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Ones Ready
Ep 589: The Drone Revolution Is Here With Grant "Slider" Bishop

Ones Ready

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 50:42


Send us Fan MailPeaches, Trent, Aaron, and former F-16 Wild Weasel pilot Grant Bishop—better known as Grant “Slider” Bishop—sit down for one of the most important modern warfare conversations we've had yet.This episode dives deep into the future of drones, AI, ISR, runway intelligence, battlefield data fusion, and why the next war won't be won by a single platform—it'll be won by whoever processes information the fastest. Slider breaks down his background flying the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon in the Wild Weasel mission, how drone warfare has completely changed modern combat, and why the military acquisition process is struggling to keep up with the speed of real-world innovation coming out of Ukraine and beyond.Then the boys go off on FPV drones, ISR overload, AI-assisted targeting, special operations integration, airport infrastructure intelligence, future battlefield sensors, and why the next generation of operators needs to think differently about warfare.Bottom line: the future fight belongs to the side that can see, process, and act faster than everyone else.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Tasty Gains & Why We Do Ad Reads First 03:00 ATACLETE Gear Actually Holds Up 05:00 Meet Grant “Slider” Bishop 07:00 From Australia to the F-16 Community 09:00 Flying the Wild Weasel Mission 12:00 How SEAD Actually Works 15:00 “Kids Throwing Rocks at Each Other” 18:00 Why Data Matters More Than Platforms 21:00 Silent Falcon & AI Runway Intelligence 24:00 Every Person Is a Sensor Now 27:00 Ukraine Changed Warfare Forever 30:00 FPV Drone Terror Is Real 33:00 Why Gamers Are Becoming Valuable Operators 36:00 The Air Force Is Struggling to Adapt 39:00 The Problem with Military Acquisition 42:00 Why Small Companies Innovate Faster 45:00 Drone Swarms, AI & Future Combat 48:00 The A-10, DUDE44 & Why Platforms Still Matter 51:00 Why Joint Integration Is Still Broken 54:00 Sensor Fusion & Battlefield Awareness 57:00 Drone-in-a-Box Concepts 01:00:00 Virtual Drone Pilots Anywhere in the World 01:03:00 The Future of Warfare Is Already Here 01:05:00 Final Thoughts

Ones Ready
Ops Brief 154: Daily Drop - 11 May 2026 - SR Guys Are PISSED & B-1 “Apocalypse II”

Ones Ready

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 24:36


Send us Fan MailPeaches is back for the May 11 Daily Drop—and apparently the internet is having a complete meltdown over today's Special Reconnaissance episode.Some people watched the thumbnail… got emotional… and never actually watched the episode. Classic. So Peaches kicks this one off setting the record straight on United States Air Force Special Reconnaissance, United States Air Force Combat Control, and why capability—not ego—actually matters. Then the Ops Brief goes full chaos: a missing soldier in Morocco, Guardsmen using improvised tourniquets to save a life, U.S. forces hitting Iranian tankers, the Rockwell B-1 Lancer “Apocalypse” returns from the dead, six General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots earn Distinguished Flying Crosses, and the Pentagon just released its first batch of UFO files. Yeah… seriously.Oh—and Pete Hegseth launched something called “Deal Team Six,” because apparently defense acquisition needed its own special operations unit.Bottom line: the world's getting weirder… and softer people are getting louder.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Why SR Guys Are Mad Today 02:00 Watch the Episode Before You Cry 04:00 Missing Soldier in Morocco 06:00 Arkansas Guardsmen Save a Life 08:00 Congress Wants Limits on Iran 10:00 U.S. Navy Hits Iranian Tankers 12:00 Future USS Cleveland Arrives 14:00 Marines Kill Off Hornet Maintenance 16:00 Robot Recon & Autonomous Airfields 18:00 San Diego OTS Is LIVE 20:00 B-1 “Apocalypse” Returns 23:00 Six F-16 Pilots Earn DFCs 26:00 New Air Force Fitness Test 29:00 Deal Team Six Is Real 32:00 Anti-Drone Lasers at U.S. Bases 35:00 Pentagon Drops UFO Files 38:00 Donald Trump Rejects Iran Response 41:00 Russia Breaks Another Ceasefire 44:00 Germany Feeling the U.S. Troop Cuts 47:00 Final Thought—Watch Before You Rage

Behind the Wings
50 Years of the F-16 - PBS S7 Miniseries Episode 3

Behind the Wings

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 17:40


How the F-16 became a combat legend around the world, and what it takes to build them.Welcome to Part 3 of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the making of Behind the Wings PBS Season 7!In this episode, Director Cray Novick and Host Tracy LaTourrette share stories from filming around the U.S. to learn more about the fascinating history behind the Fighting Falcon. Join us as we discuss the dangerous first flight, touring the only manufacturing plant, the technical improvements, and test-flying the Viper fresh off the production line. This one is going to be cool!Check out the full-length video on PBS or our YouTube channel. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on!Full Season Premiere Schedule:PBS:Episode 1 – The Hurricane Hunters: November 6, 2025, 7:00 p.m. MTEpisode 2 – Building the International Space Station: November 6, 2025, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 3 – 50 Years of the F-16: November 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m. MTEpisode 4 – Unlocking Asteroid Secrets: November 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m. MTWings' YouTube Channel:Episode 1 – The Hurricane Hunters: November 6, 2025, 7:00 p.m. MTEpisode 2 – Building the International Space Station: November 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m. MTEpisode 3 – 50 Years of the F-16: November 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 – Unlocking Asteroid Secrets: November 27, 2025, 7:30 p.m. MTChapters:(00:00) - Intro (00:35) - Tracy's F-16 Background (02:28) - Why We Chose the Viper (03:37) - Aircraft Maintenance and Improvements (04:47) - The Last Manufacturing Plant (06:48) - Touring the Production Line (08:51) - Test Flying Fighting Falcons (09:47) - The Aircraft Design (13:22) - The Dangerous First Flight (14:17) - F-16 Legacy (16:32) - Outro

UnX News Podcast with Margie Kay
Dr. Gregory Rogers - We Got It From THEM!

UnX News Podcast with Margie Kay

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 56:52 Transcription Available


Margie interviews Dr. Greg Rogers about his new book, and how humanity received ET technology. Dr. Gregory Rogers has served as a flight surgeon within the Department of Defense since 1984. He was initially stationed in West Germany during the Cold War days. As part of his duties, he assisted during the deployment of the nuclear Pershing II inter-regional ballistic missiles (IRBMs) to West Germany. He was solo-certified in the TH-55, but also flew the UH-1 Huey, the OH-58 Scout, and the AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter. Dr. Rogers was next assigned to the 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Eastern Space and Missile Center, and the Eastern Missile Range. He performed air-sea rescue missions with the 41st Air Rescue Squadron and the 301st Rescue Squadron. He was one of the first flight surgeons who deployed to South Florida after the devastation that was wrought by Hurricane Andrew. He also supported the Air Force Technical Application Center (AFTAC), the Joint STARS development test wing, and elements of the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. Being attached to NASA for support of the manned spaceflight program, he supported 31 space shuttle launches, 14 landings at Kennedy Space Center, and numerous rescue and contingency exercises at KSC. He authored the Transoceanic Abort Landing summary and the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility support documents for Department of Defense flight surgeons for their possible operations to rescue and treat the NASA astronauts. Dr. Rogers was also trained and flew the T-37 jet trainer, the supersonic T-38 Talon and the F-16 Fighting Falcon, also know by its pilots as the Viper. He was awarded with two Sikorski Rescue Awards, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Air Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. Dr. Rogers and his wife currently live in McAlester, Oklahoma Get his book, We Got It From THEM! at amazon.com. Join the X at www.unxnetwork.com to get our newsletter and other perks. Enjoy the 21 shows on the X!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unx-news-podcast-with-margie-kay--5231151/support.

The Mountain Side
#230 Col. John “Buck” Buckingham – Fighter Pilot | Colonel (Ret.) | Patriot | Aviator

The Mountain Side

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 134:03


Colonel John R. “Buck” Buckingham (Ret.), call sign “BUCK,” is a legendary U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, former Base Wing Commander at Buckley Air Force Base, and a true American patriot. With over 34 years of distinguished military service and more than 6,000 flight hours in fighter jets Buck's career is a testament to skill, leadership, and unwavering dedication to country. Buck's aviation journey began in the F-4E Phantom, followed by time as an elite AT-38 instructor and A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot. He later joined the Colorado Air National Guard, where he flew the A-7D Corsair II before commanding the skies in the F-16 Fighting Falcon for the final 17 years of his career. With multiple deployments to active combat zones in Iraq & Afghanistan. Buck decorations speak for themselves. In the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Buck was the first fighter pilot scrambled to protect American airspace—playing a critical role in Operation Noble Eagle (ONE) and the rapid transformation of U.S. homeland defense. As Vice Wing Commander at Buckley AFB, Buck led with precision and integrity, overseeing key operations, training initiatives, and mission readiness across one of the country's most strategic Air Force installations. Even in retirement, “Buck” continues to soar. He still flies a variety of private aircraft, remains active in the aviation community, and embraces life as a proud family man and passionate upland bird hunter. He made his podcast debut on The Mountain Side, where he shared his incredible story—from Cold War missions to post-9/11 homeland defense—offering listeners a rare glimpse into the life of a true American Fighter Pilotwww.TheMountainSidePodcast.comAffiliates LinksSponsor Linkswww.SABObroadheads.comMountain Side listeners receive $10 off & Free Shipping on all SABO Broadheads!www.BulletProof.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE to receive 20% off all Bulletproof products!www.ONNIT.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off ONNIT products!

