2020 Imagi-Nation Fighter Rodeo

MechCommander · Post by **MechCommander** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 12:37 am

(Over the Pacific Ocean enroute to New Canada)

The RCAF Major is having a huge fit over being ejected and now banned from participating in the Fighter Rodeo, this was his moment to take all the glory and win this competition for New Canada and he lost that chance. When the Squadrons gets home, All the Pilots in his command will be sent into the flight simulator to practice flying and combat Non-stop, and the Aircraft Technicians will be in the hanger working harder all day and night until they can develop the skills necessary to get the most maintained aircraft worthy of a 1st place award.

The NCAF will come up with their own home grown Fighter Rodeo sometime this summer to see which Fighter Wing is the best in New Canada and our allies.

chrisswim · Post by **chrisswim** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 2:58 am

Exciting attack for the 'Grand Team' competition.
Working through the different language barriers, operational and tactical philosophy was frustrating, very frustrating. However, good to know it can be worked through to find solutions, especially with constraints.
A lot of heehaw and jabbering going on.

MechCommander · Post by **MechCommander** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:09 am

Kinda wished I had stayed and finished this competition. but sadly I don't know If I'll be able to participate again after what happened, I should have stayed with the rest of the squadrons before the Air War started, but I flew my 2 squadrons anyway by their lonesome just to prove that the NCAF is the best of the best. I just wanted to win this without any help.

MechCommander · Post by **MechCommander** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:55 am

The NCAF Aircraft has arrived safely back to their Bases in CFB Greenwood, and CFB Winnipeg, the Officers in charge of those bases will proceeded to take these sorry excuses of Pilots and drag them to the Flight Simulators to where they will practice their Flying and Shooting skills all day long and well into the night. The Aircraft Technicians responsible of maintaining those aircraft during the Rodeo, will be made to work much harder and faster on the proper maintenance of the CF-14s and CF-18s, they will have to spend the night at the hanger.

The RCAF Major in command of the forces sent to the Fighter Rodeo returned to his Manor in Saskatoon to where he stormed into his place, entered into his reading room, and drank three whole Glasses of Canadian Whiskey to drown out the RODs response to Ban the NCAF from further Participation to future Fighter Rodeos, he looked at the brochure from this years rodeo that he took when he first arrived, grunted a bit and toss it into the fireplace.

redleg · Post by **redleg** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:53 pm

The ROD would like to thank all of the pilots, ground crews, and support personnel who attended the 2020 International Fighter Rodeo! This was another great event, and with no casualties (other than some minor alcohol-related scrapes and bruises which doesnâ€™t really count). Some of the participants are still drinking this morning and we hope they arenâ€™t flying today.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. We invite all participants to Hangar #1 for a farewell buffet breakfast, specially designed with hangover recovery in mind. Get you some coffee and pet the dogs and relax for a bit before you head home.

We wish everyone a safe journey home and we look forward to next yearâ€™s Fighter Rodeo!

redleg · Post by **redleg** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:55 pm

This is the GM speaking!

I enjoy doing the Fighter Rodeo every year. The fun factor and level of participation varies from year to year depending on whatâ€™s happening in the real world, but overall it seems like a fairly positive event.

Iâ€™m throwing this out there because I want to see how interested the imagi-nation community would be in other similar events. Iâ€™m planning to do several more events internally with the ROD, but they could be international events if others want to participate. The Ministry of Defense wants to hold quarterly events, each with a different focus (Fighter Rodeo is the 1st Quarter event).

Does anyone want more (or less) events?

MechCommander · Post by **MechCommander** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 11:01 pm

Would like to see more events like this redleg, maybe for Ground Combat, and Naval units.

As for the fighter rodeo, despite unfortunately being banned from participating I had fun.

7.62 · Post by **7.62** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 11:54 pm

Excellent fighter meet as always redleg. I am sorry I had to pull out this year due to timing but enjoyed following when I could.
As the UIN develops I think you will see naturally forming joint training etc by different groups. I'm all for more.

Once I get the KDF reorganized a bit I would like to open up the "Karma Sniper" competition to international teams later this year (late April/May).
My Ski troops are coming along (working on the ski doo's) so will have Winter training exercies both ground and air next year for sure.
Will also run the KDF aviation live fire/forward operating base demonstration in the Northern mountains (see Axalp on youtube) for myself and may open that up too.

So I may have to repair ties with some Countries to allow more entries

MechCommander · Post by **MechCommander** » Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:50 am

Im trying to repair ties with the ROD so i can be able to participate in another Fighter Rodeo.

redleg · Post by **redleg** » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:42 am

That sounds awesome, Mick! The ROD would love to participate in the Karma Sniper competition! We need to get some mulit-national exercises going too.

Right now the ROD has a tank/armor event scheduled for June, an infantry event scheduled for September, and an artillery event scheduled for December. We may reschedule or adjust the plan a bit to make sure we are synchronized with other nations events. All except for the Saint Barbara's Festival in December - the artillery must reign supreme on December 4th!

MechCommander · Post by **MechCommander** » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:50 am

The NCAF will like to join in on the Karma sniper competition once we reorganized our officer corps.

Hoth_902 · Post by **Hoth_902** » Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:19 am

That sounds awesome. It will give me something to shoot for, to focus my painting. I have a couple of units painted up enough for the tank compatition. Look forward to seeing how this plays out.

Hoth_902

chrisswim · Post by **chrisswim** » Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:19 am

NCAF may wish to consider how it, its teams interact with themselves and other participants. Usually act like dorks. Donâ€™t be a dork.

redleg · Post by **redleg** » Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:58 am

Looks like there is some interest! Be on the lookout for the ROD Tanker's Ball around June 14th (US Army's birthday). More details will be coming when we get closer, but entry will require pictures of your tanks!

MechCommander · Post by **MechCommander** » Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:13 am

Maybe I can use this Tank Ball to redeem the NCAF over what happened with the Fighter Rodeo. We will be a bit more cooperative to the militaries of other nations.