Welcome to the VCAW-99 recruiting page.

We at the Fighting Redcocks consider ourselves to be a casual milsim – or, military simulation – group as well as a combat flight simulator. This means that we take what we do seriously, and follow real world NATOP and Naval procedures as much as possible. As a result there are a few requirements that we have for any prospective recruit to ensure that the experience they will have with us not only enhances their enjoyment of flying with us, but also that the Wing as a whole benefits from their membership as part of the group.

These requirements include the following:

• DCS FA-18 Hornet
• DCS Supercarrier
• A full HOTAS flight controls setup (i.e., flight stick, throttle, and rudder pedals)
• Head tracking hardware – TrackIR, VR, etc.
• Members are required to own the following DCS maps; Caucasus, Persian Gulf, and Syria. We may add other maps as they become available.

Here at the “cocks”, we also require every pilot to complete an Instructor Pilot (IP) led training regime before deploying to the line squadron. Every pilot in the wing has completed this training. Some who join us with lots of experience will check off quickly, but we also have room for new pilots who will benefit from the IP instruction and guidance.

If you think you want to be a Redcock, please complete the application form and an Admin Officer will get back to you.