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The Flyover Podcast

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Welcome to The Flyover Podcast, part of USAFA Aviation. We will explore a variety of military aviation related topics by having Air Force pilots and other aviation related career fields on the podcast. Be sure to follow so you never miss our latest episode!*Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*

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#11 - Maj Isaiah "Knots" Harp (F-35 Lightning II Test Pilot) 09.11.2023 56:54

Today on the show, we are joined by Maj Isaiah "Knots" Harp, a F-35 Test Pilot. We discussed his background, the differences between the F-22 and F-35, his experiences as a test pilot, where the Air Force is going in regards to fighters, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its compon...

#10 - Lt Col (Ret) Art Elser (Vietnam O-1 Bird Dog & O-2 Skymaster Pilot) 19.10.2023 1:14:21

Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Col (Ret) Art Elser, a Vietnam Veteran who flew a variety of aircraft. We discussed his background, his time in Vietnam, his Silver Star mission, how the Academy was as a member of the first graduating class, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its compon...

#9 - Col David Buchanan (KC-10 Extender Pilot) 05.10.2023 43:06

Today on the show, we are joined by Col David Buchanan, a KC-10 Extender pilot. He is currently the Department Head of the English Department at the U.S. Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the KC-10 plays in the Air Force, the relationship between his military career and English, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not e...

#8 - Maj Micah "SLAP" Morris (MQ- 9 Reaper RPA Pilot) 21.09.2023 41:54

Today on the show, we are joined by Maj Micah "SLAP" Morris, a MQ-9 Reaper drone pilot. He is currently the Air Officer Commanding of Cadet Squadron 17 at the U.S. Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the MQ-9 plays in the Air Force, his transition from being a Weapons System Officer to a drone pilot, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episo...

#7 - Lt Col (Ret) Kyle Stewart (C-17 Globemaster III Pilot) 07.09.2023 48:48

Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Col (Ret) Kyle Stewart, a former C-17 pilot. He retired from the military this past March and now flies for Delta. We discussed his background, the role the C-17 plays in the Air Force, flying evacuation missions in Operation Allies Refuge, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Dep...

#6 - Lt Col Tyler "Matrix" Robarge (F-22 Raptor Test Pilot) 24.08.2023 41:31

Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Col Tyler "Matrix" Robarge, a F-22 test pilot. He is currently an instructor in the Department of Aeronautics at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the F-22 plays in the Air Force, the future of fighters, and his deployment and duty stations as an F-16 pilot. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Vie...

#5 - Maj PJ Hussey (HH-60G Pave Hawk Pilot) 29.06.2023 51:07

Today on the show, we are joined by Maj PJ Hussey, a HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot and current instructor in the History Department at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the Pave Hawk plays in combat search and rescue, and the differences between different helicopter platforms across the services. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views...

#4 - Maj LK "Amp" Waters (C-130J Super Hercules Pilot) 15.06.2023 1:06:54

Today on the show, we are joined by Maj LK "Amp" Waters, a C-130J pilot and Air Officer Commanding of CS-39 at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed her background, the Air Force Weapons School, and how C-130s are being kept up to date. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its componen...

#3 - Col Beth "Twister" Makros (B-2 Spirit Pilot) 01.06.2023 1:04:22

Today on the show, we are joined by Col Beth Makros, a B-2 Spirit pilot and Chief Learning Officer at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed her background, what it is like being the 5th woman ever to fly the B-2, and how strategic bombers like the B-2 would be leveraged in conflict. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S....

#2 - Lt Col Ryan Rutter (A-10 Warthog Pilot) 18.05.2023 1:12:08

Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Col Ryan Rutter, an A-10 Warthog pilot and current Air Officer Commanding of Cadet Squadron 9 at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the A-10 plays in the Air Force, and what a military without the A-10 will look like. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S....

#1 - Col Matt "Meta" Dietz (F-15E Strike Eagle Pilot) 04.05.2023 59:05

Today on the show, we are joined by Col Matt Dietz, a F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and current Head of the History Department at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the F-15E plays in the Air Force, and what the future fight looks like. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or...