10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit
By: Steve Davies
Language: en-gb
Categories: Leisure, Aviation
Interviews and anecdotes from military pilots and aircrew from across the globe. As the rule says, so long as it's 10 percent true, you're allowed to tell the story! Head over to the 10 Percent True YouTube channel to listen and watch at the same time.
Episodes
"Just Send It" - The Cancer of Military Acquisition
Jan 09, 2026Super Harris 10 Percent True EP80 P1In this wide-ranging and unvarnished conversation, retired USAF two-star General “Super” Harris explains how U.S. military acquisition and flight-test culture has changed since the end of the Cold War—and why he believes those changes are dangerous. Drawing on decades as an electronic warfare officer, developmental tester, squadron commander, and instructor at Test Pilot School, Harris lays out a four-stage framework charting the consolidation of defence contractors, the erosion of developmental and operational testing, the rise of concurrency, and today’s push toward “DevOps at the front line.” Using real examples—from the F-22’s inf...
Duration: 01:47:58“I Should Have Died Seven Times”: A Vietnam POW Tells His Story
Dec 24, 2025Get Mike's book: https://amzn.eu/d/b2lcwQtGet ad-free, early access to new 10 Percent True videos: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listPig Penn, 10 Percent True Episode 79.In this extraordinary episode of 10 Percent True, Mike “Pig” Penn—US Navy A-7 Corsair II pilot, Iron Hand aviator, and Vietnam POW—walks through a life defined by combat, captivity, survival, and purpose. Pig recounts flying alpha strikes and Iron Hand missions over North Vietnam, dodging SAMs at night, being shot down near Hanoi in 1972, and surviving an ejection, capture, and eight months inside the Hanoi Hilton. He describes the brutal realities of capti...
Duration: 01:56:20The AC-130 Spectre Gunship at War
Dec 19, 2025Get ad-free, early access to new 10 Percent True videos: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list0:00 intro and welcome back Buck1:38 weapon school genesis and selection6:21 3 times through and a baby on board!7:57 standing up the school12:42 light grey snub comes full circle!16:17 fighting institutional resistance in AFSOC18:16 the value and the sanctity of the debrief19:16 bilat story - AFSOC resistance continued23:10 prefacing weapon effects videos and opening eyes on BDA29:23 continuing the development story (FARP mission), regaining lost skills32:08 a negative experience 33:28 a positive experience (Hind story)37:45 decompression after the WIC, follow on assignments before returning...
Duration: 02:51:28Inside the AC-130 Gunship - Capabilities, Employment and Weapons
Dec 05, 2025Get ad-free, early access to new 10 Percent True videos: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list0:00 Support the channel0:33 welcome back Buck and episode outline2:59 an appeal and a thank you 5:28 AMA (Jim’s) question - division of labour among crew 10:43 Maintaining SA once engaged 13:20 journey to the Air Force and route to the Gunship17:10 route to AFSOC20:08 any lack of fulfilment having missed out on fighters?24:00 getting into AC-130 and history of the aircraft 26:31 getting mission qualified 30:43 explaining the orbit (and the finer details thereof) and managing the gun platform 35:51 details up front, HUD (geeks rejoice!)43:20 H model51:23 funny st...
Duration: 02:09:40Grease Panarisi 10PCT EP73 Part 5
Nov 21, 2025Get ad-free, early access to new 10 Percent True videos: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listGrease Panarisi, 10 Percent True Episode 73 Part 50:00: Support the channel3:10 Welcome back Grease - and ama question from Blair regarding maritime strike role for the Strike Eagle 7:18 discord follow up on “stand-in” weapon system 13:50 AIM-174 known to USAF? 14:10 Strike Eagle in maritime strike 20:03 fast forward to Quick Strike (mine) 31:13 Grease channels Barnes Wallis 35:53 proving the concept 38:33 carrying the mission forward “quick sink” 41:33 cat and mouse game of weapon evolution and counter weapon evolution 44:08 searching for Starbaby “dirt” 45:53 returning to the career timeline - back to Edwards as a Group C...
Duration: 03:12:25Alaskan Bear Hunters: Shamu Salcedo
Nov 07, 2025Subscribe to 10 Percent True for ad-free, early access to new episodes: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans10PCT EP77 Part 20:00 intro teaser (ejection story)0:49 welcome back Shamu1:55 bookending the instructor period, a shoutout, and the benefits of weapon school grads in the instructor cadre 8:17 to Alaska9:45 the mission(s)12:02 aircraft fit - cfts, 3 bags? 14:51 the bomber intercept mission17:52 JTIDS/FDL/AESA20:29 from APG-63 to AESA24:05 the user viewpoint/ergonomics25:40 minor frustration 26:58 basic skill atrophy?31:10 tactics development (still the same timeline requirements etc?)35:26 mixed formations?36:13 considering the technological overmatch on a peer conflict (China)?37:58 deployments?38:58 red/alaskan flags and AESA domination...
Duration: 02:40:12NORAD Eagle Driver: Shamu Salcedo
Oct 24, 2025Subscribe to 10 Percent True for ad-free, early access to new episodes: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans10PCT EP77 Part 10:00 Welcome Shamu0:50 outline of Shamus’s AF career5:20 Air Defence roll in the 48th TFW 11:05 long range interception or BFM or both14:22 old tech “smoke a lucky”16:55 DACT vs Oceana Tomcats21:15 live intercepts? 23:30 radar capabilities 25:50 VI (visual intercept) button 27:15 culture - wing performance in gulf war33:02 weapons (AIM-7M & AIM-9L) vs the expected targets (Bears, cruise missiles etc)38:58 training for cruise missile interception?41:05 ranking the gun as a solution to the intercept problem?42:52 autonomy? 49:32 expected Bear tactics?51:52 high speed interc...
