Hello, my name is Stix, and I just happen to be one of the Operators here at the Vast Empire Naval Academy. My job is to guide you through our Basic Training program, which we call Flight School. I, along with the rest of the VENA Direct and High Staff, are charged with preparing you for regular duty. With that said, let’s get started.

Now, you've already done the first phase of your training; that is, you posted. Easy stuff, huh? Now it's time to move on to the next phase of basic training, Flight School.

Flight School can be found at: http://www.vastempire.com/wiki/index.php?title=Flight_School_%28FS%29

Flight School is broken down into several steps called chapters. After you complete Flight School, you will take the Aviator's Exam and join a squadron. Along the way you'll create a Wiki page, an Identification Line, file a Report, study tactical maneuvers, and most importantly you will define who your character is.

Now, the first step is Chapter One. This is where you will create your character and create a wiki page for said character. A particularly helpful guide to wiki page creation can be found here. When you finish with your bio and your wiki page simply post here with the actual bio and the link to the wiki page. A staff member will come along and critique your work, and (if you are deserving) pass you on to the next chapter.

Of course, you may have questions that the Wiki can't answer. Thats why the VENA Staff is here. Simply post your questions on this thread, private message (PM) us over the ComNet, email us, or find us on our IRC server (irc.fossiltechnology.com). To access IRC you can use our free chat applet (jIRC) or you can download a client (such as mIRC). The #VENA channel is here specifically to help you get in touch with our Staff, and our main channel, #Vast_Empire, is always full of experienced members who will be more than willing to help you out.

I realize this is a lot of information to process. If you feel overwhelmed, the Staff is always here to help. Just let us know if you have any questions, and we will do our best to answer them.

Good luck and good flying,

Stix