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Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved
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AI # 201 : Flying the F-16C Fighting Falcon | Karl Gruner *PART 2*

Send us a text In part 2, Karl Gruner shares what it was like getting selected to fly the F-16C, his training, the aircraft's strengths and weaknesses, DACT (includes going up against F-14s & F/A-18s!), being a FAC during Desert Storm, and much more! Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP 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.aircrewinter...

Sep 26, 202152 min

AI # 200 : Flying the F-111A/F Aardvark | Karl Gruner *PART 1*

Send us a text Former F-111 pilot, Karl Gruner, shares what it was like to fly the beautiful F-111A/F Aardvark both in the US and Europe. Karl shares what it was like to go through training, working with WSO's, flying at Red Flag, the cockpit and wing sweep, flying at RAF Lakenheath, getting bounced by RAF Phantoms, and much more! Enjoy! Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the chan...

Sep 19, 202140 min

AI #199 : Q&A Sessions - Chris Nash | Former VC-10 & Tucano Pilot

Send us a text Former VC-10 pilot and Tucano instructor, Chris Nash, answers our viewers questions! Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP 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/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://w...

Sep 14, 202156 min

AI # 198 : Q&A Sessions - Trevor "Dozen" Aldridge | F-15C & Thunderbird 2 Pilot

Send us a text Former F-15C and Thunderbird 2 pilot, Trevor " Dozen" Aldridge, answers our viewer's questions. 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/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show...

Sep 10, 202156 min

AI # 197 : Flying the Sea Harrier FA2 | Andrew Neofytou *PART 2*

Send us a text Former Sea Harrier FA2 pilot, Andrew Neofytou, shares what it was like to fly the mighty SHAR! Watch part one of Andrew's interview here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/hawk-andrewneofytou-pt1/ https://flightdeckwingman.com https://www.instagram.com/flight_deck_wingman/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewintervie...

Sep 05, 202132 min

AI # 196 : Flying the Sea King In Op Desert Storm | John Adair

Send us a text Former Sea King pilot, John Adair, shares what it was like to fly the Helicopter during Desert Storm (Op Granby). This is a clip from John's full interview which you can watch here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/john-adair-sea-king Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP 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....

Sep 03, 202120 min

AI # 195 : Flying the Hawk TMk1 | Andrew Neofytou *PART 1*

Send us a text Former Royal Navy Sea Harrier pilot, Andrew Neofytou, shares what it was like to fly and train on the Hawk TMK1 with 208 and 19 Squadron. *In the first couple of minutes we had some unfortunate static interference, so if you want to skip that part jump to 4.31 in* https://flightdeckwingman.com https://www.instagram.com/flight_deck_wingman/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop H...

Aug 29, 202116 min

AI # 194 : Flying the Tucano & A400 | Chris Nash *PART 2*

Send us a text In this episode, we speak to former RAF Tucano pilot, Chris Nash, on what it was like to fly, the role as an instructor pilot, the different size airframes, and more. Chris also discusses his brief time with the A400 programme wrapping up with some personal questions. Watch part 1 here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/vc10-chris-nash/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Hel...

Aug 16, 202116 min

AI # 193 : Flying the RAF VC-10 | Chris Nash *PART 1*

Send us a text In this episode, we speak to former RAF VC-10 pilot, Chris Nash, about how he got posted to multi-engine aircraft, the role of the VC-10, what it was like to air-to-air refuel aircraft, the flight deck, favourite aircraft to refuel, flying on live operations, and much more. 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:/...

Aug 08, 202132 min

AI # 192 : F-111 Wing Sweep| Jeff Guinn *FULL*

Send us a text Former F-111 pilot, Jeff Guinn talks about why the wing sweep feature was introduced into fighter aircraft and going in-depth into the Aardvarks wing. 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/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www....

Aug 01, 202142 min

AI # 191 : Flying the Tornado GR1 | John Nichol *FULL*

Send us a text In this interview, we talk to former Tornado GR1 nav John Nichol, as we chat all things Tonka, the Gulf War, and his brilliant new book, “Tornado: In the Eye of the Storm” which you can find here - http://www.johnnichol.com 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...

Jul 26, 202145 min

AI # 190 : Airline Pilot Life | Captain Chris *FULL*

Send us a text Current Virgin airline Captain, Chris Pohl aka Captain Chris, shares what it was like to fly the Fokker 27, Fokker 100, and A320 in his early airline career, and going on to fly the A340 and A350 with Virgin Atlantic. In this upbeat episode, Chris shares some great stories from flying the A340 into the famous Kai Tak Airport, flying celebrities (such as the friends cast, Princess Diana and more), the differences between the Airbus types, what meals he enjoys (yes we had to ask!) a...