Duration: 01:37:13Bringing the Brrrrt to Alaska: The A-10 Arrives at Eilson
Oct 10, 2025Subscribe to 10 Percent True for ad-free, early access to new episodes: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plansFred Knowles EP76 P2In Part 2 of our conversation with retired USAF pilot Fred Knowles, we dive into his 15 years flying the A-10 Thunderbolt II in Alaska and a tour in South Korea. Fred explains the Hog’s unique firepower, tactics, and survivability, shares vivid stories about Arctic survival training, flying in brutal -60°F conditions, night missions with flares and NVGs, and preparing to face Soviet armor or a North Korean invasion. With 3,300 hours in the cockpit, Fred gives an insider’s perspective on wh...
Duration: 01:55:47Loaded for Bear: F-106 Delta Dart
Sep 26, 2025In this episode of 10 Percent True, we sit down with retired U.S. Air Force pilot Fred Knowles, whose career spanned two of the most unique fighters in American service: the supersonic F-106 Delta Dart and the rugged A-10 Thunderbolt II.Fred shares vivid stories of flying the T-33 and F-106 in Air Defense Command—intercepting Soviet Tu-95 “Bear” bombers, training with nuclear-tipped Genie missiles, and living the culture of the Cold War interceptor community. He also reflects on the transition out of the 106 era and into the A-10, previewing his later adventures in Alaska.If you’re fascinated by Cold...
Duration: 01:42:13Double MiG Killer: OP Denney
Sep 12, 202510 Percent True Squadron Leader Tier subscriber? Join OP for the Live Lounge session on 28 Sept 2000Z.Want ad-free, early access? https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listOP Denney, Episode 75.OP Denney shares his incredible journey from growing up as the son of a Vietnam-era Army aviator to becoming an F-15C Eagle pilot, USAF Weapons School graduate and MiG killer during Operation Desert Storm. He walks us through fighter culture in the 1980s, his training with the Red Eagles, the challenges of integrating new technology into the F-15, and the dramatic encounter that led to his two air-to-air kills over...
Duration: 02:36:53Inside the USAF Weapons School: Lessons in Failure, Leadership, and Air Combat
Aug 29, 2025Want ad-free, early access? https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listMaestro Renken EP74 Part 2In this powerful interview, Maestro offers a raw, insightful deep dive into the unforgiving crucible of the Weapons Instructor Course. He shares hard lessons on failure, leadership, tactical innovation, integrating multi-domain capabilities, and preparing aircrew to fight peer adversaries like China. A masterclass in humility, instruction, and modern air warfare.
Duration: 02:26:48Planning the War Against ISIS – Maestro Renken’s Inside Story
Aug 15, 2025Maestro Renken 10 PCT 74 Part 1“Maestro” Renken planned the U.S. air war against ISIS from inside the CAOC, then led his F-15E squadron into combat in Syria. In this gripping interview, he reveals how fast-moving threats, fragile coalitions, brutal targeting dilemmas, and hostile Russian fighters shaped the air campaign—and how the lessons from that war are shaping today’s fight.0:00 intro teaser - “money shot”1:48 Welcome Maestro3:17 Safe on Deck endorsement!3:55 Maestro’s intro/career summary 10:30 CAOC experience - ROE complications - aiding decision making 21:55 campaign planning as a weapons school grad in an asymmetric war29:28 channel ad 29:56 disse...
Duration: 02:33:53Channel Update - Subscription Model Now Live
Aug 01, 2025Take a walk with me in the countryside while I tell you about a new direction for the channel, and how you can play a part in its future.https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list
Duration: 00:06:21F-15E Combat and Test Pilot School — Grease Panarisi Part 3
Jul 17, 2025descriptionGrease Panarisi, 10 Percent True Episode 73 Part 3⸻0:00 intro teaser (pulling offensive - the man with 4 brains)4:30 welcome back Grease 6:55 impressions of a wing EWO in early days of Strike Eagle 12:57 ALQ-135/ALR-56 issues (from Desert Storm) addressed? 15:50 F-111 any better? 16:52 ALQ-131 endorsed!17:22 tasking and deployment reflections following Desert Storm -AEF concept23:26 deployments/learning?27:10 Viper stats and blowing motors30:00 Thoughts on CSAR in the wake of Desert Storm perceived shortcomings 31:50 employment/ROE/improv?33:50 on the job threat assessment?35:03 theatre ramifications of Blackhawk shoot down and a Strike Eagle guy’s view on it 43:08 Support the Channel!!43:38 Turkish hosts47:03 Balkan deployment 54:45 employing gbu...
Duration: 02:04:16From F-111F Combat to Ejection Over Wales — Grease Panarisi Part 2
Jul 04, 2025Grease Panarisi, 10 Percent True Episode 73 Part 2Mike “Grease” Panarisi tells of his journey flying the F-111F in combat to transitioning into the F-15E Strike Eagle. He recounts one of the most bizarre and incredible ejections in modern fighter aviation history — a high-speed bird strike at 200 feet that sent him parachuting into a Welsh field… and walking into a pub covered in glass and feathers.#F111F #F15E #USAF #EjectionStory #MilitaryAviation #10PercentTrue⸻0:00 intro teaser1:45 welcome back Grease2:55 Weapons - and Maverick specifically 7:10 GBU-1511:58 GBU-15 weaponeering/tactics13:50 secondary targets or second runs?15:10 other weapons? 17:20 organising missions with 24 CBU and the ef...
Duration: 02:54:19F-111F in Desert Storm with Mike “Grease” Panarisi
Jun 20, 2025Grease Panarisi, 10 Percent True Episode 73 Part 1In this episode, Mike “Grease” Panarisi tells his story of flying the F-111F in Europe and in Operation Desert Storm. From night-time laser-guided bomb runs over Iraq to hair-raising terrain-following flights through Scottish canyons, Grease shares what it was like to fly one of the war’s most effective but least celebrated strike aircraft.🎧 Listen to the podcast version on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share#F111F #DesertStorm #10PercentTrue0:00 intro teaser2:07 Welcome “Grease” and episode background 8:20 Grease’s background 14:14 frustration of being re designated...
