The Designing Worlds episode, featuring the Flying Tigers is now live and ongoing! You can view the video below and check out photos of the Flying Tigers in the Designing World's studio:Monday, April 30, 2012
SL Premiere of the Flying Tigers on Designing Worlds!
The Designing Worlds episode, featuring the Flying Tigers is now live and ongoing! You can view the video below and check out photos of the Flying Tigers in the Designing World's studio:
ANZAC Day Remembrance Messages
'In loving memory of those brave soldiers who lost their lives at Gallipoli, may you rest in peace always'
' They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them. Lest we forget'
'Peace to those fallen, survived, to their loved ones and all whom inherit the future. Bugle solo, salute and honored silent vigil.'
'RIP brothers! '
'in loving memory of all who fell and suffered,you made us all proud to call ourselves Aussies...lest We Forget'
'To all who fell ,and survived,our hearts and thoughts are with you always'
'Salutes our Aussie brothers and sister veterans. Thank you for your service!'
'To all those who have served we owe our freedom, must I say more... In memory "Salute"'
To all those who fight for freedom and peace, sacrificing the most valuable, life - Salutes!
'This is a day that all of us should not forget. Being an member of the Australian Defence Force, I feel pound to say, we defended the freedom of Australia. Thank you ANZAC, LEST WE FORGET!'
Thanks to everyone who paid their respects to the fallen heros of Gallipoli.
Flying Tigers on Designing Worlds!
Today is the premiere of the Designing World's Show on the Flying Tigers! This show was filmed at the beginning of April and will kick off Designing World's new season! You can catch the 2pm slt premiere live at
TreetTv's live channel:
http://treet.tv/live
Below is a great story on the show premiere from the Prim Perfect Blog, click the screenshot to view the story:
TreetTv's live channel:
http://treet.tv/live
Below is a great story on the show premiere from the Prim Perfect Blog, click the screenshot to view the story:
Two New Nexgen Aviation Hawk Videos!
Natascha Randt's Nexgen Aviation's Hawk Video:
You can purchase the Nexgen Aviation Hawk from the SL Marketplace, as well as other Nexgen Aviation planes:
Nexgen Aviation SL Marketplace Shop
Sunday, April 29, 2012
New Promotions!
"Congratulations to 2nd Lt Sodak Xeltentat! 2nd Lt Sodak Xeltentat has completed the SLFT Flight Academy, passed the final Flight Test, and earned the AVG pilot wings on April 25, 2012. Please report to your CO as soon as you receive your new duty orders".
Friday, April 27, 2012
New Tribute Bands are Coming to the Fying Tiger's Sims!
Sunday May 5 2012 - Nickleback Tribute Band (12pm slt)
Sunday May 20, 2012 - Linkin Park Tribute Band (12pm slt)
Sunday May 27, 2012 - Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute Band (2pm slt)
All events will take place in our WW2 Memorial Park/Washington Monument Area! Join the Flying Tiger's group in world to learn about our upcoming events! You can also visit our noncombat events page to learn about other noncombat events on ours ims.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Joint 74th Squadron and 23rd Wing Demonstration!
Today the 74th Squadron and 23rd Wing did a joint demonstration for the SL Airport Expo! The event took place over the WW2 Pacific sim. You can view video footage from our Live Streaming of this great event below:
Special thanks to the following Flying Tiger's for participating in the event today! Everyone earned praise from Brig. Gen. Vickster Kuhn:
"Hua and kudos to the pilots of the 74th Squadron, 23rd Wing, and 1st Squadron AVG for their outstanding work today on the AIR-NAVAL BATTLE Demo today! Special thanks to Major Nil for his outstanding efforts as OIC, and Colonels Gagi and Zara! Hua 23rd Fighter Wing!" ~ Go Tigers! ,General V
Flying Tigers SL Relay for Life Team Reaches GOLD Status!
SL Relay for Life Website
Thanks to everyone who is supporting SL Relay for Life and the Flying Tigers' SL Relay for Life Team! Let's keep flying for a cure!
Nexgen Aviation Releases the Hawk!
You can purchase the Nexgen Aviation Hawk from the SL Marketplace:
Nexgen Aviation Hawk
Below is more information about the Nexgen Hawk:
The NEXGEN Hawk is a British single-engine, advanced jet trainer aircraft. It first flew in 1974 as the Hawker Siddeley Hawk. The Hawk is used by the Royal Air Force, and other air forces, as either a trainer or a low-cost combat aircraft. The Hawk is still in production with over 900 Hawks sold to 18 customers around the world.
