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Offline Sgt. Johnston

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Noob from south Texas, USA
« on: September 02, 2024, 11:37:17 AM »
Hello everyone, I'm Nathan Johnston. I have been wanting to build an F-16 pit since I first saw one several years back. I am currently a Cadet Chief Master Sergeant in the US Air Force Auxiliary, commissioning as a Second Lieutenant after college. Hoping to fly F-16s.

I am completely new to sim building of any sort, and don't even know what block to build. Someone told me I could get all the help I needed from the guys at Viperpits, so here I am. I can't wait to meet you all, start learning, and get building!
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2024, 01:11:11 PM »
Welcome aboard. You'll find lots of information and assistance here at ViperPits.
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2024, 01:15:22 PM »
Welcome Nathan  :cheerleader:

No doubt, you have lots of questions. And there are quite a few options too, to make it easier  :D

The best advice I can give: read several "build" threads from A to Z.
Spending *lots* of hours reading this forum  :reading: gives you a broader view and slowly you get an idea in your head what you actually want, and also important, which choices to make and *how* to realize your dream.

Have fun!
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2024, 01:47:37 PM »
Welcome!  I myself spent a year at Navy Kings with VT-21 for the introduction of the T-45A, so I know where you are - great area to live in... :thumbsup: .
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2024, 03:17:44 PM »
Welcome and have fun  :yihaw:
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2024, 08:35:10 AM »
Welcome aboard. There are many different approaches to building a pit. Find yours and enjoy the ride.  :clap:
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2024, 09:06:16 AM »
Welcome, you'll find a lot of info in here. And, if you get to fly the Viper, you'll even be able to add some  :whistle:
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2024, 12:45:58 AM »
Welcome!
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2024, 03:40:20 AM »
Welcome to the crazy guys :-)
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2024, 04:37:10 AM »
Welcome and prepare for a life long passion 8)
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2024, 12:24:00 AM »
Welcome aboard!
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2024, 03:35:26 AM »
Welcome aboard.
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2024, 03:47:12 AM »
Welcome
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sorry for my english!!                                                Italian journal of my pit!!

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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2024, 08:58:56 PM »
Howdy gents,

             I was certain that I would have all the time in the world to work on this build, but as everyone knows...that isn't how life works. :DOH: The time I would have been building was not wasted by any means though, the Air Force gave me some great opportunities get some flying hours logged in government aircraft. My scheduled is looking a bit full until at least March, but I'll get work done on the pit when I get time.

             Currently I am working on the the outer sides, working from Brenda's plans. I will post pictures soon. Until then, stay safe and God bless gents :beer2:
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Re: Noob from south Texas, USA
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2024, 10:48:41 PM »
A couple of pictures of the ACES II sides under construction.
/Users/Nathan/Desktop/ACES II/image.000001003.jpg
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