Duration: 02:25:534,100 Hours in the T-38: “Fall behind, and it could kill you” — Spike Benyshek 10PCT EP72
Jun 07, 2025https://youtu.be/KcJi8RqK8t0
10 Percent True Episode 72
Retired USAF Colonel Spike Benyshek returns to 10 Percent True to talk about the jet that trained generations of American fighter pilots — the T-38 Talon.
Duration: 02:17:24MiG Killer: Muddy Watrous on His F-15 Kill Over Iraq
May 16, 2025Don "Muddy" Watrous discusses his 28 Jan 1991 MiG-23 kill with the 32d TFS, the Wolfhounds. Episode 71 Part 2.Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 “Hey Sir, mind if I take your picture?” (Teaser)2:28 Welcome back Muddy3:42 28th Jan 199129:30 diagnosing the unsuccessful Sparrow shots33:35 tanker crew were true to their word! 34:34 dissecting the timeline & engagement39:45 Bogey ID? 40:20 3’s story?44:22 a what if?46:20 drop tank jettison envelope? 48:00 temporal distortion? 49:20 feelings on the outcome? 51:20 human aspect?53:55 rest of the war1:00:38 other lessons learne...
Duration: 01:37:56The Road to a MiG Kill. Muddy Watrous, EP71 Part 1
May 09, 2025Don "Muddy" Watrous discusses his route to the F-15 Eagle and the first 10 days of Operation Desert Storm leading up to his MiG-23 kill with the 32d TFS, the Wolfhounds. Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 intro teaser thirsty ‘winder1:55 Welcome Muddy and episode background 4:50 Muddy’s introduction8:50 did the feeling of flight live up to the expectations?10:40 refining the ambition, looking toward fighters12:05 UPT 17:20 FAIP’d before Eagles19:30 how the instructor gig set up later success?21:32 studen...
Duration: 01:53:12Inside the OA-1K Sky Raider II: Armed Overwatch Revealed
Apr 25, 2025Light Attack Story, Part 6 – OA-1K Skyraider II | Buck Walker | 10PCT EP70 Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro teaser
Duration: 02:01:32Light Attack Story, Part 5. Buck Walker. 10PCT EP70.
Apr 11, 2025Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro teaser1:13 Welcome Buck and episode background 3:55 Buck’s background 10:18 route to Light Attack and getting acquainted with the AT-622:35 command tour gets cut short - for school? - promotion?27:05 light attack paper leads to classified job 30:25 Timeframe and the potential benefits of light attack33:20 consequences of the paper34:50 arriving at irregular warfare36:35 perspective of an AC-130 guy used to supporting SOF moving to LA world 41:20 expectations for a partner country?43:30 OV...
Duration: 01:52:28COMBAT DRAGON III. Light Attack Story, Part 4. Hanky & Starbaby. 10PCT EP70 P4.
Apr 04, 2025Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh
Duration: 02:14:37COMBAT DRAGON II. Light Attack Story, Part 3. Hanky Cunningham. 10PCT EP70 P3
Mar 21, 2025Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Teaser1:11 welcome back Hanky (moustaches still matter) 3:28 Combat Dragon II background7:34 initial requirements?9:55 kinematic flares?11:30 further OV-10 mods and integration 17:49 previous experience vs new mission and capabilities?20:43 when speed is not life? 23:00 MX15 sensor suitability/fidelity25:47 sensor fusion? 28:06 Mission30:24 Reaper vs OV-10G35:00 last preparations prior to deployment37:50 availability 42:10 mission system availability 42:55 program objectives to achieve other than combat efficacy? 44:20 weapons and weaponeering 49:02 rocket effects50:15 threat picture52:20 personal readiness?55:24 the deployment 59:38...
Duration: 01:41:41Light Attack Story, Part 2. Starbaby Pietrucha. 10PCT EP70 P2.
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Duration: 02:26:39Light Attack Story, Part 1. Starbaby Pietrucha. 10PCT EP70 P1.
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Starbaby commits felony1:22 Light Attack intro3:05 career route to the “other” skunkworks7:20 in the Pentagon for 9/11 and setting up a dustoff pad17:38 orders orders orders21:40 EWO knowledge expiring and pentagon exploits in planning 30:00 a word from our sponsor30:45 invading Canada?33:20 results of the Army spoiling for a fight in Iraq and orders back to the Strike Eagle, but…..38:30 volumetric SAR capabilities and other potential tasking43:00 justif...
Duration: 01:47:16Aircrew Cancer - Causes, Accountability and Outcomes. EP69 Part 2.
Feb 20, 2025Contact Aztec here: machcoalition@gmail.comRetired Colonel "Aztec" Alcazar describes his mission to identify the causes of aircrew cancers, to get government funding and support, and to help get aircrew the support they need when struck down by cancer.Aircrew Cancer (Aztec)0:00 Intro and welcome Aztec4:05 reviewing the operator’s story9:20 Aviator Cancer Examination Study or ACES 2022-2025 development14:00 what’s the end game? 16:36 established causality so far?22:05 OBOX23:30 hello SMUDGE and beginning from a fluid foundation?28:35 maintenance personnel?31:50 data showing trends? 37:35 status today?43:30 the effects of the “it won’t happen to me” mindset47:50 a discussion on the studies56...
Duration: 02:10:45River Rats Presentation: High G RSI
Feb 10, 2025Please share widely. www.river-rats.org.Support 10 Percent True: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shop
Duration: 01:15:50Stan Bryant, Carrier Battle Group Commander. 10PCT EP68 Part 2
Feb 01, 2025RADM (Ret.) Stan Bryant describes A-6E Intruder development and capabilities before turning to describe being a carrier commander and battle group commander. Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 intro teaser 2:15 welcome back Stan, intro and thanks Goreo! 3:51 EA-6A recollections? 5:30 observations of the A-6 experience in the war and genesis of A-6E 12:10 A-6A LGBs?/KA-6D 18:35 A-6E & wtf is TRAM?! Bombing accuracy 23:40 did the advances in equipment change tactics and potential areas...
