10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit
114 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days 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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Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 2 / AMA)
March 30, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBKill 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:...
Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 1)
March 25, 2022 14:00 - 3 hours - 124 MBGetting the Gorillas Ready to Kill MiGs - "Paco" Geisler (Part 1) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #31 P1: "Paco" Geisler 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:58 Why the Air Force? 00:10:49 Appraisal of the F-4 00:16:57 Mastering BFM 00:19:18 Nature or Nurture? 00:25:33 Losing 00:28:38 Humble, Approachable, Credible 00:29:48 Leaders to Aspire to 00:40:44 Risk 00:45:41 F...
Bringing the F-15E Strike Eagle to the Air Force: "Junior" Suminsby, F-15E Initial Cadre
March 04, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 105 MBF-15E Strike Eagle Enters Service - "Junior" Suminsby, F-15E Initial Cadre Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #30: Rob "Junior" Suminsby. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:55 Junior's Bio 00:03:07 F-15E Initial Cadre Selection 00:05:05 Patch Wearers Galore 00:06:21 '791 and the DRF 00:08:08 A Cadre and B Cadre 00:09:44 Flying the F-15 & F-16 00:13:33 Strike Eagle Requiremen...
Flying the EF-111A Raven - Super and Pyro (Part 3)
January 28, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 95 MBFlying the EF-111A Raven in Combat - Super & Pyro (Part 3) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #29: Super & Pyro, Part 3. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:08 Spark Vark ODS Remarks 00:12:16 Polarity 00:18:10 EF-111A Kill on Mirage F..1EQ 00:24:03 Reflection on the EF-111's ODS Performance 00:34:21 Digital RF Memory 00:41:26 Simulations and ODS Attrition Predictions 00:47:22 EA-18...
Flying the EF-111A Raven in Combat - Super and Pyro (Part 2)
January 24, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBFlying the EF-111A Raven in Combat - Super & Pyro (Part 2) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #29: Super & Pyro, Part 2. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:05 Flying the F-111 00:12:06 Wing Loading 00:27:25 Spin Recovery 00:29:28 Trust 00:32:17 Tape Strip Displays 00:35:38 EA-6B and the Navy 00:41:40 El Dorado Canyon 00:49:33 Air-to-Air Refuelling 00:52:11 Working w...
Flying the EF-111A Raven - Super and Pyro (Part 1)
January 17, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBFlying the EF-111A Raven - Super & Pyro (Part 1) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #29: Super & Pyro, Part 9. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:17:22 What Spawned the EF-111A? 00:22:59 The Cold War Context 00:24:23 EA-6B Comparisons 00:26:32 ALQ-99 in Detail 00:33:13 Jamming Techniques 00:49:03 Mission Types 00:57:16 Power vs. Deception 01:12:23 No Weapons 01:15:19 Jamming Frequencies 0...
YF-23 and F-22A - Paul Metz (Part 2)
January 16, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBFlying the YF-23 and F-22A - Paul Metz (Part 2) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #27: Paul Metz, Part 2. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:17 TIFS 00:08:46 PW and GE Engines for the ATF 00:17:33 Two YF-23s 00:21:08 F-23A Design 00:23:19 BVR vs. WVR 00:28:49 F-22A 00:33:52 Favourite? YF-23 or F-22A 00:40:37 Hanging up his Spurs 00:45:24 Space Programme 00:47:03 Life in Retirement 50 second pl...
MiG-29 FULCRUM Kill - Chuck Magill (Part 2)
January 09, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 84.3 MBMiG-29 FULCRUM Kill - Chuck Magill (Part 2) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #28: Sly Magill, Part 2. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:34 TOPGUN 00:09:08 WTI 00:14:02 F-15 Exchange 00:21:15 Meeting Paco 00:25:51 OPERATION JUST CAUSE 00:29:00 MSIP II F-15C Qualities 00:35:57 Hornet vs. Eagle Tactics 00:40:33 Large Force Exercise Experience 00:43:14 Getting Ready to go to War 00:46:25 Th...
Flying the F/A-18 Hornet - Chuck Magill (Part 1)
January 07, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBFlying the F/A-18 Hornet - Chuck Magill (Part 1) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #28: Sly Magill, Part 1. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:25 Joining the US Marine Corps 00:09:27 Becoming a Marine 00:13:27 Flight Training Begins 00:21:06 T-2 Buckeye 00:30:56 TA-4M Skyhawk 00:38:01 Learned vs. Instinctive 00:41:02 Fleet Instructors 00:44:52 Getting the first Nugget Hornet Slot 00:52:53 The Ho...
YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) - Paul Metz (Part 1)
January 04, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBFlying the YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter - Paul Metz (Part 1) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #27: Paul Metz, Part 1. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:20 F-105 Instructor Pilot 00:04:20 Test Pilot School 00:07:54 Test Pilot School Challenges 00:08:52 Teamwork 00:11:41 Unknowns 00:14:41 F-105 Ejection 00:20:37 AN-2 Testing 00:21:20 Career Ambitions 00:22:22 Up or Out 00:27:38 Teaching a...
Flying the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - Denny Jarvi (Part 4)
October 04, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBFlying the Lockheed F-104G/S Starfighter - Denny Jarvi (Part 4) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 4. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:20 Luke AFB & F-104 Fighter Weapons School 00:07:19 F-104 Fundamentals 00:10:55 F-104 Design Philosophy 00:14:01 F-104G Differences 00:15:27 F-104S Differences 00:17:02 AIM-7 Sparrow 00:18:36 A-Scope vs. B-Scope 00:21:07 Where'd you put...
Flying the F-105 Wild Weasel over Vietnam - Ekman, Fisher, Schleich, Metz and Johnson
September 11, 2021 18:00 - 2 hours - 100 MBF-105 Wild Weasels over Vietnam: 1972. With Lucky Ekman, Fred Schleich, ET Johnson, Fish Fisher and Paul Metz. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh It was a huge privilege for me to interview Fish, Lucky, Paul, ET and Fred, so thank you to them all for giving up their time. This interview took a long time to set up – more than six months – but would not have happened at all had it not been for Fred, and t...
Flying the F-102 Delta Dagger and F-101B Voodoo - Denny Jarvi (Part 3)
August 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBFlying the F-102A Delta Dagger and F-101B Voodoo - Denny Jarvi (Part 3) Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 3. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:57 Air Defence Command 00:05:32 AIM-26 Genie Nuclear Missile 00:13:27 The Area Rule 00:15:28 GCI and Pressure Breathing 00:18:02 Intercept Profiles 00:19:44 F-102 FFAR 00:22:24 AIM-4D Falcon 00:24:17 The Soviet Numbers Game 00:...
TACIT BLUE BSAX - Denny Jarvi (Part 2)
August 06, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBTACIT BLUE programme director, Denny Jarvi, reflects on the time he spent working on the top secret programme. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 2. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:46 By-Name Request into TACIT BLUE 00:04:31 Entering the Black World 00:06:53 TACIT BLUE Origins 00:15:11 Compartmentalisation 00:18:39 TACIT BLUE Challenges 00:20:51 Radar Cross Section ...
Wild Weasel over Vietnam - Ben Fuller on Flying the F-105F
August 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBFlying the Wild Weasel F-105 over Vietnam and the story of the first WW Thud crews. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10 Percent True #23. Ben Fuller recalls his experiences as one of the early F-105F Wild Weasel pilots, and recounts the tactics, weapons, sensors, threats and missions that he flew, including the mission on which he led four F-105s against an SA-2 site and lost two wingmen (including ...
Flying the F-105 Thud in Vietnam - Dennis Jarvi (Part 1)
August 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBFlying the Republic F-105D Thunderchief in Vietnam. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 1. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:51 Denny's Introduction 00:07:18 ADC to TAC - F-12/F-101 to F-105 00:11:51 Dog fighting the F-105 00:13:13 F-105 Strengths 00:16:06 F-105 Range 00:17:15 Change of Tactics - Pod Formation 00:18:57 F-105 Checkout 00:22:20 Getting the Job...
Wild Weasel over Vietnam - Ben Fuller on Flying the F-105F
August 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBFlying the Wild Weasel F-105 over Vietnam and the story of the first WW Thud crews. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10 Percent True #23. Ben Fuller recalls his experiences as one of the early F-105F Wild Weasel pilots, and recounts the tactics, weapons, sensors, threats and missions that he flew, including the mission on which he led four F-105s against an SA-2 site and lost two wingmen (including ...
Flying the F-15E Strike Eagle - "Stinger" (Part 4)
July 19, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBFlying the F-15E Strike Eagle. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10 Percent True 19, Part 4. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:09 Moving to the front seat of the F-15E 00:11:16 Decision making differences 00:18:47 Firing the gun... at a Viper drone 00:21:22 Developing F-15E systems knowledge 00:25:45 Flying the F-15E in BFM 00:31:14 Energy states in BFM 00:36:28 Rate, Radius of WEZ fighte...
