Aircrew Interview

Send us Fan MailFormer USAF F-16C pilot Karl Gruner shares how he transitioned from flying the Viper to becoming a Forward Air Controller (FAC) with the US Army. He explains what led him to this unique role, his experiences, and what it was really like operating alongside Army forces.Help to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview  Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFormer Aardvark pilot Karl Gruner explains how the F-111’s TFR system worked, how it allowed the aircraft to fly at extremely low-level, and what it was like trusting the system.Help to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview  Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFormer RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares in-detail the skill it takes to learn how to conduct AAR in both jets, the best/worst tankers along with plenty of great insights/stories throughout!Help to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview  Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFormer Tornado F3 nav Dave Gourlay shares his time on QRA in the F3, a typical day sitting on Q, becoming the Tactical Commander of QRA with some great stories throughout!Enjoy*Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview  Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFormer U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat RIO “Boomer” shares the incredible story of his exchange tour with the Royal Air Force, where he flew the Tornado F3 with 56 Squadron at RAF Coningsby. From the unique RAF–US Navy exchange programme and training on the Hawk T1 at RAF Chivenor, to low-level flying across the UK and becoming an instructor on the F3, Boomer offers a rare insider’s perspective on both the Tomcat and Tornado communities.He discusses the similarities and differences between the F-14 and the Tornado F3, RAF tactics, air combat training, low-level flying, and the famous British culture of banter, mess life, and squadron parties. Along the way, he shares unforgettable stories about flying with legendary RAF pilots, training the RAF’s first female fighter pilot, and the lifelong friendships that grew from the exchange programme.Check out Boomer's amazing non-profit organisation that provides aid and assistance to the village of Pure (Poo-Ray), South Sudan https://www.purejoyfoundation.org/*Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview  Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Send us Fan MailDavid "Boomer" Smith shares his time as an F-14A RIO with the famous "Jolly Rogers" which includes his training, being posted to VF-84, his first deployment, flying in Desert Storm, attending the Fighter Weapons School, flying in Bosnia and more.*Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview  Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/Dave Gourlay shares what is was like to fly at exercise Red Flag, becoming the OC of 1435 flight in the Falklands, moving to 56 sqn as an instructor, working on the Eurofighter project and we wrap up with some questions from our patrons and person ones from me.Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f3nav-davegourlay/Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/*Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview  Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/Dave Gourlay shares what it was like to be a Tornado F3 nav which includes his training, live Skyflash missile firings (one supersonic) and plenty of great stories throughout!Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/*Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview  Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFormer F-15C pilot, Roy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like moving from the OV-10 to the Eagles, his training, flying on large exercises, ACM/DACT, flying on liveops and much more.We wrap up by talking about his book, "Pilot's Edge" along with some personal questions.Follow Deacon - https://x.com/RoyDeaconQuallsPick up the book "Pilot's Edge" - https://amzn.to/4oXzibt*Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview  Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Send us Fan MailRoy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like to fly the OV-10 which includes training, strengths and weaknesses of the aircraft, flying on large exercises, and a very interesting emergency story!Follow Deacon - https://x.com/RoyDeaconQuallsPick up the book "Pilot's Edge" - https://amzn.to/4oXzibt*Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview  Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show