Wealth Warehouse
Episode 180: Infinite Banking: Whole Life Insurance vs Bonds With Special Guest Ryan Fleming "The Pilot's Advisor"

Wealth Warehouse

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 39:55


Visit our website: https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash: https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/Welcome back to another episode of Wealth Warehouse!This week, Dave and Paul are joined by Ryan Fleming, also known as "the Pilot's Advisor". Ryan is a Financial Advisor and holds a series 7 license, series 66 license, RICP, CRPC, and MBA. He is a 2001 graduate of the US Air Force Academy, a former Fighting Falcon's wide receiver, and retired Air Force C-17 pilot. He currently flies for FedEx and lives in SC on the lake with his wife Kari and their 2 kids.Ryan has been a Financial Advisor since 2008 and has worked primarily with commercial airline and cargo pilots helping them manage their portfolio and provide them a "safe landing" in retirement. You can find out more about Ryan and even order his Pilot's Advisor Toolkit from the websites here:https://retirepilots.com/http://ibc4pilots.com/Episode Highlights:0:00 - Teaser1:12 - Episode beginning3:01 - Background on Ryan5:39 - How Ryan began Infinite Banking7:57 - Why promote IBC instead of bonds?10:22 - Expanding on the tax situation for IBC19:25 - Sequence of returns risk24:54 - Survivor benefit and approaching retirement as a pilot36:31 - Episode wrap-upABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money. David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life. Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a MA in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich. As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website: https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/ Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below! Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fugere-762021b0/ Email: davidandpaul@theibcguys.com

KMXT News
Midday Report June 12, 2025

KMXT News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 34:23


On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:A group of state lawmakers is set to meet this summer and fall to continue working on ways to improve Alaska's public schools. Alaskan advocates are descending on Washington DC. And the Air Force has announced plans to develop a microreactor on Eielson Air Force Base.Photo: F-35 Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks. (From Eielson Air Force Base)

Aircrew Interview
AI # 380 : Flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon | Michelle “MACE” Curran *PART 1*

Aircrew Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 37:50


Former USAF F-16 pilot, Michelle “MACE” Curran shares what it was like to fly the mighty Viper. Oh and we hear how MACE got her callsign!https://macecurran.com/https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST
A Leader's Exceptional Spirit

THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 28:44


In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Christian Evans shares his journey from a jovial cadet to a dedicated leader focused on uplifting others. SUMMARY Christian reflects on transformative experiences during his time at the Air Force Academy, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of community engagement. Christian discusses navigating career transitions, the power of giving back, and the significance of leading with love. He emphasizes resilience, personal growth, and the need to engage the next generation of leaders.   SHARE THIS EPISODE LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK   TAKEAWAYS Christian emphasizes the importance of humor in leadership. Transformative experiences can lead to personal growth and leadership development. Mentorship plays a crucial role in guiding younger generations. Navigating career transitions requires building a supportive network. Giving back to the community enhances personal fulfillment. Engaging the next generation is vital for sustaining leadership values. Resilience is key to overcoming failures and learning from them. Leading with love fosters a supportive environment. Personal growth is a continuous journey influenced by experiences. Finding avenues to contribute to the community is essential for leadership.   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00  Introduction to Leadership Journeys 02:56  Transformative Experiences in Cadet Life 06:10  The Impact of Mentorship and Community 08:52  Navigating Career Transitions 11:49  The Power of Giving Back 14:50  Engaging the Next Generation 17:55  Lessons in Resilience and Growth 21:00  Leading with Love 23:55  Reflections on Personal Growth 26:59  Conclusion and Future Aspirations   ABOUT CHRISTIAN EVANS BIO Christian Evans is a Business Development Executive at Olsson where he leads sales and growth efforts in Texas and Colorado. Christian previously worked as Managing Partner of Greenwood Capital lower middle market PE firm, Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Capital Markets Sales Manager at Highland Capital Management. Prior to joining Highland, he worked as an associate on the Banking, Investing, and Lending team at Goldman Sachs. Christian started his professional career in the United States Air Force as a space operations officer at Cape Cod AFS, MA and an acquisitions program manager at the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles AFB, CA. Christian is an active leader in the Dallas community sitting on the Visiting Nurses Association of Texas Board of Directors on the finance and development committees and on the Friends Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy on the Development committee. Christian is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and The Real Estate Council. Christian is a 2008 Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy where he majored in Management. As a Cadet, he competed on the Fighting Falcon football team, served as President of the Tuskegee Airmen Club, and became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Incorporated. He completed his MBA at the SMU Cox School of Business in 2017. Christian is married to Dr. Candace Evans and they enjoy their time with their son, Cash. - Copy courtesy of the U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates    CONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN LINKEDIN  |  ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES       ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS       FULL TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Guest:    CHRISTIAN EVANS '08  |  Host:  Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz  00:00 Welcome to Long Blue Leadership, the podcast where we share insights on leadership through the lives and experiences of Air Force Academy graduates. I'm Naviere Walkewicz, Class of '99. For Christian Evans, USAFA Class of 2008, the journey was arduous, and even now, though he's dedicated himself to a life of lifting others up, he still thinks of himself as a work in progress, becoming the model for grace, giving back and leadership that he is today. Christian, thanks for being here today.   Christian Evans  00:28 Thank you so much for having me. Truly honored and flattered to be here.   Naviere Walkewicz  00:34 What were you like growing up? — I guess maybe is the first question.   Christian Evans  00:38 I've always been a jovial person. I've always had a sense of humor, and I've always kind of been a strategic thinker, if that makes sense. So, while I was somewhat the life of the party to a certain extent, or someone on the team that would galvanize the teammates, it was mostly through humor or engaging outside of anything serious, because everything's so serious, right?   Naviere Walkewicz Right.   Christian Evans  So, growing up and even at the Academy, I always kind of used humor as a way to put myself out there, so to speak, right? To kind of get people's moods to calm down. Yeah, I just always was more focused on what I was doing, and never focused on “I should be leading in this space,” outside of just knowing if you do well in school, get good grades… All right, that's leadership by doing. “I'm in NHS, I'm in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. I'm doing all these service things. And even though I'm not the president or vice president, I'm still active, serving a greater purpose.” So, yeah, growing up, I was a good kid, liked to have fun, maybe a little crass at times.   Naviere Walkewicz  02:05 Your sophomore year, you know, your three-degree, you kind of had this decision point. What was it that helped you make that decision? Was there an incident? Was there a moment? Was it just a path you were on?   Christian Evans  02:20 There was definitely an incident. At the end of our sophomore year, we did not have the season that we wanted as a football team, so the night of the game, after the game, I was still underaged, and I drank alcohol and the Academy found out about it. And so, I had to go through that rehabilitation process, which wasn't fun. I think it was six months where you're restricted to the base. At that point, that's when I said, “OK, this isn't a civilian school. You've kind of got to button it up here if you want to stay and actually get something out of it.” So that next year, I made a point during summer school, and even that summer as a cadre for basic, to just really apply myself and try to see, “All right, if I actually apply myself and lead and maybe not make everything a joke, will you see real outcomes?” And I think that's where my first experience of really being able to affect younger cadets and/or younger grads and their experience with the Academy. Because as a basic cadet cadre, I really went out of my way to try to look out for our basics in a way that typically doesn't happen during basic training. And it is what it is, right? Basic training is not summer camp, so it's got to be tough, it's got to be hard. But I definitely — and I think if you ask my basics — I definitely went into the situation with the idea of making it hard, but fair, but also making it enjoyable and something that's worth remembering. And so experiencing that as a cadet and really seeing, “OK, yeah, you're pretty good at this thing, you can motivate people, and you can make them feel good about themselves, and you could help them when they need it, and not make it hard for them to get where they need to go, kind of thing, and really enable them.” That was a great experience for me, and kind of carried into the next year. I got on group staff; I learned that the more that you lean in, there are actual outcomes that come out of it, and you're able to have a positive impact on other people, which, to me, gives me — that's where I get energy, and I feel good about myself. Outside of how I feel about myself is how I can help other people to accomplish whatever it is they kind of want to do.   Naviere Walkewicz  05:04 Wow, it sounds like you took an incident that happened to you all the way back in basic and you found a way to turn it around, to make sure that another basic didn't have to go through what you did. And you probably didn't even realize it at the time when you're going through that self-discovery as a leader and applying yourself, but can you think of a story of where that came into play? Like when you were a cadre for a basic, was there ever a time where you were able to make a difference for a basic that you weren't able to have made for you?   Christian Evans  05:34 Absolutely. One of the things I did — and this is an easy one — was when there was someone that needed meal replacements for whatever reason, or was still hungry at the end of the day, I would help get food and sustenance to them, whether they played sports or not. Obviously doing it for the football guys so that they could maintain weight for when the season starts. But when other non-football people mentioned that they were still hungry, the food was making them upset, things like that. Yeah, I would get them what they needed, right? And I think for that, they felt like somebody cared. I will say, as a cadre, I think the best thing I could have done was just make it a memorable experience through the experiences, right? Like I said, I'm into humor. I like to have fun, and to me, basic training as a cadre was like being a stand-up comedian with the built-in audience, you know? So, I would do bits with the kids, not kids, but they were kids. I would do bits, you know? I would have fun, but within that, it would always be kind of a bigger picture.   Naviere Walkewicz  06:49 Well, I think that's fantastic sharing a bit of your personality, and I think that's also part of leadership, because when we think about what how people lead, it's usually from what they learn from others. So, being able to see that you can be human, and you can use humor, and you can still affect a mission, and especially — maybe people bring in their best self, because they didn't feel that they had to be so fearful, right? I don't know, maybe you touched them in that way.   Christian Evans  07:17 I hope so. Because there was still a lot of fear, I imagine, left in the basic squadron.   Naviere Walkewicz  07:24 Yes. Well, it led me to something you we talked about because you said you had indifference even your senior years. But there was a theme through that as well. You talked about being able to help others, so maybe talk through what you've learned about yourself as a leader in this space of helping others. Has there been a moment in your career now, whether through in the military, or when you transitioned out, where you saw that coming into play more?   Christian Evans  07:49 It's something that I feel is evergreen, for me, is I'm always kind of thinking about, “How can I have an impact on the community around me?” Most recently, since transitioning from active duty into the private sector, I learned a lot. I didn't know much about the industry I was going into that being finance, I was blessed with an opportunity to do an internship with Goldman Sachs during my transition period, while I was still active duty. This was before they had the program they have now, the skill bridge program. I went into a very complex situation with very little information, and going through that process, I was able to reach out to a lot of people to help fill the gap. No. 1, most of the people that I found myself talking to and that had built networks within Goldman and other financial institutions were Navy and overwhelmingly Army grads. So, at that point, and I like that it says Long Blue Leadership, because the Long Blue Line is what we were all sold on coming here, whether you played sports or not, Just about anybody you asked that have made the transition from active duty into a new industry or career that requires a little bit of advocacy and understanding, and people doing some recruiting and all those things — how much it means to have somebody that you could call and learn things that you just don't know. My transition, learning the industry, learning the different steps that you need to take to get to different parts of the industry — I started just documenting resources, built out my network so the people that had helped me and kind of poured into me and mentored me, tried to stay in touch. That is something that I'm pretty good at, is just meeting people and turning a casual introduction into some type of meaningful relationship. And so, when I got a few years in and did my MBA, and kind of went through my process, I put together a one-pager, two-pager, and shared it with the number of younger grads at the time that I kind of adopted as mentees. They were just young grads, or young cadets, in some cases, that had an ambition and that wanted to do something that they didn't really know much about. Being able to give them that information to fill the void earlier in the process — maybe they've got a few years left in the Air Force. OK, they could start preparing themselves through certain things, getting involved in certain organizations. I thought if I could get this information to them earlier, well they could start preparing more for making that transition. And so, after doing that, and over the years, they made it their own thing, and now they have matriculated to some of the top business schools, law schools in America. And so, for me, that showed me the power of “when you learn, teach; when you get, give,” right? I heard that quote a number of years ago. That kind of was something that, after doing that and seeing the outcome, and especially now when I look back, that started maybe, let's say, eight years ago. Well now guys are starting their own funds, and they're working at multiple investment banks and consulting companies, and to me, that was more rewarding than even the accomplishments I had made in my transition. So, I feel very blessed to have been able to do that. But, you know, I definitely, over the time, have made it a mission of mine to ensure that I'm pulling the younger grads in the direction that they want to go, and doing it a little bit earlier in the cycle so that they could get better prepared.   Naviere Walkewicz  12:25 This is really fascinating. What makes you care in this way?   Christian Evans  12:29 At my first base was my first real interaction with the AOG and actual alumni. I got to meet real grads. One in particular was a gentleman, Al Fullerton. I think he was a 1963 grad, and he was medically discharged before he was able to serve. However, he was a grad, and he stayed connected to the organization. And my buddy, Evan Dadoski, who — he would get us to those AOG meetings, and when I and when I had those experiences and when I had the experience with Al, and he would give his time to me, Evan, Brian Campbell, Adam Hood, like go have lunch with us. Got to meet with Flash Wiley while I was up there, you know, Nate Dial went and got his master's while he was up there. And we would go have coffee and get to talk to him and interact with him. And I said, “Man, there is some richness to this,” but those were just really individual connection points. It wasn't like a critical mass, but it did pique my interest in saying, “Oh, there is a richness in a younger grad getting to know a more seasoned grad, or the intergenerational interactions that a lot of times we don't get for whatever reason.”   Naviere Walkewicz  13:57 So, you started seeing and feeling the effects of the Long Blue Line?   Christian Evans  14:01 Yeah, absolutely. It was really just the thought of trying to maximize the talent that God gave me, and in doing that, you can't be indifferent and be a great leader. You can't be indifferent and be the best that you can be.   Naviere Walkewicz  14:19 Certainly, doesn't hurt to be kind of engaging with the vision for where our association's going and to your point, what does your impact look like within there?   Christian Evans  Sure.   Naviere Walkewicz  So, what has that look like, and how has that shaped you as a leader? Do you feel like those are one in the same, like you bring your leadership to it in the way that you are, or has it changed you this kind of service as a leader?   Christian Evans  14:43 Yeah, if anything, I learned that if you do have a passion for how things should be, if you lean in, you galvanize the troops, so to speak, and/or try to find leadership opportunities within the multiple organizations that interact and do things for a cadet. And for grads, find those because it's been very beneficial to me as I have come onto the board and seeing, OK, something like the next generation.   Naviere Walkewicz  15:12 So, can you talk a little bit more about this Next Gen group?   Christian Evans  15:16 Yeah, absolutely. There are certain periods as graduates, where we have big decisions to make, and as an association, the more that we're engaged and helping you to solve for those decision problems, so to speak, the more you'll feel the value was served to you to engage. So, that kind of spurred a conversation with Nate Dial. And, you know, we always kind of have strategy sessions here and there about all kinds of stuff. But in this situation, it was, “Hey, how can we kind of solve for this young alumni or emerging leader alumni engagement?” Because the numbers speak for themselves — it's extremely low. If all grads are engaging at 10%, if you graduated after '95 it's less than 10%. So, Next Gen kind of was born out of that. And so, we started thinking about, “We've still got a lot of people engaged from our previous classes.” And so, I thought if we created some type of working group to start thinking about what can we do to provide this value proposition to that demographic of graduates that are historically disengaged? And engagement is not money, right? It's just showing up to alumni events or coming back to the Academy at any point or whatever, going to a game when the Academy is playing close to you, things of that nature. So that's where we got to the Next Gen. group.   Naviere Walkewicz  16:54 I mean, I think a theme that's been woven through this with you has been, in your journey as a leader, really leaning in. You know, it seems like when you've had these moments of decisions, of applying yourself, you have these continuous wins that seem to have continued to fuel that desire to make further impact and others. Would you say that's accurate?   Christian Evans  17:20 Absolutely. You know, wins have a way of building on themselves, and losses due too. So, incremental big win, small wins — I'm just trying to win. So yeah, to me… and even in the face of a loss, you're still winning, because it's an opportunity to learn, right? I'm sure it's a common theme, but it's true. We all have experienced failure. Nobody wants to talk about it, but everybody experiences it some way. How do you deal with that failure? We talk about resiliency at the Academy, you know? We talk about integrity a lot. We talk about service, we talk about excellence, but we don't talk about failure necessarily, because we're Academy grads. We don't fail, right? We don't fail. But it's true: Even in failure, you're it's an opportunity to win, and the more wins you kind of put together. They cascade, and they grow into great things. And that's kind of where I see, at least my growth and development has been through just a cascading of small, big, intermediate and honestly, putting myself out, taking myself out of my comfort zone, see where the chips fall.   Naviere Walkewicz  18:44 Well, we'd like to hear what your leadership lessons and takeaways are, because there have been really a lot of moments in here that I think everyone has been able to kind of see themselves in, right? You've had moments where you've had to kind of pick yourself up, even when you weren't sure what that looked like, and you did. What, what might you leave with our folks?   Christian Evans  19:04 You know, we go through a lot of leadership training, so it's like a leadership podcast to teach me what I've been training for, for it feels like our whole adult life could seem redundant sometimes. So, I'm not going to give anybody a nugget that they might not have heard before, but something that I've tried to do that maybe, when I think about leadership, has helped me to approach it in a different way, is to always think about leading with love to a certain extent. I don't mean that to be mushy, I mean that to be sincere. Always go into a situation thinking about the person you're dealing with, as opposed to yourself. Little things like I said, we've got a lot of technical and structured education about what leadership is, but how do you actually execute and effectively live it? So for me, it's a very selfless kind of approach. But I always say, “Lead with love,” and that's what I'll continue to do, right? But I don't have any groundbreaking nuggets. I don't think about leadership all the time. It's just in me, right? I think it's in all — most — of us, they made sure of that. But sincerely, leading with love, because there are other obvious nuances and principles to leadership, but to me, that's the one that gets lost the most in translation, sometimes.   Naviere Walkewicz  20:40 Can you share a moment when you led with love and it was maybe a moment where you wouldn't have expected that's the way that you could actually solve something?   Christian Evans  20:53 I wouldn't say I have a specific instance. It's just who I am. So, I don't really have an instance. I think every time that I get the opportunity to be in a leadership situation that's at work, in my day job, that leadership looks a little different than leadership in an AOG board capacity, or leadership in other board service that I do around the town of Dallas, or really leadership within your own peer groups, right? It's just a part of who I am. So I don't necessarily have a specific situation. It's just most of the situations where I found myself having an opportunity to actively lead other people, I try to make sure that I'm implementing that, and I think most people that have gotten to work with me would attest to it.   Naviere Walkewicz  21:57 Well, I can validate that certainly. Just in our interactions together, I think I've seen you lead with love, and it's because you put the human aspect in. How can I help you? — is really how it translates across, and I think that's very powerful. It's maybe not something that people think about, but it's probably highly effective. But even more so, it's incredibly, probably fulfilling.   Christian Evans  22:19 Yeah, I would say one thing I learned is, I don't need much help. I'm gonna go figure it out. But there's a lot of people that don't have that same personality type, and so I think that's important when they don't, is that you can be somewhat of a force multiplier for them, using Air Force speak.   Naviere Walkewicz  22:39 I think it's wonderful what you're leading and you're passionate about, and it, again, dovetails from, I think, all of your experiences, of always wanting to make something better than what you had had to go through or experienced in life.   Christian Evans  22:50 You had told me to repeat this, but I had said if you would have asked just about anybody that knew me as a cadet and young officer, if Chris Evans — because I didn't become Christian until I came as a civilian, and everybody's Chris — but yeah, Chris Evans is on the AOG board. They'd say, “No way, no way.” So, I think the Academy, we've all had our experience with maybe getting broken down, whether it's basic training, whether it's your first year, academics. I would say, it started for me during basic training. Growing up and coming into the Academy, I thought of myself as a pretty good kid. You know, I focused on school first, athletics second, and I had a lot of success in those two spaces. I was blessed to be recruited to the Academy to play football. However, I did have a little intellectual curiosity about what the place was all about. Coming on my recruiting visit, seeing the training going on, it definitely piqued my interest. But when I got here and went through the Prep School first, I actually somewhat enjoyed that experience. Basic training at the prep school was hard, but it definitely tests your mettle. And after maybe that first few weeks and thinking that I might quit, having a few conversations with people back home, definitely made the decision that I came here for a reason I was going to see it through. That was challenging next year, during basic training, matriculating into our first — or four-degree year, and I had a very catastrophic event happened with my family where my grandfather was tragically murdered by my uncle — I mean, to be transparent. When we were preparing for this, you mentioned, “Oh, you've gone through some traumas,” and I never really thought about it as a trauma, but it definitely was one. And I would say, through the healing process, I connected with a very great chaplain we had here who took a lot of time to help me heal. However, he could only do so much because I had a lot of work to do for myself. I was blessed to be able to travel and play as a freshman and so in that, between going through what I went through in basic training and then the culture of the football team of somewhat really focusing inward, it definitely helped to lead to a general indifference about maximizing my time at the Academy and focusing on things that may not have been as value add to the bigger picture of being here, if that makes sense. So, from a leadership perspective, in my sophomore year, I had to make a serious decision, like, “If I'm going to stay here, well, what am I here for? Am I going to maximize my time, or am I going to keep goofing off and trying to live like I'm at a civilian school kind of thing?” And so, I did make a conscious effort then to kind of lock in, but still, a young athlete that had a lot of distractions around them, there was still a lot of room to grow. And as I went through my cadet time, I would say, definitely found the beginning of my pride in this institution. Nothing like graduating and have the president call your name, right? That was probably one of the cooler experiences. I would say that was the genesis of my indifference towards the bigger picture of what the Academy represents. But in that, I did come to a few moments where I realized that “Hey, you're really wasting your time here if you're going to continue behaving and really thinking about the Academy from a selfish lens.” That just goes to show it's OK to grow up. The Terrazzo-gap doesn't still have to exist. We could all kind of give back to our organization in ways that we're comfortable with, but you just got to find the avenues to do it.   Naviere Walkewicz  27:27 Well, when I think of the Next Gen community, what excites me is I think about the two cadets that I have at the Academy, and it's the Next Gen community that's going to be their mentors when they graduate. So, when you think about that, it really puts it in perspective.   Christian Evans  27:41 They'll also be their commanders too.   Naviere Walkewicz  27:43 That's right. Well, Christian, it's been a pleasure having you on Long Blue Leadership. Thank you so much for being here today.   Christian Evans  27:49 Thank you again for having me and thank you to the whole team that makes this podcast happen. I know there's a lot of work that goes into it. Thank you for having me.   Naviere Walkewicz  28:01 Thank you for joining us for this edition of Long Blue Leadership. The podcast drops every two weeks on Tuesdays and is available on all your favorite podcast apps. Send your comments and guest ideas to us at social media@usafa.org, and listen to past episodes@longblueleadership.org   KEYWORDS Leadership, mentorship, personal growth, Air Force Academy, community impact, resilience, humor in leadership, self-discovery, transition to civilian life, alumni engagement.       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation    