Duration: 02:00:52A-6 Intruder in Vietnam. Stan Bryant, 10PCT EP68 Part 1
Jan 25, 2025RADM (Ret.) Stan Bryant describes flying the A-6A/B/C Intruder in Vietnam as a Bombardier Navigator (B/N). Part 1 of 2. Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Episode Teaser 1:50 welcome Stan (intro & background) 7:00 drawn to naval aviation? With father’s blessing? 9:00 NFO flight training pipeline 13:18 platform of choice and latest gouge 17:00 introduction to the A-6 in training 20:04 The A-6 26:30 DIANE/RHAW/TF? tech details 32:30 more radar details 39:12 Why haven’t you preordered BAOTD PT1 yet?! 38:55 Viet...
Duration: 02:01:24Drones in Air Warfare. Starbaby Pietrucha, EP67.
Jan 17, 2025Starbaby Pietrucha returns for a one-off discussion about the rise of the drone on modern warfare. Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh
Duration: 02:09:54HAVE IDEA MiGs, Iranian Revolution & Desert Storm Deception: Bat Press, EP65 P2
Dec 14, 2024Order BAOTD, today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh
Duration: 02:03:10OV-10 Vietnam, The Aggressors and the HAVE IDEA MiGs: Bat Press, EP65 P1
Nov 30, 2024Order BAOTD, today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Teaser 2:45 admin 3:35 dedication 4:55 “Bat” introduces himself 6:50 ROTC the beginning 10:11 From UPT to 1st assignment - USAFE Phantoms on nuke alert 16:15 to Vietnam flying the OV-10 25:30 FACing and living with the Army 30:30 learning to call in air strikes 33:55 how was the mission 41:05 FAC admin, the enemy and apocalypse now… 50:50 2 DFCs 54:25 A word from our sponsor 55:10 450 missions in a year - how do you process/deal with it? 58:05 PTSD?/collateral damage/“it’s just war”? 1:03...
Duration: 02:02:14F-15E Panel Livestream - 10 Percent True EP64
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Duration: 02:00:54F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm. Spot Taber: EP63
Nov 01, 2024Pre-Order Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 1): www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh F-4G Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRMVYky1OszliqiThoDm53EUPLvZ-ZiD-&si=YC9w222rZD4AV63q 0:00 intro and teaser 1:25 getting “Geaseled” 10:45 getting acquainted with the Phantom 16:18 Hunter Killer combo Es & Gs 23:17 low level capabilities and limitations 29:30 some of that pilot shit and pilot/ewo shorthand 35:10 how capable were the older SAMS at low level? 40:45 compartmentalising roles or sponging it all up? 51:05 preparing mentally for deployment to war 58:25 arriving in t...
Duration: 02:07:39F-14D in Iraqi Freedom: EP62 Hanky Cunningham
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F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War (Part 2): Alred & Turner
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0:00 intro 3:00 Red Flag ‘77, the genesis of low level in the Strike Eagle 12:00 23 class A mishaps at Red Flag ‘77 - why? 13:50 what defined the role for the Strike Eagle, culture, politics, capabilities? 17:35 what difference would it have made to have C model pilots aboard in the early days? 20:35 Thumrait and tactics development 25:15 Fly Up manoeuvre and employing it 28:05 preparation for initial Desert Storm missions and hanging on the boom in a de...
Duration: 02:22:1010 Percent True Channel Update Sept 2024
Sep 18, 2024A short update on the 10 Percent True channel for those who have been waiting patiently.
Duration: 00:04:27Dave Berke talks F-35B Lightning II
Apr 05, 2024Dave Berke, the only Marine Corps pilot to fly the F-22 and F-35, discusses 5th generation fighter technology and the F-35B.Thanks to Authentic Media (www.authenticmedia.io) for allowing me to post this on my channel.50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
Duration: 01:33:27Teaching the Next Generation of Fighter Pilots. Jim Jimenez [Part 3]
Jan 25, 2024Order "Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs": https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhSupport the show
Duration: 01:33:05Air Force Test Pilot - Jim Jimenez
Jan 20, 2024Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro and welcome back Jim0:55 “Coming down” after the Libya raid3:30 Raiders set apart and psychology?7:10 Avoiding inflation of ego9:20 Test pilot school - ambition/aspiration/evaluation15:20 Weapons school not a priority 16:55 Evaluation flights and data points 20:20 Variat...
Duration: 01:44:27Libya Raider - Flying on El Dorado Canyon. Jim Jimenez [Full]
Jan 12, 2024Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro and Jim’s background6:18 Turning initial (F-111) disappointment into determination 11:44 How she wants to kill you, but WSOs are good!16:36 Arriving at Lakenheath and an overview of the F-111F29:25 The mission33:35 Flying heavy/the end of the world/not all pylons pivot 3...
Duration: 02:22:30USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 2
Dec 23, 2023Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro 1:00 On today's menu…..2:02 Timeframe for the move to VMFA-134 - swapping brand new Ds for old As and meeting the Reserves10:51 Brown Hornets but not Aggressors13:30 What sort of BFM competency can a reservist expect to maintain?19:00 Sharing space with Topgun?20:45 AF weapon...
Duration: 02:20:04USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 1
Dec 16, 2023Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/red-eagles-america-s-secret-migs-3rd-ed-pre-orderSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhTug's F-4 Episodes 👇🏼https://youtu.be/CWJd8AVS-Dk?si=OAQtR_hGJNFGP8D9https://youtu.be/JuZV_cWQNOk?si=4v1FTDGkCRl2-23D )0:00 Welcome back, Tug1:25 Life beyond the Phantom & hoping for an exchange tour5:28 What the FAC? /pre-to...
