What is the Virtual Thunderbirds, LLC?
How can the Virtual Thunderbirds be contacted?
What product association can the Virtual Thunderbirds offer?
What joystick is used by the Virtual Thunderbirds?
Is there any affiliation with the real U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds?
What is the demo team?
Can I tryout to be part of the Virtual Thunderbirds?
How often does the team practice?
Is everything hand flown?
How authentic are the maneuvers?
How can I watch a Virtual Thunderbird performance?
What flight simulator is currently used by the Virtual Thunderbirds?
How do I install the Virtual Thunderbirds mod?
What VOIP software is currently used by the Virtual Thunderbirds?
Q: What is the Virtual Thunderbirds, LLC?
A: We are a business and fan based group, widely recognized on the net as the cyberspace equivalent of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Our mission is to recreate the aerial demonstration of the USAF Thunderbirds, past and present.
Q: How can the Virtual Thunderbirds be contacted?
A: For business inquiries, recruiting or web site related questions, use the information provided on the contact page. For general questions or comments, please visit our forums.
Q: What product association can the Virtual Thunderbirds offer?
A: Marketing and advertising sponsorships within the genre of flight simulation, including product development and testing. The expert consulting we offer in flight simulation is backed by a combined total of over 100 years of simulated and real world aviation experience between our pilots. While the goal of flight simulation is to emulate the real world flying, there are distinct differences between real world flying and simulated flying. We can bridge that gap as we have highly trained professionals working in real world aviation, in addition to many of our members having been avid flight simulator enthusiasts since the dawn of the genre. Last, but not least, we offer a, second to none, recreation of the real Thunderbird air show live on the net, and in videos.
Q: What joystick is used by the Virtual Thunderbirds?
A: Our sponsor Thrustmaster Guillemot Inc. provides us with the Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar. This joystick is a real world replica of the stick and throttle found in the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon.
Q: Is there any affiliation with the real U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds?
A: No. We use their image and name as part of ours, making a distinct difference in that everything we do is "virtual". The active members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds represent the military and there is no affiliation between the Virtual Thunderbirds, LLC and the U.S. Air Force.
A: The demo team consists of the active pilot squad within the Virtual Thunderbirds, LLC. Although we are a business, we're mainly a fan based group of flight simulator enthusiasts flying together on the net.
Q: Can I tryout to be part of the Virtual Thunderbirds?
A: Yes. Visit our openings page for more details.
Q: How often does the team practice?
A: Depending on the time of the year, and how busy we are in real life, we typically fly twice per week on average.
A: Yes, the awesome power is held in check by talented and disciplined hands.
Q: How authentic are the maneuvers?
A: As real as it gets, "virtually" speaking. Our mission is to recreate the aerial demonstration of the USAF Thunderbirds, past and present.
Q: How can I watch a Virtual Thunderbird performance?
A: Visit Virtual Airshows to see us fly live (streaming). You can also download our videos, and on a rare occasion you may be able to join us for a practice sortie and watch.
Q: What flight simulator is currently used by the Virtual Thunderbirds?
A: Lock-On: Modern Air Combat, Flaming Cliffs.
Q: How do I install the Virtual Thunderbirds mod?
A: Read this forum topic: How to Install LockOn, then follow these steps:
Q: What VOIP software is currently used by the Virtual Thunderbirds?
A: Ventrilo.VOIP stands for Voice Over IP and is a high-speed communications protocol used to communicate over the internet much like a walkie talkie. The Ventrilo client can be downloaded at www.ventrilo.com. The easiest way to connect to our Virtual Thunderbirds Ventrilo Server is by clicking on the banner on our contact page and you'll be able to talk to us, and others joining the server in person. Just be sure to use a headset.