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Title: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: papjohns on January 03, 2010, 10:02:43 AM
I am a Warbirds guy (blasphemy). I have only been playing online flight sims (Warbirds) for 3 moinths, but I do get an occassional kill. I have layed AH on and off since then, and am starting to see that this game has many many more features than WB, so I am making the switch.

So I am not a total noob. I know how to takeoff, land, use the rudder occassionally, and fire guns :) Anyways, I am looking for a squad that is willing to train, and plays alot. More importantly, has the patience to deal with a relative newcomer to flight sims and AH.  I am a husband and father and hold a steady job. So please, no inmature squad filled with 15 year olds. I am a big fan of the P51, Spitfire VIII and also like to fly Buffs.

Thanks in advance.

PapaJohn (ingame)
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: Lusche on January 03, 2010, 10:06:29 AM
May I suggest using the Squadrons forum (scroll down to the bottom of the forum list)?  :old:
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: stran on January 03, 2010, 10:09:27 AM
Welcome. You've found the right flight sim! Wrong forum section though. http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/board,19.0.html  
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: Masherbrum on January 03, 2010, 10:26:46 AM
I wonder since he's NEW, he wasn't quite sure of where to put the thread.  

Cut the guy some slack, it isn't a "whine, cheat, BS, etc" type thread.  


Welcome Pap.
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: fudgums on January 03, 2010, 10:30:11 AM
welcome to the game papa, you can fly with "Random squad name" squad. We're just having fun and loosing our weeklys worth of 262s.

Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: Lusche on January 03, 2010, 10:32:34 AM
I wonder since he's NEW, he wasn't quite sure of where to put the thread.  

Cut the guy some slack, it isn't a "whine, cheat, BS, etc" type thread.  

And that's why he was just pointed into the right direction. No one was criticizing or belittling him
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: Shifty on January 03, 2010, 10:33:10 AM
Welcome Pap, there's a lot of us that came here from Brand W.
Happy Landings :aok
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: Masherbrum on January 03, 2010, 10:42:13 AM
And that's why he was just pointed into the right direction. No one was criticizing or belittling him

You're jumping to conclusions.   All I'm saying is "who cares where this thread should have gone".   A bunch of us are tired of the BS threads and this is not one of those.   
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: humble on January 03, 2010, 10:50:21 AM
You'll find a bunch of great squads on all 3 chess pieces. Many will gladly let you tag along for awhile. A lot depends on what you want. I'm sure you'll find one thats a good fit for you :salute
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: mike254 on January 03, 2010, 10:51:03 AM
Welcome papajohns!

I can't make the decision on letting you into my squad because I'm not the XO or the CO, but I'd be glad to help you out in the dueling arena or training arena sometime. We can set up a time if you want.

<S>
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: Wreked on January 03, 2010, 11:02:25 AM
Welcome aboard Papjohns - lots of WB refuges here - myself included - and yes this is a much more advanced envioronment from what we had there. Take a litlle time to get your bearings - hit up some of the Trainers  - an hour or 2 spent there will really make a difference.

Too bad about your poor taste in rides <d,rlh> heheheh  But there are a lot of great Squads to choose from - fly with a few as a guest till you find a good fit.

As far as sides to fly with there are the well known heathen Rooks and the perverted Bishops  :neener:- of course us Knights are...well we are ALL knightly!! :aok

....cheers eh! :D
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: daddog on January 03, 2010, 11:40:39 AM
Welcome! Old Warbird player myself. :)
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: JunkyII on January 03, 2010, 12:04:05 PM
Heres my sqauds website if you may be interested

www.pigsonthewing.org

Welcome to Aces High :salute
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: b4o2s9s on January 03, 2010, 12:22:10 PM
Hey pap. Here's our group's web site    http://www.91stbombgroup.net/ (http://www.91stbombgroup.net/)  thndrEGG is our C.O. We do large B-17 missions but have a lot of fun in a variety of game aspects. Welcome to AH!
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: AKP on January 03, 2010, 12:26:29 PM
I would suggest touring all the arenas, and all the sides.  The best way to land with a squad you can be at home with, is to fly with them before you join.  Most squads are more than happy to have "tag-a-longs", and many work with other squads and solo pilots on a regular basis.

Welcome to AH, and best of luck to you  :salute
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: JunkyII on January 03, 2010, 12:40:39 PM
I would suggest touring all the arenas, and all the sides.  The best way to land with a squad you can be at home with, is to fly with them before you join.  Most squads are more than happy to have "tag-a-longs", and many work with other squads and solo pilots on a regular basis.

Welcome to AH, and best of luck to you  :salute
that is the right answer :aok
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: WMLute on January 03, 2010, 05:58:20 PM
I would suggest touring all the arenas, and all the sides.  The best way to land with a squad you can be at home with, is to fly with them before you join.  Most squads are more than happy to have "tag-a-longs", and many work with other squads and solo pilots on a regular basis.

Welcome to AH, and best of luck to you  :salute


Great advice.  Take your time to get to know the squads.  Not all are created equal.  Generally speaking, a squad that will automatically accept a brand new player is not the same calibre as a squad that wants to take the time for ya's to get to know each other first.

I would also advise you to consider training.  Find out if the squad offers training to its new members.
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: LCCajun on January 03, 2010, 10:37:06 PM
Welcome Papa my main rides are the p-51 and spit8. I am part of the Dslingers squad it is mainly just a bunch of guys on vox 146 that like to fly together. Sometimes we do fighter sweeps but nothing is manditory so if you want to you are more then welcome to come fly with us until you find a home. If you are interested in joining our squad you would have to get with HEELER. You can pm me anytime if you want a wingman I love flying with a wingman. My ingame id is Cajon. <S> hope to see you around.
Title: Re: Looking for a Squadron
Post by: Jayhawk on January 03, 2010, 11:56:01 PM
Hey pap. Here's our group's web site    http://www.91stbombgroup.net/ (http://www.91stbombgroup.net/)  thndrEGG is our C.O. We do large B-17 missions but have a lot of fun in a variety of game aspects. Welcome to AH!

 :aok

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/Jayhawk1/34-strat.jpg)

Here's what we do!  Also, we do a monthly training night and our next one is the 16th of January at 8PM Central.  We are going to be focusing on our basic flying and bombing tactics with formations and all that.  You are more than welcome to join us in MA or just on our training night. Bish vox 191.