I am a former Kiwi living the American dream, now as a US citizen. I fly online in my spare time - among other things...
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A_Pricklyhedgehog72 retweeted
Secretly flying Soviet MiGs to help American pilots learn how to defeat their adversaries? Rob “Z-Man” Zettel joins the Fighter Pilot Podcast to share his experience with the top-secret Red Eagles and the Constant Peg program!
Listen to FPP229: The Red Eagles!
DCS: MiG-17F Throttle and Afterburner youtu.be/HHjbYKwkJu8?si=NTUW… via @YouTube
DCS SITREP #37 2026: Ugra Media Announce MiG-23M! youtu.be/tLrs9_GO9nk?si=fiMA… via @YouTube
DCS SITREP #36 2026: OctopusG Shock Reveal of the MiG-27K Flogger J2 youtu.be/rgv_IWbgxN8?si=8IFV… via @YouTube
Why I Suck at DCS and So Can You... youtu.be/q8InqTtWAiU?si=o1sf… via @YouTube
A_Pricklyhedgehog72 retweeted
In 1996, English TV presenter Alain de Cadenet asked legendary New Zealand born fighter pilot Ray Hana, who was 70-years-old, to do a low pass in this Spitfire fighter plane as de Cadenet spoke to the camera
DCS SITREP #35 2026: Big Patch Updates, AI, Liveries, IA Missions youtu.be/65GiLcNcyAI?si=VntM… via @YouTube
DCS SITREP #34 2026: F-15C and Su-25A Progress Reports youtu.be/TjPL2AOBNnM?si=WOHj… via @YouTube
DCS Operation Blue Line - CF-18 Skins You Will See youtu.be/BgAeZ4sKlsI?si=kCeG… via @YouTube
DCS SITREP #33 2026: T38A, SK60, and the Balkans Map Updates youtu.be/a-ElEZEyZdM?si=68_L… via @YouTube
A_Pricklyhedgehog72 retweeted
Reflected Simulations' DCS: F-14B Speed & Angels campaign, created with former Tomcat pilot Commander Paco Chierici, coming soon for the DCS: F-14B(U). It's 14.99 USD, and owners of the original campaign get 50% off. digitalcombatsimulator.com/e…
Definitely one of the go to HOTAS's on the market, and now it's been updated.
The legend evolves.
HOTAS Warthog MKII and HOTAS Warthog MKII Base are now available.
Built on the legacy of the original HOTAS Warthog, the MKII retains the iconic VIPER HOTAS Add-On Grip and HOTAS Warthog Dual Throttle, while bringing key upgrades to the joystick base:
✅ Smoother movement with an ultra-smooth ball-bearing mechanism
✅Metal base structure
✅ Full compatibility with the Thrustmaster Grip Ecosystem
✅ Detachable USB-C cable
Wondering what’s changed compared with the original HOTAS Warthog, or how the MKII compares with the HOTAS Warthog AVA Edition? Swipe to see the full comparison.
HOTAS Warthog MKII 👉 go.thrustmaster.com/ZYPoO
HOTAS Warthog MKII Base 👉 go.thrustmaster.com/7wnFc
DCS SITREP #32 2026: Farewell Matt "Wags" Wagner youtu.be/_1bB6_6hG0o?si=8rmE… via @YouTube
A_Pricklyhedgehog72 retweeted
We are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Wags, who was a pioneer in the flight simulation scene. All of us at Microsoft Flight Simulator would like to offer our deepest condolences to Wags’ family, friends, and colleagues. Blue skies and tailwinds, Wags.
A_Pricklyhedgehog72 retweeted
GR Missing Man Formation For Matt _Wags_ Wagner -RIP- #DCSWorld
A_Pricklyhedgehog72 retweeted
It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Matt Wagner, who left us on September 7th after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
I will miss his soft voice, our daily calls, and his joy for what he did.
Clear skies, my friend.
Nick
