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- Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:24 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: What its like being a Tornado GR1 Nav
- Replies: 1
- Views: 590
What its like being a Tornado GR1 Nav
Former RAF Tornado GR1 nav, Mal Craghill, shares how he became a Tonka nav, his flying training, flying on large exercises, and being deployed to the Gulf for Op Granby, all wrapped up with some cracking stories. PS Mal also lets us know if aircrew get a “lunch break”! Watch here - https://www.youtu...
- Mon Oct 24, 2022 8:05 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: USMC Hornet to Tornado F3 Pilot
- Replies: 0
- Views: 560
USMC Hornet to Tornado F3 Pilot
Tug Wilson shares his great story of flying the USMC Hornet on his 3 year exchange tour, then returning to fly the Tornado F3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQzYjRf ... e=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQzYjRf ... e=youtu.be
- Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:37 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Phantom to Hornet - Tug Wilson
- Replies: 2
- Views: 441
Phantom to Hornet - Tug Wilson
Former RAF Phantom pilot, Tug Wilson, shares what it was like to fly the mighty "Toom" and getting selected to fly the F/A-18 Hornet with USMC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiuGIj8QOiw&t=2157s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiuGIj8QOiw&t=2157s
- Tue Oct 11, 2022 7:48 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Flying the IAF MiG-25R Foxbat
- Replies: 0
- Views: 590
Flying the IAF MiG-25R Foxbat
The forum may enjoy this interview with former Indian Air Force MiG-25 pilot, Sumit Mukerji shares what it was like to fly the Foxbat, taking pictures of the eclipse, a typical day of a recce pilot and more.
https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/mig25 ... kerji-pt2/
https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/mig25 ... kerji-pt2/
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:48 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Flying the F-14A & F-14B
- Replies: 0
- Views: 454
Flying the F-14A & F-14B
Tom "Steamer" Bau shares what it was like to fly the F-14A & B and what the differences were.
Watch here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUaES1G ... e=youtu.be
Watch here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUaES1G ... e=youtu.be
- Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:06 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Interview with an F-15E WSO
- Replies: 1
- Views: 676
Interview with an F-15E WSO
Former F-15E WSO, Chris "Spliff" Russell, shares what it was like to fly and operate the Strike Eagle with the USAF! It was filmed in the O-club at RAF Lakenheath.
https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f15ewso-spliff/
https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f15ewso-spliff/
- Sun Jun 12, 2022 4:52 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Ukraine MiG-29 Pilot
- Replies: 0
- Views: 715
Ukraine MiG-29 Pilot
The forum maybe interested in this clip as current Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot, "Juice" shares his first flight in the Fulcrum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc84fE2LEk0&t=35s
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:41 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Flying the IAF Ajeet
- Replies: 0
- Views: 493
Flying the IAF Ajeet
Former Indian Air Force fighter pilot, Anil Golani, shares his early beginnings in aviation, flying training through the IAF, getting selected to fly the Ajeet, what it was like to fly, going up against MiG-21, and much more!
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/ajeet-agolani-pt1/
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/ajeet-agolani-pt1/
- Sun May 08, 2022 5:56 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Sea Harrier to GR7/9 -Paul Tremelling
- Replies: 0
- Views: 686
Sea Harrier to GR7/9 -Paul Tremelling
Paul Tremelling shares what it was like to fly both the Sea Harrier and GR7/9 which includes some great stories along the way.
https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/tremmers-harrier-pt1/
https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/tremmers-harrier-pt1/
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:54 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Flying the Typhoon in Combat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 934
Flying the Typhoon in Combat
Former RAF Typhoon pilot, Mike Sutton shares what it was like transitioning from the Jag to the Typhoon, joining 11 Squadron to create tactics to bring it to combat-ready status, DACT, taking it into live theatre and his book “Typhoon”.
https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/mikes ... phoon-pt2/
https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/mikes ... phoon-pt2/
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:29 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Flying the C-17 - Emily Barkemeyer
- Replies: 0
- Views: 357
Flying the C-17 - Emily Barkemeyer
C-17 Globemaster pilot, Emily Barkemeyer, shares what it's like to fly the Moose from Hawaii and flying in live theatres.