La W Radio con Julio Sánchez Cristo
La nueva oferta que recibió Colombia para el reemplazo de los aviones Kfir

La W Radio con Julio Sánchez Cristo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 3:17


El Gobierno de Estados Unidos ha lanzado una oferta de 700 millones de dólares con los aviones F-16 Fighting Falcon.

BumpInTheRoad
Caroline "Blaze" Jensen: Pilot Extraordinaire

BumpInTheRoad

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 35:59


As a private pilot, I am in awe of our military pilots. Their training, perseverance and bravery are second to none. I am please to share this conversation with Caroline "Blaze" Jensen.   Meet A Trailblazing Pilot   Carolyn Jensen's fascination with the skies began at a young age. Growing up in Wisconsin, she vividly remembers the moment that sparked her dream of flying. At just six years old, she watched a biplane dance through the clouds on her parents' TV, That set in motion a passion that would guide her career. Inspired by the (Women Air Force Service Pilots- From 1943 to 1944, over 1,000 women flew over 60 million miles ferrying aircraft and personnel, towing targets, and other transport duties as part of the WASP) and the iconic movie "Top Gun," Caroline set her sights on flying combat aircraft. In 1993, the combat exclusion policy for women was lifted, opening the door for Carolyn to fly. (Learn more about the incredible story of these World War II pilots ) At the Air Force Academy, she earned her wings. From flying gliders to becoming an instructor, she embraced every opportunity to hone her skills.  She flew the T-37 Tweet, T-38 Talon, and eventually the F-16 Fighting Falcon. With over 200 combat hours in Iraq, Carolyn's aerial resume is formidable. Then she joined the Thunderbirds, the Air Force's elite demonstration team. She credits her extraordinary career success to harnessing failures as stepping stones and seeking mentorship from inspiring figures like the WASP and her own father, a Marine Corps helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Carolyn's story doesn't end with her military career. She authored a children's book, inspired by her experiences and the bond with her son during her time with the Thunderbirds. The book serves as a touching tribute to military families and the challenges they face. In reflecting on her journey, Carolyn emphasizes the importance of determination, leveraging failures, and seeking mentorship. Her transition from military service to the corporate world brought new challenges, but the lessons learned in the Air Force proved invaluable. Carolyn's story is about the power of following our dreams, with persistent and joy. Enjoy this conversation with an amazing and accomplished woman. Here's a link to a short video with Caroline: https://youtu.be/7ENJRVTkJ5M?si=KgRO90RK_20NQ1uR     What they're saying:   “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Learn more at   Follow Bump on: ➡️  ➡️  ➡️  ➡️  ➡️   

Wealth Warehouse
Episode 140: Infinite Banking: The Distribution Phase of Retirement Planning with Special Guest "The Pilot's Advisor"

Wealth Warehouse

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 37:08


Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash: https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/Visit our website: https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/We are joined today again by our guest Ryan Fleming, also known as "the Pilot's Advisor". Ryan is a Financial Advisor and holds a series 7 license, series 66 license, RICP, CRPC, and MBA. He is a 2001 graduate of the US Air Force Academy, a former Fighting Falcon's wide receiver, and retired Air Force C-17 pilot. He currently flies for FedEx and lives in SC on the lake with his wife Kari and their 2 kids.Ryan has been a Financial Advisor since 2008 and has worked primarily with commercial airline and cargo pilots helping them manage their portfolio and provide them a "safe landing" in retirement. You can find out more about Ryan and even order his Pilot's Advisor Toolkit from the websites here:https://retirepilots.com/http://ibc4pilots.com/Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction1:54 - Episode beginning5:01 - Flexibility, the two phases of retirement6:08 - Ryan's accumulation strategy12:04 - “Typical” group policies13:16 - Being underinsured15:49 - Retirement and IBC19:07 - The stigma with insurance20:36 - Your “license to spend”21:54 - Opening policies for kids26:18 - Having access to capital31:05 - If you're a pilot…31:42 - How you can find Ryan34:02 - Episode wrap-upABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money. David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life. Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a MA in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich. As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website: https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/ Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below! Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fugere-762021b0/ Email: davidandpaul@theibcguys.com

Lessons From The Cockpit
Episode #82: Lessons from the Hawg with Colonel Donk Strasburger

Lessons From The Cockpit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 138:11


