so when I pulled screws, recut some of the components, added new components, and did a little bit of redesign....well....this happened:
 

 

Today is my 32nd birthday!
 
Hard at work on the project that has pulled me from the squadron but I miss you guys and flying so much.
 
Hope everyone is doing well! Wish I could participate in the upcoming Oseau Beer Stein event! Good luck to everyone!
 
Hope to be back in the air with you all soon!
 
~S~

Geo blocking of videos is the most idiotic thing I have seen since long time.
Who came up with that should be shot right next to the guy who invented region lock of DVD's
You can allways find other videos so why bother locking it?
 
And I'm glad you found them.

Salute all! I've been working on an unofficial promo video for Rise of Flight since last September. Today, it is finally done. Thanks to all who helped make it possible. I hope that your passion shines through in this effort. Enjoy!  
 

 

I worked the Airshow Saturday.  Morning was beautiful.  Blue sky, gentile breeze and the day was shaping up to be perfect for an airshow.  A few planes made test flights.
 
At 12:15 we started to move the guests back to the spectator line in preparation for flight operations.  Then a sea fog blew in from the north, the wind picked up and the ceiling dropped.
 
No flying.
 
In order to provide some entertainment for our guest, many of the aircraft were started up and taxied along the spectator line so everyone could get a good look at each airplane and at least hear the engines running.  Not the same as flying, but the best we could do in the circumstances.
 
I didn’t work Sunday, but it was overcast with a 1500 ft ceiling, and I understand they did fly.
 
 
 
Curtiss C-46 Commando

 
Douglas SBD Dauntless

 
Kate from Tora-Tora-Tora (Modified AT-6 Texan)

 
Douglas SBD Dauntless
 
FG-1D Corsair

 
AD-4 Skyraider

 
FM-2 Wildcat

 
Junkers Ju-52

 
CurtissP-40E

 
De Havilland Mosquito

 
P-51D Mustang

 
Bell P-63 King Cobra

 
Goxhill Tower

 
AT-6 Texan (front) P-64 (back)

 
Flak 37 88mm Gun

 
B-25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2NiWGrNFEw
 
The opening brief overview of the evolution of air combat had me in stitches

Here's Central's video
 

The next time Central does a fly in I'll make sure to post about it so we can maybe show up in force as a squad

Thanks to Central and Cuban for putting this together and to everyone who showed up!

S! All,

The following JG I pilots are being recognized for there actions during Session B4 of Flanders In Flames 2017 (flown on 11 March 2017).

Congratulations!

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Iron Cross 2nd Class

Oblt. Hans von (Foker) Eichenwald, Jasta 6 (session #B4, 11 March 2017), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft and 1 enemy balloon within one streak. Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order

Hptm. Manfred Barton, Jasta 4 ([session #B4, 11 March 2017), for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [awe inspiring streak - 27 air victories, 20 ground victories, and 4 wounded in actions over 31 sorties.  This is the second highest merit award in JG1 Richthofen.] Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph

Hptm. Manfred Barton, Jasta 4 ([session #B4, 11 March 2017), for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [the "Hunt for the Red Eagle"] OffzSt. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10 ([session #B4, 11 March 2017), for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [outstanding leadership] Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry

Oblt. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4 (session #B4, 11 March 2017), for conspicuous personal bravery on the battlefield or, more frequently in the case of officers of higher rank, for merit in positions of great responsibility [outstanding leadership]. German Army Report

Hptm. Baron von Faehig, Jasta 6, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [7 wounded in actions]. Fw. Wilhelm Madvlk, Jasta 6, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 5 air victories and 3 wounded in actions over 18 sorties ]. Fähnr. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Jasta 6, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps]. OffzSt. Martin Weiss, Jasta 6, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps]. Oblt. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 8 air victories and 1 ground victory over 11 sorties]. OffzSt. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [the "phantom bomber"].

Great video as always, bad luck on that landing. Very similar end I had too but I was flying in Roland, of course I had no strike like you. I hope HFTRE 3 will have luckier end.

During the last minutes of Saturday's Flanders in Flames mission, a train needed to be destroyed. It seemed like any other mission...until a horde of enemy planes showed up to guard it! Who can save us? Perhaps this is a job for the Phantom Bomber! 
 
Enjoy!