Welcome to the forums, Kira. Our CO will have some onboarding type emails to you soon.
Congratulations on your child! MiG-21s and MSFS bush flying are two of my favorite things, too. I'm pretty sure you'll find our group fits quite a lot of your listed items.
This is a lot like the aircraft I fly for work. All the warnings, cautions, and alerts are overly simplified giving the operator very little to do but land as soon as possible or practicable, depending on severity.
I hate it.
Hell, a jumpseater was recently a liability. If a 2 person flight crew can’t handle it, what does a guy in back think they’ll be able to do. If they come back and ask, sure I’ll step up. I’ll crash anything I don’t have a dime in.
There’s an old silo on southern Arizona I remember visiting as a kid, right outside Tuscon where I grew up. Still have vivid memories of the pale green walls.
https://titanmissilemuseum.org/
The RIO’s nick is “CLUELES” with one S, probably part of the joke.
The pilot later became the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but I couldn’t confirm his c/s.
Hi Catseye, long time! By "aircraft platform" are you asking what simulator we're flying on or specific models? I'll let the 2. Staffel answer as to where, just seeking clarification.
Anyone who’s ever talked on an ATC radio can do GCI voiceovers fairly well. I would volunteer if I was home, unfortunately my recording quality out here is very basic.