Welcome the eighty-second episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show! I'm your host Mark Hasara, aviation and conflict history expert. Colonel Ray “Donk” Strasburger began his flying career as a Navigator in the B-52, qualifying for a pilot slot when his initial eye test was determined to be wrong! Donk and his wingman were awarded Silver Stars for destroying major elements of the Special Republican Guard Hammurabi Division assaulting Task Force 2-69th Armor at the Muthanna Bridge, called Objective Monty, during the sand storm sweeping through Baghdad on 6 April 2003. The ground controller for 2-69th callsign ADVANCE 33 was a voice Donk recognized immediately! This and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show are financially sponsored by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. These four, six, or eight foot long aircraft profiles printed on vinyl peel off and stick to any flat surface. They are also water proof. There are 149 Ready-to-Print and ship profiles of aircraft from WWII to fifth generation fighters. We can also do custom aircraft profiles of your favorite aircraft. Go to www.wallpilot.com and purchase one or two of these highly detailed aircraft profiles for you or your kids. This A-10 Warthog belongs to the 163rd Fighter Squadron "Black Snakes" from the Indiana Air National Guard and represents an A-10 like Donk flew over Iraq. This print is available from Wall Pilot at the link here. This F-16CG Block 40 Fighting Falcon was deplooyed to Al Udied Air Base in the United Arab Emirates during the 2003 Shock and Awe air campaign. It is the flagship of the World Famous Highly Respected (WFHR) 555th Fighter Squadron out of Aviano Air Base Italy. This F-15E Strike Eagle flagship represents the 335th Fighter Squadron "Chiefs" deplooyed to Al Udied Air Base in Qatar and flew missions in both the first and second Gulf Wars. Thanks for downloading this and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show found here on my YouTube channel and at www.lessonsfromthecockpit.show. Become an All Ranks Club member and receive unpublished chapters of my book Tanker Pilot, pictures taken during my KC-135 career, and soon a Lessons from the Cockpit coin for the Virtual Bar Nights. I set up personal Zoom calls for All Ranks Club members just so we can talk aviation. Thanks again for listening and we'll talk again next week on the Lessons from the Cockpit show!

Lessons from the Cockpit
Episode #82: Lessons from the Hawg with Colonel Donk Strasburger

Lessons from the Cockpit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 138:11


Welcome the eighty-second episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show! I'm your host Mark Hasara, aviation and conflict history expert. Colonel Ray “Donk” Strasburger began his flying career as a Navigator in the B-52, qualifying for a pilot slot when his initial eye test was determined to be wrong! Donk and his wingman were awarded Silver Stars for destroying major elements of the Special Republican Guard Hammurabi Division assaulting Task Force 2-69th Armor at the Muthanna Bridge, called Objective Monty, during the sand storm sweeping through Baghdad on 6 April 2003. The ground controller for 2-69th callsign ADVANCE 33 was a voice Donk recognized immediately! This and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show are financially sponsored by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. These four, six, or eight foot long aircraft profiles printed on vinyl peel off and stick to any flat surface. They are also water proof. There are 149 Ready-to-Print and ship profiles of aircraft from WWII to fifth generation fighters. We can also do custom aircraft profiles of your favorite aircraft. Go to www.wallpilot.com and purchase one or two of these highly detailed aircraft profiles for you or your kids. This A-10 Warthog belongs to the 163rd Fighter Squadron "Black Snakes" from the Indiana Air National Guard and represents an A-10 like Donk flew over Iraq. This print is available from Wall Pilot at the link here. This F-16CG Block 40 Fighting Falcon was deplooyed to Al Udied Air Base in the United Arab Emirates during the 2003 Shock and Awe air campaign. It is the flagship of the World Famous Highly Respected (WFHR) 555th Fighter Squadron out of Aviano Air Base Italy. This F-15E Strike Eagle flagship represents the 335th Fighter Squadron "Chiefs" deplooyed to Al Udied Air Base in Qatar and flew missions in both the first and second Gulf Wars. Thanks for downloading this and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show found here on my YouTube channel and at www.lessonsfromthecockpit.show. Become an All Ranks Club member and receive unpublished chapters of my book Tanker Pilot, pictures taken during my KC-135 career, and soon a Lessons from the Cockpit coin for the Virtual Bar Nights. I set up personal Zoom calls for All Ranks Club members just so we can talk aviation. Thanks again for listening and we'll talk again next week on the Lessons from the Cockpit show!

Wealth Warehouse
Episode 126: Infinite Banking: Working with a Financial Advisor Guest Episode with the Pilot's Advisor!

Wealth Warehouse

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 35:39


Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash: https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/It's rare when Dave and Paul have a guest on – but when they do, you know that they are going to bring the knowledge and perspective that helps you create financial freedom while also creating a legacy and securing your family's future.We are joined today by our guest Ryan Fleming, also known as "the Pilot's Advisor". Ryan is a Financial Advisor and holds a series 7 license, series 66 license, RICP, CRPC, and MBA. He is a 2001 graduate of the US Air Force Academy, a former Fighting Falcon's wide receiver, and retired Air Force C-17 pilot. He currently flies for FedEx and lives in SC on the lake with his wife Kari and their 2 kids.Ryan has been a Financial Advisor since 2008 and has worked primarily with commercial airline and cargo pilots helping them manage their portfolio and provide them a "safe landing" in retirement. You can find out more about Ryan and even order his Pilot's Advisor Toolkit from the websites here:https://retirepilots.com/http://ibc4pilots.com/Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction0:27 - Episode beginning1:38 - Introduction to the “Pilot's Advisor”, Ryan Fleming3:43 - Diving into Ryan's background4:51 - Who should manage a pilot's 401k?7:01 - Ryan's journey to Infinite Banking12:04 - “Typical” group policies13:16 - Being underinsured15:49 - Retirement and IBC19:07 - The stigma with insurance20:36 - Your “license to spend”21:54 - Opening policies for kids26:18 - Having access to capital31:05 - If you're a pilot…31:42 - How you can find Ryan34:02 - Episode wrap-upABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money. David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life. Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a MA in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich. As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people. Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below! Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fugere-762021b0/ Email: davidandpaul@theibcguys.com

Blacksnake Bytes
Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 15 - F-16s in the Fort

Blacksnake Bytes

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024


In this episode of Blacksnake Bytes, we speak with the team leading the charge in bringing F-16 fighter jets back to Fort Wayne. They highlight the group effort and cooperation that have made this fighter conversion from A-10 Thunderbolt II to F-16 Fighting Falcon possible, and give a behind-the-scenes look at the process. They also discuss the new job opportunities that this conversion will bring to the 122nd Fighter Wing.

Defense & Aerospace Report
Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Feb 04, '24 Business Report]

Defense & Aerospace Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 45:09


On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy, join host Vago Muradian to discuss strong US jobs growth and declining inflation, the paradox of increasing air travel demand and declining fares, HII's strong results, Boeing's decision to suspend financial guidance for 2024 as management focuses on improving quality and withdrawal of request for a limited exemption for the 737 Max 7 engine inlet deicing system, the EU's $54 billion economic aid package for Ukraine, and Washington's decision to approve 40 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters for Turkey and 40 F-35 Lightning II strike jets for Greece.

Aircrew Interview
AI # 311 : Flying the OA-37 & F16 | Tony Mahoney *PART 1*

Aircrew Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 52:27 Very Popular


Tony Mahoney shares what it was like to fly the OA-37 Dragonfly and F-16 Fighting Falcon!EnjoyPick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interviewHelp keep the channel going:PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon affiliate link when you purchase from Amazon as it costs you nothing extra and gives us a little kickback to help the channel to keep going:.co.uk - https://amzn.to/46BCbFi.com - https://amzn.to/44vNf4XSupport the show

The Flyover Podcast
#12 - Maj Dominic "VooDoo" Collins (F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot)

The Flyover Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 43:01 Very Popular


Today on the show, we are joined by Maj Dominic "VooDoo" Collins, a F-16 Pilot. We discussed his background, the differences between the F-16 compared to fifth gen fighters, his experiences employing the F-16 on deployment, where the Air Force is going in regards to fighters, and more. 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.*

From Balloons to Drones
43: "Women aren't in combat but they're being killed": Women in Military Aviation - Eileen Bjorkman

From Balloons to Drones

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 35:17


This year (2023) is the 30th anniversary of the announcement of the first American women combat fighter pilots. How did the U.S. go from women not being allowed in military airplanes to having women combat pilots? Eileen Bjorkman (Col., USAF, ret.) joins us to talk about these momentous changes. She is a former flight test engineer who has flown in aircraft like the F-4 Phantom and the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and she is author of: Fly Girls Revolt: The Story of the Women who Kicked Open the Door to Fly in Combat, from Knox Press.