Jul 18, 202134 min

AI # 189 : Flying the Sea Harrier | Jon Parker *PART 2*

Send us a text Former RAF Buccaneer and Tornado GR1 pilot, Jon Parker, shares what it was like getting his Royal Navy exchange to fly the mighty Sea Harrier! Get 15% off any AVI-8 watch with discount code AIRCREW15 via https://avi-8.co.uk/ Jon Parker part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/rafcareer-jonparker-pt1/ Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop https://www.flybydronetraining.co.uk/ https://www.bvlosdronetraining.com/ Follow us: Help keep the channel g...

Jul 12, 202132 min

AI # 188 : Flying the Buccaneer & Tornado GR1 | Jon Parker *PART 1*

Send us a text Former Buccaneer, Tornado GR1, and Sea Harrier pilot, Jon Parker, shares what it was like to fly the Bucc and the Tonka which is accompanied by some great stories, and one of my personal favorites is the story of the Buccs going up against CF-18 Hornets! Get 15% off any AVI-8 watch with discount code AIRCREW15 via https://avi-8.co.uk/ https://www.flybydronetraining.co.uk/ https://www.bvlosdronetraining.com/ Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/airc...

Jul 05, 202120 min

AI #187 : Flying the A-10 Warthog | Steve Ladd *PART 2*

Send us a text In part 2, former A-10 Warthog pilot, Steve Ladd, shares what it was like to transition from the Phantom to the Hog, becoming a sing seat pilot, first flight and training, firing the GAU-8 Avenger cannon, his new book which you buy below, and much more! Filmed at http://www.boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/ Visit our online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop "From F-4 Phantom to A-10 Warthog" - https://phantomtowarthog.com/ Help keep the channel going: htt...

Jun 27, 202134 min

AI # 186 : Flying the USAF F-4 Phantom | Steve Ladd *PART 1*

Send us a text In this is a jam-packed episode, former F-4 Phantom pilot, Steve Ladd, shares what it was like to fly the F-4, training Iranian pilots, attending the USAF Fighter Weapons School, fighting MiGs, and much more! "Phantom to A-10 Warthog" - https://phantomtowarthog.com/ 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.air...

Jun 20, 202134 min

AI #185 : Flying the F/A-18 Hornet | Mark Vizcarra *PART 2*

Send us a text In part 2, Mark Vizcarra begins with his latter time in the F-14 before moving on to fly the F/A-18 Hornet in the aggressor role. Mark shares what it was like transitioning to the Hornet from the Tomcat (also being qualified on both at the same time), getting used to a new digital cockpit, what the hornet does well with some great stories along the way. In the second half, Mark shares how he got into creating and producing movies/documentaries, some of the titles he has created, a...

Jun 06, 202152 min

AI #184 : Flying the A-4 and F-14 | Mark Vizcarra *PART 1*

Send us a text In part 1 of our interview with Mark Vizcarra, we chat about his beginnings in aviation, being selected to fly the A-4, what it was like to fly the Skyhawk in the adversary role all accompanied with some great stories. We also talk about Mark’s time flying the mighty Tomcat, what it was like to fly, the squadrons he was with, Mark’s time flying in Desert Storm all wrapped up with some great F-14 stories. Visit our online store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Hel...

Jun 01, 202144 min

AI # 183 : Flying the Grumman X-29 | Kurt Schroeder *PART 2*

Send us a text Former USN and test pilot, Kurt Schroeder, shares what it was like to be the Grumman X-29 Technology Demonstrator Project Pilot, what it was like to fly, the technologies incorporated in the jet, and much more! Watch part 1 of Kurt's interview here - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f8-crusader-kurtschroeder-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.airc...

May 23, 202138 min

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

Send us a text 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://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show...

May 16, 202128 min

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

Send us a text 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 channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Foll...

May 09, 202123 min

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

Send us a text 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.org/ Visit our online store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channel g...

May 03, 202132 min

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

Send us a text 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's Account of Early F-105 Combat in Vietnam - https://amzn.to/3gAd3Hh Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon....

Apr 25, 20211 hr 14 min

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

Send us a text 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 SUPERSONIC FIGHTER - https://amzn.to/3sxtpTs Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or don...

Apr 18, 202130 min

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

Send us a text 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/shop Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircre...

Apr 13, 202127 min

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

Send us a text 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 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f104-frank-heinevetter-pt1/ Visit our online store: https://www.re...

Apr 04, 202133 min

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

Send us a text 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...

Mar 28, 202125 min

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

Send us a text 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/people/acinterview/shop Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewi...

Mar 21, 202132 min

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

Send us a text 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 timings, working with civilian ATC, and much more! Pre-order Kev's new book - "RAF's Centenary Flypast" here - h...

Mar 14, 202133 min

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

Send us a text 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/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show...

Mar 11, 202156 min
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