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by robyoung
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...
by robyoung
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
by robyoung
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
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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...
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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/
by robyoung
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/...

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