Join the Virtual U.S. Coast Guard

 

Members of the vUSCG go through extensive and continuous training to ensure they are some of the best on the VATSIM network.  The vUSCG is looking for highly motivated people who enjoy simulating the U.S. Coast Guard. 

Although the vUSCG Basic Training Program teaches flight skills and is available to all new recruits, it is preferred that applicants have a basic knowledge of VFR & IFR flight rules as well ATC communications & procedures.  Special flight skills, such as TACAN approaches, equipment drops and SAR patterns will be covered during training.

vUSCG trainees typically complete the training program after 30 - 40 hours of ground school and flight time. 

Our  new concept lets the new recruit to train at his or her pace while keeping an active status. Questions and direction during training will fall under the direct supervision of CG-07 our Training Director.

Training covers communications (ATC & Coast Guard), airspace, weather, IFR & VFR flights, basic flight maneuvering, SAR patterns and much more.  Active Duty aircrews, on average, fly a minimum of 4 hours per month (2 hours per month for Reservist).

If you would like to be part of the vUSCG, and meet the requirements below at the bottom right, download the application and e-mail to the vUSCG Training Director (e-mail link included in the application).

Any questions can be addressed to our Personnel  Director CG-03 at CG-03@vuscg.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership Requirements:

  1. Be 18 years of age or older

  2. Be able to read and speak the English language.  (All correspondences and voice communications will be done this way).

  3. Own and able to operate either FSNav or FS Commander navigational software.

  4. Own and operate either Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 or FS X.  (The vUSCG is currently in the process of converting all aircraft and scenery to be FSX compatible).

  5. Have TeamSpeak installed, and knowledge of how to operate it.

  6. Have FSInn installed, and knowledge of how to operate it.

  7. Be able to devote a minimum of 4 hours per month to flying (active duty).

 

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

(click and choose "save as" to download the application, directions inside)