Podcast
Aircrew Interview
Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved
- Aviation chart
- #105
- Episodes
- 446
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 31 min
- On air since
- 2016
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
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52 min
AI # 446 : Transitioning from the Tornado GR1 to F3 | John Nichol *FULL*
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Former RAF Tornado navigator John Nichol takes us through his transition from the Tornado GR1 to the Tornado F3. John shares what it was like making the move, covering the ground school and flying training, the similarities and differences between the two aircraft, and eventually joining XI Squadron.
We also discuss Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT), life on the squadron, the social side and plenty of entertaining stories along the way.
We wrap up by talking about his latest book ‘ Blitz’.
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44 min
AI # 445 : F-14A vs Tornado F3: A RIO & Navs View | David 'Boomer' Smith *FULL*
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Former F-14A RIO and Tornado F3 navigator David “Boomer” Smith compares these two legendary fighter aircraft, exploring their similarities, differences, and capabilities from the back seat. Packed with fascinating insights, first-hand experience, and great stories throughout.
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15 min
AI # 444 : Fighter Pilot Recommended Books | Karl Gruner *FULL*
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Former F-111 and F-16 pilot Karl Gruner shares some books he recommends to pick up and what he is currently up to!
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21 min
AI # 443 : F-111 Pilot’s Unforgettable Belgian Exchange | Karl Gruner *FULL*
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Former USAF F-111 pilot Karl Gruner shares his experience of a two-week NATO fighter exchange with a Belgian Air Force Mirage 5 squadron.
Karl discusses flying in the backseat, the aircraft’s capabilities, differences between US and Belgian fighter operations, and the social side of life.
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43 min
AI # 442 : F-22 & Typhoon Pilot Becomes a 737 Pilot | James “Ammo” Carraway *FULL*
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Former USAF F-22 and RAF Typhoon exchange pilot James “Ammo” Carraway shares what it’s like transitioning from flying fast jets to becoming a 737 airline pilot.
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18 min
AI # 441 : USAF F-16 Pilot Becomes a Forward Air Controller | Karl Gruner *FULL*
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Former USAF F-16C pilot Karl Gruner shares how he transitioned from flying the Viper to becoming a Forward Air Controller (FAC) with the US Army. He explains what led him to this unique role, his experiences, and what it was really like operating alongside Army forces.
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26 min
AI # 440 : Inside the F-111’s TFR System | Karl Gruner *FULL*
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Former Aardvark pilot Karl Gruner explains how the F-111’s TFR system worked, how it allowed the aircraft to fly at extremely low-level, and what it was like trusting the system.
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51 min
AI # 439 : The Skill Of Air-to-Air Refuelling | Roy Macintyre *FULL*
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Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares in-detail the skill it takes to learn how to conduct AAR in both jets, the best/worst tankers along with plenty of great insights/stories throughout!
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45 min
AI # 438 : What is QRA? | Dave Gourlay *FULL*
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Former Tornado F3 nav Dave Gourlay shares his time on QRA in the F3, a typical day sitting on Q, becoming the Tactical Commander of QRA with some great stories throughout!
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1 hr 6 min
AI # 437 : F-14 RIO Flies the Tornado F3 | David "Boomer" Smith *PART 2*
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Former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat RIO “Boomer” shares the incredible story of his exchange tour with the Royal Air Force, where he flew the Tornado F3 with 56 Squadron at RAF Coningsby. From the unique RAF–US Navy exchange programme and training on the Hawk T1 at RAF Chivenor, to low-level flying across the UK and becoming an instructor on the F3, Boomer offers a rare insider’s perspective on both the Tomcat and Tornado communities.
He discusses the similarities and differences between the F-14 and the Tornado F3, RAF tactics, air combat training, low-level flying, and the famous British culture of banter, mess life, and squadron parties. Along the way, he shares unforgettable stories about flying with legendary RAF pilots, training the RAF’s first female fighter pilot, and the lifelong friendships that grew from the exchange programme.
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38 min
AI # 436 : VF-84 Jolly Rogers RIO | David "Boomer" Smith *PART 1*
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David "Boomer" Smith shares his time as an F-14A RIO with the famous "Jolly Rogers" which includes his training, being posted to VF-84, his first deployment, flying in Desert Storm, attending the Fighter Weapons School, flying in Bosnia and more.
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31 min
AI # 435 : Tornados In The USA & Becoming an Instructor | Dave Gourlay *PART 2*
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Dave Gourlay shares what is was like to fly at exercise Red Flag, becoming the OC of 1435 flight in the Falklands, moving to 56 sqn as an instructor, working on the Eurofighter project and we wrap up with some questions from our patrons and person ones from me.
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39 min
AI # 434 : Flying the Mighty Tornado F3 | Dave Gourlay *PART 1*
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Dave Gourlay shares what it was like to be a Tornado F3 nav which includes his training, live Skyflash missile firings (one supersonic) and plenty of great stories throughout!
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45 min
AI # 433 : Flying The World's Best Fighter I Roy "Deacon" Qualls *PART 2*
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Former F-15C pilot, Roy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like moving from the OV-10 to the Eagles, his training, flying on large exercises, ACM/DACT, flying on liveops and much more.
We wrap up by talking about his book, "Pilot's Edge" along with some personal questions.
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31 min
AI # 432 : Flying the USAF OV-10 Bronco | Roy "Deacon" Qualls *PART 1*
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Roy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like to fly the OV-10 which includes training, strengths and weaknesses of the aircraft, flying on large exercises, and a very interesting emergency story!
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27 min
AI # 431 : RAF Fighter Pilot Close Calls | Roy Macintyre
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RAF Fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares some of his in-flight emergencies and close calls he had while flying the Hawk, Phantom and Tornado F3!
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14 min
AI # 430 : RAF Aircrew & Ground Crew Relationships | Roy Macintyre
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Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what the relationship between aircrew and ground crew was like during his time.
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22 min
AI # 429 : Flying the EA-3B Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 2*
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John Parce shares some memorable stories from his time flying the Skywarrior with the USN.
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27 min
AI # 428 : Flying the USN Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 1*
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John Parce shares what it was like to fly the EA-3B Skywarrior with the USN including flying with VQ-2 in Spain, moving to VQ-1, what the mission of the aircraft was, the strengths and weaknesses and much more!
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41 min
AI # 427 : USAF AC-130 Aerial Gunner | Mary Howe *FULL*
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Mary Howe shares her early beginnings in the USAF, going through training, becoming a gunner on the AC-130U, what it was like firing all the guns, deploying on live ops, memorable stories and going into healthcare after her flying career.
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