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WestGate Church Teaching
THE AFTERWORD | The With-God Life - Week 4

WestGate Church Teaching

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023


What does it mean practically to live life with God? Mark Averill stops by to talk about doing life with God, and how doing life WITH *anybody* is going to require things of us. We talk about what it means to get to know God and what it means to “follow” God. We discuss the metaphors the Apostle Paul uses for this. Also, Dave attempts to make a comparison between human beings and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Speakers: David Tieche + Mark Averill

Casus Belli Podcast
A10(L) F-16 - Fighting Falcon

Casus Belli Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 90:55


El F-16 ha sido el grueso de la aviación de la OTAN desde los años 80, y un excelente cazabombardero ligero polivalente. Aún en construcción, las nuevas versiones se ven limitadas por su pequeño tamaño, pero incorporan nuevas mejoras que hacen todavía apto a este aparato para continuar en las fuerzas aéreas por lo menos 30 años más. La donación de 60 aparatos de segunda mano a Ucrania, o la posible venta de Falcons daneses a la Fuerza Aérea Argentina ha puesto de actualidad al F-16. Te lo cuenta 🎙 Dani CarAn, con la ayuda de 🎙 Julio 'Caronte' y 🎙 Esaú Rodríguez. Aviones 10 es un programa de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli para ⭐Casus Belli Podcast. ⭐ Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. ⭐ Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. 📚 Zeppelin Books zeppelinbooks.com es un sello editorial de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. 👉https://podcastcasusbelli.com 👉En Facebook, nuestra página es @casusbellipodcast https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉En Instagram estamos como @casusbellipodcast https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉En Twitter estamos como @casusbellipod @CasusBelliPod 👉Telegram, nuestro canal es @casusbellipodcast https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👨‍💻Nuestro chat del canal es https://t.me/aviones10 La música aparecida en este episodio lo hacen bajo la licencia privada de Jamendo Music, Epidemic Sound, o licencia global contratada y gestionada por IVOOX (SGAE RRDD/4/1074/1012), para el uso de "música comercial" del repertorio de la Sociedad de Gestión. El resto de música es bajo licencia Creative Commons 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ 🌎 Diseño del logotipo Fabián https://linktr.ee/publicidadfabian publicidadfabian@yahoo.es ¿QUIERES ANUNCIARTE en este Podcast, esponsorizar un episodio o contratar una mini serie? Hazlo a través de 👉 https://www.advoices.com/casus-belli-podcast-historia 📧¿Queréis contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit
F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 4)

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 143:19 Very Popular


Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 intro1:16 Bodo - why F-15s were there6:20 intercepting Bear/Badger/Coot without a radar lock and why12:05 interesting intercepts 15:55 Naval Badgers a different challenge 16:44 “KGB Coot”18:00 Velocity Search vs TWS?20:10 SIGINT 25:25 levels of “co-operation” of the intercepted 31:25 no IRST, no loss?38:00 continued but a hostile witness!45:35 HOBS and associated tactics 54:40 MATRA story1:01:10 “Eagle Eye”1:10:15 defensive shortcomings1:15:20 Light Grey Aloofness/Ego-jet/Stratification of the community 1:35:05 AMRAAM the great equaliser1:38:30 to share the secrets of employment or not?1:45:15 Jekyll & Hyde?1:48:10 loose ends and YT comments questions including VMAX, can you trust the books? 2:04:00 callsign storySupport the show

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit
F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 2)

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 185:30


Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro2:55 Disco's career chronology7:20 Eagle vs friendly contemporaries 26:35 Making fighter pilots smarter 27:00 Flanker factor29:10 Intel deployed for political leverage instead of frontline efficacy 33:15 Exiting a fight on your own terms and 3D chess40:45 1 vs 243:20 Max performing56:30 “Feeling” the L/D curve 58:35 Eagle cheat codes? CAS and roll coupling 1:03:30 Being where you don't want to be1:08:30 The 2 v 1 and the importance of comms before Datalink1:13:50 Can you disengage from an Eagle 2 ship?1:16:50 Mitigation for the Eagle's size/visual detectability 1:20:35 Balancing your defence with remaining offensive 1:25:30 DTT - welcome to Steve's rabbit hole1:31:00 Weapon School Grads and politicising the patch1:38:00 A short 1v2 story and a classic fighter pilot deception 1:44:20 2v21:56:05 Enemy tactics that posed a threat, what to train to?2:03:00 Iraqi AF competency and tactics beyond Desert Storm2:06:40 High fast fliersSupport the show

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit
F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 1)

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 121:40


Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Intro00:03:40 Getting into flying and the military 00:07:00 Early non-conformism and academy adventures 00:13:30 FAIP 00:19:25 Dangers of complacency00:21:35 Setting sights on flying the Eagle00:27:40 Early influence/fighter culture?00:30:50 State of Air Force at the inception of the Eagle00:38:10 The fighter mafia and replacing the Phantom with the Viper NOT the Eagle00:47:20 Inauspicious specs of initial Viper!00:48:35 “Free” bomb dropping capability built into the Eagle00:51:05 Getting started with the F-15 at Bitburg00:56:25 As to Cs and developments in weapons and avionics 01:07:10 Back to Bitburg and the threat/myth of the Flogger01:14:55 Tactics in the face of comms jamming (pre-datalink)01:20:42 Sparrow to AMRAAM01:28:00 Importance of SA01:35:15 Expectation vs reality (briefing vs doing)01:41:10 “Tumbleweed”01:44:40 Personal development (and golf)01:59:30 Preview of future episodesSupport the show

TMZ Sports
Jimmy G Takes 1500 MPH Flight

TMZ Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 22:35


Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was accosted out of nowhere by a couple of fans, getting knocked to the ground during his team's Monday night game against the Colorado Rockies. Justin Gatlin breaks down Noah Lyles' dominant performance at the 2023 Worlds. Jimmy Garoppolo took flight in a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon recently to prep for his first season as a Raider, and his run in the jet was so intense, he got up to speeds of 1,500 MPH! Plus, the famous chaplain for the Loyola men's basketball team threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Brewers-Cubs game, at an astounding 104 YEARS OLD! Hosts: Michael Babcock & Mojo Muhtadi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Aviation RC Noob
Ep 81 - Quading Around

The Aviation RC Noob

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 176:26


Today Matt sits down with Brian Phillips to discuss their adventures with Quads and Brian goes over the history of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Links Webpage: www.avaitionrcnoob.com Brian's Youtube (Duck A la ‘range) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgqfu8KGhAI Other Projects: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kress_Drachenflieger F-16: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16XL https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/elegance_in_flight.pdf https://podcasts.apple.com/mn/podcast/fpp045-f-16-fighting-falcon/id1330534712?i=1000436066751 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avaitionrcnoob/message

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The Fighter Pilot Podcast
FPP174 - Green Phantoms, Pink Jags, and the Shah of Iran with "Ed"

The Fighter Pilot Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 48:54


Nelson "Ed" Cobleigh is a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and Vietnam veteran-turned author who flew the A-4 Skyhawk, F-4 Phantom, Jaguar, F-104 Starfighter, and F-16 Fighting Falcon, among others.This episode is adapted from a 2022 'Happy Hour' discussion over Zoom.Visit Ed's website here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

Defense & Aerospace Report
Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Aug 13, '23 Business Report]

Defense & Aerospace Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 48:10


On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic Advisory consultancy join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the week on world markets as inflation ticks up and investors debate when the Federal Reserve will start cutting short-term borrowing rates intended to fight inflation, whether current inflation is high relative to historical norms, look at CAE, Garmin, RocketLab, Rheinmetall, Spire, Teledyne, TransDigm earnings, Romania orders F-35 Lighting II fighters from Lockheed Martin as Indonesia orders 18 additional Rafale's from Dassault Aviation, F-16 order book grows as US prepares to clear jets for Turkey as the Fighting Falcon prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, update on Ukraine's counteroffensive and Russia's efforts to intimidate shipping in the Black Sea.

PilotPhotog Podcast
Soaring Through the Skies: The Iconic F-16 Fighting Falcon's History and Legacy

PilotPhotog Podcast

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 9:55 Transcription Available


Ready to soar through the skies and dive into the thrilling history of the F-16 Fighting Falcon? Join us as we uncover the remarkable stories, innovations, and legacy of this iconic aircraft that has defined American air power for over four decades. From its winning origins in the 1972 Lightweight Fighter Program to its groundbreaking features like the frameless bubble canopy and fly-by-wire system, strap in for a wild ride with the Viper.We'll hear firsthand accounts from pilots, such as retired US Air Force Colonel Cesar Rico Rodriguez, who have tamed this incredible machine, and dive into lesser-known Viper facts, including its intentionally aerodynamically unstable design. Discover the F-16's role in the US Air Force's Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron and learn why it's the beloved favorite of pilots. This captivating episode is your ticket to understanding the lasting impact of the F-16 Fighting Falcon on the design and production of military aircraft. The sky's the limit!To help support this podcast and become a PilotPhotog ProCast member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1555784/supportIf you enjoy this episode, subscribe to this podcast, you can find links to most podcast streaming services here: PilotPhotog Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Sign up for the free weekly newsletter Hangar Flyingwith Tog here: https://hangarflyingwithtog.com You can check out my YouTube channel for many videos on fighter planes here:https://youtube.com/c/PilotPhotog If you'd like to support this podcast via Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/PilotPhotog And finally, you can follow me on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/pilotphotogSupport the show

