Spotlight: Carrier Air Wing Four (CVW-4)
Spotlight: Carrier Air Wing Four (CVW-4)
A U.S. Naval DCS Coalition Built on Story, Brotherhood, and Air Superiority
If you’re looking for something deeper than just another DCS server rotation, it might be time to take a serious look at Carrier Air Wing Four (CVW-4).
CVW-4 is a growing U.S. Naval–focused DCS coalition built around immersive storytelling, coordinated operations, and a strong sense of camaraderie. This is a group that values teamwork over ego, purpose over chaos, and flying with intent—not just logging flight hours.
Who They Are
CVW-4 is an international air wing made up of pilots ranging from brand-new deck crew to seasoned virtual naval aviators. Their squadrons operate U.S. Navy aircraft with pride, flying missions that balance tactical realism with engaging, story-driven immersion.
This isn’t hardcore milsim—and that’s intentional.
CVW-4 blends real-world naval aviation procedures with moments of creativity, fun, and controlled chaos. You’ll brief smart, fly hard, and still have room to enjoy the experience without drowning in bureaucracy.
Squadrons Now Forming
CVW-4 is actively recruiting pilots into the following squadrons:
- VFA-27 “Royal Maces” — F/A-18C Hornet
- VF-32 “Fighting Swordsmen” — F-14B Tomcat
Both squadrons emphasize teamwork, communication, and mission cohesion rather than individual stat-chasing.
What CVW-4 Offers
Mission-Driven Campaigns
These aren’t one-off sorties—they’re connected narratives where your actions matter.
- Operation Anchor Watch – Presence, restraint, and diplomacy
- Operation Clear Horizon – Escalation, truth, and combat under pressure
Active, Predictable Schedule
Consistency matters, especially for working pilots.
- Training Flights: Mondays @ 0100Z / 8:00 PM EST
- Campaign Flights: Thursdays @ 0100Z / 8:00 PM EST
- International-friendly scheduling with EU and Asia-based pilots welcomed
Self-Paced Training Environment
Training is structured—but never overwhelming.
- Multi-airframe qualification pipelines
- “Train to Fly” Mondays and check ride paths
- Casual mentorship—no 100-slide PowerPoint briefings required
Persistent Servers & Mission Library
- Dedicated servers running 24/7
- A large mission library for organized and ad-hoc flights
- A “phone book” of member-hosted servers for spontaneous ops
- Fun nights, realism nights, and creative community events
Culture Comes First
CVW-4 takes culture seriously.
- Respectful, inclusive environment
- No toxic behavior—ever
- Fly hard, brief light, support each other
Requirements to Join
CVW-4 keeps requirements practical and pilot-focused:
- HOTAS setup
- Head tracking or VR
- Supercarrier DLC (for F/A-18 or F-14 pilots)
- Willingness to follow basic comms and procedures
- A sense of humor—and a healthy trigger finger
Looking Ahead to 2026
CVW-4 is preparing for a full annual tour cycle, including:
- Weapons training at Nellis AFB and Andersen AFB
- Advanced onboarding and BFM-style tournaments
- A full campaign season (September–November)
- Year-end awards, in-person gatherings, and community events
- Planned activation of 9th SOS (MC-130J Special Operations Squadron)
- Infiltration/exfiltration
- Aerial delivery
- SAR and refueling missions
- SOF-focused operations
The CVW-4 Motto
“One Wing. One Fight.”
It’s more than a slogan, it’s a commitment to flying together, supporting each other, and building something that lasts.
Ready to Fly With Purpose?
If you’re a Fox3 customer looking for a structured, story-driven naval aviation community, CVW-4 is absolutely worth your attention. Jump into their Discord, meet the team, and see where your story begins.
Fox3 Managed Solutions is proud to spotlight communities like CVW-4 that elevate the DCS experience beyond the cockpit.
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