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Su-33

Structured Su-33 training for DCS pilots focused on opposing-force flying, threat perspective, and stronger debrief habits.

Active Cycles 8-week cycle
REDFORAirframeSu-33 Active Cycles 8-week cycle

Overview

Su-33 gives VWA members a structured place to build opposing-force flying, threat perspective, and stronger debrief habits. The emphasis stays on practical DCS learning, clear multiplayer communication, and repeatable habits that make it easier to participate with the community.

Requirements

Su-33, SRS, HOTAS, Eye Track or VR

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Weekly Outline

The structure stays visible even when offerings vary in density and pace.

  1. Week 1

    Introduction and Basic Skills Set-up SRS Introduction to the Su-33 and Basic Skills (Cockpit familiarization, basic flight maneuvers).

  2. Week 2

    Advanced Systems and Operations Systems Management and Radar Operations (Navigation and weapon systems overview).

  3. Week 3

    Close Air Support (CAS) Basics Close Air Support (CAS) Basics (Theory and tactics of CAS missions).

  4. Week 4

    Combat Air Patrol (CAP) Basics and Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM) Combat Air Patrol (CAP) Basics and Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM) (Theory and tactics of CAP, introduction to BFM).

  5. Week 5

    Carrier Operations and Advanced Flight Maneuvers Carrier Operations and Advanced Flight Maneuvers (Advanced carrier operations, advanced flight maneuvers). Also going over all the mandatory controls of a carrier takeoff and landing

  6. Week 6

    Defensive Systems and Techniques Defensive Systems, Tactical Maneuvering, and Notching (Overview of countermeasures, tactical maneuvering, notching techniques).

  7. Week 7

    Air-to-Air Refueling How to contact and refuel off of an aerial refueling plane (IL-76) (If we have time we can do a gs server)

  8. Week 8

    Graduation and Review

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