Introduction

Call sign: Barber_Pole

Age: 50

Internet: Ethernet 800Mbps DL / 900 Mbps UL

Timezone: Eastern Standard Time (UTC -5 when standard, UTC -4 when DST)

Availability: Once a week at different times from month to month depending on actual flying schedule

Flight hours: 17,000 on actual fixed wings, 100 on DCS

Mission editor knowledge: Basic

Preferred Chopper: Mi-8

I was introduced to BSD by Molevitch.  So far on DCS servers, I felt underused and sometimes isolated as one of the rare Mi-8 pilots and ended up flying mostly solo missions.  It is awesome to have discovered this community of chopper pilots.  Thanks Molevitch!  I ordered a set of cyclic/collective/rudder controls from MaxFlight and I am eagerly waiting for its delivery.  Meanwhile I am focussing on getting ready for the check ride.  My expectation with BSD is to fly realistic/immersive chopper missions and improve skills/knowledge via this structured group of helicopter fans.  I fly airliners for a living and also fly aerobatics on a Pitts.  I never had the chance to fly real helicopters though.  This is the reason I like flying DCS choppers as it is a new, challenging and very fulfilling experience.  Looking forward to fly nap-of-the-earth with you.