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10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

113 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -

Interviews and anecdotes from military pilots and aircrew from across the globe. As the rule says, so long as it's 10 percent true, you're allowed to tell the story! Head over to the 10 Percent True YouTube channel to listen and watch at the same time. 

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Episodes

Teaching the Next Generation of Fighter Pilots. Jim Jimenez [Part 3]

January 25, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

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Air Force Test Pilot - Jim Jimenez

January 20, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

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Libya Raider - Flying on El Dorado Canyon. Jim Jimenez [Full]

January 12, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 98 MB

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USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 2

December 23, 2023 15:00 - 2 hours - 96.3 MB

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USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 1

December 16, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 87.3 MB

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Flying the CF-18 Hornet in Combat. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 3)

December 09, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Buy 10PCT Merch! https://www.10percenttrue.com/shop Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Welcome back, leaving Coningsby and the F3…. 4:05 North Bay jobs 10:26 Bagotville and back to the Hornet 13:10 NATO TACEVAL 23:10 Staging to Italy for Kosovo 25:00 Planning and executing the first strike & lessons learned  35:05 Subsequent mission 36:50 Rotating out and getting replacements up to speed 42:00 B-1...

Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2)

December 04, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

 Buy 10PCT Merch! https://www.10percenttrue.com/shop Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Intro and a quick sidebar on medals 2:45 Plan for today 3:35 Exchange with RAF on the Tornado F3 - how it came about/cultural differences  11:45 F3 radar limitations/NAV quirks/witches tit 14:30 OCU 16:49 To 29 Squadron “Tripplex” 19:48 Akrotiri  26:00 The value of exchange tour? Transfer of ideas/knowledge? 27...

Flying the CF-5 and CF-18 Hornet. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 1)

November 25, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

Buy 10PCT Merch! https://www.10percenttrue.com/shop Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 intro & tea 2:00 “To shave or not to shave”, that is the question - intro & origins 11:13 Starting with the F-5, married or in a car crash….. 14:48 You don’t die tensed up!  15:00 Map tricks 16:40 Looking for fast jets with an eye on the Hornet - turns out there ARE points for second place!  19:10 F-5 a good lea...

F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 5)

November 12, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 94.8 MB

Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-tee Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Intro, an insincere apology and a sincere thank you 7:50 On today’s menu 8:10 2vs2 acquisition to prosecution including sorting and sanitising  21:04 Maintaining position while manoeuvring  26:45 Overmatch considerations and some trig homework 32:20 Peer adversary 41:30 The short strokes (in...

F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 4)

October 30, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours - 99.1 MB

Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-tee Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 intro 1:16 Bodo - why F-15s were there 6:20 intercepting Bear/Badger/Coot without a radar lock and why 12:05 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  31:2...

F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 2)

October 07, 2023 18:00 - 3 hours - 128 MB

Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-tee Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Intro 2:55 Disco’s career chronology 7:20 Eagle vs friendly contemporaries  26:35 Making fighter pilots smarter  27:00 Flanker factor 29:10 Intel deployed for political leverage instead of frontline efficacy  33:15 Exiting a fight on your own terms and 3D chess 40:45 1 vs 2 43:20 Max perform...

F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 2 & 3)

October 07, 2023 18:00 - 3 hours - 128 MB

Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-tee Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Intro 2:55 Disco’s career chronology 7:20 Eagle vs friendly contemporaries  26:35 Making fighter pilots smarter  27:00 Flanker factor 29:10 Intel deployed for political leverage instead of frontline efficacy  33:15 Exiting a fight on your own terms and 3D chess 40:45 1 vs 2 43:20 Max perform...

F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 1)

September 22, 2023 18:00 - 2 hours - 84.2 MB

Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-tee Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:40 Getting into flying and the military  00:07:00 Early non-conformism and academy adventures  00:13:30 FAIP  00:19:25 Dangers of complacency 00:21:35 Setting sights on flying the Eagle 00:27:40 Early influence/fighter culture? 00:30:50 State of Air Force at the inception of ...