Sword and Pen
180th Fighter Wing: The Public Affairs Office

Sword and Pen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 42:14


On this episode of Sword and Pen, we highlight the missions and roles of an Ohio Air National Guard public affairs office and its staff. The podcast was recorded out of 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office during their monthly drill in June 2023. Representing the wing's PA office: Public Affairs Officer Maj. Matt Eck; Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker; and two public affairs specialists, Staff Sgt. Kregg York and Airman First Class Sarah Stalder-Lundren. They are all Defense Information School (DINFOS) graduates. Listen as they > talk about the role and mission of an Air National Guard public affairs office tout the skills they learned while attending DINFOS review the social media policy of the PA office and its staff explain how they chose the public affairs field and the 180th Fighter Wing discuss the benefits the 180th offers the community and its airmen The 180th Fighter Wing, home of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, provides combat ready airmen for federal, state and community missions. You can follow the 180th Fighter Wing on Twitter  and view their work on the 180th's Website This episode is hosted by Lori King Sword and Pen is a Military Veterans in Journalism production, and is brought to you monthly by co-hosts Lori King and Drew Lawrence Twitter | Lori King ⁠@intro2pj⁠ / Drew Lawrence ⁠@df_lawrence⁠ Got an idea for a podcast guest? Shoot us an email at ⁠lorikingblog@gmail.com⁠ and/or ⁠drew@mvj.network

The 80s and 90s Uncensored
F-16 Fighting Falcon Retrospective

The 80s and 90s Uncensored

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 23:52


In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Jamie and Milo discuss the legendary F-16 Fighting Falcon. With over 4,500 produced, and employed by 26 nations around the world, the guys discuss why this jet has remained in service while others have been retired. For More from The 80s and 90s visit Web: the80sand90s.com    Twitter: @The80sand90sCom  Instagram: @The80sand90sCom  YouTube: The 80s and 90s Overlooked If you enjoy this episode, don't keep it a secret, tell a friend and/or share it on social media so others can experience it as well.

SocialFlight Live!
Episode #144 - CRISIS in America's Air Power with Major Heather Penney, USAF Ret

SocialFlight Live!

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 62:46


On September 11th, 2001, Major Heather “Lucky” Penney accepted a one-way mission in an unarmed F-16 Fighting Falcon to intercept and down United Airlines Flight 93, believed to be headed to the U.S. Capitol. Following 9/11, Major Penney served two combat tours of duty in the Iraq war. That story is available HERE: https://youtu.be/KMea4dXY56Q She is currently a Senior Resident Fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, researching and advising on defense policy, research and analysis. LEARN WHAT MUST URGENTLY CHANGE in order to defend against the existential threats against America, building around the world.

Newshour
F-16s: Russia warns of escalation

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 48:30


Russia says the F-16 deal means the West is continuing the path of escalation in the Ukraine conflict, something, it says, is fraught with "massive risks" for the West itself. We hear from a retired US Air Force Colonel about what difference the planes will make. Also in the programme: British novelist Martin Amis dies; and BBC statue attacked. (Picture: A Romanian Air Force pilot salutes from the cockpit of his F-16 Fighting Falcon after landing during a decommissioning ceremony in Romania. Credit: ROBERT GHEMENT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

The Fighter Jet Podcast
The F-16 Fighting Falcon

The Fighter Jet Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 3:29


In this episode we go into detail about the F-16, an American Fighter-Bomber.

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New Books in American Studies
Michael W. Hankins, "Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia" (Cornell UP, 2021)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 61:08


Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia (Cornell UP, 2021) brings us back to the post-Vietnam era, when the US Air Force launched two new, state-of-the art fighter aircraft: the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. It was an era when debates about aircraft superiority went public--and these were not uncontested discussions. Michael W. Hankins delves deep into the fighter pilot culture that gave rise to both designs, showing how a small but vocal group of pilots, engineers, and analysts in the Department of Defense weaponized their own culture to affect technological development and larger political change. The design and advancement of the F-15 and F-16 reflected this group's nostalgic desire to recapture the best of World War I air combat. Known as the "Fighter Mafia," and later growing into the media savvy political powerhouse "Reform Movement," it believed that American weapons systems were too complicated and expensive, and thus vulnerable. The group's leader was Colonel John Boyd, a contentious former fighter pilot heralded as a messianic figure by many in its ranks. He and his group advocated for a shift in focus from the multi-role interceptors the Air Force had designed in the early Cold War towards specialized air-to-air combat dogfighters. Their influence stretched beyond design and into larger politicized debates about US national security, debates that still resonate today. A biography of fighter pilot culture and the nostalgia that drove decision-making, Flying Camelot deftly engages both popular culture and archives to animate the movement that shook the foundations of the Pentagon and Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

New Books Network
Michael W. Hankins, "Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia" (Cornell UP, 2021)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 61:08


Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia (Cornell UP, 2021) brings us back to the post-Vietnam era, when the US Air Force launched two new, state-of-the art fighter aircraft: the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. It was an era when debates about aircraft superiority went public--and these were not uncontested discussions. Michael W. Hankins delves deep into the fighter pilot culture that gave rise to both designs, showing how a small but vocal group of pilots, engineers, and analysts in the Department of Defense weaponized their own culture to affect technological development and larger political change. The design and advancement of the F-15 and F-16 reflected this group's nostalgic desire to recapture the best of World War I air combat. Known as the "Fighter Mafia," and later growing into the media savvy political powerhouse "Reform Movement," it believed that American weapons systems were too complicated and expensive, and thus vulnerable. The group's leader was Colonel John Boyd, a contentious former fighter pilot heralded as a messianic figure by many in its ranks. He and his group advocated for a shift in focus from the multi-role interceptors the Air Force had designed in the early Cold War towards specialized air-to-air combat dogfighters. Their influence stretched beyond design and into larger politicized debates about US national security, debates that still resonate today. A biography of fighter pilot culture and the nostalgia that drove decision-making, Flying Camelot deftly engages both popular culture and archives to animate the movement that shook the foundations of the Pentagon and Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
Michael W. Hankins, "Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia" (Cornell UP, 2021)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 61:08


Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia (Cornell UP, 2021) brings us back to the post-Vietnam era, when the US Air Force launched two new, state-of-the art fighter aircraft: the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. It was an era when debates about aircraft superiority went public--and these were not uncontested discussions. Michael W. Hankins delves deep into the fighter pilot culture that gave rise to both designs, showing how a small but vocal group of pilots, engineers, and analysts in the Department of Defense weaponized their own culture to affect technological development and larger political change. The design and advancement of the F-15 and F-16 reflected this group's nostalgic desire to recapture the best of World War I air combat. Known as the "Fighter Mafia," and later growing into the media savvy political powerhouse "Reform Movement," it believed that American weapons systems were too complicated and expensive, and thus vulnerable. The group's leader was Colonel John Boyd, a contentious former fighter pilot heralded as a messianic figure by many in its ranks. He and his group advocated for a shift in focus from the multi-role interceptors the Air Force had designed in the early Cold War towards specialized air-to-air combat dogfighters. Their influence stretched beyond design and into larger politicized debates about US national security, debates that still resonate today. A biography of fighter pilot culture and the nostalgia that drove decision-making, Flying Camelot deftly engages both popular culture and archives to animate the movement that shook the foundations of the Pentagon and Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in Military History
Michael W. Hankins, "Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia" (Cornell UP, 2021)

New Books in Military History

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 61:08


Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia (Cornell UP, 2021) brings us back to the post-Vietnam era, when the US Air Force launched two new, state-of-the art fighter aircraft: the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. It was an era when debates about aircraft superiority went public--and these were not uncontested discussions. Michael W. Hankins delves deep into the fighter pilot culture that gave rise to both designs, showing how a small but vocal group of pilots, engineers, and analysts in the Department of Defense weaponized their own culture to affect technological development and larger political change. The design and advancement of the F-15 and F-16 reflected this group's nostalgic desire to recapture the best of World War I air combat. Known as the "Fighter Mafia," and later growing into the media savvy political powerhouse "Reform Movement," it believed that American weapons systems were too complicated and expensive, and thus vulnerable. The group's leader was Colonel John Boyd, a contentious former fighter pilot heralded as a messianic figure by many in its ranks. He and his group advocated for a shift in focus from the multi-role interceptors the Air Force had designed in the early Cold War towards specialized air-to-air combat dogfighters. Their influence stretched beyond design and into larger politicized debates about US national security, debates that still resonate today. A biography of fighter pilot culture and the nostalgia that drove decision-making, Flying Camelot deftly engages both popular culture and archives to animate the movement that shook the foundations of the Pentagon and Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

New Books in National Security
Michael W. Hankins, "Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia" (Cornell UP, 2021)

New Books in National Security

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 61:08


Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia (Cornell UP, 2021) brings us back to the post-Vietnam era, when the US Air Force launched two new, state-of-the art fighter aircraft: the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. It was an era when debates about aircraft superiority went public--and these were not uncontested discussions. Michael W. Hankins delves deep into the fighter pilot culture that gave rise to both designs, showing how a small but vocal group of pilots, engineers, and analysts in the Department of Defense weaponized their own culture to affect technological development and larger political change. The design and advancement of the F-15 and F-16 reflected this group's nostalgic desire to recapture the best of World War I air combat. Known as the "Fighter Mafia," and later growing into the media savvy political powerhouse "Reform Movement," it believed that American weapons systems were too complicated and expensive, and thus vulnerable. The group's leader was Colonel John Boyd, a contentious former fighter pilot heralded as a messianic figure by many in its ranks. He and his group advocated for a shift in focus from the multi-role interceptors the Air Force had designed in the early Cold War towards specialized air-to-air combat dogfighters. Their influence stretched beyond design and into larger politicized debates about US national security, debates that still resonate today. A biography of fighter pilot culture and the nostalgia that drove decision-making, Flying Camelot deftly engages both popular culture and archives to animate the movement that shook the foundations of the Pentagon and Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Michael W. Hankins, "Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia" (Cornell UP, 2021)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 61:08


Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia (Cornell UP, 2021) brings us back to the post-Vietnam era, when the US Air Force launched two new, state-of-the art fighter aircraft: the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. It was an era when debates about aircraft superiority went public--and these were not uncontested discussions. Michael W. Hankins delves deep into the fighter pilot culture that gave rise to both designs, showing how a small but vocal group of pilots, engineers, and analysts in the Department of Defense weaponized their own culture to affect technological development and larger political change. The design and advancement of the F-15 and F-16 reflected this group's nostalgic desire to recapture the best of World War I air combat. Known as the "Fighter Mafia," and later growing into the media savvy political powerhouse "Reform Movement," it believed that American weapons systems were too complicated and expensive, and thus vulnerable. The group's leader was Colonel John Boyd, a contentious former fighter pilot heralded as a messianic figure by many in its ranks. He and his group advocated for a shift in focus from the multi-role interceptors the Air Force had designed in the early Cold War towards specialized air-to-air combat dogfighters. Their influence stretched beyond design and into larger politicized debates about US national security, debates that still resonate today. A biography of fighter pilot culture and the nostalgia that drove decision-making, Flying Camelot deftly engages both popular culture and archives to animate the movement that shook the foundations of the Pentagon and Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

SocialFlight Live!
Episode #139 - SocialFlight Live! - F-16 Pilot on a Suicide Mission to Save 9/11 - The Inside Story with Major Heather "Lucky" From Penney

SocialFlight Live!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 63:33


Major Heather “Lucky” Penney has been flying since 1993. On September 11th, 2001, she was serving as a Lieutenant with 121st Fighter Squadron of the District of Columbia Air National Guard. On that fateful day, she accepted a one-way mission in an unarmed F-16 Fighting Falcon to intercept and down United Airlines Flight 93, believed to be headed to the U.S. Capitol. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

Retronauts Video Chronicles
Segaiden #033: F-16 Fighting Falcon / Transbot / World Grand Prix

Retronauts Video Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 19:04


I thought the main feature this week would be TransBot, a pretty OK shooter based on a pretty good arcade game that rectifies the failings of Orguss for SG-1000 while basically swiping the concept wholesale, but no. TransBot is fine. The main feature, however, turned out to be F-16 Fighting Falcon, a game no one would reasonably ever want to play, which does some absolutely ridiculous things with the Master System's more esoteric capabilities. Yuji Naka supposedly programmed this port, and all I can say is: What a mad man. There's also World Grand Prix, the sequel to GP World. It's a game about racing the same track over and over again because the requirements for qualifying for later tracks are human impossible to achieve. Finally, I know a video with "TransBot" in the title is bound to inspire some crass or cruel drive-by comments, so I'd like to balance things out a bit. All ad revenue generated by this video through March 15 will be donated to TransRescue.org, along with my own 4x matching donation. Production notes: Why watch when you can read? Check out the massive hardcover print editions of NES Works, Super NES Works, and Virtual Boy works, available now at Limited Run Games (https://limitedrungames.com/collections/books)! Look forward to SG-1000 Works: Segaiden Vol. I, due summer 2023. Video Works is funded via Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/gamespite) — support the show and get access to every episode up to two weeks in advance of its YouTube debut! Plus, exclusive podcasts, eBooks, and more!  Arcade footage captured from MiSTer with thanks to MiSTerAddOns. Most Master System footage captured from U.S. carts running through an adapter on Sega Mark III hardware with FM Sound Unit and RGB bypass modification by iFixRetro. Video upscaled to 720 with xRGB Mini Framemeister.

Plane Talking UK's Podcast
Episode 442 - Low on planes, low on pilots

Plane Talking UK's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 128:43


Join Carlos, Nev, Matt, Armando and John for episode 442. In this week's show our friends over at the Blades Aerobatic Team sadly have performed their last show and airlines (on top of a pilot shortage) are now facing an airplane shortage!    In the military the latest version of the F-16 Fighting Falcon takes flight as well as some... unexplained air craft are spotted? We have a new interview from Nev with Iain Stewart MP, Chair of the Cross Party Transport Select Committee of the UK Parliament. A fabulous interview all about the disruptors of the future of air transport in the UK.  If you'd like to contribute to the government survey, you can do so here : https://committees.parliament.uk/work/7200/our-future-transport/ Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

The Greg Krino Show
The Military Leadership Journey | F-35 Wing Commander, Brig Gen Jason Rueschhoff

The Greg Krino Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 70:32


Brigadier General Jason M. Rueschhoff is the Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The wing's mission is to train the world's greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. As part of Air Education and Training Command, and home to 26 squadrons with both F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II aircraft, the 56th FW is the largest fighter wing in the Air Force and graduates more than 105 F-35 pilots, 188 F-16 pilots and 300 air control professionals annually. Additionally, the 56th FW oversees the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field and is steward of the Barry M. Goldwater Range, a military training range spanning more than 1 million acres of Sonoran desert. General Rueschhoff earned his commission and Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy in 1997.  He holds three Masters Degrees; one in Military Operational Art and Science, one in Airpower Art and Science, and one in Strategic Studies.  General Rueschhoff has commanded at the squadron, group and wing level. General Rueschhoff is a graduate of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies and of the United States Air Force Weapons School.  He is a command pilot with over 2,800 hours in the F-35A, A-10A/C and AH 64-E, including 267 combat hours.  He has flown in Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM and conducted contingency planning in Operations TOMODACHI, FREEDOM's SENTINEL, and INHERENT RESOLVE.***Follow the Greg Krino Show here...GregKrino.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and friendly comment on your podcast app. It takes only a minute, and it really helps convince popular guests to join me.If you have comments or ideas for the show, please contact me at gregkrinoshow@gmail.com.

Defense & Aerospace Report
Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Nov 27, '22 Business Report]

Defense & Aerospace Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 49:38


On this episode of the Business Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are “Rocket Ron” Epstein, PhD, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory and Sash Tusa of Agency Partners. Topics: — A recap of aerospace and defense stock performance on a short Wall Street training week as well as world markets — Reuters report that Airbus might miss delivery targets on slowed jet engine production — US and European efforts to ramp up precision weapons and munitions production — Outlook for air travel as US Thanksgiving traffic hits prepandemic levels — Global implications of anti-covid lockdown riots hit Foxconn's massive Zhengzhou facility and demonstrations erupt across China — Japan's interest in joining the UK-loved Tempest future combat aircraft programs that includes Italy and Sweden — Poland's order for two signals intelligence ships from Sweden's Saab under $700 million contract — Brazil's $2 billion order for tank destroyer vehicles from Leonardo and IVECO — Britain's decision to export six ex-UK military Sea King helicopters to Ukraine and whether the move opens the door for transfer of higher-end combat aircraft and systems like Patriot air defense missile batteries to Kyiv — Bulgaria's F-16 fighter order as Lockheed Martin completes relocation of Fighting Falcon production line from Fort Worth to Greenville, SC

SocialFlight Live!
Episode #122 - SocialFlight Live! - Caroline “Blaze” Jensen, Lt Col, USAF Thunderbirds (Ret)

SocialFlight Live!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 63:50


Caroline “Blaze” Jensen is a graduate of the United States Airforce Academy, a retired fighter pilot, and veteran. She is a highly experienced leader, command pilot, instructor pilot and evaluator. During her time in the Air Force, she accumulated over 3,500 hours flying numerous aircraft including the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and her combat experience includes flying missions in OPERATON IRAQI FREEDOM, supporting the US troops and our allies on the ground. Caroline was also the first female reserve officer to fly for the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron - known as the “Thunderbirds”- and was the first woman qualified to fly in the Air Force's new jet trainer, the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

Former Action Guys Podcast
Ep. 170 | Hasard Lee | F-16 and F-35 Pilot

Former Action Guys Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 103:37


Hasard Lee is a US Air Force officer that flys the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-35 Lightning II. Hasard has deployed in support of the war in Afghanistan and also creates YouTube videos showcasing different aspects of what it's like to be a pilot.Support the showpatreon.com/formeractionguysjcramergraphics.comHasard's linkshttps://www.youtube.com/c/HasardLee/https://www.instagram.com/hasardlee/

Let's Go to Space: BLUE-SKY Learning
Epsisode 80: On Systems Engineering in Space with Zachary Clarke.

Let's Go to Space: BLUE-SKY Learning

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 33:24


Today we meet with Zachary Clarke—a masters student at Utah State University who works as a Systems Engineer for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. As such,Zach is pursuing his degree in systems engineering with an emphasis in the space environment. Zach has worked as the head system engineer for the student developed satellite mission: ACMES, where he managed twenty undergraduates in their efforts to design a one year mission observing the atmosphere with cryocooled instruments. Zach is a strong team member who loves contributing to the community through mentoring opportunities. When Zach isn't engineering or presenting, he hangs out at home in Logan, UT with his wife Hailee, and their two year old son, August. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawna-christenson2/support

Around the Air Force
Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 Republic of Singapore Air Force Night Operations

Around the Air Force

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022


Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots and maintainers assigned to the 425th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, prepare for night operations during Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March. 8, 2022. Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness. Coalition partners from Saudi and Singapore provide mutually beneficial educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships with future international military.