Aircrew Interview

Send us Fan Mail Former Royal Navy Sea Harrier pilot, Andrew Neofytou, shares what it was like to fly and train on the Hawk TMK1 with 208 and 19 Squadron. *In the first couple of minutes we had some unfortunate static interference, so if you want to skip that part jump to 4.31 in* https://flightdeckwingman.com https://www.instagram.com/flight_deck_wingman/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume On...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we speak to former RAF Tucano pilot, Chris Nash, on what it was like to fly, the role as an instructor pilot, the different size airframes, and more. Chris also discusses his brief time with the A400 programme wrapping up with some personal questions. Watch part 1 here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/vc10-chris-nash/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we speak to former RAF VC-10 pilot, Chris Nash, about how he got posted to multi-engine aircraft, the role of the VC-10, what it was like to air-to-air refuel aircraft, the flight deck, favourite aircraft to refuel, flying on live operations, and much more. Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channel going: https:...

Send us Fan Mail Former F-111 pilot, Jeff Guinn talks about why the wing sweep feature was introduced into fighter aircraft and going in-depth into the Aardvarks wing. Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview....

Send us Fan Mail In this interview, we talk to former Tornado GR1 nav John Nichol, as we chat all things Tonka, the Gulf  War, and his brilliant new book, “Tornado: In the Eye of the Storm” which you can find here - http://www.johnnichol.com Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http:...

Send us Fan Mail Current Virgin airline Captain, Chris Pohl aka Captain Chris, shares what it was like to fly the Fokker 27, Fokker 100, and A320 in his early airline career, and going on to fly the A340 and A350 with Virgin Atlantic.  In this upbeat episode, Chris shares some great stories from flying the A340 into the famous Kai Tak Airport, flying celebrities (such as the friends cast, Princess...

Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Buccaneer and Tornado GR1 pilot, Jon Parker, shares what it was like getting his Royal Navy exchange to fly the mighty Sea Harrier! Get 15% off any AVI-8 watch with discount code AIRCREW15 via  https://avi-8.co.uk/ Jon Parker part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/rafcareer-jonparker-pt1/ Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop https...

Send us Fan Mail Former Buccaneer, Tornado GR1, and Sea Harrier pilot, Jon Parker, shares what it was like to fly the Bucc and the Tonka which is accompanied by some great stories, and one of my personal favorites is the story of the Buccs going up against CF-18 Hornets! Get 15% off any AVI-8 watch with discount code AIRCREW15 via  https://avi-8.co.uk/ https://www.flybydronetraining.co.uk/ https:/...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, former A-10 Warthog pilot, Steve Ladd, shares what it was like to transition from the Phantom to the Hog, becoming a sing seat pilot, first flight and training, firing the GAU-8 Avenger cannon, his new book which you buy below, and much more! Filmed at http://www.boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/ Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/sh...

Send us Fan Mail In this is a jam-packed episode, former F-4 Phantom pilot, Steve Ladd, shares what it was like to fly the F-4, training Iranian pilots, attending the USAF Fighter Weapons School, fighting MiGs, and much more! "Phantom to A-10 Warthog" - https://phantomtowarthog.com/ Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channel going: http...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, Mark Vizcarra begins with his latter time in the F-14 before moving on to fly the F/A-18 Hornet in the aggressor role.  Mark shares what it was like transitioning to the Hornet from the Tomcat (also being qualified on both at the same time), getting used to a new digital cockpit, what the hornet does well with some great stories along the way.  In the second half, Mark...

Send us Fan Mail In part 1 of our interview with Mark Vizcarra, we chat about his beginnings in aviation, being selected to fly the A-4, what it was like to fly the Skyhawk in the adversary role all accompanied with some great stories.  We also talk about Mark’s time flying the mighty Tomcat, what it was like to fly, the squadrons he was with, Mark’s time flying in Desert Storm all wrapped up with...

