"Smash" joins me to talk about his career as a Marine fighter pilot. He is a test pilot and has survived an ejection at 380 feet. https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 ✈ Your Pilot Destinatio...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 33
Conor is a professional race car driver and currently competes in the NTT IndyCar Series. Watch Memorial Day weekend as he takes to the track in the Indy 500. https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewslett...
May 28, 2021•41 min•Ep. 32
Kevin has aviation running through his veins. He is a professional airshow pilot and air racer. He was flew in the Red Bull Air Races and was recently selected as the only American to join the World Air Races as an AeroGP1 competitor in the inaugural upcoming season. https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : ...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 31
"Slap" joined the Air National Guard to become a Fighter Pilot. He is the founder of Bogidope.com as well as a pilot for a major airline. https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 ✈ Your Pilot De...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 30
"Shiner" rejoins the podcast to share a story of engine trouble ending with him becoming a firefighter. You can listen to "Shiner" on episode #17. For more content patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewslett...
Apr 20, 2021•15 min
"SLUF" began his career flying A-7's with two tours to Korat Airbase where he flew 63 missions, including the Mayaguez incident. He has seen a few things in his day and shares a bit of his story. www.theafterburnpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - http...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 29
"Yogi" has served in the Marines, Navy, Army, and Air Force. He flew in the opening days of Afghanistan and received a Distinguished Flying Cross for a mission flown during Operation Anaconda. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter ...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 28
"Perty" joined the Royal Air Force right out of the gate. He has flown numerous aircraft and has a few "notches" on his belt. He has instructed, survived an ejection, gone to war a few times, and most recently successfully lead the RAF Red Arrows Demonstration Team. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 ...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 27
Have a question submit yours https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com Climb rate F-16 vs F-15? How often to officers cross over from other career fields to become a pilot? Controlled ejection parameters, requirements, scenarios The path to becoming a demo pilot. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviati...
Mar 10, 2021•16 min•Ep. 27
JB served over 26 years in the Army, 10 of which was in Special Operations in the esteemed 75th Regiment. We chat leadership, his experience jumping into Panama during Operation Just Cause and a few other of his experiences. He is the Author of Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground . Support the show: Become a Patreon Visit theafterburnpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...
Mar 02, 2021•50 min•Ep. 26
Have a questions? Swing over to https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Want to support the Show? https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ What are Go-Pills, Side-Effects. "Knuckles" returns to add science to the discussion. Dealing with missing goals, or marks. Tips and tricks for winning at pilot training...or any training for that matter. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bom...
Feb 24, 2021•20 min•Ep. 28
"Slash" entered into the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He started his aviation journey flying the C-7 before transitioning across several platforms. By the time "Slash" retired he added the B-52, T-38, Hawk, SR-71, and A-10 to his flying resume. Support the Podcast: Become a Patreon TheAfterburnpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilo...
Feb 16, 2021•35 min•Ep. 27
Have a question? info@theafterburnpodcast.com Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast How do you maintain and build your passion for flying when you are several years into your flying career? How do you make sure you keep learning and improving? Why doesn't the Air Force wear full battle rattle when they fly? What qualities do you value that you find day to day in your pilot peers? What does a controlled ejection look like? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/...
Feb 09, 2021•16 min•Ep. 26
"Bender" is a fighter pilot, a former F-16 pilot and now he currently flies the F-35. In this episode we dive further into the mishap breakdown from episode #23. The goal is to bring more context to the events that unfolded on June 30th 2020 that resulted in the fatal mishap with Lt. David "MEZr" Schmitz. Lt Schmitz Foundation Support the Podcast Become a Patreon! theafterburnpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries...
Feb 02, 2021•59 min•Ep. 26
On 30 June 2020, Lt David “MEZr” Schmitz was killed in an F-16 mishap at Shaw AFB. He was conducting a night mission qualification sortie. Upon his initial landing attempt his aircraft struck the instrument landing system antennas resulting in significant damage to his aircraft. Following approximately 30 mins of troubleshooting “MEZr” attempted to recovery the aircraft. Shortly after touching down the aircraft began to roll and he initiated the ejection sequence. Due to numerous failures he eje...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 25
Brian has 20+ years as an US Army Officer and Warrant Officer. Five years as an Armor/Cavalry officer as an M1 Tank and 120mm Mortar Platoon Leader. 15+ years as an Aviation officer with over 2,000 hours as OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and AH-64D/E Pilot. Two Combat Deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. Become a Patreon --> https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Show website --> https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com He is the host of The Low Level Hell Podcast available everywhere you str...
Jan 06, 2021•50 min•Ep. 24
"2Watt" is an A-10 pilot and on July 20th, 2017 he was conducted a low angle strafe during an operational check flight. The gun malfunctioned which resulted in the canopy being jettisoned and damaging the aircraft's hydraulic system. "2Watt" successfully recovered the stricken aircraft to a nearby field. For his superior airmanship he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Become a Patreon --> https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Show website --> https://www.theafterburnpodcast...
Dec 22, 2020•43 min•Ep. 23
Col Hamilton is an Air Force Test pilot and has flown over 30 different types of aircraft. He has flown numerous military fighter aircraft, including the F-15C, F-15E, as well as the F-35A/B/C. He led a team of nearly 1000 individuals as the command of F-35 developmental test at Edwards AFB. Become a Patreon --> https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Show website --> https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-con...
