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Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: humble on December 10, 2007, 01:36:04 PM: We (71st) have been bumping against the 64 person cap off and on for a while now. We just filled up again over the weekend and the decision was made that its time to add a 3rd "flight"....

Somehow I got elected, drafted coherced into being chief bottle washer for the new "squad". Actually I'm honored and glad to help, the 71st has been a great home for me (and obivously a bunch of others) and I'll help the guys out however possible. 1st and formost we are 1 squad under three flights (now) do to size, however we are defined by vox 171 not the particular "flight"...since its hard to say exactly what we are I'll try and tell you what we're not....

1) We are not defined by any plane. While technically a "spitfire" squad we fly every plane and if you browse thru the various "best of" threads you'll find multiple 71st pilots mentioned in multiple rides. We've got a number of guys who are highly regarded in various planes and we fly them all.

2) We are not defined by tactics, we dont have set rules to fly by or set "wingman" styles. Again however some of us are often noted as being among the toughest "wingies" to run up against...

3) We dont run missions, but you'll often find the 71st in the thick of the action. We dont roll bases but we do ride to the sound of the guns. As a general rule if we dont see "red" we dont go...

4) We dont have a "squad night". We're a 24/7 operation and its rare that we dont have somebody up. During peak times we often have double digit numbers and can hit 20+ at any time. As a general rule sweeps are adlib and organized by anyone of a number of experienced sticks with "lead" rotating among squadies on line based on whatever seems like fun at the time.

If your looking for a good bunch of guys who are more interested in who you are then how "good" you are feel free to tune to Vox 171 {knight} and fly a few weeks with us...
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Major Biggles on December 10, 2007, 01:52:51 PM: hehe, 71 slowly taking over AH....

seriously though, if anyone is looking for a laidback fighter squad (we do some bomber and GV stuff but we're mainly furballer dweebs), where fun is to be had around the clock, but some good serious squad missions from time to time, and a great bunch of guys to hang about with, then perhaps we're for you.

just an added bonus that the squad contains some of the best pilots and teachers in the game, and that the squad is well renowned for being very good wingmen ;)

skill levels aside though, we take pretty much anyone as long as potential members are reasonably (lol, depends on how you define reasonably) mature, and have a good sense of humour.

just hop on knights ch 171 and say hi, fly with us a bit and see how you like us :)
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Krusty on December 10, 2007, 02:48:19 PM: Don't let him fool ya, we've got quite a few bomber dweebs and tank dweebs too! Why, I recall several GV-type non-missions I never would have participated in without this squad. There are also enough bomber pilots to satisfy the need to blow crap up as well.

EDIT: Want to know what it's like to wing with us? Check out the link in my sig. Several folks have said it's spot-on.
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: humble on December 10, 2007, 03:16:33 PM: Krusty,

Thats really the "problem" isnt it. We're not "GVers" but we're good at it. We dont "do bombers" but we actually do....very well. How do you describe us?

Where else will you find a bunch where the CO or rest of the "senior brain trust" can be found pulling "rank and file" duty at any time if that what needs to get done. Redtop was doing low level lanc runs while we were lugging ords in 110's over the weekend to support another groups "squad op". Its funny that we seem to view all of the knights as "our squad" if the actions good and a helping hand is needed...

At the same we run some of the best fighter sweeps in the game....
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Krusty on December 10, 2007, 03:34:31 PM: Well if we're not "just" furball dweebs, and we're not "just" bomber dweebs and we're not "just" GV dweebs, we need to remove the classification in that phrase and admit that we're just plain old "dweebs" :D
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: B@tfinkV on December 10, 2007, 03:43:35 PM: im a dweeb i want to join!
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Major Biggles on December 10, 2007, 03:56:16 PM: sorry batfink, no tards, the squad is dweeb only... :p
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Krusty on December 10, 2007, 04:00:27 PM: Does that mean nerds need not apply? :(
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: RedTop on December 10, 2007, 04:35:31 PM: All kidding aside what Humble/Snaphook said in the first post is spot on.