Duration: 02:07:01Flying the CF-18 Hornet in Combat. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 3)
Dec 09, 2023Buy 10PCT Merch! https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Welcome back, leaving Coningsby and the F3….4:05 North Bay jobs10:26 Bagotville and back to the Hornet13:10 NATO TACEVAL23:10 Staging to Italy for Kosovo25:00 Planning and executing the first strike & lessons learned 35:05 Subsequent mission36:50 Rotating out and getting replacements up to speed42:00 B-1 ...
Duration: 01:45:34Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2)
Dec 04, 2023Buy 10PCT Merch! https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro and a quick sidebar on medals2:45 Plan for today3:35 Exchange with RAF on the Tornado F3 - how it came about/cultural differences 11:45 F3 radar limitations/NAV quirks/witches tit14:30 OCU16:49 To 29 Squadron “Tripplex”19:48 Akrotiri 26:00 The value of exchange tour? Transfer of ideas/knowled...
Duration: 01:51:39Flying the CF-5 and CF-18 Hornet. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 1)
Nov 25, 2023Buy 10PCT Merch! https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 intro & tea2:00 “To shave or not to shave”, that is the question - intro & origins11:13 Starting with the F-5, married or in a car crash…..14:48 You don’t die tensed up! 15:00 Map tricks16:40 Looking for fast jets with an eye on the Hornet - turns out there ARE points for second place! 19:10 F-5 ...
Duration: 01:46:34F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 5)
Nov 12, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro, an insincere apology and a sincere thank you7:50 On today’s menu8:10 2vs2 acquisition to prosecution including sorting and sanitising 21:04 Maintaining position while manoeuvring 26:45 Overmatch considerations and some trig homework32:20 Peer adversary41:30 The short strokes (...
Duration: 02:17:59F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 4)
Oct 30, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 intro1:16 Bodo - why F-15s were there6:20 intercepting Bear/Badger/Coot without a radar lock and why12:05 interesting intercepts 15:55 Naval Badgers a different challenge 16:44 “KGB Coot”18:00 Velocity Search vs TWS?20:10 SIGINT 25:25 levels of “co-operation” of the intercepted&...
Duration: 02:24:17F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 2 & 3)
Oct 07, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro2:55 Disco’s career chronology7:20 Eagle vs friendly contemporaries 26:35 Making fighter pilots smarter 27:00 Flanker factor29:10 Intel deployed for political leverage instead of frontline efficacy 33:15 Exiting a fight on your own terms and 3D chess40:45 1 vs 243:20 Max pe...
Duration: 03:06:26F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 1)
Sep 22, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Intro00:03:40 Getting into flying and the military 00:07:00 Early non-conformism and academy adventures 00:13:30 FAIP 00:19:25 Dangers of complacency00:21:35 Setting sights on flying the Eagle00:27:40 Early influence/fighter culture?00:30:50 State of Air Force at the incepti...
Duration: 02:02:37Michigan MiG-23 Flogger Crash: Experts Discuss
Sep 14, 2023Scott Perdue's full interview with Mark Ruff: https://youtu.be/Ftcn3NwAZCI?si=ZG7sLvJx2OevHRuiBuy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Duration: 01:02:10Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 3
Sep 06, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:25 - Recap of previous episodes00:01:25 – Fast Jet Tac Weapons course outline00:02:33 – Bringing lessons learned at Tac Weapons to 9 Squadron at RAF Marham00:08:18 – Transitioning from the Hawk to the Tornado GR400:09:49 – Flying qualities of the GR400:13:47 – The idios...
Duration: 02:16:10Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 2
Aug 11, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 lessons learned from Op. Granby?00:05:00 Personal attitude towards going on operations in the Tornado00:09:00 Incirlik detachment flying recon00:15:20 any interest from Iraqi IADS?00:17:26 the political picture and “down days”00:23:00 did going to combat provide vali...
Duration: 02:02:25John "JP" Peters - Tornado Down, Part 2
Aug 07, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:00:42 Trepidation, departing for the airfield strike00:05:00 Pushing to target low level, AAA00:08:18 Loft profile, what went wrong?00:13:11 Heading home, missile impact, battle damage00:16:29 Ejection, injuries00:19:32 Escape and evasion, capture. There's always hope00:21:3...
Duration: 01:21:55Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 1
Jul 27, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:57 - Nick's background00:03:00 - Joining the RAF00:03:49 - Basic flight training and holding00:04:35 - 100 Squadron as an Ops Officer00:05:17 - TAC Weapons course at RAF Valley00:12:30 - Weather and impact on Flight Training00:16:55 - Methods of instruction while a stud...
Duration: 01:32:30John "JP" Peters: Tornado Shoot Down, Part 1
Jul 18, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:04:00 fast jet first impressions00:07:25 life after fast jets, choosing your own path 00:14:30 Buccaneers to instructor tour to Gulf in Tornados00:18:43 reconciling the love for the job and the requirements of fighting a war00:28:30 TACEVAL and (no) life after the 1st s...
Duration: 01:03:43Flying the F-4G, Part 2: Starbaby Pietrucha
Jun 17, 2023Support me here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/902257/supportOr buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Intro00:03:38 D.A.C.T. aka Dissimilar Attitudes (in) Culinary Tastes00:06:15 APR-47 roundup and DOS program demonstration 00:26:26 Workflow of APR-47?00:29:53 Threat prioritisation and system confidence 00:33:00 displayed emitters and warnings?00:34:40 HARM, yeah but also Shrikes, MAVERICK and ...
Duration: 02:16:26Flying the F-4G, Part 1: Starbaby Pietrucha
May 23, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Intro00:01:50 Starbaby’s background story00:08:30 why didn’t you want the front seat and Pilot vs WSOs00:15:00 Specialised undergraduate Nav training & fighter training 00:20:20 student pilot “tries to kill” Starbaby00:22:30 EWO school 00:26:00 Starbaby vs Nazgûl!!!00:29:00 S...
Duration: 01:56:52F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm: Spike Benyshek
Apr 13, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Buy a Tee Shirt, God Damn it!00:00:50 Introduction00:01:25 Spike’s journey to…….00:06:55 The F-4G00:12:55 deploying to Bahrain for the Gulf War00:25:04 “missions we will talk about“00:27:20 initial trepidation?00:31:50 training tactics gone out the window 00:34:20 the slideshow contin...
