RAAF Virtual is a volunteer run group comprised of civilian, active duty, and overseas (worldwide) participants. We fly flight operations in Australia, New Zealand and all over the world. This organisation mirrors our real world counterpart, and pays homage to the men and women who serve with the Australian Defence Force.
RAAF Virtual undertakes a variety of missions on the VATSIM network including Tactical and Strategic Strike, Air Superiority, Airborne Early Warning & Control, Maritime Patrol and Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Flight Test and Evaluation, Special Operations, Humanitarian airlift and other substantial core and support missions.
We continually strive for realistic, educational yet fun operations on a day to day basis. RAAF Virtual operates a modern fleet of aircraft. RAAF Virtual is committed to fleet modernization, the test, evaluation, and practical application of new technologies to achieve greater realism than ever before. We continue to seek quality team members to help lead us through our growing role in the VATSIM Special Operations community.
All new applicants progress through a face to face interview process to provide an opportunity for us to outline what you will expect as a RAAFv member, after which, new Officer Applicants will progress through initial training at vOfficer Training School.
Following vOTS, vOfficer Cadets will progress to ab initio flying training where the fundamentals of military flying is taught in the DA40 NG prior to moving to the Pilatus PC-21 at 1FTS.
Moving to v2FTS, pilots will learn advanced navigation, formation and tactical flying in the Pilatus PC-21. Upon completion of v2FTS, Pilots will gain their wings!
Be it Fast Jet or Multi-engine pathways, after completion of 2FTS, all pilots progress to an operational conversion phase where they will learn to fly and operate their front line airframe tactically.
After completion of Operational Conversion, pilots finally are able to take the reins of their front line airframe, though many will choose to excel in other areas such as different aircraft types, Air Traffic Control or even the opportunity to be part of the vRoulettes Aerobatic Team.
For those who are more administratively minded, opportunities for promotion within RAAF Virtual exist, and climbing the ranks to man various senior posts provide opportunities to help shape the future of RAAF Virtual.
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The Virtual Roulettes Aerobatic Team consist of the best and brightest instructors from RAAF Virtual.
Each member of the team posesses a passion for precision aviation and dedication to the team, practicing a number of days a week to perfect their craft. Let's go ahead and take a look at the 2021 team!
Originally from the UK, though now located in Sale, Victoria, David Love-Brice takes the helm of vRoulette 1 in the 2021 season. David is a long time RAAF Virtual member, flight simulation enthusiast and software developer with a passion for education and engineering and spends most weekends flying RC aircraft when not tied to the desk administrating RAAF Virtual!
vRoulette 1
From Wangarratta on the Victoria/New South Wales border, Eli Reid is one of the newest members of the vRoulettes Team this year and brings a passion for flight simulation and is ever eager to learn and support the team.
vRoulette 2
Joining the team in 2021, Nicholas Martinesi is a talented simmer with an eye for detail and a drive to excel. Nicholas is planning on joining the RAAF in the future and his drive and passion will no doubt take him far!
vRoulette 3
From country Victoria, Keith Hayles brings a large amount of knowledge from years of piloting aicraft. Always eager to spin a tale of his exploits to the team during a debrief, Keith is a valued and well liked member of the vRoulettes.
vRoulette 4
Ty Walker joined the team in late 2020 and hails from Canberra. Ty has a wide variety of experience within RAAF Virtual piloting the C-27J Spartan and C-130 Hercules on exercise, then completed the RAAF Virtual Flying Instructors Course and progressed onto the vRoulettes team as vRoulette 5.
vRoulette 5
From Perth in Western Australia, Josh 'Fuzz' Fourez joined RAAF Virtual in 2020 and quickly became a fan of the Pilatus PC-21 airframe.
As an ex-RAAF PC-9 pilot, Josh is by far the best formation pilot in the team, either by skill, decent hardware or black magic, we simply don't know.
vRoulette 6
Brayden Kennedy-Wilcox joined the team in 2020 after a period of time in the ATC role for RAAF Virtual. Though young, Brayden has proven a dedicated, passionate individual who is keen to learn and actions all the feedback given by his teammates to improve his formation flying and social engagement.
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RAAF Virtual has been granted a Letter of Agreement with VATPAC with regards to the management of releasing activate Restricted Airspace to RAAFv AEW&C Pilots and the allocation of air to air/ground frequencies designated for use by RAAFv.
All RAAFv Members should read this and be aware of the conditions as stipulated. Any questions should be directed to hqaf@raafvirtual.org
To view the full details of the LOA, please click here.