The NEXGEN Hawk comes equipped with VICE/TCS COMBAT SYSTEMS as well as CMS / ATMS missile systems.
MENU CONTROLLED OPTIONS ARE: GUEST - LADDER DISPLAY - Martin-Baker EJECTION SEAT - COMMANDS NOTECARD
OTHER FEATURES: FLYSAFE - LIGHTS - FULLY ARTICULATING SURFACES
Avoid skybox air collisions with *Flysafe* which enables flight through solid objects that are blocking your flight path
SPECIFICATIONS:
TOP SPEED: 45 MS
MIL SPEED: 60 MS360
BANK:35M@15ms / 65m@40ms360
LOOP: 80M@17MS
STALL: 14MS
ARMAMENT:
VICE/TCS COMBAT SYSTEMSDUAL MISSILE SYSTEMS: CMS/ATMS
150HP AMA
MACHINE GUNS: 30 mm ADEN cannon, centreline pod (HMG)
AIR TO AIR: AIM9(CMB)
AIR TO GROUND:GBU-24 MDBAGM-65 SMB
Contact us with any questions. Now go rock and roll and get your own!
Sincerely,
NEXGEN Aviation Development Team:
Tig Spijkers-Laxness – chief script engineer / testing
Guarocuya Giano - scripts / textures / marketing / testing
Phadrus Karu – modeling / textures
We would like to acknowledge and thank the following gifted people for their assistance and feedback:
Roc Hamori – (3D Modeling)
Whitewolf “Wuffy” Mumfuzz - Sounds
Jessii Warrhol-Giano - Marketing
Debs Regent - Location Shooting
You can also enter to win a free Hawk this week by entering our Nexgen Aviation Hawk raffle! Teleport near Marble Arch and touch the board. Follow the prompts to enter:
Nexgen Hawk Raffle
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| Actual Real Life Hawk |
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
ANZAC Day Remembrance Events
Events: We have a small memorial on the WW2 Tribute Sim, at the SL Airport Expo. The memorial has two fields of poppies, Austrlian and New Zealand flags at half mast, and a Remembrance Book, where guests can write notices of condolence and remembrance to the fallen heros of Gallipoli. Two ANZAC Signs are also posted, where guests can click on them to visit the official Australian Government website for ANZAC events, history, and protocols.
To honor the fallen heros of Gallipoli, during the 12pm to 2pm slt SL Airport Expo event, DJ Jami will ask everyone to observe 1 minute of silence beginning at 1230 pm slt. The windlight settings on WW2 Tribute will be changed to sunset throughout this time. After the one minute of silence, a 21 one gun salute and taps will be played.
For more information:
http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/anzac_tradition.asp
Special Thanks from Feed a Smile
You can learn more about Feed a Smile here:
http://www.llk-selb.de
Or contact Brique Topaz in world to find out how you can host a Feed a Smile Fundraiser or get involved!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Jet Competition Winners!
Saturday Winners:
1st Place: SLCG SCPO Kimba Quartez
2nd Place: 2nd Lt. Starunner Gothly
Sunday Winners:
1st Place: Captain Toscha Vayandar
2nd Place: RAF Lt. Ann Danick
3rd Place: Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn
Special thanks to Col. Mumfuzz for moderating the competition on both days! All winners received linden cash prizes and gifts cards! Join the Flying Tiger's group in world to find out when our next competition is or check this site!
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Autism Society of America Fundraisers!
This past weekend, the Flying Tigers held two fundraiser for the Autism Society of America and raised almost 5,000 lindens for Autism! Special thanks to Brett Strand, SL Autism Society of America representative for allowing the Flying Tiger's to raise money for a great cause! Check out photos from both fundraisers:
SL Airport Expo Kickoff Party Recap!
Today was the kick off party for the SL Airport Expo! Events kicked off at 10 am slt with a 2 hour event with DJ Anakin and Host Cathlace! Guests danced to a variety of rock tunes and looked at all of the great airport exhibits! Check out photos from this event:
DJ Anakin packed the sim with almost 80 avatars:
After the dj party, guests were treated to an Iron Maiden Tribute Band concert, provided by SL Tribute Band provide Bad Amp! Everyone danced to 90 minutes to their favorite Iron Maiden Tribute Band:
Later tonight, everyone partied again for a good cause--to raise money for the SL branch of the Autism Society of America! DJ Heath and host Mercy kept the crowd happy and dancing, with the event raising almost 5,000L's for Autism! Below are photos from this event:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
SL Airport Expo Kick Off Party!