Michigan MiG-23 Flogger Crash: Experts Discuss

September 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

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Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 3

September 06, 2023 18:00 - 2 hours - 93.5 MB

Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-tee Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:25 - Recap of previous episodes 00:01:25 – Fast Jet Tac Weapons course outline 00:02:33 – Bringing lessons learned at Tac Weapons to 9 Squadron at RAF Marham 00:08:18 – Transitioning from the Hawk to the Tornado GR4 00:09:49 – Flying qualities of the GR4 00:13:47 – T...

Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 2

August 11, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 84.1 MB

Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-tee Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:30 lessons learned from Op. Granby? 00:05:00 Personal attitude towards going on operations in the Tornado 00:09:00 Incirlik detachment flying recon 00:15:20 any interest from Iraqi IADS? 00:17:26 the political picture and “down days” 00:23:00 did going to combat prov...

John "JP" Peters - Tornado Down, Part 2

August 07, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

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Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 1

July 27, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

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John "JP" Peters: Tornado Shoot Down, Part 1

July 18, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-tee Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:00 fast jet first impressions 00:07:25 life after fast jets, choosing your own path  00:14:30 Buccaneers to instructor tour to Gulf in Tornados 00:18:43 reconciling the love for the job and the requirements of fighting a war 00:28:30 TACEVAL and (no) life after the 1st...

Flying the F-4G, Part 2: Starbaby Pietrucha

June 17, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 93.7 MB

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Flying the F-4G, Part 1: Starbaby Pietrucha

May 23, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

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F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm: Spike Benyshek

April 13, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

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Wild Weasel AMA: Starbaby Pietrucha

April 12, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

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"Ask Starbaby..." #3 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today

April 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 68 MB

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Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 2 [FULL]

March 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

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Air Force F-4 Phantom Phlyer: Gabby Drake [FULL INTERVIEW]

March 09, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 87.3 MB

You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:23 Gabby’s disclaimer! 00:02:15 a brief history of Gabby’s F-4 postings, variants and missions  00:06:10 Variants in more detail 00:16:25 an easy plane to land…… 00:17:25 19.2 to 25 AoA with leading edge slats 00:19:55 Cockpit ergonomics, the 556 mod and genesis of HOTAS 00:22:00 TISEO 00:25:02 Adverse Yaw 00:27:20 motors 00:28:45 “Pave” targ...

Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 1 [FULL]

February 06, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction and growing up in West Germany 00:06:55 the effects of partition 00:10:19 the shadow of WW2 and joining NATO 00:14:00 plug for Rolf’s book (link in description) 00:14:30 East/West connections/issues 00:15:58 Navy, Cessnas, F-104s….. 00:19:00 Importance of determination  00:21:05 Training begins  00:26:44 the pace of learning, attrition and culture ...

F-15E in the Balkans, Part 4 [FULL]

January 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:20 decoys continued 00:04:25 Checkride to a DFC (Podgorica airfield strike) 00:16:30 Reviewing more tapes 00:26:40 shack “Nice shot Starbaby” 00:27:25 The check ride tape 00:34:40 Let’s talk bridges 00:37:10 Bridge strike debrief 00:45:11 Shack and BDA 00:49:55 “Can you find the target in 12 seconds”, a training story 00:52:10 current Strike ...

F-15E in the Balkans, Part 5 [FULL]

January 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:48 Corrections & AIM-9 shot 00:10:40 Hazardous, Gross, Upside Down, Rotating, Prismatic Buffoonery 00:11:50 Greg House Pi 00:13:20 Most screwed up thing in OAF 00:28:40 Casualties of war 00:37:07 Grdelica Bridge video, first attack. 00:46:49 Grdelica Bridge video, second attack. 00:49:55 Reactions within the squadron 00:52:11 Subsequent chang...

