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It certainly doesn't read well at all. I've long been an admirer of TFC as a warbird collector, operator, airshow organiser and Nick Grey as a fine airshow pilot etc. But, the more you read about the dealings of ED, the more it sounds like he's a bit of an asshole businessman!

I was sad to read of the departure of The Fighter Collection's Corsair from Duxford this year after 30+ years in the UK, now heading to a new owner in the US. However, the warbird industry benefits from the back and forth of assets and a small consolation was the welcome addition of a Lysander project, that'll be three in the UK, a sight not seen for many years. That said, the recent news of TFC also selling their unique and lovely, super shiny P-36 and the continued silence around the future of Flying Legends, made me wonder if there's more going on here. Many are aware that DCS are in legal battles with some of their 3rd party developers, RAZBAM reportedly haven't been paid by ED for over a year. I didn't realise but apparently other Devs such as Heatblur also report not being paid on time. (For those that didn't know, Nick Grey of The Fighter Collection also owns Eagle Dynamics.) Now, I don't usually get involved in any of the DCS forum madness, but an aviation forum led me down this rabbit hole: Exploring The Dark Sides Of Digital Combat Simulator 🤯 Ultimately, I hope ED and the devs can sort all this out and TFC stop selling off aeroplanes!

Viper Squad: GO!

Welcome to the Viper club Dave('s friend), you won't regret it!

Not to blow one's trumpet, but last night I trapped first time on an Essex carrier. (Wingflyer as my witness) I'm not saying it was pretty and it may have been the last available wire, but I done it, honest. This is going to be a fun module!

Now the 19th apparently, or two weeks perhaps

You da man Col!

We used to be a proper country

Indeed. Trying to spot that damn chopper (that shot me down) against the forest was a real struggle in VR!

I concur! It's a trifle tricky with me goggles without iconage

It really is a beautiful beast isn't it? Stunning restoration. I'd love to see this at a show over here, it's been a good 10 years since we've heard a Daimler Benz in these shores. If you can get your hands on a copy, I'd recommend the inaugural Vintage Aviation Echo (https://www.vaemag.com/preview-volume-i). Not only is it a wonderful publication, but one of the chapters is dedicated to Rote 12's restoration and test flight schedule, written by the pilot you see, renowned moustachioed RAF officer and warbird legend, Flt Lt Charlie Brown. Fun fact: Both Fenrir and I flew with this gentleman in a Boeing Stearman many many years ago as RAF cadets on warm summer's evening as a reward for marshalling at an airshow. Ahhh memories.

Nice one chaps, thank you!

I'll be on by 19:30 for tweaking and testing etc.

You're a little high there Perf 😉

Bravo Col! Great session, really enjoyed it thank you. Even if I did make a meal of it at the start. 😁 Really appreciate your expertise and persistence with this, and kudos to Kev and others who have offered additional assistance and testing. Working together for a common goal across many different platforms really offers that extra dimension. Aleppo gonna get it next week.

Oooh, I spy FAA spec clipped wings!

Absolutely astonishing display by a Su-57 Felon. Not sure if we've seen such capabilities demonstrated yet. Talk about AoA!

Mosquito please, naturally.

I can make either date for this, but only have the option to select one.

Thanks Col. I'll be there!

My opinion: 1. Whether we witness them taking off or not is unimportant I reckon, it's not like the days of vulching in IL2. 2. That's a little more difficult because the A2A capabilities vary week on week. If it's Fen's week on, we'd need double the air threat to account for his impact!

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No time wasted Colin, it's all enjoyable, don't apologise! Appreciate all that you're trying to do, to pull together something more than the ordinary. I wish I had the time and knowledge to help. If you can't get it quite how you want it right now, are there further levels of complexity you can roll back on?

That's two Hornets and two Vipers available at Hatay for next week