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

Podcast website

www.aircrewinterview.tv

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

AI # 407 : F-16C to F-117A | Gen. David Goldfein *Part 2* 04.01.2026

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...

AI # 406 : Flying the F-16 and Ejection Over Serbia | Gen. David Goldfein *PART 1* 29.12.2025

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...

AI # 405 : C-17 Pilot to Entrepreneur | Nate Ehlers *PART 2* 21.12.2025

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...

AI # 404 : Flying the Mighty C-17 "Moose" | Nate Ehlers *PART 1* 14.12.2025

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...

AI # 403 : Tornado F3 vs F-15C | Roy Macintyre *FULL* 07.12.2025

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://...

AI # 402 : F-14 Pilot Flies the USAF F-16 On His Exchange Tour | Brent *PART 2* 30.11.2025

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...

AI # 401 : F-14A Tomcat Driver | Brent *PART 1* 26.11.2025

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/...

AI # 400 : A-6 Intruder BN Stories! | Andy Niemyer *PART 2* 25.11.2025

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...

AI # 399 : A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator! | Andy Niemyer *PART 1* 09.11.2025

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...

AI # 398 : Flying the SAR Wessex and Sea King | Paul Humphreys *PART 2* 02.11.2025

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...

AI # 397 : Flying the Royal Navy Wessex and Sea King | Paul Humphreys *PART 1* 26.10.2025

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

AI # 396 : USAF Special Combat Missions Aviator | Anthony Dyer *FULL* 23.10.2025

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...

AI # 395 : The Unglamorous Side of Naval Aviation | Ryan Pote *FULL* 12.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Former USN SH-60 pilot, Ryan Pote, shares what it was like to live and work from the ship, which includes stories of the more unglamorous side of being a naval aviator. There is also some great personal footage of deck ops, LSO duties and landing and taking off from a Chinese military ship. Check out Ryan and pick up his book, "Blood and Treasure" - https://www.ryanpote....

AI # 394 : Flying Gas Station - KA-3B Nav | Andrew Niemyer *PART 2* 05.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Former Whale nav, Andrew Niemyer shares what it was like going from the EA-3B to KA-3B with plenty of great stories throughout! Watch part 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=VT6x2iJMzgQ&feature=youtu.be Follow Andy - https://x.com/aniemyer Part 2 out - 5 October Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewintervie...

AI # 393 : Flying the Mighty EA-3B Skywarrior | Andrew Niemyer | *PART 1* 28.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Andy Niemyer shares what it was like to be a Senior Tactical Electronic Warfare Evaluator (SEVAL) and nav on the EA-3B Skywarrior with the USN. Andy shares some great insights into the aircraft, the squadron he was with, the missions he flew with plenty of great stories throughout from flying this unsung hero. Follow Andy - https://x.com/aniemyer Help to keep the channel going:   ...

AI # 392 : RAAF Pig Driver Tales | Mike Crain *FULL* 24.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Former RAAF F-111 pilot, Mike Crain, shares some great stories from his time flying the mighty "Pig" including the Gulf War workup, tactics, wing sweep and more! 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-intervi...

AI # 391 : Flying "The Brick" | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 1* 07.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Rick PE talks us through what it was like coming from the single seat world in the Lightning to the fly the  Phantom FG1/FGR2, his training, the jets pros and cons, flying QRA and plenty of brilliant stories throughout! Pick up Rick's books - https://amzn.to/3JM0HN4 Help keep the channel going:        PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.airc...

AI # 390 : F-111 to Test Pilot | Dan Isbell *PART 2* 05.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Former F-111 pilot, Dan Isbell shares how he became a test pilot, what the programme involved, flying both the F-16 & F-111 at Eglin AFB with plenty of stories throughout.  Follow Dan - https://x.com/dantannaisbell Help to keep the channel going:       PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - h...

AI # 389 : Flying The Mighty F-111 Aardvark | Dan Isbell | *PART 1* 10.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this fascinating episode, former F-111E and test pilot, Dan Isbell shares stories from his time flying the Aardvark at Upper Heyford which includes both the flying and social sides.  He also recounts some of the amazing mods he added to the aircraft and improvements for the aircrew on the squadron which was amazing to hear about. Follow Dan - https://x.com/dantannaisbell Help t...

AI # 388 : Flying the Phantom and Tornado on 43(F) Squadron | Roy Macintyre *FULL* 06.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Phantom and Tornado pilot, Roy Macintyre talks about what it was like to fly on 43(F) Squadron aka the 'Fighting Cocks'. Roy shares some of the history of the squadron, living and working from RAF Leuchars, flying both types from the base all with some great and funny stories throughout (including a night out and a bus!). Help keep the channel going:       PAT...

AI # 386 : Flying the "Pukin Dogs" F/A-18E Super Hornet | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 1* 04.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Former F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, "SMURF" shares what it takes to get to fly with VFA-143 the "Pukin Dogs", banter between fighter squadrons, flying on large exercises and much more! "Phoenix Revival" - https://amzn.to/469EbXA https://kegangill.com/ Help keep the channel going:       PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://...

AI # 387 : 695 mph F/A-18E Ejection | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 2* 04.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Former F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, Kegan “SMURF” Gill shares the incredible story of his 695 MPH ejection which was the fastest survived ejection in naval aviation history, and his miraculous and insane recovery journey. "Phoenix Revival" - https://amzn.to/469EbXA https://kegangill.com/ https://heroicheartsproject.org/ https://www.angelwarriorfoundation.com/ https://vets...

AI # 385 : Tornado Tales with GR4 Pilot | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 2* 23.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Former Tornado F3 and GR4 pilot, Rich Pargeter shares more stories from flying the legendary jet, including a brilliant tale of a show of force! Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/index.htm Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Help keep the channel going:       PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview....

AI # 384 : RAF Fighter Pilot Stories | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 1* 06.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Tornado F3 pilot, Parge shares some brilliant and funny stories including, intercepting Tu-95 Bear's, flying in the Falklands, being based with 111 squadron and much more! Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/index.htm Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Help keep the channel going:       PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinte...

AI # 383 : Student to Typhoon Pilot | James "Ammo" Carraway *PART 2* 05.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, "Ammo" shares more info on what it takes to be a frontline RAF Typhoon pilot with some great insights throughout, including if he ever encountered any"Maverick" type pilots! Help keep the channel going:       PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepub...

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