Dec 08, 2020•53 min•Ep. 22
"Tuna"is a former Air Force pilot and joins me on the podcast to talk about his aviation career. He has flown the A-10, the F-117, completed a Navy exchange in the F-18 (with well over 100 traps), and rounded out his career flying the F-4. He earned a Distinguished Flying Cross during a mission over Kosovo in the F-117. He is a warbird pilot and restorer. He is checked out to fly the P-51, P-45, A-1, B-17, SBD, Avenger, B-25 and a few more. Become a Patreon --> https://www.patreon.com/theafte...
Nov 24, 2020•47 min•Ep. 21
"Huggy" started flying the U-2 in 1989 and flew it for the majority of his Air Force career until his retirement. Recently, he returned to fly U-2 as the USAF's first civilian instructor pilot to fly the high flying spy plane. www.theafterburnpodcast.com Become a Patreon--> https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast IG --> @rainwaters27 Youtube-->https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAfterburnPodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Adverti...
Oct 26, 2020•49 min•Ep. 20
In this episode we discuss "Shiner's" second sortie where he was awarded his second Distinguished Flying Cross. Less than 30 days after his first Distinguished Flying Cross, "Shiner" was tasked to rescue two army pilots downed in enemy controlled territory. During the initial insertion, his aircraft received enemy fire, striking his flight engineer. Over the next five hours "Shiner" and his crew would work to recovery the pilots and conduct a total of eight approaches. For his efforts "Shiner" w...
Oct 12, 2020•30 min•Ep. 19
In this episode Maj Lou "Shiner" Nolting and I talk about two sorties he flew while supporting operations in Afghanistan in 2011. "Shiner" is an HH-60 Air Force Pavehawk pilot, specializing in Combat Search and Rescue. On March 29th, 2011 "Shiner" and his crew were alerted to respond to an urgent evacuation of four critically wounded Soldiers. While setting up for a hoist extraction his aircraft came under heavy effective enemy fire. Rounds struck the main rotor, fuel tank, and number two engine...
Oct 12, 2020•40 min•Ep. 18
On the night of September 5th, 2020 two California National Guard helicopter crews rescued hundreds of individuals, many with severe burns and injuries. They were trapped with no means of escape during the Creek Fire. They navigated mountainous terrain, dense smoke, and darkness for hours. Truly impressive story. For their actions they were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by President Donald Trump. Their citation reads: he President of the United States hereby awards the Distinguished Fly...
Sep 28, 2020•38 min•Ep. 17
On the night of September 5th, 2020 two California National Guard helicopter crews rescued hundreds of individuals, many with severe burns and injuries. They were trapped with no means of escape during the Creek Fire. They navigated mountainous terrain, dense smoke, and darkness for hours. Truly impressive story. For their actions they were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by President Donald Trump. The President of the United States hereby awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Wa...
Sep 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 16
"Flint" teaches America's newest pilot training graduates how to fly the mighty Viper. He instructs students on the multi-role missions of the F-16. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has flown the F-16 in three operational assignments. He has over 50 combat missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tan...
Aug 11, 2020•40 min•Ep. 15
"Mongo" has to wear a space suit in his office to keep his blood from "boiling." Let that sink in for minute. "Mongo" walks us through his aviation journey and more importantly what it is like to fly on the edge of space in a U-2 Spy Plane. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviation & Defense ...
Jul 22, 2020•49 min•Ep. 14
Brian is currently an Air Force Reservist. He spent 12 years on Active Duty prior to joining the reserves and pursuing a career in the airlines. He is an ROTC graduate, former UPT T-1 instructor, C-130J, & C-40 pilot. www.theafterburnpodcast.com Become a Patreon -- > https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast IG --> @rainwaters27 Youtube -- >https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAfterburnPodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertis...
Jul 08, 2020•40 min•Ep. 13
Rob Holland pushes the aviation limits in the world of aerobatics and flying. Rob is a five-time consecutive World Champion and nine-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion. He is both humble and approachable. All around great American, listen in to hear about Rob’s journey. www.theafterburnpodcast.com Become a Patreon -- > https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast IG --> @rainwaters27 Youtube -- >https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAfterburnPodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....
Jun 22, 2020•47 min•Ep. 12
“Knuckles” played college football prior to joining the Air Force as a flight surgeon for an F-16 Fighter Squadron. We talk about the role of the flight surgeon and “Knuckles” journey to becoming a Squadron Flight Doc. “Knuckles” has now a year into his journey to becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon. www.theafterburnpodcast.com Become a Patreon -- > https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast IG --> @rainwaters27 Youtube -- >https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAfterburnPodcast Support this podcast ...
Jun 08, 2020•39 min•Ep. 11
Mike Goulian is an accomplished pilot and businessman. He found a passion for aviation early in life and grew that passion into a successful career. The Goulian name is synonymous with excellence in the aerospace world. He raced on the Red Bull Air Race circuit for 12 years in the Master Class Series. He is one of the youngest pilots to win the US Unlimited Aerobatic Championship and he has won countless awards for his high energy airshow performance. Mike was able to do this while successfully ...
May 20, 2020•55 min•Ep. 10
