The Flyover Podcast

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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Episodes

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

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! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*

Aug 24, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6

#5 - Maj PJ Hussey (HH-60G Pave Hawk Pilot)

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 expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*

Jun 29, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5

#4 - Maj LK "Amp" Waters (C-130J Super Hercules Pilot)

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 components.*

Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4

#3 - Col Beth "Twister" Makros (B-2 Spirit Pilot)

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. Department of Defense or its components.*

Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 3

#2 - Lt Col Ryan Rutter (A-10 Warthog Pilot)

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. Department of Defense or its components.*

May 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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

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 its components.*

May 04, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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