Send us Fan Mail Former USN and test pilot, Kurt Schroeder, shares what it was like to be the Grumman X-29 Technology Demonstrator Project Pilot, what it was like to fly, the technologies incorporated in the jet, and much more! Watch part 1 of Kurt's interview here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f8-crusader-kurtschroeder-pt1/ Visit our online store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acint...

Send us Fan Mail Former F-8 Crusader pilot, Kurt Schoeder, shares what it was like to fly the F-8, how it handled, the J75 engine, and much more! Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, former RAF Merlin pilot, Simon Kovach shares what it was like to fly the Merlin helicopter and also taking it into live operations. Part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/puma-simonkovach-pt1/ Thank you to Newark Air Museum for hosting us  - http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/ Visit our online store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channe...

Send us Fan Mail In part 1, we chat with former RAF Puma HC1 pilot, Simon Kovach about his helicopter training, getting selected to fly the Puma, what it was like to fly, operating it in Northern Ireland, all accompanied by some great personal stories. Simon also gives us a cockpit tour and a walk around of the Puma cabin. Thank you to Newark Air Museum for hosting us  - http://www.newarkairmuseum...

Send us Fan Mail Former F-105  pilot, Vic Vizcarra talks about what it was like to fly the "Thud" with the USAF. Vic shares what it was like transferring from the F-100, having increased power, what it was like to fly, taking it into combat over Vietnam, his famous ejection, and much more! Visit our online store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Thud Pilot: A Pilot'...

Send us Fan Mail In part 1, we chat with former F-100 pilot, Vic Vizcarra about his time flying the mighty "Hun". He shares what the aircraft was like to fly, the role of the aircraft, flying 120 missions over Vietnam all wrapped up with some amazing stories. Visit our online store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop HUN PILOT: A PILOT'S ACCOUNT OF THE FIRST USAF SUPE...

Send us Fan Mail In this fascinating video, we chat with former Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre as he shares some incredible stories about going up against, Tomcats, Eagles, and Vipers! The detail is incredible, especially when Roy describes fighting the F-14 and F-15. We also get a few minutes on catching F-111s down low. Enjoy Visit our online store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2,  we chat with former German Tornado IDS pilot, Frank Heinevetter, as he shares what it was like transferring from the F-104, the role of the jet, working with a backseater for the first time, the cockpit, what it was like to fly and includes some great footage from his fini flight! We finish up with some questions from our Patrons and personal ones from me.  Enjoy  Part...

Send us Fan Mail In part 1, we chat with former German Air Force F-104 Starfighter pilot, Frank Heinevetter! We talk about how he was originally posted as a backseater but then selected for a pilot, his training at Luke Air Force Base, what the aircraft's role was, how it flew, a memorable birdstrike, and more. Enjoy! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat with former Tornado GR4 nav, Kevin Gatland about what it was like to fly/operate the mighty fin on live operations over Iraq and Afghanistan. We also get a few questions from our Patrons and we wrap  up by talking about Kev's new book, "RAF's Centenary Flypast" - https://amzn.to/3viKP8X Visit our online store: https://www.redbubble.com/...

Send us Fan Mail In part 1, former RAF Tornado GR4, Kev Gatland, talks about his early beginnings in aviation, getting selected to be a nav on the GR4, flying with 12 Squadron, and what it was like to operate. We also go into detail into Kev's involvement in the planning and execution of the amazing RAF 100 Flypast over London in 2018. We hear how the formations were formed, the crucial timin...

Send us Fan Mail Former OV-10 and F-15 pilot, Garry Goff answers our viewer's questions! Original live Q&A held on 4/3/2021 Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircr...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, 'Black" Robertson talks about his time commanding 92 Squadron in Germany during the Cold War and includes what it was like to fly the Phantom in this arena, DACT training against F-15s and F-5 aggressor, and much more. We also talk about his time flying with 56, 74 (flying the F-4J UK), and 23 Squadron in the Falkland Islands which are accompanied by some grea...