The Flyboy Podcast

Aircraft flown: F-117, F-4, F-111, Gulfstream 650Joe "TBag" Salata shares his extensive experience flying the F-117 stealth fighter in both Iraq and Serbia, contrasting the challenges and technologies of each conflict. He discusses the challenges of leading a squadron in combat, as well as the differences between military and civilian flying.

Aircraft flown: F-14, F-117, C-130, 777Greg Friedman shares his remarkable experiences as a fighter pilot, including combat missions, night landings on aircraft carriers, and close calls that highlight the dangers and skills of military aviation.

Aircraft flown: C-17, T-6, T-1In this episode, CJ Yerage shares her extensive experience flying the C-17 in the Air Force, including complex sorties, mid-air refueling, and high-altitude combat airdrops in Afghanistan and Syria. Discover the challenges, memorable missions, and the unique skills required for military aviation.

Aircraft Flown: : 727, BAE-146, MD-80, DC-9, 737, 757, 767, Airbus 319, 320, 321In this episode, Jeff Diercksmeier shares his extensive aviation career flying with the airlines, including insights into cockpit dynamics, aircraft differences, and lessons from notable incidents like the Sullenberger landing on the Hudson River. Perfect for aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Aircraft flown: F-16, A-10, T-37In this episode, retired Air Force Colonel Matt Neuenswander shares his extensive combat flying experience in the F-16 and A-10, including missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. He discusses leadership in wartime, emergency situations, and the lessons learned from a career of high-stakes flying.

Aircraft flown: OH-6, HH-52A, and UH-1Chris Kilgore shares his riveting experiences as a combat aviator in Vietnam, including a detailed account of being shot down and a near-fatal mission, the design of the Loach helicopter, a dramatic Coast Guard rescue, and lessons for aspiring pilots.

Aircraft flown: T-38, F-15C, 737In this episode, Jeff Ellis shares his extensive flying career, including memorable moments flying through bad weather in Iceland, near misses at Red Flag, technical insights into the F-15, and lessons learned from challenging flights. Discover the realities of military aviation and the stories behind the cockpit.

Aircraft flown: F-16, F-100, 727, 757, 767In this episode, Tim Hafner shares his journey flying the F-16, conducting air combat maneuvering against Soviet MiG aircraft, and engaging in high-stakes air combat. Discover the differences between F-16 models, his most memorable flights, flying through bad weather, lessons learned from near-misses in the sky, and his advice to aspiring pilots.

Aircraft flown: OH-13, UH-1, AH-1 Cobra, OH-6, T-37, T-38, RF-101, RF-4C, 727, 737, 757,767, Airbus 319, 320, 321, 330In this episode, Clyde Romero — with over 42,000 flying hours — shares his extraordinary flying career, from Vietnam combat missions to airline flying, highlighting the risks, skills, and memorable moments that define a life in the skies.

Aircraft: DA-20, DA-40, DA-42, Cirrus, Cessna 172In this episode, Stefanie "SixGuns" Sanford shares her flying experiences, including flying in challenging weather, assisting with in-flight emergencies, and her journey as the wife of a fighter pilot. Discover insights into aviation safety, the thrill of flight, and the story behind her call sign.