-10AM SLT- DJ Anakin
-12PM SLT - Iron Maiden Tribute Band Concert
-4PM SLT - Autism Society of America Fundraiser with DJ Heath
-4PM SLT - Jet Combat Competition
Of course while you are dancing and enjoying the expo, check out all of our awesome exhibits by our airport and group exhibitors:
Ash Studios Aviation Shop & Airfield
Second Life International Airport (SLIA)
Schneider Airfield:
Minami Torishima and Minami Takayama
Second Life International Airport (SLIA)
Schneider Airfield:
Minami Torishima and Minami Takayama
All dj events will feature a live dj taking your requests and a loaded contest board!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Flying Tigers Releases Android App!
We are pleased to announce the creation of our first mobile app for the Flying Tigers! This app will tie all of our sites together so you can view updates, events, and information about Nexgen Aviation! The android app is the first in a series of mobile apps that will be developed! Look for information soon about our new iPhone and iPad apps! To download the android app, click the screenshot below on the Goole Android Appstore site:
Flying Tigers' SL Autism Society of America's Fundraisers in Destinations!
Special thanks the SL Autism Society of America organization for getting our fundraiser for them this weekend in SL Destinations:
You can find out more about the Austim Society of America at their official site:
http://www.autism-society.org/
Expanded SL Airport Expo!
Modern Jet Competition!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Webspelunker Mentions the Upcoming Flying Tigers' Events!
Special thanks to Webspelunker Ghostraven for mentioning the upcoming Flying Tiger's event on his blog! You can view the article below by clicking the screenshot:
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Flying Tigers in the April Edition of Levity Magazine!
Special thanks to Levity Magazine for featuring us in their magazine this month! You can read the article by viewing the magazine below and going to page 29. After you read the article, check out the cool Flying Tigers/Nexgen Ad! Special thanks to Levity Magazine writer Victoria Lenoirre for putting together the excellent story!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Almost 10,000 Lindens Raised for Feed a Smile!
The Flying Tigers are actively fundraising for other charities in Second Life! We have raised almost 10K Lindens for the Feed a Smile Charity and almost 225K Lindens for Relay for Life! Join us next Friday (12pm slt) and Sunday (10am slt) as we raise money for the Autism Society of America! We also are going to fight Lou Gehrig's Disease and will host two fundraisers in May! For more information about the mentioned charities, please check out their official websites:
http://www.llk-selb.de/
http://rflofsl.intuitwebsites.com/
http://www.autism-society.org/
http://www.alsa.org/
Below are photos from the Feed a Smile fundraisers:
Flying Tigers' April Academy Graduation Recap!
FT401 Graduates and Interns:
1st LT Humprey Knots Murrdon Smythe
2nd Lt 高博文 Ko Boman
FT201 Graduates and Interns:
11th Bombardment Squadorn INTERNS
2nd LT Tiffany McBride
2nd Lt. Starrunner Gothly
74th Squadron INTERNS
2nd Lt Frederiko Laval
2nd Lt Susie Mystiere
2nd Lt Kevin Heckroth
2nd Lt Kevin Heckroth
1st squadron INTERNS
2nd Lt Josiah Burnstein
2nd Lt Sylvi
FT301 Graduates:
2nd Lt Frederiko Laval
2nd Lt Niles Heckroth
2nd Lt Sylvi
2nd Lt Starrunner Gothly
2nd Lt Susie Mystiere
New FT Active Duty Officers:
Lt Humprey Knots Murrdon Smythe-1st Pursuit Sqn " Adam & Eves" Executive Officer(XO)
2nd Lt 高博文 Ko Boman --11th Bombardment Sqn. (Heavy)
The Flying Tigers Academy also received certification from the War Department. Special thanks to the following squadrons for their aviation service at the graduation:
The Golden Tigers, the 11th Bombardment Squadron, the 74th Squadron, and the 1st Squadron. Special thanks to CENTCOM Col. Whitewolf Mumfuzz for providing the escort flight for the Flying Tigers' CO, Maj. General Giano.
Congratulations to all of our new pilots!! Below are photos from the event and video coverage from the Live Streaming of the graduation:
Friday, April 13, 2012
Virtual Pioneers Joins the Virtual WW2 Conference!
