THE SAVAGE 77th CREED

We at the "Savage 77th" (S77th) hereby set forth the following axioms and requirements for membership:

Maturity

Fellowship

Enjoyment

Teamwork

Education

Commitment

Style
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Maturity

Chronological age is of no significance - the ability to "play well with
others" is. Enough said.

Fellowship

A key point. Meeting others of a like mind (passion!) is a benefit that can
extend beyond the Virtual World.

Enjoyment

Though we do take this hobby seriously, we're out to have fun. This is the
most important point.

Teamwork

We're not about endlessly, mindlessly, gunning each others brains out. As in the real world, no one individual can survive, or hope to accomplish, a
particular mission alone. Working as a team; from administrative duties
(maintaining our home site, documents, news, etc); to supporting your "buds" in the air, is a priority. Our missions include air-to-air, air-to-ground, and a combination of both (combined Ops). If you prefer to go it alone then we don't need you. As Iceman said, "Never, ever, leave your wingman".

Education

This pastime simulates a very complex and dynamic environment; that of a military combat pilot. In doing so we gain some insight and appreciation of the skills & dedication they must posses. However, our goal expands upon this to include educating those new to the Combat Flight Simulator
experience. The "Newbie" you nurture in today's training hop may be the next voice for enthusiasts like us all, brining new people into this fascinating world. This can only be of benefit.

Commitment

Participation is a must. Our "Standards", defined by this credo, mention
nothing about ability (to fly certain aircraft at a specific level of
skill). This collection of people may be likened to your company's softball
team, or any intramural, amateur, athletic group. We want enjoy ourselves for certain. We want to WIN! Various inter and intra-Command competitions will be held, pitting the skills of the "Savages" against all comers. If you participate in regular training flights/missions you will get your chance - no one that participates will "ride the bench".

Style

Style you say? I could substitute "professionalism" here but, obviously no
one is getting paid for any of this. By "Style" we mean the manner in which you apply all of the pervious points. Flying around by yourself; not
participating when able; cheating.has no Style. When we stress, for
instance, formation flying practice we do so because we want to "look good around the home drome".

An underlying goal of the Savage 77th is to create an organization (of
volunteers for sure) that would make someone who does this for a living feel right at home, should they decide to come "play" with us. They should
immediately recognize the procedures and tactics employed as being, if not 100-percent accurate, representative.

Check-Six!