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  1. AstroGimp01

    CitizenCon 2016 Reactions

    OMFG. Planets 2.0 was amazeballs. 2.6 in testing with Evocati. Carrack is about 9-12 months away (sad face). Have at it!! 'Gimp
  2. AstroGimp01

    Set HYPE Cannon to 11

    CitizenCon begins [soon]tm..... View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fbMQ5Z2lN4 Predicting big announcements, surprises, and jaw-dropping awesomeness on a big screen - and a Glorious Leader cameo. Test Squadron Best Squardon! 'Gimp
  3. AstroGimp01

    Question about FPS Weapons

    So I finally earned some aUEC and bought the awesome UEE Heavy Armor and all the guns I want but it seems like there has been a change - used to be 2.4.1 at least, that I could 'carry' the sniper rifle and the energy assault rifle ir energy shotgun on my back, the ballistic assault rifle on my...
  4. AstroGimp01

    Recent Advanced Spins and Aerobatics Clinic

    So I recently completed a six-day advanced spins and aerobatics clinic taught by Gennady Elfimov, a former Russian Aerobatics Champ and Yak-52 training specialist. This is a cut from working on aggravated spin recovery. In an aggravated spin you deliberately enter out-spin aileron (right...
  5. AstroGimp01

    Multi-Crew Credit Grind Saturday Evening 8:00 Pacific?

    Had such a good time a couple weeks ago on Han-Burgundy's outing that I thought I'd offer up a Connie (or two) if anyone wants to get together on Discord and do the ICC Missions as a group - so long as everyone is tracking the ICC Mission everybody earns - would be nice to have a fighter or two...
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    Hello my name is 'Gimp and I have a problem

    Welcome to Concierge.... LOL, it's only money. 'Gimp
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    How long will the sale be on?

    Just curious how long the post Gamescom sale should be expected to run? The Explorer Pack is beckoning but I need to wait a day or two to let some things play out if I can. Info appreciated... 'Gimp
  8. AstroGimp01

    GamesCon Presentation - Holy Shit!!

    So I had to work today (booooo) and then had to get my plane ready for an aerobatic clinic in the morning (yaaaay), and as such had to wait until I got home to watch the GamesCon presentation and all I can say is it fucking blew my mind. 2.6 will be cool but 3.0 looks to just be everything I...
  9. AstroGimp01

    Milestone Day

    So WifeyGimp and I are taking the Yak up to Big Bear (L35) a little later this morning to join several friends for an Eagles' tribute band concert at a place called The Cave tonight. I have had the Yak for 16 months, this will be her 2nd flight in it, first overnight trip. Flight plan says...
  10. AstroGimp01

    Canyon Run - Extended Trail Flight

    So following an outstanding formation aerobatic training sortie yesterday I gave the lead to one of my buddies and we ended up with an extended trail/tailchase through the canyons on the way back to the airport - was an incredible flight. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBsbIiPCS8U...
  11. AstroGimp01

    I think I am in love....

    The new Triumph Thruxton R, classic Cafe Racer style with proper modern kit - now on the radar screen and will probably end up in my garage. I have not 'wanted' a new bike since I bought my first bike, a KLR-650, in 1990 - my other bike purchase was a 1987 Honda VF700C SuperMagna that I bought...
  12. AstroGimp01

    All Red Star XV Formation Flying Clinic

    Was out of pocket last few days attending the All Red Star Formation Clinic in Porterville, CA (KPTV). Total of 7 jets (1 L-29, 1 AlphaJet, 2 L-39's, and 3 Siai Marchetti S-211's), a Shorts Tucano, an RV-7, a Glasair II-FT, a Thorp T-18, 2 T-6's, about a half-dozen T-34's, and about a dozen...
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    San Diego Antique Airplane Association Flyover

    Up to no good once again with my partners in crime. We were supposed to fly up to Chino on Saturday for the always excellent Planes of Fame Airshow (best warbird airshow in the US, they had 5 or 6 P-40 Warhawks this year) - but weather between San Diego and Chino kept us local - flew a few...
  14. AstroGimp01

    Another Fun Formation Aerobatics Sortie IRL

    My formation buddies and I continue to work on upping our game and yesterday it was working on a maneuver called the Quarter-Clover which is a loop that has a 90 degree direction change in it from rolling during the loop itself. We start with a tip in which is a diving turn to clear the area...
  15. AstroGimp01

    Recent Formation Flying

    So, my cohorts in crime and I recently did several formation passes over the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance - here is some onboard video - was really fun. 'Gimp
  16. AstroGimp01

    Cool recent flight

    So a couple friends and I have been working up to flying formation aerobatics in our Yak's, and this last Saturday that culminated in a series of 3-ship formation loops. Here is from my #2 wingman's point of view (brown and tan Yak is mine): And here is from my cockpit: We have been flying...
  17. AstroGimp01

    Not played in a couple weeks - holy crap!!

    So DL'd the new patch this morning when I went to work, came home and just spent an hour checking out the Starfarer and then shooting around Crusader in my Mustang Delta. Holy shit - what a huge change. The clouds on Crusader, awesome. Starfarer - my God, it is a work of art - completely...
  18. AstroGimp01

    Exploring the Rim on a Budget – Adventure and Discovery with the CNOU Mustang Beta

    Life in the Black Series – George Mason, Freelance Writer As a retired UEE Naval Command and Flight Officer, Captain Schlomo ‘NAFOD’ Lipaz had a variety of career options following his separation from the Navy; executive for a ship-builder, finance director for off-world banking institutions...
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    Gimp's Surprise, Part 4B

    “Warning, Missile Lock. Warning, Target Lock” the computer barked out, Talia scanned around and could see the Aurora’s turning to bear on her flight path on the HUD. “Now designating three targets, Alpha, Beta and Charlie” ‘Pablo’ shouted over the intercom. “Dingo Two, all target’s hostile...
  20. AstroGimp01

    Gimp's Surprise, Part 4A

    UEE J. M. Straczynski, Pegasus Class Escort Carrier, Centauri System, 11:17:04 Sol Std Time, 7th February “So, how was your trip?” asked Lt. JG Picaso ‘Pablo’ Gaerardo as he and Lt. Commander Talia ‘Svetlana’ Simonova sat down in the wardroom of the ‘Straz’ to eat their meal, her eyes fixed...
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