Founded in August of 2020, The Digital Thunderbirds, Formerly known as the Microsoft Flight Simulator Thunderbirds embarked on a journey dedicated to one mission : Replicate the USAF Thunderbirds in the closest way possible. The Team flies the SC Designs F-16, on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. The team can be found performing at the same locations of our real-life counterparts. Every member on the team has survived a rigorous application process, and was hand-selected by members of the team.
Pitcher is the Commander and Leader of the Digital Thunderbirds. As Commander and Leader, Pitcher commands the 12 person team and leads every flight demonstration.
Loopy is the Left Wing Pilot for the Digital Thunderbirds. As Left Wing, he flies precision formation displays as close as 18 inches away from Thunderbird 1's aircraft. Additionally, he serves as the instructor pilot for Thunderbird 1.
Flame is the Right Wing Pilot for the Digital Thunderbirds. As Right Wing, he flies precision formation displays as close as 18 inches away from Thunderbird 1's aircraft. Additionally he serves as the team's chief of plans and navigation as well as standardization and evaluation.
Butcher is the Slot Pilot for the Digital Thunderbirds. As the Slot Pilot, he flies precision formation displays as close as 18 inches away from Thunderbird 1's aircraft. He serves as the team's Training Officer and Lead Instructor Pilot for formation flying.
Blackout is the Lead Solo Pilot for the Digital Thunderbirds, as Lead Solo. He flies inverted in nearly every maneuver of the demonstration and sets the timing for the solo portion of the show. He is the Lead Instructor Pilot for the solos and Assistant Director Of Operations for the team.
Hack is the Opposing Solo for the Digital Thunderbirds. As the Opposing Solo, he demonstrates the maximum performance of the F-16 at high speed and low altitude during the demonstration. Additionally, he is the team's Applicant Officer and Chief Of Tactics.
Scooter is the Advance Pilot and Narrator for the Digital Thunderbirds. He primarily narrates the team's demonstration at each airshow and is the voice of our team. Additionally, he oversees Unit Program Operations for the team.
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Hobbies: Enjoys being a father to his 3 kids (2 sons & 1 daughter). On his free time, he enjoys relaxing while hunting, fishing, or finding a way to better himself as a virtual pilot.
Experience: Current Commander/Leader of Team Turbulence, 4th year demonstration pilot (2 with Team Turbulence and 2nd year with the Digital Thunderbirds), and 4th year as the Team Turbulence F-22 Raptor Demo pilot. Started out flying slot with the Team Turbulence F-15 formation team for the team's first season. The second season, took over as the left wing pilot. Joined the Digital Thunderbirds as the #2 Left Wing Pilot for the 2024 show season. Currently named as the #4 Slot pilot for the Digital Thunderbirds.
Bio: My love for aviation came from growing up in New Orleans along the downwind side of the circuit from NAS JRB New Orleans (KNBG). Almost everyday of my childhood came from watching the Bayou Militia (F-15’s) and River Rattlers (F-18’s) fly over and over again. The jet that inspires me the most is of course, the Raptor. Truly a remarkable piece of aviation that intimidates and shows the power of our country. Grew up wanting to become a fighter pilot but learned how to kick a football and earned a full ride to Texas A&M as a place kicker/punter, Gig’Em!! After graduating and earning my degree, returned back to the bayou state where I am currently doing what I wanted to do behind being a fighter pilot which is being a State Game Warden for the past 11 years. I am currently our regions SUAS drone pilot and fly with our enforcement pilot every chance I get. Flying on the sim allows my mind to completely let go and unwind from the stressors of everyday life.
Hobbies: Photography, Volleyball, and Musical Theater
Experience: Owns the Virtual West Coast Rhino Demo. Hosts several virtual airshows, 2nd full year on the Digital Thunderbirds, and is part of the FS blue angels. Has years of flight sim experience.
Bio: Hello everyone I am Jack Sequeira, I hail from Long Beach, California! I am an avid airshow-goer, planespotter, and photographer. I also participate in musical theater in high school and other companies. I have been an avgeek for years. I love flying for everyone! Can't wait to see what's in store for 2025!
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Hobbies: Computer Programming, Gaming, Plane Spotting, and Outdoors
Experience: Started Playing MSFS2020 on Xbox in early 2024 then switched to PC at the end of 2024 and started fine tuning his flying then joined the Digital Thunderbirds.
Bio: Hi there. I'm Scooter (Aidan White) from Wichita, Kansas. Growing up in the Air Capital of the world, I've been really into aviation my whole life. My love for demonstration teams started when I was young at an airshow at McConnell AFB when I saw the Blue Angels. My dream is to be a pilot in the USAF or do something that puts me in or working with aircraft. I'm currently in the process of joining the US Army as a 19C where I will be apart of a Bradley APC crew, then my hope is to become a Warrant Officer where I will be flying either the Apache, Chinook, or Blackhawk.
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