Wings Over London Recap!

Yesterday was the last day of the Wings Over London Airshow in Hyde Park.  Throughout the week, guests were treated to free flights by the Flying and Golden Tigers!  Guests could also learn about the Second Life Air Squadron and were treated to music and events by Club Capital.

Below is  more information about the Flying Tigers (kindly provided by Josh Noonan):




The group was founded in 2008 by Guarocuya Giano who was inspired by friends and air combat buddies, Matrix "Trix" Amiot (a fellow veteran - GW1) and Bradyn "Halcyon" Halcali, a genuine aviation enthusiast. As a veteran who served 3 yrs active duty in the US Army (Air Cav),  then US Air Guard and later as a government contractor for the Navy and Marines, Giano realized that the bonds of loyalty which are present in RL across all services also

develop in SL.  The “Band of Brothers” phenomenon
seems to exist in all places where duty, honor, dedication and collective agenda are present in the face of adversity or in the quest for a common goal. We feel it, we live it and we embrace it.  This is the essence of our group.  It is why many of us work hard to make this group soar.

Some have seen in combat in faraway lands, some are in turmoil right here at home; SL and the FT exists for the purpose of community where your participation is unaffected by age*, mental or physical limitations; you don’t need legs or youth or wealth or power to have a good time and feel good about yourself.  Everyone who is thirsty for fun, camaraderie and purpose is welcome to drink with us. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and have many talents in both RL & SL.  We have students, veterans, doctors, lawyers, pilots, mechs, business people, computer experts and many others.  What binds us together is the love, dedication and respect we have for each other and for aviation. The group, which is named after the RL AVG, has members from all over the world, including; China, Japan, Germany, Singapore, Croatia, Russia, Great Britain, France, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Australia, Hawaii and all over the US of A .

The Flying Tigers Mission statement:
We are here to honor and support veterans from all eras; to excel in sl aircraft piloting skills; to excel in aerial combat; to provide free training to SL Aviation newcomers; to have fun; to promote goodwill, cooperation and harmony within the SL aviation community; to work with other groups to make aviation the number one fun activity in SL

The Flying Tigers conduct aerial combat using aircraft equipped with no health damage, no push systems such as VICE or TCS.  Our members are some of the most obsessive collectors in SL.  We enjoy collecting new “toys” in both civilian and military applications. We do not limit ourselves to fighters or WW2 era.  However, we do enjoy collecting those aircraft which display realistic flight characteristics in terms of linear trajectory and speed capabilities.  Some of us also enjoy the popular bee-buzzing-zig-zagging-UFO-flight-like vehicles which are advantageous and easier for beginners. Like they say - different strokes for different folks; it’s all a matter of personal preference.

We enjoy flying wherever we are welcome.  Our Squadron patrols many regions, both continental and private islands.  Our home alliance includes 2 Full Prim + 1 homestead, low lag Regions for optimum performance; Group Headquarters at WW2 TRIBUTE - Kunming Air base:

WW2 Tribute Slurl

You can also find more information about this awesome group in Second Life, by visiting their official websites:
Flying Tigers Website
Golden Tigers Website

Wings Over London Airshow Day 1 Recap!

Today was the first day of the Wings Over London Airshow, which is a FEATURED Second Life Destination Event!  Today's event kicked off at 10 am slt with DJ Anakin and Host AJ putting on a Mayhem show and filling the park with people dancing and waiting for the airshow!  Following the event the Flying and Golden Tigers took to the skies of all four of our London Sims and performed many flight formations and stunts!  The flight team was later presented with a special congratulatory scroll thanking the squad!  You can still catch the squad in Hyde Park this week, for free flights, as well as get a few flight freebies and check out the planes in Hyde Park, as well as music events throughout the week from Club Capital!  Check the blog and the London Gossip group in world for specific times and events, in the meantime check a special video and photos of today's events:






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Wings Over London is a Featured Second Life Destinations Event!

London is pleased to announce that our special 9/11 airshow, Wings Over London, is a Featured Second Life Destinations event!  Join us on Sunday, starting at 10 am slt for a 90 minute Mayhem Rock Club event, followed by the special 1 hour flight show by the Flying and Golden Tigers Flight Squadrons in Second Life!  We will also have special events next week, including music, events, and of course many planes!

Wings Over London Air Show: 9/11 Tribute

Join the London community as they memorialize 9/11 with a special Wings Over London Air Show, featuring planes and flights by the Second Life Golden Tiger Pilots, a squadron of the Second Life Flying Tigers. Events in Hyde Park include daily air shows, planes exhibitions, and music events. Event held Sept. 11-16.

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Who Are the Flying Tigers?

To commerate 9/11, London will kick off a special air show and exhibition, featuring flight stunts and aircraft by the Flying Tigers of Second Life.  I have had many London guests and residents ask, who exactly are the Flying Tigers?  The article below should help to answer this question:

Who Are the Flying Tigers?

This is a general aviation group with casual WW2 RP (more like the TV show M*A*S*H). 

Inspired by the efforts of the original 1st AVG Fei Hu 飛虎 (Flying Tigers). We fly in honor of all veterans and are dedicated to pursuing camaraderie, goodwill, cooperation and harmony within the second life aviation community. The group is open to anyone to join;  those who wish to RP as active duty combat fighter pilot may complete an enlistment form and submit it to Deirdre Faulds. We view SL ww2 RP aviation as constant memorial and tribute to the era because it symbolizes humanity’s triumph over evil.  Whether we're flying combat missions or flying non-combat grid flights, we aim to have FUN! 

There are three levels of membership; General membership as "Flying Tigers Aviator" is open to the public and has no requirement other than to observe Linden TOS and refrain from inappropriate conduct while wearing the group tag; The second level of membership is in the Cadet program which is by enlistment application before being accepted as a "Flying Tigers Cadet"; the third level of membership is being commissioned as a Flying Tigers officer upon graduation from the Academy. Once a pilot is commissioned as an officer, the pilot will then be assigned to one of 11 units; these are currently:

WW2 Era - 1st AVG :

1st Pursuit Squadron "Adam and Eves"

2nd Pursuit Squadron "Panda Bears"

3rd Pursuit Squadron "Hells Angels"

11th Bombardment Group "Grey Geese" (inactive)

1st Flying Tigers Special Forces SPARTANS  "Victory or Death!"  (inactive)

Civil Air Transport "CAT" Non-Combat Commercial Airlines

Modern Era 23rd Fighter Group "Flying Tigers":

38th Combat Rescue Sqn

74th Fighter Sqn

75th Fighter Sqn

76th Fighter Sqn (inactive)

Goldent Tigers Exhibition Team

Check this blog for more information on the Flying Tigers of Second Life and join us on Sunday, 9/11/11 at 10am slt for a day of events, in Hyde Park, including a fantastic air show by the Flying Tigers!  

Wings Over London Air Show for 9/11

Join London for a very special event:  The Wings Over London Air Show, to commerate 9/11.  This special event will include flight stunts by the Flying Tigers and the Golden Tigers flight teams in Second Life!  Check the blog this week for a special stories on the Flying Tigers and the Golden Tigers!  In Hyde Park, starting on 9/11, all guests will be treated to a display of various Second Life aircraft and will have the chance to talk to Second Life pilots.  In the meantime, check the blog for stories, join the London Gossip group in world for more information, and check out the mini airport in Hyde Park!