As CO of this squad I am still amazed at how these guys can just all of the sudden be in 1 spot ready to go in no time. Sometimes we're spread out all over a map. 2 or 3 here 3 or 4 there a couple someplace else all doing something totally differant and having FUN.

That IS 71 sqd.

I don't have rules other than HAVE FUN...Be as respectful as possible on country channel and 200 as you can. (Knowing each of us will have a time when our tempers will flare. Myself included) But we TRY our best to be nice and cordial to all.

I've had soe PM's asking to join and just didn't have room at the time. So I gave this ALOT of thought and we're gonna give it a try.

IF your into the fun aspects of the game. Joking , flying , landing a few kills or dieing alot we may be what you want. The ORDERS thing and regimented squad is not us. SO if you need that just pass us on by.:aok

Look up RedTop...SteffK...BatfinkV... ..Snaphook.....or ANY of the 71 guys if your interested...or PM me here and I'll get back to you soon.

Cheers
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Odee on December 11, 2007, 09:51:25 AM: Grats HUMBLE! to a swell buncha sticks that I have had the pleasure of flying with.
:aok
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: croduh on December 11, 2007, 12:36:27 PM: Good luck guys!I'm sure you will fill up the C wing with good sticks in no time!:aok
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Platano on December 11, 2007, 10:53:15 PM: Exceptional group of guys here that are fun to fly with and against. :aok

Recomend them to anyone, they have some of the best teachers too.

Looking foward to flying with you guys when I get back.
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Slash27 on December 11, 2007, 11:39:45 PM: Quote
Originally posted by RedTop
All kidding aside what Humble/Snaphook said in the first post is spot on.

As CO of this squad I am still amazed at how these guys can just all of the sudden be in 1 spot ready to go in no time. Sometimes we're spread out all over a map. 2 or 3 here 3 or 4 there a couple someplace else all doing something totally differant and having FUN.

That IS 71 sqd.

I don't have rules other than HAVE FUN...Be as respectful as possible on country channel and 200 as you can. (Knowing each of us will have a time when our tempers will flare. Myself included) But we TRY our best to be nice and cordial to all.

I've had soe PM's asking to join and just didn't have room at the time. So I gave this ALOT of thought and we're gonna give it a try.

IF your into the fun aspects of the game. Joking , flying , landing a few kills or dieing alot we may be what you want. The ORDERS thing and regimented squad is not us. SO if you need that just pass us on by.:aok

Cheers

All of this sounds famliar to me some how.:D
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Obie303 on December 12, 2007, 12:22:00 AM: Hello everyone. I've just recently dropped out of my former squad because I never flew with any of them. Not their fault. My time schedule is pretty erratic and I tend to fly a few days a week.

So, if you don't mind, I'd like to drop in on vox 171 some time this week to say hi. I've flown with a few of the 71 squad in the past and look forward to winging with you again.

~~Obie~~
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: B@tfinkV on December 12, 2007, 01:20:06 AM: would be a pleasure, see you online.
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: humble on December 12, 2007, 07:59:33 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Obie303
Hello everyone. I've just recently dropped out of my former squad because I never flew with any of them. Not their fault. My time schedule is pretty erratic and I tend to fly a few days a week.

So, if you don't mind, I'd like to drop in on vox 171 some time this week to say hi. I've flown with a few of the 71 squad in the past and look forward to winging with you again.

~~Obie~~

Stop in anytime....would love to fly a few with you again

Thats the one thing about the 71st, its hard to find time to fly alone:)

I popped in a bit at an odd hour for me (noonish AZ time) and we had 8 or 9 guys with funny accents on the channel. I pulled out my trusty "English to english" translation book and chimed right in:D

6am, noon, 6pm, midnight it seems we always have a few guys up somewhere
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: RumbleB on December 12, 2007, 11:40:59 AM: (http://www.forthehorde.dk/baby_fth.jpg)

:D
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: humble on December 12, 2007, 12:43:24 PM: LOL we're closer to the anti-horde...

