Why fly with a DCS squadron?
Digital Combat Simulator (DCS World) is at its best when you fly with other people. Joining a DCS squadron — sometimes called a group, clan, wing, or virtual squadron — gives you wingmen to fly with, structured training to sharpen your skills, organized multiplayer operations, and a community that actually knows your callsign. Whether you fly the F-16, F/A-18, A-10, F-14, or rotary wing, a good group turns solo sorties into coordinated missions.
What to look for in a DCS group to fly with
Not every squadron is a fit for every pilot. When you are choosing a DCS group, look for:
- Skill level: a group that welcomes new pilots and is willing to train, not just recruit veterans.
- Time zone: an active community that flies when you are online.
- Airframes: squadrons operating the aircraft you actually want to master.
- Milsim intensity: the right balance of realism and fun for how you like to play.
- Culture: a mature, drama-free community with clear, enforced policies.
- Activity: regular, scheduled flight nights and campaigns — not a dead Discord.
Why pilots choose Joint Task Force Heavy
Joint Task Force Heavy (HVY) is a global DCS community with pilots from nearly every continent — casual gamers, commercial aviators, and former military pilots alike. We field squadrons across a full range of NATO aircraft, organized into three battle groups plus an Auxiliary Corps, and we run regular squadron operations and dynamic, modern-era campaigns. No prior jet experience is required; our members are always eager to help new pilots learn their airframe. Most flight nights are scheduled around North American time zones (EST and PST).
Membership requirements
- 18+ community. HVY is an adults-only group to maintain the level of engagement and professionalism we expect.
- No multi-clanning. We ask members to commit fully and not join other DCS flying groups.
- Zero tolerance policy. Hate speech, racism, and harassment are strictly prohibited.
How to join HVY in three steps
- Join our Discord using the invite link below.
- Navigate to the #new-applications channel.
- Type /apply to complete your application via PirateBot.
Explore our DCS squadrons or head back to the HVY home page.