507th Fighter Squadron

The Knights

"We Lead with SEAD"

The Knights is a combination squadron made up of two extremely versatile multi-role airframes. Whether its providing enhanced situational awareness capabilities or effectively suppressing enemy air defenses - the Knights are often the pointy end of the Task Force's spear.

Leadership Team: Cookie (F-16 Lead) & Buttons (MiG-29/21 Lead)

Primary Airframe: F-16C Viper

Primary Mission Skillset: SEAD/DEAD

Airframes

507th now flies airframes previously assigned to 62nd Squadron. Airframes are mainly flown in BLUEFOR operations.

Helpful Links

GTFO links:

• 507th Squadron Roster
• GTFO DCS Battleground
• GTFO Liveries
• GTFO 507th GDrive

Other software/tools used by 507th:

• DTC for DCS v8.2.0
• Aerodrome Data and Frequencies
• dcsworld.pro - DCS Threats Database
• HARM/RWR codes from F/A-18C Kneeboard Suite - RWR Threats and HARM Codes
• Tacview
• LotATC

DTC for DCS

DTC for DCS is required tool for F-16s in 507th. We use DTC for DCS as a way to program waypoints, MFDs, radios, etc. in the jet. A DTC file (.json) is provided for every campaign mission. Load this into your jet using the software from:

DTC for DCS Releases on GitHub

Also see Schilly's guide on using DTC for DCS:

How-To: DTC | A New Aviator's Guide for DCS

Learning Resources

Chuck's Guides

Chuck's Guide is the most helpful resource for the F-16 in DCS. It is highly referenced in the 507th training documentation.

DCS GUIDE - F-16CM VIPER BLOCK 50

F-16 Landing

The F-16 is difficult to consistently land in DCS, but consistent landings are required to pass the GTFO Check Flight. These resources are helpful for improving landings in the F-16.

"Perfecting your F-16C Landings" by v303rd Fighter Group shows excellent imagery of the HUD and runway picture for optimal landings. This imagery will help a new pilot get a better mental picture of the landing. The imagery is from Falcon 4.0 or Falcon BMS, but it all still applies to DCS.

Tricker's "DCS F16 - Landing Tutorial (The most comprehensive tutorial that exists)" demonstrates an overhead break landing which is the standard landing pattern used in GTFO. This video also gives an excellent description of the HUD picture on landing.

Mike Soloyem YouTube

The Ops Center By Mike Solyom has a wealth of knowledge on fighter procedures and tactics beyond operating your selected airframe. Tutorials from Mike Solyom are heavily used in 507th training materials.

Revisions

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