We are pleased to announce that the Virtual Pioneers, an in world ISTE Group, has joined our Virtual WW2 Conference! The Virtual Pioneers will help us to promote the conference and group leader, Spiff Whitfield will present on the Holocaust at the conference! To learn more about the Virtual Pioneers, please click on their logo below to visit their website:
You can learn more about the Virtual WW2 Conference by visiting our official conference blog:
Flying Tigers on The Angelina Lerintzo Show!
Special thanks to Angelina Lerintzo for featuring the Flying Tigers on her show and in her magazine!
Flying Tigers' Academy Graduation!
Promotions!
From the desk of Maj. Gen. G. Giano:
"It is with great honor and pride that I present you all our very own and newly promoted Major Nil1965 "Wolf"! His outstanding service is a model to all and without question very much appreciated. Please help me congratulate Major Nil!"
From the desk of Brig. Gen. Deidre Faulds:
"Congratulations to 2nd Lt 高博文 Ko Boman (vyrus.parx) !
2nd Lt vyrus parx has completed the SLFT Flight Academy, passed the final Flight Test, and earned the AVG pilot wings.
2nd Lt vyrus parx is ordered to report
to LTC SilentG Wonder ASAP to you receive your new duty orders and assignment to a Squadron."
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
SL Airport Expo Blog Goes Live!
We are pleased to announce that the SL Airport Expo Blog has gone live! On this special blog you can find out information about the SL Expo, including a list of airport exhibitors and other news! Look for updates on the SL Airport Blog and for special feeds on this site, as we get ready to spotlight some of the best airports in SL! Click the SL Airport Expo Logo below to view the site:
Monday, April 9, 2012
Vintage Fashion Weekend!
DATES: JUNE 1-3, 2012
ABOUT: This exciting event will bring together military and vintage clothing and accessory makers in the WW2 themed Flying Tigers' sims! The purpose of this event is to show off vintage creations in Second Life.
"L'Amour Model Management is owned and operated by Ava Jhamin. Ms. Jahmin has vast knowledge not only as model, but also Model Coordinator, Producer and Director.
Ms. Jhamin in 2011 put on Virtual New York Fashion Week as former CEO of Exclusive Modeling Agency and Exclusive Productions Inc."
Look for a special Vintage Fashion Weekend Blog soon!
New Promotions!
We are pleased to announce the following recent promotions:
From the desk of Brig. General Deidre Faulds:
"Congratulations 2nd Lt Sylvi! 2nd Lt Sylvi has passed the FT 301 flight test on April 4, 2012 & earned the pilot flight wings! Lt Desire may now enter FT 401 on or after April 9, 2012."
From the desk of Cap. C. Dubratt:
"It is with great pride that I, Cpt C. Dubratt have chosen Lt Kahn Umaga to be my (XO) Executive Officer in the (Adam & Eves) squadron. Lt. Umaga has in my opinion the foremost qualities (Dedication, Honor and Loyalty) to be a respected leader in the FT....... Hua)))))))))))))))))))))) Lt Kahn Umaga"
Congratulations to both 2nd Lt. Sylvi and Lt. Kahn Umaga!
"Congratulations 2nd Lt Sylvi! 2nd Lt Sylvi has passed the FT 301 flight test on April 4, 2012 & earned the pilot flight wings! Lt Desire may now enter FT 401 on or after April 9, 2012."
From the desk of Cap. C. Dubratt:
"It is with great pride that I, Cpt C. Dubratt have chosen Lt Kahn Umaga to be my (XO) Executive Officer in the (Adam & Eves) squadron. Lt. Umaga has in my opinion the foremost qualities (Dedication, Honor and Loyalty) to be a respected leader in the FT....... Hua)))))))))))))))))))))) Lt Kahn Umaga"
Congratulations to both 2nd Lt. Sylvi and Lt. Kahn Umaga!
Flying Tigers to Raise Money to Fight Lou Gehrig's Disease!
"--What is ALS?--
ALS is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It's a devastating neurodegenerative disease and at this time has no cure. People with ALS become progressively paralyzed until the whole body has failed. Average lifespan after diagnosis is 2-5 years. ALS knows no boundaries. It affects men, women, all nationalities and all races equally.
--What is The ALS Association?--
The ALS Association (ALSA) is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a network grassroots support, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
The mission of The ALS Association is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.
