At CAVU we provide military aviation media consulting services to the film, television, gaming, advertising and media industries. Our goal is to ensure authenticity. When selecting a military entertainment consultant, choose the only firm owned and operated by a 28-year military veteran who also has a graduate degree in film and television production from USC's School of Cinematic Arts.
CAVU's Services
CAVU Military Aviation Media Consulting is a full-service media consulting firm. Every project is unique and will receive our individualized attention. Contact us for a consultation to see how we can help you to ensure the authenticity of the military and aviation elements in your project.
Technical Consulting
In film, television, gaming, or any other entertainment project, authenticity can make or break a story. And when it comes to military and aviation elements, the complexities can seem daunting. We are here to help. You may need to know the function and uses of one type of aircraft versus another, what tasks a pilot performs in the cockpit and in what order, how military pilots are trained to respond to emergencies or other events, or how military pilots speak to each other or various agencies. From the controls in the cockpit, to the patches on a flight suit, to the permissible length of sideburns, we can help you get all the details right, all while ensuring your story gets told well. We can also assist your production designer, art director, or location scout in making sure your stateside or deployed military environments feel right.
Areas of expertise include:
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Capabilities and uses of various types of military aircraft
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Capabilities and uses of enemy aircraft
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Types of aircraft ordnance (ammunition, bombs) and weapons effects
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Air combat techniques
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Military aircraft cockpits and controls
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The effects of the flight environment on the human body
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Operations and organization of aircraft carriers
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The operation and uses of remotely-piloted aircraft ("drones")
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"Drone" ground-control stations and launch and recovery
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Military aviation organization charts and chains of command
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Military pilot uniforms - types, uses, decorations
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Pilot training including Officer Candidate School, survival and POW training
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Pilot callsigns and their use
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Flight officer (non-pilot) roles, training, and tasks
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Military aviation terminology and jargon
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Military protocol
- Variations among service branches
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Military treatment of gender issues
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Military discipline and sanctions
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Deployment
Script Development
Authentic dialogue, appropriate character interactions, correct technical language -- these things all affect how you tell your story and we can help you get it all right. We can assist at every stage of the process, from concept development through script reviewing and editing.
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Actor Training
Our on-site consultants can work one-on-one with actors to ensure the portrayal of authentic, believable military characters. We can provide dialogue coaching, training regarding appropriate salutes and demeanor toward those above and below the character in the command chain and the appropriate way to wear military attire. We can train actors to convincingly use military equipment and how to look believable in and around all types of aircraft.
Other Services
Other services offered include liaison with Department of Defense or service branch representatives and air combat "choreography" consulting. We can also refer you to and coordinate with other professionals with expertise in areas outside our core specialty.