The fact that you'd even put 71 squad and horde in the same thought shows you dont no much about us at all.
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Obie303 on December 13, 2007, 01:30:55 PM: Thanks again Snaphook. I had a blast the other day. Look forward to winging again with everyone!:aok

Obie

(Might be a few days though. We're getting slammed with back to back snow storms. I can already hear work calling me for emergency coverage.)
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: The Fugitive on December 13, 2007, 02:00:11 PM: Stay safe Obie, its looking nasty out there!
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: RedTop on December 13, 2007, 07:12:52 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Obie303
Thanks again Snaphook. I had a blast the other day. Look forward to winging again with everyone!:aok

Obie

(Might be a few days though. We're getting slammed with back to back snow storms. I can already hear work calling me for emergency coverage.)

Obie...we enjoyed having you. Look forward to seeing you again and as was said....stay safe out there working.:aok
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: humble on December 15, 2007, 10:57:22 AM: In the end what your "enemy" thinks about you is a good indication of how you conduct yourself. Our CO got this via PM after some hotly contested action last night...

Yo RT!!!
I just wanted to commend you and your guys for the good sportsmanship they display.Its a very refreshing change from the "hate" thing you can usualy get in thereIts nice to have a "enemy" squad I can respect in ability and character.Keep up the good work!Send the fellaz my love hehheheh

This is what we as a group strive for. While we are competative and aggresive we try to be level headed, fair and honorable. To us its not just about "winning" its about winning (or losing) with honor.
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Obie303 on December 15, 2007, 11:45:33 PM: Thanks Red & Fugitive! Snow storm number 2 on its way. If I'm lucky, I'll try and log a few hours Sunday morning before the wife ack starts.

Quote
This is what we as a group strive for. While we are competative and aggresive we try to be level headed, fair and honorable. To us its not just about "winning" its about winning (or losing) with honor.

This is the main reason why I enjoy flying with the chaps from the 71st. All of you are a class act and bring a level of play to AH2 that is unsurpassed!

~~Obie:aok~~
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: FalseHope on December 26, 2007, 10:11:06 PM: Hey guys, have a few quick questions... after reading the posts up above you seem to be close to what me and a friend of mine would 'need'. And i say 'need' only in that i use to play AH2 about a year or so ago.. then got out of it. Well im wanting to come back to it. A friend of mine and me both use to play Fighter Ace Alot, and were both realy good in it. I stoped playing FA when i found AH... i liked the idea of being able to be on the ground as well as in the air. So that if you got tired of dodging bullets up in the skies you could test your skills on the ground.

Well to make a long story short, Im wanting to come back to AH.. and im doing my best to drag my friend back into it with me. But i know AH can be complicated at times... so. Have two quick questions =)

First is do you guys require that the 'names' of the squad members have any special letters or numbers in them? And second is. Do you guys have people that know enough about the settings and controles (like the chat radio... ive never been able to figure out how to work the channles) that can teach us how to get up in the air again and actualy 'function' while doing it =)
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: kilz on December 26, 2007, 11:38:58 PM: Quote
Originally posted by FalseHope
Hey guys, have a few quick questions... after reading the posts up above you seem to be close to what me and a friend of mine would 'need'. And i say 'need' only in that i use to play AH2 about a year or so ago.. then got out of it. Well im wanting to come back to it. A friend of mine and me both use to play Fighter Ace Alot, and were both realy good in it. I stoped playing FA when i found AH... i liked the idea of being able to be on the ground as well as in the air. So that if you got tired of dodging bullets up in the skies you could test your skills on the ground.

Well to make a long story short, Im wanting to come back to AH.. and im doing my best to drag my friend back into it with me. But i know AH can be complicated at times... so. Have two quick questions =)