--ALSA in Second Life--
ALSA has joined Second Life to raise more awareness of this disease and to raise funds through charity events, which will help us further our mission. We also plan to hold virtual support groups in-world for people living with ALS and their families/caregivers. To verify our work in SL and our donation kiosks, you may call the national headquarters at (US) 888-949-2577.
www.alsa.org
@alsassociation"
Easter Party Recap!
Yesterday, guests were treated to a special Madness Tribute Band Concert and had the chance to hunt for prize eggs at our 4 hour Easter party! Events started with DJ Cathlace and Host Amy providing fun and great music with a special 2 hour pre show! The Madness Tribute Band later took the stage, delighting everyone with their funny and popular tunes that made them British icons! Below are photos of the event:
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
TWO NEW SECOND LIFE DESTINATIONS!
We are pleased to announce two new Second Life Destinations! First this month's Aviation Month events is a featured event:
And our Washington Monument is now a Second Life Destination:
Special thanks to Linden Labs for giving us two new Destinations!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Autism Society of America in Second Life Fundraiser!
"What is Autism?
Autism is a severe developmental disability which is usually diagnosed around the age of three. It results from a neurological disorder which interferes with brain development; primarily in the parts of the brain that control perception, verbal communication and social interaction.
The term autism is a very broad catch term for a very complex syndrome. Autism is a spectrum disorder and is identified by the acronym ASD ... for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Individuals with ASD exhibit characteristics distributed over a broad spectrum: from individuals profoundly affected with extremely limited independent life skills to those who are seemingly "mildly" affected and function more or less effectively. Each individual on the autism spectrum is unique in his or her own way. As the saying goes: “If you’ve met one person with autism … you’ve met one person with autism.”
What causes autism is a matter of scientific mystery and controversy. Experts have many theories, but no real conclusive understanding of what causes autism. It is generally agreed there is a genetic component to autism. There is also evidence of environmental factors, such as the chemicals we encounter in daily living and in the medications given to children.
The Autism Society of America – Second Life
The Autism Society of America is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy, services, research and support. ASA is committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. The vision of ASA-SL is consistent with the vision of ASA-RL. The combination of ASA's grass roots structure and its long history of providing support to individuals, families and professionals makes it an extremely viable vehicle for delivering that same support here in SL.
Second Life offers a very special and unique environment in which to provide that support. SL is a metaverse which literally does not sleep; so people can come together without regard for geography or time zone or any of the other myriad obstacles that prevent people from networking or seeking help in RL.
Similar to ASA in Real Life, ASA-SL exists first and foremost as a support group to support ASD individuals, families with ASD individuals and professionals with ASD clients. We strive to increase autism awareness in SL, to help educate the general population about the challenges families and individuals face and to inform people how they can get involved with helping those who need our help.
To accomplish our goal the ASA-SL has a number of programs and services. In the chapter office is a library with extensive information on autism and RL autism resources and contact information. There is also a media room which features videos on a variety of autism related topics. In addition, the chapter hosts montly support group meetings held in the ASA-SL office on the first Saturday of the month at 5:00 PM SLT.
We live in a time when autism is literally increasing at epidemic rates, and the need for all of us to band together, to combine our resources and work together has never been greater. SL provides that environment to have the level of impact not possible in any other medium. Our mission is to help people come together and discover how all of us can help and support one another to improve the quality of life for all affected by autism".
For more information on ASA-SL, please visit the office in world at:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tiatopia%20Island/57/220/25
Feed a Smile Fundraisers (April 13 and 15)!
Since January 2010 Live and Learn in Kenya NGO is also online in the Second Life virtual charity community – Nonprofit Commons. The managers of the Nonprofit Commons go through every detail of an organization’s registration form to assure itself that it really is a charitable non-profit organization and not a computer scam. LLK operates from a virtual office where people can come in and inform themselves about our work in Kenya, look at photos and, if an LLK member is present, hold a conversation. There are real people behind all of the so-called avatars, so real conversations are held – as well as meetings – either by typing your message or by speaking over a microphone. A child in Kenya – the orphan, Veronica - has already been sponsored through a Second Life contact – which makes it all worthwhile. When you log in to Second Life type either "Brique Topaz", "LLK", or "Feed a Smile" in the Search. LLK also belongs to the world-known organization Techsoup which also works in Second Life.
You can visit the Feed a Smile website at the link below:
Feed a Smile Website
You can also keep track of donations at the following site:
Feed a Smile Donations
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