Flying the Tornado during the Cold War - Mike Napier (Part 2)
July 03, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 90.4 MBFlying the Panavia Tornado in the Cold War. 10 Percent True #22 Part 2 Mike Napier, former RAF Tornado pilot, discusses flying the IDS variant of the fighter during the Cold War, to include sitting nuclear alert in West Germany. Check out Mike's excellent books and find him at: Twitter - @Michael72262650 FaceBook - @MichaelNapierAuthor 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Flying the Tornado 13:00 - RAF Germany operations 15:15 - Defensive tactics 19:09 - Engines: the RB199 21:47 - Aerial Refuel...
Flying the Tornado IDS in the Cold War - Mike Napier
June 18, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBJoin the discussion and post your questions: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh ****************************************************************************** This podcast is free and so you don't have to sit through adverts about how to treat ear wax or how tough it is to write a simple sentence. However, if you want to tip me, all donations are appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN 10 Percent True #22 Part 1 Mike Napier, former RAF Tornado pilot, discusses ...
New York Times Leaks UAP/UFO Report - Nick Pope
June 06, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBJoin the discussion and post your questions: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh ****************************************************************************** This podcast is free and so you don't have to sit through adverts about how to treat ear wax or how tough it is to write a simple sentence. However, if you want to tip me, all donations are appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN Nick Pope discusses today's leak of the US Intelligence community report int...
Flying the F-111 in the Cold War - Brad Insley
May 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB****************************************************************************** Join the discussion and post your questions: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh ****************************************************************************** 10 Percent True #20 P2: Brad Insley - F-111 in Europe Brad Insley, the all-time high hours F-111 pilot, talks about his experiences flying the F-111 in Europe during the Cold War Stay tuned for part 3. 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
Flying the F-111 in Vietnam - Brad Insley
May 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB****************************************************************************** Join the discussion and post your questions: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh ****************************************************************************** 10 Percent True #20 P1: Brad Insley - F-111 in Vietnam Brad Insley, the all-time high hours F-111 pilot, talks about his experiences flying the F-111 over Vietnam. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3. 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #19 P3: "Stinger" F-15E Fighter Pilot - F-15EX, WSOs, F-35 and China
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBPart 3 of my interview with "Stinger", a current operational F-15E pilot (and previously, WSO). We started this conversation expecting to discuss the process of going from back- to front-seat in the F-15E, but ended up discussing a range of topics, from the acquisition processes of new fighters, to China. We'll get back to talking F-15E in Part 4. 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #19 P2: "Stinger" F-15E Fighter Pilot - Syria & Iraq
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBPart 2 of my interview with "Stinger", a current operational F-15E pilot (and previously, WSO) about his 2017 deployment to Iraq and Syria. He was in the jet that downed one of the two Iranian drones shot down during that tour and recounts his experiences duelling Russian Flankers and 'kneecapping' the ISIS HQ in Raqqa. It's a fascinating interview that lifts the lid on what really happened between Russia and the US over Syria... 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #19 P1: "Stinger" F-15E Fighter Pilot - Syria & Iraq Part 1
April 18, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBPart 1 of my interview with "Stinger", a current operational F-15E pilot (and previously, WSO) about his 2017 deployment to Iraq and Syria. He was in the jet that downed one of the two Iranian drones shot down during that tour and recounts his experiences duelling Russian Flankers and 'kneecapping' the ISIS HQ in Raqa. It's a fascinating interview that lifts the lid on what really happened between Russia and the US over Syria... Part 2 will conclude the Syria tour, and Part 3 onwards wi...
