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Mission:
The E-Team-USA Air Demonstration Squadron, the "Thunderbirds", performs
precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of JetFighter
IV virtual high performance aircraft to the people of the "internet
world."Objectives of the
squadron are:
To: Have Fun! Have FUN!! HAVE FUN!!!
To: Learn and perfect "Air Show" style
multi-aircraft stunts and formation maneuvers in a safe virtual
environment!
To: Support E-Team-USA/W.A.C.O. recruiting and
retention programs. (Everyone is Welcome to Participate)
To: Reinforce public confidence in E-Team-USA/W.A.C.O. and to
demonstrate to the public the competence of E-Team-USA/W.A.C.O. pilots.
To: Strengthen morale and "esprit de corps" among E-Team-USA/W.A.C.O.
members.
To: Support E-Team-USA/W.A.C.O. community relations.
To: Represent E-Team-USA/W.A.C.O. and to project international goodwill!
The Team:
The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit of E-Team-USA
composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots).
A Thunderbirds air demonstration is a mix of formation flying and solo
routines. The four-aircraft diamond formation demonstrates the training
and precision of E-Team-USA/W.A.C.O. (FDT) pilots, while the solo
aircraft highlight the maximum capabilities of the JF4 F-22 Raptor.
(Some archived footage of previous demonstrations is available on DVD
and available for FREE download on the Bulletin Board page.)
Practice sessions are Saturday mornings at 11:00am (Pacific). The entire
game runs less than an hour. The FDT Practice room is always named,
www.jf5.org/FDT . The password will always be posted for view on the
E-Team-USA /FDT Bulletin Board page. The FDT season lasts year round, with the winter
months used for additional practice sessions.
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