FAQ

Like most DCS groups, we do have a few requirements to join. 1. You must be 18 years old. 2. You must own either the F/A-18 or F-14 module for DCS World 3. You must own the Persian Gulf and Syria terrain modules for DCS World 4. You must own the Supercarrier Module for DCS World 4. You should be proficient in whatever controls you're using. Most of members have HOTAS setups but that isn't required. To fly in our official weekly operations you need to complete a CV qualification if you're a pilot. It takes less than an hour, and we just need you to trap a wire 3 out of 5 attempts. Waveoffs do not count against you, we will provide reasonable guidance if you would like it. We want to see you pass. Additionally, you will need to pass a short combat checkride to make sure you are proficient in several of the weapon systems frequently used in our operations. You will be provided the file and a mission briefing in advance of your checkride so that you can practice on either your own time or with the help of another member. If you wish to fly as a RIO you need to NFO qual. It's a similar process to the CV qual in that it takes less than an hour, and you just need to demonstrate that you know the basics of the F-14 backseat.

Our official missions are on Saturdays at typically start between 8:00-9:00PM CST. They last roughly two to three hours depending on what number you are arriving back at the boat. Occasionally we run longer missions on Saturday. If you can't regularly make the mission, don't worry! While we do expect our pilots to make their best effort to attend our operations, we don't have mandatory attendance, only mandatory RSVPs. You'll often find our members flying in DCS on most days of the week in our Discord, or playing a multitude of other games together.

We exclusively fly the F/A-18 Hornet and F-14B Tomcat on carrier based operations in our official missions. Once you choose your squadron, you'll be locked in to that airframe until you pass your Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) checkride and fly six missions with us. After that point, you are allowed to cross qualify in the other aircraft by passing that aircraft's LTJG checkride. F-14 pilots and F-14 RIOs have separate checkrides, so don't worry about needing to know both seats by heart.

No. That's not to say we don't have training, and that's not to say you can't ask someone to help you learn something almost any day of the week. We just don't believe in making you treat DCS like a job before you can actually do missions. Yes, we want you to be proficient in your chosen jet but you'll learn on the operations and flight leads are always willing to help you out.

If you'd like to know more about our rules, you can visit the Rules and SOP page here.

CSG-8 uses the DCS World Open Beta build of DCS. Generally speaking we use the current version of the open beta as they are released: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/beta/ We *DO NOT* use Stable. You must have Open Beta installed.