Duration: 01:50:33Wild Weasel AMA: Starbaby Pietrucha
Apr 12, 2023Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Buy a Tee Shirt, God Damn it!00:00:50 Introduction00:03:05 Thoughts on the effectiveness of the Spang mixed F-4G/Viper teams00:05:45 What do you think of the F-15G concept?00:09:00 Thoughts on the transition from F-16CJ/CM to F-35A in the SEAD/DEAD role?00:18:38 Do you know *Redacted*? Als...
Duration: 01:46:29"Ask Starbaby..." #3 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today
Apr 01, 2023https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrueStarbaby joins me for a regular session in which we discuss Ukraine, topical aviation stories and questions asked by the audience on the Discord channel. Join us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/hJtn699w50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Duration: 01:38:58Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 2 [FULL]
Mar 12, 2023You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Get Rolf's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mach-2-Flying-F-104-Starfighter/dp/3347130324Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Duration: 01:17:29Air Force F-4 Phantom Phlyer: Gabby Drake [FULL INTERVIEW]
Mar 09, 2023You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:01:23 Gabby’s disclaimer!00:02:15 a brief history of Gabby’s F-4 postings, variants and missions 00:06:10 Variants in more detail00:16:25 an easy plane to land……00:17:25 19.2 to 25 AoA with leading edge slats00:19:55 Cockpit ergonomics, the 556 mod and genesis of HOTAS00:22:00 TISEO00:25:02 Adverse Yaw00:27:20 motors00:28:45 “Pave” targeting...
Duration: 02:06:59Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 1 [FULL]
Feb 06, 2023You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction and growing up in West Germany00:06:55 the effects of partition00:10:19 the shadow of WW2 and joining NATO00:14:00 plug for Rolf’s book (link in description)00:14:30 East/West connections/issues00:15:58 Navy, Cessnas, F-104s…..00:19:00 Importance of determination 00:21:05 Training begins 00:26:44 the pace of learning, attrition and cultur...
Duration: 01:04:08F-15E in the Balkans, Part 4 [FULL]
Jan 31, 2023You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:00:20 decoys continued00:04:25 Checkride to a DFC (Podgorica airfield strike)00:16:30 Reviewing more tapes00:26:40 shack “Nice shot Starbaby”00:27:25 The check ride tape00:34:40 Let’s talk bridges00:37:10 Bridge strike debrief00:45:11 Shack and BDA00:49:55 “Can you find the target in 12 seconds”, a training story00:52:10 current Strike Eagle toys...
Duration: 01:03:12F-15E in the Balkans, Part 5 [FULL]
Jan 31, 2023You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:01:48 Corrections & AIM-9 shot00:10:40 Hazardous, Gross, Upside Down, Rotating, Prismatic Buffoonery00:11:50 Greg House Pi00:13:20 Most screwed up thing in OAF00:28:40 Casualties of war00:37:07 Grdelica Bridge video, first attack.00:46:49 Grdelica Bridge video, second attack.00:49:55 Reactions within the squadron00:52:11 Subsequent changes to...
Duration: 01:11:18F-15E in the Balkans, Part 3
Jan 15, 2023You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:00:01 life during Allied Force and criticism of initial campaign conduct. 03:40 Strike Eagle on CAP hampered by ROE 00:12:50 why the lack of confidence in the front line operators?00:17:10 Canadian incident. Friendly Fire. 00:18:20 Italy is the place to wage a war from. 00:19:20 Combat video - railway tunnel attack00:33:10 Com...
Duration: 01:04:18F-15E in the Balkans, Parts 1 & 2
Jan 08, 2023You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:02:10 Arriving at LN, getting Mission Ready and Nuclear Strike Certification 00:13:18 The SB View on the Nuclear Mission00:15:48 The prevalence of Need to Know00:16:25 Finding out about expected deployment00:20:00 Starbaby Productions video from unclassified vault footage and discussion00:31:20 Finnish exchange and visits00:39:00 WSO BFM ses...
Duration: 01:50:10From F-16 to MiG-23: Gabby Drake
Dec 02, 2022You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:00:21 Callsigns and names00:03:22 Assignment to F-16s at Nellis AFB in 198100:03:59 Tactics development of the F-16A – influenced by the F-400:04:30 Brief description of low-level tactics of the F-400:05:02 INS and INS updates in the F-16A, speed management and TOT information00:06:12 Air to Ground deliveries in the F-400:07:02 Air to Ground deli...
Duration: 01:49:20"Ask Starbaby..." #2 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today
Nov 14, 2022https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrueBold Cheetah link: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326679/Starbaby joins me for a regular session in which we discuss Ukraine, topical aviation stories and questions asked by the audience on the Discord channel. Join us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/Naw7FM4P50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Duration: 02:18:06Wild Weasel Story, Part 4: F-16CJ in Operation Allied Force.
Oct 29, 2022This content is not monetised or behind a paywall. You can support me in keeping it that way here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Wild Weasel Story, Part 4. Flash Barker and the F-16CJ in Operation Allied Force. Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction.00:01:38 Flash's background00:02:42 F-16 Block 30's role in Korea00:03:15 Block 30 and "Dumb HARM"00:04:20 The F-16CJ00:05:20 Developing Force Protection Tactics00:09:06 Were F-4G Pilots EW...
Duration: 01:29:14"Ask Starbaby...": #1 Analysis and commentary on Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today
Oct 15, 2022https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrueStarbaby joins me for a regular session in which we discuss Ukraine, topical aviation stories and questions asked by the audience on the Discord channel. 50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Duration: 01:51:59Russian Aviation in Ukraine An Assessment and Q&A - Starbaby Pietrucha
Sep 25, 202250 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
Duration: 02:24:34Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 2: Tug Wilson
Sep 25, 2022Cold War F-4M FGR.2 Phantom Pilot, Part 2: Tug WilsonPart 1: https://youtu.be/CWJd8AVS-DkTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNConfessions of a Phantom Pilot: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confessions-Phantom-Pilot-Tug-Wilson-ebook/dp/B09L1S7D15/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N6UTX8814WDP&keywords=tug+wilson&qid=1662647417&sprefix=tug+wilson%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:01:40 Roles and relationships be...