F-15E in the Balkans, Part 3

January 15, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:01 life during Allied Force and criticism of initial campaign conduct.  03:40 Strike Eagle on CAP hampered by ROE  00:12:50 why the lack of confidence in the front line operators? 00:17:10 Canadian incident. Friendly Fire.  00:18:20 Italy is the place to wage a war from.  00:19:20 Combat video - railway tunnel attack 00:33:10 Combat video - a...

F-15E in the Balkans, Parts 1 & 2

January 08, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:10 Arriving at LN, getting Mission Ready and Nuclear Strike Certification  00:13:18 The SB View on the Nuclear Mission 00:15:48 The prevalence of Need to Know 00:16:25 Finding out about expected deployment 00:20:00 Starbaby Productions video from unclassified vault footage and discussion 00:31:20 Finnish exchange and visits 00:39:00 WSO BFM s...

From F-16 to MiG-23: Gabby Drake

December 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:21 Callsigns and names 00:03:22 Assignment to F-16s at Nellis AFB in 1981 00:03:59 Tactics development of the F-16A – influenced by the F-4 00:04:30 Brief description of low-level tactics of the F-4 00:05:02 INS and INS updates in the F-16A, speed management and TOT information 00:06:12 Air to Ground deliveries in the F-4 00:07:02 Air to Grou...

From F-16 to MiG-23: Gabby Drake

December 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:21 Callsigns and names 00:03:22 Assignment to F-16s at Nellis AFB in 1981 00:03:59 Tactics development of the F-16A – influenced by the F-4 00:04:30 Brief description of low-level tactics of the F-4 00:05:02 INS and INS updates in the F-16A, speed management and TOT information 00:06:12 Air to Ground deliveries in the F-4 00:07:02 Air to Grou...

"Ask Starbaby..." #2 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today

November 14, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 94.9 MB

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Bold Cheetah link: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326679/ Starbaby joins me for a regular session in which we discuss Ukraine, topical aviation stories and questions asked by the audience on the Discord channel.  Join us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/Naw7FM4P 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show

Wild Weasel Story, Part 4: F-16CJ in Operation Allied Force.

October 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

This content is not monetised or behind a paywall. You can support me in keeping it that way here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue  Wild Weasel Story, Part 4. Flash Barker and the F-16CJ in Operation Allied Force.  Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction. 00:01:38 Flash's background 00:02:42 F-16 Block 30's role in Korea 00:03:15 Block 30 and "Dumb HARM" 00:04:20 The F-16CJ 00:05:20 Developing Force Protection Tactics 00:09:06 Were F-4G Pilots...

"Ask Starbaby...": #1 Analysis and commentary on Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today

October 15, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

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Russian Aviation in Ukraine An Assessment and Q&A - Starbaby Pietrucha

September 25, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 99.3 MB

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Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 2: Tug Wilson

September 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Cold War F-4M FGR.2 Phantom Pilot, Part 2: Tug Wilson Part 1: https://youtu.be/CWJd8AVS-Dk Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Confessions of a Phantom Pilot: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confessions-Phantom-Pilot-Tug-Wilson-ebook/dp/B09L1S7D15/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N6UTX8814WDP&keywords=tug+wilson&qid=1662647417&sprefix=tug+wilson%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1 Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:40 Roles and relationships betwee...

Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 1: Tug Wilson

September 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

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Wild Weasel Story, Part 3

August 21, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 109 MB

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F-14 Tomcat Sunset - "Puck" Howe

July 22, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 88.4 MB

F-14 Tomcat Sunset - "Puck" Howe Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #39 00:00:00 Introduction     00:01:01 Puck's Bio     00:02:22 Tomcat Differences     00:07:39 F-14D In Detail     00:11:13 APG-71 and the Phoenix     00:16:41 AMRAAM     00:18:18 AIM-54 Active Range     00:22:06 Missile Envelope Validation    00:26:06 AIM-9X     00:27:16 BVR vs. WVR     00:34:25 Which fighter is best?     00:4...

