
Aircrew Interview
Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved
Episodes
395 episodes
AI # 395 : The Unglamorous Side of Naval Aviation | Ryan Pote *FULL*
Former USN SH-60 pilot, Ryan Pote, shares what it was like to live and work from the ship, which includes stories of the more unglamorous side of being a naval aviator.There is also some great personal footage of deck ops, LSO duties an...
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AI # 394 : Flying Gas Station - KA-3B Nav | Andrew Niemyer *PART 2*
Former Whale nav, Andrew Niemyer shares what it was like going from the EA-3B to KA-3B with plenty of great stories throughout!Watch part 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=VT6x2iJMzgQ&feature=youtu.beFollow Andy - https://x.com/aniemyer
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AI # 393 : Flying the Mighty EA-3B Skywarrior | Andrew Niemyer | *PART 1*
Andy Niemyer shares what it was like to be a Senior Tactical Electronic Warfare Evaluator (SEVAL) and nav on the EA-3B Skywarrior with the USN.Andy shares some great insights into the aircraft, the squadron he was with, the missions he flew...
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AI # 392 : RAAF Pig Driver Tales | Mike Crain *FULL*
Former RAAF F-111 pilot, Mike Crain, shares some great stories from his time flying the mighty "Pig" including the Gulf War workup, tactics, wing sweep and more!Help to keep the channel going: PATREON...
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AI # 391 : Flying "The Brick" | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 1*
Rick PE talks us through what it was like coming from the single seat world in the Lightning to the fly the Phantom FG1/FGR2, his training, the jets pros and cons, flying QRA and plenty of brilliant stories throughout!Pick up Rick...
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AI # 390 : F-111 to Test Pilot | Dan Isbell *PART 2*
Former F-111 pilot, Dan Isbell shares how he became a test pilot, what the programme involved, flying both the F-16 & F-111 at Eglin AFB with plenty of stories throughout. Follow Dan - https://x.com/dantannaisbellHelp to ke...
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AI # 389 : Flying The Mighty F-111 Aardvark | Dan Isbell | *PART 1*
In this fascinating episode, former F-111E and test pilot, Dan Isbell shares stories from his time flying the Aardvark at Upper Heyford which includes both the flying and social sides. He also recounts some of the amazing mods he added...
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AI # 388 : Flying the Phantom and Tornado on 43(F) Squadron | Roy Macintyre *FULL*
Former RAF Phantom and Tornado pilot, Roy Macintyre talks about what it was like to fly on 43(F) Squadron aka the 'Fighting Cocks'.Roy shares some of the history of the squadron, living and working from RAF Leuchars, flying both types f...
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AI # 387 : 695 mph F/A-18E Ejection | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 2*
Former F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, Kegan “SMURF” Gill shares the incredible story of his 695 MPH ejection which was the fastest survived ejection in naval aviation history, and his miraculous and insane recovery journey."Phoenix Revival...
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AI # 386 : Flying the "Pukin Dogs" F/A-18E Super Hornet | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 1*
Former F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, "SMURF" shares what it takes to get to fly with VFA-143 the "Pukin Dogs", banter between fighter squadrons, flying on large exercises and much more!"Phoenix Revival" - https://amzn.to/469EbXAhttps://ke...
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AI # 385 : Tornado Tales with GR4 Pilot | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 2*
Former Tornado F3 and GR4 pilot, Rich Pargeter shares more stories from flying the legendary jet, including a brilliant tale of a show of force!Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/index.htmFilmed at h...
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AI # 384 : RAF Fighter Pilot Stories | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 1*
Former RAF Tornado F3 pilot, Parge shares some brilliant and funny stories including, intercepting Tu-95 Bear's, flying in the Falklands, being based with 111 squadron and much more!Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www....
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AI # 383 : Student to Typhoon Pilot | James "Ammo" Carraway *PART 2*
In part 2, "Ammo" shares more info on what it takes to be a frontline RAF Typhoon pilot with some great insights throughout, including if he ever encountered any"Maverick" type pilots!Help keep the channel going: &nbs...
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AI # 382 : How To Become A Frontline Typhoon Pilot | James "Ammo" Carraway *PART 1*
Former USAF F-22 pilot and Typhoon instructor, "Ammo" shares what it takes to become a frontline Typhoon pilot in the RAF with great detail throughout!Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.c...
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AI # 381 : USAF Thunderbird Lead Solo Pilot | Michelle "MACE" Curran *PART 2*
MACE shares her amazing story of being part the USAF Thunderbirds and becoming the lead solo for the elite team!We hear everything from training, flying at shows, interacting with the public all with some great stories through out.We al...
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AI # 380 : Flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon | Michelle “MACE” Curran *PART 1*
Former USAF F-16 pilot, Michelle “MACE” Curran shares what it was like to fly the mighty Viper. Oh and we hear how MACE got her callsign!https://macecurran.com/https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran* Pick up some AI merc...
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AI # 379 : Aviation Filmmaker & Podcaster | Louis Skupien (Full)
I chat with amazing aviation podcaster, filmmaker and entrepreneur, Louis Skupien as we talk all things aviation!Check Louis out and pick up his book via:https://louisskupien.com/https://www.instagram.com/louisskupien/?hl=enhttp...
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AI # 378 : What Was It Like to Fly The Lightning? | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 2*
Rick Peacock-Edwards shares what it was like to fly the mighty English Electric Lightning with some great stories throughout!Thanks to our sponsor https://avi-8.com/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interv...
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AI # 377 : Flying the Beast That is the Lightning! | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 1*
Rick Peacock-Edwards shares what it was like to fly the mighty English Electric Lightning with some great stories throughout!Thanks to our sponsor https://avi-8.com/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interv...
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AI # 376 : Wild USN Helicopter Missions! | "Ryan "Nemo" Pote *PART 2*
In part 2, former USN MH-60R pilot, "Ryan "Nemo" Pote shares some of amazing and diverse missions he flew while in the Navy (footage included) and we also discuss his book, "Blood and Treasure" which you can pick up here - https://amzn.to/3E5TK...
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AI # 375 : Flying the Mighty USN H-60! | Ryan "Nemo" Pote *PART 1*
Former USN H-60 pilot, Ryan 'Nemo" Pote shares what it was like to fly the SH-60B and MH-60R with plenty of great stories throughout!EnjoyPick up Ryans book, "Blood and Treasure" - https://amzn.to/3E5TKUJ Check Ryan out: https://www...
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AI # 374 : Life As A Sepecat Jaguar Pilot | Bob Marston *PART 2*
In part 2, Bob Marston shares what it was like fly the mighty Sepecat Jaguar, including life at Coltishall, operating in live theatre, his books and plenty of great stories throughout.! Pick up Bob's books - https://amzn.to/3R4i7F0
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AI # 373 : Harrier Pilot to Jaguar Pilot | Bob Marston *PART 1*
Bob Marston shares what it was like going from flying the Harrier to the Jaguar with some great insights throughout!Pick up Bob's books - https://amzn.to/3R4i7F0Thanks to http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/ for hosting us.http...
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AI # 372 : USN Helicopter Pilot Reacts to the Tragic MH-53 Incident | Ryan “Nemo" Pote
Former USN MH-60 pilot, Ryan Pote talks about the tragic incident including a MH-53E in 2014 and draws some of the parallels from his time flying in the Navy.Pick up Ryans book, "Blood and Treasure" - https://amzn.to/3E5TKUJCheck Ryan o...
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AI # 371 : USAF Aircraft Maintenance Officer | Katrine Waterman *PART 2*
Katrine Waterman shares what it takes to be a USAF aircraft maintenance officer.https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinewatermanPick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel ...
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