Duration: 01:54:24Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 1: Tug Wilson
Sep 08, 2022Cold War F-4M FGR.2 Phantom Pilot, Part 1: Tug WilsonTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNConfessions of a Phantom Pilot: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confessions-Phantom-Pilot-Tug-Wilson-ebook/dp/B09L1S7D15/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N6UTX8814WDP&keywords=tug+wilson&qid=1662647417&sprefix=tug+wilson%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
Duration: 01:49:43Wild Weasel Story, Part 3
Aug 21, 2022Wild Weasel Story, Part 3: Pietrucha Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Duration: 02:39:14F-14 Tomcat Sunset - "Puck" Howe
Jul 22, 2022F-14 Tomcat Sunset - "Puck" HoweTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #3900:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 Puck's Bio 00:02:22 Tomcat Differences 00:07:39 F-14D In Detail 00:11:13 APG-71 and the Phoenix 00:16:41 AMRAAM 00:18:18 AIM-54 Active Range 00:22:06 Missile Envelope Validation...
Duration: 02:08:38F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War: Alred, Rudd, Smyth, Pelletier
Jul 15, 2022F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War: Alred, Rudd, Smyth, PelletierTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #38:50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Duration: 02:01:47F-4G Wild Weasel Cockpit Tour: Starbaby Pietrucha
Jun 25, 2022Starbaby F-4G WSO Cockpit TourTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhTake a look for yourselves: http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/cockpits/CW_tour/CW-19.html00:00:00 Introduction50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Duration: 01:30:08F-15E Mosul SA-3 Strike: Starbaby Walkthrough
Jun 19, 2022F-15E Mosul SA-3 Strike: Starbaby WalkthroughTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:58 Setting the Scene 00:26:42 The Strike 01:06:42 Questions and Discussion50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Duration: 01:37:28Saving SBS Zero Six Bravo: The Story of Honcho Flight - Ned Linch
Jun 10, 2022Saving SBS Zero Six Bravo: The Story of Honcho Flight - Ned LinchTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:57 The Story 00:03:16 About Ned 00:07:32 Iraq - March 2003 00:15:20 Groundings 00:17:39 Threats 00:19:16 WX 00:21:25 The Mission 00:44:20 Cockpit Tape 00:51:46 Reflections 01:...
Duration: 01:45:33Wild Weasel Story, Part 2: AGM-88 HARM & F-4G
May 13, 2022AGM-88 & F-4G Wild Weasel Story: Johnson, Larson, Pietrucha & BaxleyTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:42 Basa & Starbaby Intros 00:04:13 Shrike and Standard ARM Limitations 00:15:50 Range Known Mode 00:18:58 6DoF 00:19:28 HARM Shots in Desert Storm 00:23:20 Crew Coordination 00:27:01 RAM &nbs...
Duration: 01:35:39Doc Schultz' Area 51 Mishap: The Details Revealed
May 07, 2022What Happened to Doc Schultz? In Sept 2017, USAF test pilot Lt.Col. Eric "Doc" Schultz was killed flying a classified type from Area 51. The Air Force refused to release any details of the accident and has since returned "no records found" to freedom of information act requests.In the five years that have elapsed, Schultz' good name has been tarnished by the insinuation that he exceeded his own capabilities or those of the aircraft he was flying. For the first time, 10 Percent True sets the r...
Duration: 00:12:51F-4G Wild Weasel Story - Ekman, Johnson & Larson.
Apr 30, 2022F-4G Wild Weasel Story - Ekman, Johnson & Larson.Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:24 Panel Introductions 00:16:46 Setting the Scene 00:19:56 General Wilbur Creech 00:22:55 F-4G Requirements Paper - 1968 00:24:46 Weasel Electronics 00:27:05 Range Known Capability ...
Duration: 02:03:43160 SOAR AH-6 Shootdown: "Gravy" Coker.
Apr 09, 2022160 SOAR AH-6 Shootdown: "Gravy" Coker.PLEASE consider supporting Gravy's charity work:V is for Veteran - https://punkindooger.com/shop/ols/products/v-is-for-veteran Death Waits in the Dark - https://www.deathwaitsinthedark.com/ 10 Percent True Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #32: "Gravy" Coker00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:20 Why helicopters? 00:05:35 God &nbs...
Duration: 02:16:22Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 2 / AMA)
Mar 30, 2022Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 2 / AMA)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #31 P2/AMA: "Paco" Geisler00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:10 Leadership Philosophy 00:05:43 Measuring Growth 00:09:00 Risk from a Leadership Perspective 00:11:31 The Grey Man 00:14:24 Being Lucky 00:17:00...
Duration: 00:57:44Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 1)
Mar 25, 2022Getting the Gorillas Ready to Kill MiGs - "Paco" Geisler (Part 1)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #31 P1: "Paco" Geisler00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:58 Why the Air Force? 00:10:49 Appraisal of the F-4 00:16:57 Mastering BFM 00:19:18 Nature or Nurture? 00:25:33 Losing 00:28:38 Humble, Approachable, Cr...
Duration: 03:01:09Bringing the F-15E Strike Eagle to the Air Force: "Junior" Suminsby, F-15E Initial Cadre
Mar 04, 2022F-15E Strike Eagle Enters Service - "Junior" Suminsby, F-15E Initial Cadre Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #30: Rob "Junior" Suminsby.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:55 Junior's Bio 00:03:07 F-15E Initial Cadre Selection 00:05:05 Patch Wearers Galore 00:06:21 '791 and the DRF 00:08:08 A Cadre and B Cadre &nbs...
