Mike Young

Aircrew Interview

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Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved

Author

Mike Young

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Leisure

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www.aircrewinterview.tv

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

AI # 182 : Flying the F-8 Crusader | Kurt Schroeder *PART 1* 16.05.2021

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...

AI #181 : Flying the Merlin | Simon Kovach *PART 2* 09.05.2021

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...

AI #180 : Flying the Puma HC1 | Simon Kovach *PART 1* 03.05.2021

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...

AI #179 : Flying the F-105 Thunderchief | Vic Vizcarra *PART 2* 25.04.2021

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'...

AI # 178 : Flying the F-100 Super Sabre | Vic Vizcarra *PART 1* 18.04.2021

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...

AI #177 : Tornado F3 vs F-14, F-15 & F-16 | Roy Macintyre 13.04.2021

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/...

AI #176 : Flying the Tornado IDS | Frank Heinevetter *PART 2* 04.04.2021

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...

AI #175 : Flying the F-104 Starfighter | Frank Heinevetter *PART 1* 28.03.2021

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

AI # 174 : Flying the Tornado GR4 in Combat | Kevin Gatland *PART 2* 21.03.2021

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/...

AI #173 : Interview on the RAF 100 Flypast | Kevin Gatland *PART 1* 14.03.2021

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...

AI #172 : Q&A Sessions - Garry Goff | OV-10 & F-15C Pilot 11.03.2021

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...

AI #171 : Flying the Phantom | 'Black' Robertson *PART 2* 07.03.2021

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...

AI #170 : Flying the FGR2 & F-4C Phantom | 'Black' Robertson *PART 1* 28.02.2021

Send us Fan Mail In this interview, we chat with 'Black' Robertson about flying the FGR2 with 6 Squadron, what it was like to fly it in both the air-to-air and ground attack role, his USAF exchange flying the F-4C as an instructor, the difference between flying the FGR2 & the C model, and much more with some great personal stories mixed in! Enjoy Fighters in the Blood - https://amzn....

AI #169 : USAF Thunderbird 2 Pilot | Trevor "Dozen" Aldridge *PART 2* 21.02.2021

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, we chat with the 2020 USAF Thunderbird #2 pilot, Trevor "Dozen" Aldridge about flying with the team in what proved a very difficult year for everybody. We chat about the process of becoming a pilot on the team, transitioning from the F-15C to the F-16C, the training involved, flying with the Blue Angels, and much more! Interview part 1 - https://www.aircrewint...

AI #168 : Flying the F-15C Eagle | Trevor "Dozen" Aldridge *PART 1* 14.02.2021

Send us Fan Mail In part 1, we talk with former F-15C & Thunderbirds pilot, Trevor "Dozen" Aldridge,  about his time flying the T-38 Talon, getting posted to fly F-15C Eagle which includes flying in Japan, Florida, Lakenheath, and what it was like to operate the mighty Eagle. We of course we discuss ACM/DACT in the chat as "Dozen" talks us through flying against all western...

AI #167 : Flying the MiG-19 (F-6) | Tahir Alam *PART 2* 07.02.2021

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, former Pakistan pilot, Tahir Alam, talks us through being posted to the MiG-19 (F-6), the role of the aircraft, what the aircraft was like to fly/handle, flying it in live combat against SU-7's and much more including some great stories. We wrap up by chatting about what he got up to after his military career and we end on a truly positive and inspiring note. Enjoy...

AI #166 : Flying the F-86 Sabre | Tahir Alam * PART 1* 31.01.2021

Send us Fan Mail In part 1, former PAF fighter pilot, Tahir Alam, talks about how he became interested in aviation, joining the Pakistan Air Force, the aircraft he started flying which includes the T-37 and T-33, and moving on the F-86 Sabre. He lets us know what the role of the Sabre was, how it flew & handled, and much more all wrapped up with some great personal stories. Visit our online st...

AI #165 : Flying the Mirage 2000 | Ian Black *PART 2* 24.01.2021

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, former Mirage 2000 pilot, Ian Black, talks about his French exchange from the RAF to fly the jet which includes, the role of the 2000C, how the aircraft handles, ACM/DACT, flying in combat, and much more! We also discuss Ian's brilliant photography and the books he has published throughout his career which you can find out via the link below. Enjoy! Visit our onlin...

AI #164 : RAF & Mirage 2000 | Ian Black *PART 1* 17.01.2021

Send us Fan Mail In part 1, former RAF Phantom (nav), Lightning, Tornado F3, and Mirage 2000 pilot, Ian Black, talks about his early career in the RAF that includes some great stories from his Phantom days! Ian then goes on to talk about how his French Air Force exchange happened and how he got to fly the beautiful Mirage 2000! Visit our online store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/s...

AI #163 : Q&A Sessions - Ian Black | Lightning, Tornado F3 & Mirage 2000 Pilot 14.01.2021

Send us Fan Mail Former Phantom (Nav), Lightning, Tornado F3, and Mirage 2000 pilot, Ian Black answered our viewer's questions. Original Q&A held on 12/01/2021 https://www.firestreakbooks.com/ Visit our online store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Follo...

AI #162 : Flying the Saab Gripen | Mikael "Duke" Grev *PART 2* 06.01.2021

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, former Gripen pilot, Mikael, talks about his time flying the aircraft, how it handles, taking it into combat, and much more! Mikael Grev - https://twitter.com/mikaelgrev Visit our online store: 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...

AI #161 : Flying the Saab Viggen | Mikael "Duke" Grev *PART 1* 14.12.2020

Send us Fan Mail In part 1, "Duke" talks about his beginnings in aviation, flying the SK 60 (Saab 105) then being selected to fly the JA 37 Viggen. He chats about what the Viggen was like to fly, the cockpit, going Mach 1.86, and much more! Enjoy Visit our online store https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shopop Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewintervie...

AI # 160 : Hawker Hunter & Black Arrows | Roger Hymans *PART 2* 06.12.2020

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, former Hawker Hunter pilot, Roger Hymans, chats about his time flying the Hawker Hunter and moving on to 111 Squadron and being selected to fly with the RAF Black Arrows display team.  He includes the time he flew in the famous 22 Hunter loop at Farnborough airshow in 1958 all wrapped up with some great personal stories. We also chat about what he did after his RAF care...

AI #159 : Flying the Hawker Hunter | Roger Hymans *PART 1* 29.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail In part 1, former Hawker Hunter pilot, Roger Hymans, chats about his time flying the de Havilland Vampire and getting streamed to the Hawker Hunter, where he chats about his time flying the aircraft, what it was like to handle all wrapped up with some great personal stories. Filmed at http://www.boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/ Enjoy! Visit our online store - https:// www.red...

AI #158 : SAAF & Hawk 120 | Mandisa Mfeka *PART 2* 15.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, Mandisa talks about what it is like to fly the Hawk 120 with the SAAF and also her brilliant project, Wingedspanner. Enjoy! Part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/saaf-mandisamfeka-pt1/ Visit our online store - https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview...

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