Mission
VWA's Goal is to Teach
The DCS Virtual Weapons Academy is designed to provide virtual pilots an understanding of the critical and basic skills to fly and fight safely in a multiplayer environment.
About the VWA
Our goal is to bring new players into DCS multiplayer by giving them a friendly, accessible overview of DCS and chosen airframe
DCS Virtual Weapons Academy exists to help virtual pilots build the critical baseline skills to fly and fight safely in multiplayer. The goal is not just to teach a single module, but to build confidence, communication, and habits that transfer into multiplayer.
Training Model
Training Model
VWA training is organized by branches and airframes, with recurring cycles that usually begin with a meet-and-greet and can run for up to 10 weeks. Some Airframes and topics are at request or may involve one-on-one training.
Multiplayer Value
Learn with friends
The community is designed to make multiplayer less intimidating and provide a friendly environment to learn in, free from judgment and expectations.
Training Branches
Airframes and Other Topics are Organized into Branches
FRS
Naval airframe training for those who are interested in learning to operate carrier-based aircraft.
FTU
Air Force training for those who can't grow a mustache like the Navy, but do like golfing and firepower.
USAACE
Yeah, you are either about this life or not. If it beats physics into submission in order to fly, we can probably teach it.
NATO
Mostly for learning flying "Doritos" like the Mirage, Viggen, and soon the Typhoon.
REDFOR
Foreign? Yes... NATO? No... but it's a Fulcrum good time learning to fly a Flanker...
WWII
Warbirds, they are pretty badass if you can learn their power.
Graduate
Not just for Graduates! Advanced Topics and Aviation Training, for those who like to Control (ATC), Control (JTAC), Control (CATCC/LSO), and do everything else in DCS that's not flying!
FAQ & Articles
FAQ and Help Articles
Here are some specific Articles and FAQs to help answer questions you might have!
Next Step
See what is offered, what is unavailable temporarily, and where you can participate!
Browse the current offerings to understand how VWA organizes training by branch, status, and topic.