Duration: 02:32:59Flying the EF-111A Raven - Super and Pyro (Part 3)
Jan 28, 2022Flying the EF-111A Raven in Combat - Super & Pyro (Part 3)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #29: Super & Pyro, Part 3.00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:08 Spark Vark ODS Remarks 00:12:16 Polarity 00:18:10 EF-111A Kill on Mirage F..1EQ 00:24:03 Reflection on the EF-111's ODS Performance 00:34:21 Digital RF Memory 00:41:26 ...
Duration: 02:18:21Flying the EF-111A Raven in Combat - Super and Pyro (Part 2)
Jan 24, 2022Flying the EF-111A Raven in Combat - Super & Pyro (Part 2)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #29: Super & Pyro, Part 2.00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:05 Flying the F-111 00:12:06 Wing Loading 00:27:25 Spin Recovery 00:29:28 Trust 00:32:17 Tape Strip Displays 00:35:38 EA-6B and the Navy &n...
Duration: 02:49:27Flying the EF-111A Raven - Super and Pyro (Part 1)
Jan 17, 2022Flying the EF-111A Raven - Super & Pyro (Part 1)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #29: Super & Pyro, Part 9.00:00:00 Introduction 00:17:22 What Spawned the EF-111A? 00:22:59 The Cold War Context 00:24:23 EA-6B Comparisons 00:26:32 ALQ-99 in Detail 00:33:13 Jamming Techniques 00:49:03 Mission Types 00:57:16...
Duration: 01:36:51YF-23 and F-22A - Paul Metz (Part 2)
Jan 16, 2022Flying the YF-23 and F-22A - Paul Metz (Part 2)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #27: Paul Metz, Part 2.00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:17 TIFS 00:08:46 PW and GE Engines for the ATF 00:17:33 Two YF-23s 00:21:08 F-23A Design 00:23:19 BVR vs. WVR 00:28:49 F-22A 00:33:52 Favourite? YF-23 or F-22A00:40:37 Hanging up his Spurs &n...
Duration: 00:52:22MiG-29 FULCRUM Kill - Chuck Magill (Part 2)
Jan 09, 2022MiG-29 FULCRUM Kill - Chuck Magill (Part 2)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #28: Sly Magill, Part 2.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:34 TOPGUN 00:09:08 WTI 00:14:02 F-15 Exchange 00:21:15 Meeting Paco 00:25:51 OPERATION JUST CAUSE 00:29:00 MSIP II F-15C Qualities 00:35:57 Hornet vs. Eagle Tactics 00:...
Duration: 02:02:50Flying the F/A-18 Hornet - Chuck Magill (Part 1)
Jan 07, 2022Flying the F/A-18 Hornet - Chuck Magill (Part 1)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #28: Sly Magill, Part 1.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:25 Joining the US Marine Corps 00:09:27 Becoming a Marine 00:13:27 Flight Training Begins 00:21:06 T-2 Buckeye 00:30:56 TA-4M Skyhawk 00:38:01 Learned vs. Instinctive 00:41:02 Fleet Instructors&...
Duration: 01:35:39YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) - Paul Metz (Part 1)
Jan 04, 2022Flying the YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter - Paul Metz (Part 1)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #27: Paul Metz, Part 1.00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:20 F-105 Instructor Pilot 00:04:20 Test Pilot School 00:07:54 Test Pilot School Challenges 00:08:52 Teamwork 00:11:41 Unknowns 00:14:41 F-105 Ejection 00:20:37 AN-2 Testing 00:21:2...
Duration: 01:42:55Flying the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - Denny Jarvi (Part 4)
Oct 04, 2021Flying the Lockheed F-104G/S Starfighter - Denny Jarvi (Part 4)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 4.00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:20 Luke AFB & F-104 Fighter Weapons School 00:07:19 F-104 Fundamentals 00:10:55 F-104 Design Philosophy 00:14:01 F-104G Differences 00:15:27 F-104S Differences 00:17:02 AIM-7 Sparr...
Duration: 01:37:00Flying the F-105 Wild Weasel over Vietnam - Ekman, Fisher, Schleich, Metz and Johnson
Sep 11, 2021F-105 Wild Weasels over Vietnam: 1972. With Lucky Ekman, Fred Schleich, ET Johnson, Fish Fisher and Paul Metz.Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhIt was a huge privilege for me to interview Fish, Lucky, Paul, ET and Fred, so thank you to them all for giving up their time. This interview took a long time to set up – more than six months – but would not have happened at all had it not been for Fred, and then Lu...
Duration: 02:25:41Flying the F-102 Delta Dagger and F-101B Voodoo - Denny Jarvi (Part 3)
Aug 21, 2021Flying the F-102A Delta Dagger and F-101B Voodoo - Denny Jarvi (Part 3)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 3.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:57 Air Defence Command 00:05:32 AIM-26 Genie Nuclear Missile 00:13:27 The Area Rule 00:15:28 GCI and Pressure Breathing 00:18:02 Intercept Profiles 00:19:44 F-102 FFAR 00:22:2...
Duration: 01:01:06TACIT BLUE BSAX - Denny Jarvi (Part 2)
Aug 06, 2021TACIT BLUE programme director, Denny Jarvi, reflects on the time he spent working on the top secret programme. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 2.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:46 By-Name Request into TACIT BLUE00:04:31 Entering the Black World 00:06:53 TACIT BLUE Origins 00:15:11 Compartmentalisation 00:18:39 TACIT BLUE Challenges00:20:51 Radar ...
Duration: 01:07:46Flying the F-105 Thud in Vietnam - Dennis Jarvi (Part 1)
Aug 04, 2021Flying the Republic F-105D Thunderchief in Vietnam.Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 1.00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:51 Denny's Introduction 00:07:18 ADC to TAC - F-12/F-101 to F-105 00:11:51 Dog fighting the F-105 00:13:13 F-105 Strengths 00:16:06 F-105 Range 00:17:15 Change of Tactics - Pod Formation 00...
Duration: 01:29:14