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Hangar Talk Episode 138
This week Fig, RePete & Sticks engage in some hangar talk this week as we had a tech issue preventing our scheduled guest from joining us. Hear us numbskulls recount some of the stories that led us to where we are today! Hang Out with us on Zoom 22 De
3 Beers In: Are You Guys OK to Fly? Episode 137
Hop aboard for a thrilling second episode with Btar, packed with stories that will make you laugh, gasp, and question if pilots moonlight as comedians. The adventure kicks off with the baffling Hawaii out of gas debacle and revisits the unfinished Foo
DOOM Club Episode 136
Join us on this exhilarating episode as we dive into the gripping tales of Btar, a Marine Corps F-4 Phantom RIO who recounts his heart-pounding experiences in the skies over Vietnam. From navigating treetop-level ordnance runs while dodging streams of
Oh $#¡+! Two's Hit! Episode 135
Retired USAF Col. KC shared incredible moments from her journey as an A-10 pilot, showcasing bravery, determination, and grit.Some highlights include:The Lucky Rabbits Foot and a Baghdad MissionKC recounts a harrowing close air support miss
Look At That Mustache! You Can Trust That Guy Episode 134
Join us for part two with RobRoy! Hear about his Naval Academy days, life aboard a carrier, landing a C-2 Greyhound, his YouTube channel, FlyBuyer.com, and his final Navy tour. Dont miss this engaging pilot-to-pilot conversation!default
Pissed Off the Skipper Episode 133
Rob Roys path to becoming a Navy pilot started with inspiration from watching Top Gun as a child. Coming from a non-military background, he navigated the path to military aviation on his own, attending the U.S. Naval Academy and graduating in 2011. After
Balls-13 Episode 132
General Jay shares an intense aviation experience during Desert Storm. While on a KC-135 mission, his aircraft suddenly rolled sharply left and right, resulting in the detachment of two engines. The unexpected maneuver was later attributed to wake turbule
You Can’t Just Pull Over on a Cloud Episode 131
In this episode, G. brings listeners along a remarkable journey from piloting the A-10 Warthog to operating drones in combat. One story that stands out is the transition to remotely piloted aircraft after a neck injury. When introduced to the world of RPA
It Has To Be 10% Truth Episode 130
RePete and Fig are joined by G, a highly experienced pilot who instructed in both the T-37 and T-38, flew the A-10 Warthog (Thunderbolt), and operated the Reaper. She shares her remarkable journey into aviation. G recounts how she initially pursued th
I'm Going Back to Get My Nametag Episode 129
Bart shares the thrilling journey of his military service, beginning with a long flight from Japan to Saudi Arabia due to overflight restrictions. He humorously recalls the camaraderie and memorable moments with fellow officers during training. Upon arriv