Aircrew Interview

Send us Fan Mail Former F-14A pilot, Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-16CJ on his exchange tour at Red Flag including the differences from the USN. Brent also answers some random questions at the end. *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/d...

Send us Fan Mail Former USN Tomcat pilot, Brent shares what life was like in a F-14A fleet squadron with plenty of detail for all you Tomcat and Navy fans out there! *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 Rob "Z-Man" Zettel shares what it was like to fly the MiG-23 Flogger with the "Red Eagles" with plenty of good stories throughout! We also chat about his book "American MiG Pilot" which you can pick up via the link below. Pick up Z-Man's book - https://robzettel.com/ *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel...

Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-4 Phantom and F-5 aggressor pilot, Rob "Z-Man" Zettel shares how he came to fly the MiG-21 in the very secret programme for the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron aka the "Red Eagles" which includes some great insights into flying the aircraft and flying DACT against the USAF and USN! Pick up Z-Man's book - https://robzettel.com/ *Pick up on...

Send us Fan Mail Former Harrier and C-17 pilot, Matt Doncaster shares what it was like to be a Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) at the Empire Test Pilot School flying the Tucano, Hawk T1, Alpha Jet, Andover and more! Check out the Harrier GR7 project - https://harrier2life.co.uk/ Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www....

Send us Fan Mail Former Harrier GR7 pilot, Matt Doncaster shares what it was like going from flying the Harrier to the C-17 with some great stories throughout. Check out the Harrier GR7 project - https://harrier2life.co.uk/ 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.aircrewin...

Send us Fan Mail F-14A pilot, Dave "Beaker" Lobdell shares what it was like to fly and operate the USAF F-117A on his exchange tour which also includes the similarities and differenceS from the USN. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Former Tomcat pilot, Dave “Beaker” Lobdell shares what it was like to fly the F-14A with VF-111 and VF-41 which includes great stories and flying on live ops! 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  Purchase...

Send us Fan Mail Matt Doncaster shares what it was like to move onto a frontline squadron, becoming combat ready, flying on live ops and operating from HMS Illustrious with plenty of great stories throughout! We also hear about the amazing Harrier2life project which you can follow here - https://harrier2life.co.uk/ Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewi...

Send us Fan Mail Former RAF pilot, Matt Doncaster shares his early beginnings in aviation, being selected for the Harrier GR7 and going through flying training at RAF Wittering with plenty of great stories! Enjoy https://harrier2life.co.uk/ Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/ Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewintervie...

Send us Fan Mail Nath Shawyer shares what it was like to display the mighty Typhoon which includes his favourite manoeuvre, flying at airshows around Europe (including RIAT), interacting with the public and much more!  Thanks to our sponsor https://vertex-watches.com https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/typhoon-display-team/ https://www.facebook.com/raftyphoon/ https://www.instagram.com/raf_typhoo...

Send us Fan Mail Nathan Shawyer shares what it was like to fly the Tornado GR4 and becoming the 2025 Typhoon display pilot! Thanks to our sponsor https://vertex-watches.com https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/typhoon-display-team/ https://www.facebook.com/raftyphoon/ https://www.instagram.com/raf_typhoondisplayteam/ https://x.com/RAFTyphoonTeam Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - h...

Send us Fan Mail Anthony Dyer talks about what it was like to be a gunner on the AC-130 Spectre and shares a few tales from his time on live ops! Pick up Anthony's book, "Moon Child" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moon-Child-Special-Missions-Aviator/dp/B0DZMXBHJ4 Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterv...

Send us Fan Mail Dave Goldfein shares how he went on to fly the F-117A Nighthawk and what it was like to command the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman AFB. Pick up David Goldfein's & Dr. Heather Wilson's book - "Get Back Up" https://amzn.to/44I2EBQ Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv...

Send us Fan Mail General David Goldfein shares what it was like to fly the F-16C and shares the story of his 1999 ejection over Serbia during Operation Allied Force. Pick up David & Dr. Heather Wilson's book - "Get Back Up" https://amzn.to/44I2EBQ Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/d...

Send us Fan Mail Former C-17 Globemaster pilot, Nate Ehlers shares how he created and developed Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) lesson plans that have helped many aviators along the way. He also answers some personal questions at the end. Nate has also created CFI lesson plans for aviators via his website https://thebackseatpilot.com/ and you can get 15% off with code AIRCREWINITERVIEW  Help to...

Send us Fan Mail Nate Ehlers shares in detail the struggles he had trying to fly for the USAF reserves then eventually getting the C-17 Globemaster, which includes what it was like to fly, the strengths and weaknesses,  flying on operations and more. Nate has also created CFI lesson plans for aviators via his website https://thebackseatpilot.com/ and you can get 15% off with code AIRCREWINTERVIEW...

Send us Fan Mail High-timed Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what it was like to go up against the F-15Cs based out of RAF Lakenheath, which includes some great stories and also the tactics the F3 guys had to use. Thank you to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/ Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://...

Send us Fan Mail Former USN F-14A Tomcat pilot, Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-16CJ on his USAF exchange tour! Follow Brent - https://x.com/BlacklionCTA 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  Purchase our Aviati...

Send us Fan Mail Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-14A with VF-111 and VF-213, which includes his training, being deployed, DACT and a couple of memorable stories one of which includes a hairy electrical fire! Follow Brent - https://x.com/BlacklionCTA Help to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/...

Send us Fan Mail Former A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator, Andy Niemyer shares some great stories from his time on the jet! Follow Andy on X - https://x.com/aniemyer 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  Purchase our Aviati...

Send us Fan Mail Andy Niemyer talks about what it was like to be an A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator coming from the Whale community.  Andy shares the role of the aircraft in great detail, the weapons it could carry, being on VA-304 all accompanied with some great stories throughout! Enjoy Follow Andy on X - https://x.com/aniemyer Help to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patr...

Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Wessex and Sea King pilot, Paul Humphreys shares what it was like to fly these aircraft in the search and rescue role! Plenty of great stories so strap in and enjoy Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ 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 Royal Navy Wessex and Sea King pilot, Paul Humphreys shares some great tales on what it was like flying both aircraft and working with Royal Marines! Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Here if your full interview with former AC-130 and Pave Hawk aerial gunner, Anthony Dyer as he shares how we went from a weapons loader on Eagles, to a firefighter, to the AC-130 gunship and finally on to the Pave Hawk.  He shares some great insights from his time on both types, including taking it on deployment and how it changed his life. In the later part of the chat, we here h...