Virtual Air Tigers
”A Class of Its Own.”
Virtual Air Tigers Official Thread
Founded in August 2021 the Virtual Air Tigers is a unique air display team focusing on formation flights and air shows. Our aim is to promote military aviation and air shows as the majority of all flights in Infinite Flight are commercial. Professionalism and realism are extremely important for us whilst not forgetting to have fun !
Message from the CEO
“ I’ve been playing Infinite Flight since 2016 and I’m still fascinated by it. My aim was to have a Virtual Airline /Organization sometime and now I’m proud to present you the “Virtual Air Tigers.” Although it’s not my first VA I founded, it is definitely the best and we all strive for professionalism without forgetting to have fun!
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask them!”
Founder and Flight Leader: @anon99275236
Remember that there is a limited number of pilots !
- 6 main pilots
- 1 more KC-10 pilot
Frequent Flyer Medal
You will be granted this medal if you flew training flights 30 days in a row.
- Air Show Veteran Medal
If you have taken part in 20 air shows without any crash or mistake, you will receive this gorgeous medal.
- 1 Year Member Medal
After one year of active flying and spreading a positive atmosphere, our highest medal will be awarded to you!
As we don’t have a route-based system there will be 4 different types of flights instead:
1. Training Flights
All assigned pilots meet up and perform a training flight with the flight leader ( FL ) or the vice flight leader.
In case, both flight leaders can not take part the team will select a temporary FL just for the upcoming flight.
2. Repositioning Flights
All aircraft are being flown to another airport (e.g. flight to the US) with the support of a tanker or all are being flown with our private aircraft. This is done to provide more realism as you have to take off from there where you landed before.
3. Air Show Flights
4. Solo Training Flights
Every pilot is allowed to perform solo training flights.
- Ramstein Air Base (ETAR), GER
- Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV), US
- Al Dhafra Air Base (OMAM), UAE
F-22 “Raptor”
The F-22 “Raptor” is the workhorse for the majority of our flights. Due to its Supermaneuverability and many more flight characteristics, it is perfect for our air shows.
Aircraft information:
Crew: 1
Weaponry: available but not used
Range: 1,800mi /2,960km
Max. Speed: 1,500mph /2,414km/h
Service ceiling: 65,000ft /20,000m
- A-10 “Warthog”
Sometimes we also use the A-10, so we are not stuck to the “classic” fighter jets only. The Warthog also has great maneuverability, long flight time (compared to other jets), and an aggressive look. Additionally, it is a reworked aircraft with new sounds, a live cockpit, and many more features !
Aircraft information:
Crew: 1
Weaponry: available but not used
Range: 2,580mi /4,150km
Max. Speed: 439mph /706km/h
Service ceiling: 45,000ft /13,700m
- Spitfire Mk VIII
For some special events, we also operate the Spitfire. It is the complete opposite of modern fighter jets, but we also want to show how it started.
Aircraft information:
Crew: 1
Weaponry: not available
Range: 479mi /771km
Max. Speed: 370mph /600kmh
Service ceiling: 36,500ft /11,100m
- KC-10
The KC-10 is one of the most important aircraft in our fleet. It supports us during training or repositioning flights, otherwise we couldn’t cross the Atlantic without stops.
Aircraft information:
Crew: 4
Weaponry: not available
Range: 11,500mi /18,500km
Max. Speed: 538mph /866km/h
Service ceiling: 42,000ft /13,000m
The majority of our flights are for training purposes, as it takes time to coordinate the team and learn different breathtaking maneuvers. There will be several smaller and two large air shows during the year. Additionally, we are planning to cooperate with the Infinite Flight Oshkosh event. All the air shows will be flown on Casual Server, however the Expert server will be used for normal formation flights without aerobatic maneuvers.
1) The Tornado
It is one of our three maneuvers you will get to see at our air shows. There are five aircraft forming an arrow in the middle while two other pilots fly rolls around it. The picture on the right serves as a visualization though once we performed this maneuver, our pictures will be uploaded.
2) The Rising Sun
In this stunt, all seven pilots fly towards the audience and then flee in different directions just before the runway.
3) The Neckbreaker
After arriving from the back, all pilots pull up and perform a looping perpendicular to the audience.
Of course, we also perform the “basic” maneuvers like a fly-over or a normal looping, but these three are more complex to learn. However, as mentioned above you will get to see them at every air show! Click here and check out our events to see this with your own eyes in Infinite Flight!
All flights are flown in the fashion of a career mode structure which generally means starting there where you have landed before. Long repositioning flights will be flown with the support of our KDC-10 to avoid spawning all around the globe.
Make sure not to forget our fantastic events! For more click here!
Make sure you meet all the following requirements !
Requirements:
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have a valid IFC account in good standing
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have an active pro subscription
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have a Discord account
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be Grade 3 or higher
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be an experienced pilot with excellent flying skills
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not on the IFVARB User Watchlist
If you are sure you want to join us please send a message to @anon99275236 or @virtualairtigers on the IFC.
If you still have questions, do not hesitate to ask them!
Virtual Air Tigers is an organization that does not operate in real life. We are not affiliated with any real airline or Infinite Flight LLC.
@2021 Infinite Flight Virtual Air Tigers
