Aircrew Interview

Send us Fan Mail Former F-14A RIO and Tornado F3 navigator David “Boomer” Smith compares these two legendary fighter aircraft, exploring their similarities, differences, and capabilities from the back seat. Packed with fascinating insights, first-hand experience, and great stories throughout. Check out Boomer's amazing foundation - https://www.purejoyfoundation.org/ My LED F3 fin came from ht...

Send us Fan Mail Former F-111 and F-16 pilot Karl Gruner shares some books he recommends to pick up and what he is currently up to! One-Eleven Down - https://link.amazon/B0iaMjLOu The Fightin' Tenth - https://link.amazon/B09DFzjrN Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch...

Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-111 pilot Karl Gruner shares his experience of a two-week NATO fighter exchange with a Belgian Air Force Mirage 5 squadron.  Karl discusses flying in the backseat, the aircraft’s capabilities, differences between US and Belgian fighter operations, and the social side of life. Enjoy! Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewint...

Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-22 and RAF Typhoon exchange pilot James “Ammo” Carraway shares what it’s like transitioning from flying fast jets to becoming a 737 airline pilot. Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview   Follo...

Send us Fan Mail Former 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/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.a...

Send us Fan Mail Former 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/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew...

Send us Fan Mail Former 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/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https...

Send us Fan Mail Former 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/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up...

Send us Fan Mail Former 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 perspec...

Send us Fan Mail David "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/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://w...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks 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...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks 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/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://...

Send us Fan Mail Former 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/RoyDeaconQualls Pick up the book "Pilot's Ed...

Send us Fan Mail Roy "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/RoyDeaconQualls Pick up the book "Pilot's Edge" - https://amzn.to/4oXzibt *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Hel...

Send us Fan Mail RAF Fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares some of his in-flight emergencies and close calls he had while flying the Hawk, Phantom and Tornado F3! Enjoy *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www...

Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what the relationship between aircrew and ground crew was like during his time. Enjoy! *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - http...

Send us Fan Mail John Parce shares some memorable stories from his time flying the Skywarrior with the USN. *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview   Follow us:  https:/...

Send us Fan Mail John Parce shares what it was like to fly the EA-3B Skywarrior with the USN including flying with VQ-2 in Spain, moving to VQ-1, what the mission of the aircraft was, the strengths and weaknesses and much more! *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.airc...

Send us Fan Mail Mary Howe shares her early beginnings in the USAF, going through training, becoming a gunner on the AC-130U, what it was like firing all the guns, deploying on live ops, memorable stories and going into healthcare after her flying career. https://marykatherinehowe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_mary.katherinehowe/ *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to ke...

Send us Fan Mail Royal Navy pilot, Craig Hickson shares what it was like going from the Sea King to flying the Hawk T1, moving on to fly the Swordfish, leaving the Navy for the airlines and becoming an author with his wife, Mandy Hickson! Pick up Craig and Mandy's book - https://amzn.to/4wxyqNW https://www.craighickson.com/ https://www.hicksonbooks.com/ Help to keep the channel going:       ...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Hickson shares his story of making it to the Sea King Mk4/5 cockpit, his training, what it was like to fly, the roles of the helicopter along with a couple of very memorable stories! Pick up Craig and Mandy's book - https://amzn.to/4wxyqNW https://www.craighickson.com/ https://www.hicksonbooks.com/ Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.c...

Send us Fan Mail RDAF F-16 pilot, TEO shares how he became the demo pilot for Denmark including his  workup, first show, changing the show, flying at RIAT and much more! He also answers some patreon and personal questions. Enjoy. Follow TEO - https://www.instagram.com/f16.solodisplay.rdaf/ *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - ht...

Send us Fan Mail Troels "TEO" Vang shares becoming a Viper pilot with the RDAF, his training, DACT including his thoughts on the Rafale and Typhoon, flying in live theatre and a memorable story including NVGs! Follow TEO - https://www.instagram.com/f16.solodisplay.rdaf/ *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www....

Send us Fan Mail Rosie Steevenson shares her early beginnings in aviation, becoming a Tornado F3 nav, being on XXV squadron and flying in Malaysia with some great stories throughout! Check out Rosie and Helen's website - https://weareonamission.co.uk/ Filmed at https://boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/ *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor - https://asalidesigns.co.uk Get 10% off your first order by signing up via their website. Former RAF pilot, Helen Seymour shares what it was like flying the Tornado F3, including tours in the Falklands, then getting posted to the Typhoon becoming the RAF's first female pilot on the type! Filmed at https://boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/ Check out...