667th Black Knights

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Commander’s Message: Why We Fly

Because anyone can play a flight sim — but not everyone becomes a Black Knight.

We fly to sharpen each other. To push past what’s comfortable. To master the Viper and the mindset behind it. Every sortie is a test of discipline, trust, and precision.

You won’t find egos here. Just wingmen forged through real-world tactics, demanding training, and a shared drive amongst teammates who expect more from themselves — and from you.

If that sounds like a challenge… good. That means you’re exactly where you belong.

Squadron Leadership

Rage Portrait

COMMANDER

Lt. Col. Lt. Col. “Rage”

Leads the squadron and sets the standard for combat readiness and leadership.

Raven Portrait

X.O.

Maj. Maj. “Raven”

Coordinates missions, oversees training, and manages DCS systems.

Belli Portrait

OPERATIONS

Maj. Maj. “Belli”

Oversees IQT progression, campaign design, and serves as an instructor pilot.

Initial Training Pipeline

Every Black Knight cadet follows a clear, progressive path from application to graduation. Our Initial Qualification Training (IQT) ensures each pilot builds tactical proficiency, flight discipline, and combat readiness.

“This isn’t a casual wing night — it’s disciplined, team-driven excellence.”

Step 1: Apply & Interview

Submit your application and meet with squad leadership to assess mindset, availability, and team fit.

Step 2: Flight I – Airmanship

Learn startup procedures, SRS comms, tactical formations, aerial refueling, and range entry protocols.

Step 3: Flight II – Air-to-Air

Develop radar mastery and BVR tactics, then engage in close-in WVR fights using both missiles and guns.

Step 4: Flight III – Air-to-Ground

Train with smart munitions (GBU, AGM, CBU), mission planning, target marking, and low-level strike ingress.

Step 5: Flight IV – Capstone

Execute a full mission profile as a flight lead. Complete your final debrief to earn your callsign and custom skin.

667th Air Demonstration Team

Precision. Pride. Legacy.

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Earning a slot here means something.

Our demo pilots fly tighter, train harder, and represent the best of the 667th. They carry the squadron’s tradition and fly in honor of its legacy — because precision and pride aren’t optional.

Raven

Lead

Maj. Maj. “Raven”

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Maje

Left Wing

1st Lt. 1st Lt. “Maje”

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Poison

Right Wing

Cpt. Cpt. “Poison”

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Drafty

Slot

1st Lt. 1st Lt. “Drafty”

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Solo 5

Solo #5

Open Slot

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Solo 6

Solo #6

Open Slot

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Become a Black Knight

This isn’t just a squadron — it’s a proving ground.

Here, excellence isn’t a goal — it’s the baseline.

We’re looking for pilots who show up ready to push limits, own their growth, and earn their wings.

If that lights a fire in you, welcome to day one.

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