Who's a pilot in real life?
 

I am amazed at the amount of technical knowledge being shared on these boards. Whether it be knowledge of WW2 era aircraft, aviation technology, or the mechanics of flight, there must be a fair number of pilots in the bunch.
It has come to the point where I would describe these boards as educational. I would love to hear about where the members attained this information.

Had one first lesson when i was 15 :) but that was it hehe.

Either this summer or the next I'm gonna starting hittin' the skies.:) I just need to find time to dedicate for this.

Understand that IL2 has been around for some time even though this title is brand new. The PC version attracted a lot of guys that still continue to play even as we write on these forums. Most of the folks I've come across are folks that are very much into flying as pilots or they love the history behind some of the great machines you fly in this sim. A lot of them read tech manuals and research squads for both the Axis and Allies. Some research the historal events and the major air operations and theaters.

I'm more of a PC guy because of simming but I've been keeping my eye open as other have on this Console release. It's my hope that it will keep this genre going and recruite some fresh eyes to what I consider to be my favorite type of game to play.

There are many virtual squads with their ranks filled with very knowlegable helpful people. You will also notice there is a US base group and several EU guys that frequent the forums.

I myself am a real pilot and I have several ratings... Finally getting close to finishing my Instrument but I have my High Performance, Complex and Tail wheel endorsements so if anyone has questions I would be glad to help out where I can.

I hope you enjoy this stuff as much as I do.

The other day i took my first pilot orientation and soon i'll start to take more lessons.I have also been lucky enough to have had a ride in a T6(WW2 trainer), and also a P-51 Mustang.

I used to fly Gliders when I could, but I haven't had the money or time for a couple of years, so I'm grounded for the time.

I am

I haven't been behind the controls for a while now... I started on the Cessna 150 and ended in the HS-125.

I have taken two glider lessons at Estrella Airpark, going to take my
third in a couple weeks. :-D

ooooooooh! envy! ;)

I hope to take my first total immersion flight this year, then I plan to fly a P-51 via Stallion51 in Florida. One day, I'd like to acquire my private license... but first I need to save some change. lol