'in combat' PDF's added to library.
I've added linkage to the various 'in combat' PDF's in the library.

Community Events Calendar

I have put up a calendar for community events to assist the community in finding events to participate in.

West Coast Invitational Teamplay

A community based teamplay event will be run on Monday nights at 20:00 PST starting in June.

Please see the Invitational website for details.

"Spitfire Vb in combat" pdf file available in the Owners forum
A pdf guide to using the Spitfire Vb against its contemporary opponents is available in the private Spitfire forum that is available to purchasers of Angels and Airspeed.

"Fw-190A4 in combat" pdf file available in the Owners forum
A pdf guide to using the Fw-190A4 against its contemporary opponents is available in the private Fw-190 forum that is available to purchasers of Angels and Airspeed.

"Flight Lead" pdf file available in the fighter tactics forum
A pdf guide to the role and responsibilites of the Flight Lead is available in the forum.

"Element Lead" pdf file available in the fighter tactics forum
A pdf guide to the role and responsibilites of the Element Lead is available in the forum.

"Wingman" pdf file available in the fighter tactics forum
A pdf guide to the role and responsibilites of the wingman is available in the forum.

"The Hunt" pdf file available in the fighter tactics forum
A pdf document 'The Hunt' that discusses lone aircraft tactics is available in the forum.

"Il-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey" announced - FINALLY a console WW2 simulation.
In a long overdue development the XBox360 and Playstation 3 consoles will receive their first true WW2 Air Combat simulation - "IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey".

This is a HUGE development for the online WW2 air combat genre and its impact will even be felt in the PC world.

"Players will participate in some of the war's most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are five areas of war to engage in - The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe. As well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play, IL-2 also boasts an all new damage effects engine. Players can see real time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dog fights. Hundreds of airplanes will take part in air battle in IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey and the unique environmental engine produces highly detailed, realistic landscapes that allow players to see breathtaking ground support actions. The difficulty levels will range from arcade to simulation."

Team Xbox Preview

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Being a WW2 simulation Angels and Airspeed will be very relevant to it.

Announcing the "Angels" Squad.
The Angels Squad are looking to create a place where WW2 Combat Simulation enthusiasts can come together and participate in public and private simulation events.

More than that – the squad seeks to establish a truly fair and just squadron structure so that all members need not fear the croneyism and corruption that inevitably takes root in more structured and militaristic squadrons.

Angels will be just WW2 combat simulation enthusiasts treated equally and free to discuss whatever they wish with their fellow members in a welcoming and tolerant atmosphere.

Website

Special D-Day Event - "Angels over Normandy" Announced
The WingWalkers squad has created a special D-Day event - "Angels over Normandy". Scheduled for Friday evening on the 6th and Saturday afternoon of the 7th June.

Angels and Airspeed Invitational Tournament invitations sent
I have sent out invitations for the Angels and Airspeed Invitational Tournament. Website here.

Flight Leadership PDF available in fighter tactics forum.
A small PDF on Flight Leadership is available in the fighter tactics forum HERE.

Class 3 completes training
The third Angels and Airspeed training class has completed training. Congratulations to WWGangster, WWWetmore and WWMirage.

Public server mission rotation briefings up
The server page has been updated with briefings for the current map rotation.

Announcing Angels and Airspeed Invitational Tournament.
The planning stage for the Angels and Airspeed Invitational Tournaments is well underway.

It will be an invite only affair, featuring objective based missions with realistic settings in a historically based environment.

A beta map 'Fliegerkorps X' is currently running on the Angels^Airspd3 server on hyperlobby.

Stock has arrived.
The second print run has arrived. All orders will be shipped promptly.

Publisher has shipped next printing.
I have just been notified that the publisher has shipped the next printing. I expect delivery by the end of the week.

United Squadrons League Locked and Open Pit Division Signups D
Last year saw the first season of the USL IL2 league. It was an "Open Pit" affair with relaxed realism settings and was very successful (and a LOT of fun). This season there will be a second "Locked Pit" division with a focus on realistic settings - of which yours truly will be one of the administrators.

If your squad is interested head over to the USL website and take a look about.

First run sold out
The first run has sold out. More copies are on their way and should arrive mid to late January.

Stats are up
After some mucking about with various ISP's stats are up and running, though very slow.

Training classes scheduled to start in January
Owners can sign up for the free training sessions that will begin in January. Two classes are being run - one on Saturday afternoons, the other Sunday morning.

Teamspeak server up
The Angels and Airspeed teamspeak server is up and running.

address: ts.angelsandairspeed.com:8220 password:aaa