First is do you guys require that the 'names' of the squad members have any special letters or numbers in them? And second is. Do you guys have people that know enough about the settings and controles (like the chat radio... ive never been able to figure out how to work the channles) that can teach us how to get up in the air again and actualy 'function' while doing it =)

they have more then enough people that can teach you that. however this is a fairly old post dont know if they have any openings anymore. if they do and they let you in feel lucky cause in my book the 71st is one of a kind. theres not many of us that like the classic fights anymore and the 71st still like to have them.
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: FalseHope on December 27, 2007, 07:28:29 AM: never know till ya try hehe =) i'll get up with them, or try to, once i get my joystick in the mail =)
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Major Biggles on December 27, 2007, 01:58:31 PM: plenty of space left kilz, that's the point in this third wing ;)

false, we don't have any requirements namewise, you don't need to add any letters or numbers or anything :)

and yes, pretty much everyone in the squad knows exactly how the game works controls wise, we can easily have your radio up and running quickly and help you configure that stick of yours if you need ;)

knights vox channel 171 (type 171 in the radio channel selection box for the box labelled v)
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: humble on December 27, 2007, 06:52:27 PM: We're not focused on quantity but we seem to keep on growing. As Biggles said we dont have any naming or skill specifics and we have plenty of guys who can help on both the basics as well as more advanced aspects of the game.

What we do "require" is simply that you spend a bit of time with us...might be a few days or a few weeks but once your comfortable with "us" and we've had a chance to get to know you then all you need to do is ask biggles or I for an invite. Biggles and Doom came over with me and we've added 4 more guys so far with another 2 or 3 that are in the tag along process. As always we have 20-30 other knights who know they are always welcome on 171 if their own squad isnt on at the time or will tag along when they see us running sweeps.

I'd guess it'll take a year to fill this wing up but I'm sure when we need to we'll consider another addition to the O club.
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: FalseHope on December 27, 2007, 06:56:39 PM: hehe 'k well got AH installed again.. and my joystick 'should' get here by the end of the week... i hope... or atleast the beginning of next week.

Ended up nameing my 'tag' in game as FoxHeart.
Title: Congrats!!!
Post by: Twolf2 on December 29, 2007, 01:29:42 AM: Congrats on the third wing. You won't find a better bunch of guys to fly with and Snaphook will be an awesome CO.
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: kilz on December 29, 2007, 01:59:01 AM: WTG Snaphook:O
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: humble on January 02, 2008, 02:17:01 PM: Quote
Originally posted by kilz
WTG Snaphook:O

TY kilz....
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: humble on January 02, 2008, 02:29:50 PM: A bit of an update....

3rd wing is up to 7 (3 guys who came over {Biggles, Doom, me} + 4 new guys so far. As indicated we're not really looking to grow but it just kind of happens. More importantly we've been flying a bit more in the DA in some "mini squad + friends" rumbles {usually in one of the "Canyon" maps}.

As with all we do everyone is always welcome however please respect the following. We try and keep a reasonable balance so please ASK (we are always on 271) before jumping the party. We will often fly open set but also fly historical match ups and "same plane". Truthfully there isn't alot you can do to make yourself "persona non grata" with us but jumping the fight in a 163 will go along way toward labeling you as a jerk in our book.

I've had a few guys from other squads ask for ride alongs (mostly if i'm in an A-20 or mossie) and always happy to oblige regardless of if your in a squad or not. As always if you see rolling and want to tag along 171 is always open as long as you dont tie the channel up with chatter or use exessively foul language etc.
Title: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: humble on January 08, 2008, 05:15:09 PM: Just got my brand new GI joe wing commander wrist watch, secret handshake instructions and decoder ring via currier pidgeon from england (after all we technically a spit squad {we're really an A-20 squad:aok }).

Just wanted to thank both Biggles and Doom for helping to get us rolling. Thanks to them we got up to #30 in fighter ranking (not that we really care alot about rank stuff per se). Not bad for a squad with 3 "vets" and head count of less then 7 much of the time flying less then a full tour out of the blocks. I'll try not to hold us back this tour gents.
Title: Re: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: humble on March 06, 2008, 11:55:30 AM: (http://www.az-dsl.com/snaphook/la-7.jpg) (http://www.az-dsl.com/snaphook/A-20/A-20.jpg)
:aok :D
Title: Re: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Major Biggles on March 06, 2008, 01:04:33 PM: lol, an a20 keeping up with a lgay, first for everything :lol
Title: Re: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Xargos on March 07, 2008, 08:11:08 AM: Snap...Giggle...Crunch?

:noid
Title: Re: 71st Squadron "C" flight...
Post by: Major Biggles on March 07, 2008, 12:00:54 PM: :lol