F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War: Alred, Rudd, Smyth, Pelletier

July 15, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 83.6 MB

F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War: Alred, Rudd, Smyth, Pelletier Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #38: 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show

F-4G Wild Weasel Cockpit Tour: Starbaby Pietrucha

June 25, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Starbaby F-4G WSO Cockpit Tour Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh Take a look for yourselves: http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/cockpits/CW_tour/CW-19.html 00:00:00 Introduction 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show

F-15E Mosul SA-3 Strike: Starbaby Walkthrough

June 19, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

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Saving SBS Zero Six Bravo: The Story of Honcho Flight - Ned Linch

June 10, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Saving SBS Zero Six Bravo: The Story of Honcho Flight - Ned Linch Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction   00:01:57 The Story    00:03:16 About Ned    00:07:32 Iraq - March 2003   00:15:20 Groundings    00:17:39 Threats    00:19:16 WX     00:21:25 The Mission    00:44:20 Cockpit Tape   00:51:46 Reflections    01:33:55 Cockpit Tape Walkthrough  01:42:46 Ned's Photos 50 second plug for...

Wild Weasel Story, Part 2: AGM-88 HARM & F-4G

May 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

AGM-88 & F-4G Wild Weasel Story: Johnson, Larson, Pietrucha & Baxley Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction   00:01:42 Basa & Starbaby Intros  00:04:13 Shrike and Standard ARM Limitations      00:15:50 Range Known Mode   00:18:58 6DoF     00:19:28 HARM Shots in Desert Storm  00:23:20 Crew Coordination   00:27:01 RAM     00:31:39 Shrike vs. HARM - Zip Code, Street Name, Apartment Numbe...

Doc Schultz' Area 51 Mishap: The Details Revealed

May 07, 2022 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MB

What Happened to Doc Schultz? In Sept 2017, USAF test pilot Lt.Col. Eric "Doc" Schultz was killed flying a classified type from Area 51. The Air Force refused to release any details of the accident and has since returned "no records found" to freedom of information act requests. In the five years that have elapsed, Schultz' good name has been tarnished by the insinuation that he exceeded his own capabilities or those of the aircraft he was flying. For the first time, 10 Percent True s...

F-4G Wild Weasel Story - Ekman, Johnson & Larson.

April 30, 2022 21:00 - 2 hours - 84.9 MB

F-4G Wild Weasel Story - Ekman, Johnson & Larson. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 00:00:00 Introduction     00:02:24 Panel Introductions     00:16:46 Setting the Scene     00:19:56 General Wilbur Creech     00:22:55 F-4G Requirements Paper - 1968    00:24:46 Weasel Electronics     00:27:05 Range Known Capability     00:36:55 The importance of computer memory   00:42:42 "Take" for the intelligence co...

160 SOAR AH-6 Shootdown: "Gravy" Coker.

April 09, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 93.6 MB

160 SOAR AH-6 Shootdown: "Gravy" Coker. PLEASE consider supporting Gravy's charity work: V is for Veteran - https://punkindooger.com/shop/ols/products/v-is-for-veteran   Death Waits in the Dark - https://www.deathwaitsinthedark.com/  10 Percent True Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #32:  "Gravy" Coker 00:00:00 Introduction   00:02:20 Why helicopters?   00:05:35 God     00:07:41 Learning to...

Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 2 / AMA)

March 30, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 2 / AMA) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #31 P2/AMA:  "Paco" Geisler 00:00:00 Introduction     00:01:10 Leadership Philosophy    00:05:43 Measuring Growth     00:09:00 Risk from a Leadership Perspective  00:11:31 The Grey Man     00:14:24 Being Lucky     00:17:00 Training Challenges    00:21:18 Leaderships Challenges    00:23:...