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/c17-e ... meyer-pt2/
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/c17-e ... meyer-pt2/
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:47 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: C-17 Pilot - Emily Barkemeyer Interview
- Replies: 0
- Views: 563
C-17 Pilot - Emily Barkemeyer Interview
The forum may enjoy our interview with current C-17 pilot, Emily Barkemeyer
https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/c17-flywithemily-pt1/
https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/c17-flywithemily-pt1/
- Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:30 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Norwegian Test Pilot
- Replies: 0
- Views: 689
Norwegian Test Pilot
Former RNoAF pilot, Eskil Amdal, shares his story of becoming a Test Pilot which includes flying the F-35A and his thoughts on the aircraft, test flying the F-104 solo and his current role as a pilot for the Red Bull team!
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/testp ... amdal-pt2/
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/testp ... amdal-pt2/
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 12:56 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Norwegian F-16 to RAF Tornado F3
- Replies: 0
- Views: 859
Norwegian F-16 to RAF Tornado F3
Former RNoAF F-16AM pilot, Eskil Amdal, shares his early beginnings in aviation, being selected to fly the F-16, the training he went through, DACT, becoming the 2012 Demo pilot and more. Eskil also shares what it was like to fly the Tornado F3 on his exchange tour with the RAF and how it compared t...
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:14 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Flying the Mirage 2000D
- Replies: 0
- Views: 414
Flying the Mirage 2000D
The forum my enjoy our interview with former FAF fighter pilot, Matthieu Vigié, shares being selected to fly the Mirage 2000D, his training, DACT, how the aircraft handled, flying on large exercises and lots of great stories!
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/mattvigie-m2000d-pt1/
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/mattvigie-m2000d-pt1/
- Sun Jan 02, 2022 7:08 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: F-14A/B/D RIO Stories
- Replies: 1
- Views: 551
F-14A/B/D RIO Stories
Former F-14A/B/D RIO, Mike “Scar” Vizcarra shares some amazing stories on what it was like to fly and operate the mighty Tomcat!
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f14stories-scar-pt1/
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f14stories-scar-pt1/
- Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:18 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Flying the Saudi Tornado ADV
- Replies: 0
- Views: 566
Flying the Saudi Tornado ADV
The group may enjoy our latest interview as Paddy O’Flynn shares what it was like to fly and instruct on the Saudi Tornado ADV!
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/saudi ... o-paddy-o/
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/saudi ... o-paddy-o/
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:00 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: RAF Typhoon Display Pilot - Sainty
- Replies: 0
- Views: 681
RAF Typhoon Display Pilot - Sainty
Sainty talks about his early beginnings in aviation, being selected to fly the Typhoon, becoming the 2021 display pilot and he shares some great stories from the season and interacting with all us #avgeeks at airshows!
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/typho ... ay-sainty/
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/typho ... ay-sainty/
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:31 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Raaf Hornet pilot flying the F-15E
- Replies: 0
- Views: 746
Raaf Hornet pilot flying the F-15E
Former RAAF Hornet pilot, Matt Hall, shares what it was like to fly the Strike Eagle on his 3 year exchange tour with the USAF.
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f-15e-matthall-pt2/
Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f-15e-matthall-pt2/
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 5:49 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Matt Hall - Flying the RAAF Hornet
- Replies: 0
- Views: 506
Matt Hall - Flying the RAAF Hornet
Former RAAF F/A-18 Hornet pilot, Matt Hall, shares his story starting off with basic training, being selected to fly the Hornet, a walkthrough of the flying training stages, the strengths and weaknesses of the jet, DACT, working with the F-111s and more. Watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/...