10 Percent True #18 P3 - "Marco" McCaffrey - F-15C Fighter Pilot
April 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIn Part 3 of my interview with "Marco" McCaffrey, he continues talking about flying the F-15C Eagle in Japan, at WSEP and at RED FLAG. He then talks about his time at NORAD. Part 1 of the interview, here: https://youtu.be/0GhMLFB4wfA Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/spJB7HVgfHE 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #18 P2 - "Marco" McCaffrey - F-15C Fighter Pilot
April 07, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBIn Part 2 of my interview with "Marco" McCaffrey, he talks about flying The World's Greatest Air Superiority Fighter - the F-15C Eagle! See Part 1 of the interview, here: https://youtu.be/0GhMLFB4wfA 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #18 P1 - "Marco" McCaffrey - F-111E Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm
March 19, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBIn Part 1 of my interview with "Marco" McCaffrey, he talks briefly about his journey through Undergraduate Pilot Training, before discussing his time flying the F-111E at RAF Upper Heyford - and, most notably, his combat experience in the jet during the 1991 Gulf War (Operation Desert Shield). In Part 2 we will discuss his conversion to, and experiences flying, the F-15C Eagle! 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #17: Cairo CIA Station Chief, Jim Fees, and the HAVE PAD MiG-23
March 16, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBFOR PICTURES, BE SURE TO CHECKOUT THE YOUTUBE VIDEO Jim Fees was the Cairo CIA Station Chief who, in 1977, managed to acquire America's most sought after Soviet Material acquisition: a MiG-23MS Flogger. This is the story of how Fees acquired HAVE PAD for America's war fighters. Special thanks go to Jim's daughter for her assistance in making this short film. 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #15 Part 2 - Adam Robinson - RAF Tornado Navigator, Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby
February 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThis interview is one of two special interviews I conducted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby, better known as the First Gulf War. In this, the second part of my interview with RAF Tornado Navigator, Adam Robinson, he describes his experiences under fire, to include attacking an airfield on the very first night of the war. Please subscribe and hit the bell icon! 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #16 Part 2 - "Kluso" Tollini - F-15C Eagle Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm
February 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB"Kluso" Tollini describes leading his formation into Iraq through thunderstorms and lightning, and his wingman (JB Kelk) scoring the very first kill of the war. He will then describe his own kill (MiG-25) on 19 Jan. Kluso has book about his life and experiences coming out - "Call Sign KLUSO", so please do consider supporting him by purchasing a copy! His social media links are below, to include his work as a musician. Call Sign KLUSO (book) Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CallSig...
10 Percent True #16 Part 1 - "Kluso" Tollini - F-15C Eagle Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm
January 11, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBHello everyone, welcome back to 10 Percent True This interview is the second of two special interviews I conducted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, better known as the First Gulf War. In this, the first part of the second interview, "Kluso" Tollini talks about preparing for war, and the planning process for getting ready to lead the first fighter sweep into Iraq that first night, Jan 17 1991. In part 2, he'll describe leading his formation into Iraq through ...
10 Percent True #15 Part 1 - Adam Robinson - RAF Tornado Navigator, Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby
January 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBHello everyone, welcome back to 10 Percent True This interview is one of two special interviews I conducted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby, better known as the First Gulf War. In this, the first part of the first interview, Adam Robinson, a Royal Air Force Tornado Navigator talks about flying the Tornado and his squadron’s preparations leading up to war. In Part 2, he’ll describe his experiences under fire, to include attacking an airfield on th...
10 Percent True #14 AMA - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot
December 08, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBBC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I." He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft. In this 'Ask Me Anything' session, he responds to questions asked by the general public. Join the 10 Percent True Facebook Group to access BC's written responses in full: 10 Percent True group | Facebook 50 second plug for Red Eagles ...
10 Percent True #14 P4 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot
December 07, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBBC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I." He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft. This is the final interview in a series of four. 10 Percent True Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/10percentrtrue Please like, share and subscribe! 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #14 P3 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot
October 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBBC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I." He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft. This is the third interview in a series of four. In it, he describes what it was like to fly the SR-71 Blackbird, how the aircraft worked, and the challenges of flying at Mach 3+ on the edge of the atmosphere. Please like, share and ...
10 Percent True #14 P2 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot
October 10, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBBC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I." He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft. This is the second interview in a series of four. In it, he describes what it was like to fly the SR-71 Blackbird, how the aircraft worked, and the challenges of flying at Mach 3+ on the edge of the atmosphere. Please like, share and...
10 Percent True #14 P1 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot
October 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBBC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I." He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft. This is the first interview in a series of four. In it, he describes his route to pilot training, flying the KC-135 and C-130 in South East Asia, the RB-57F, and his eventual acceptance into the US Air Force's Test Pilot School. Plea...
10 Percent True #13 P4 - Huggy Huggins, U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot
September 12, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBPart 4 of 4. Huggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades. PLEASE - like, subscribe, hit the bell icon, and share. Thank you! 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #13 P3 - "Huggy" Huggins - U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot
August 26, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBPart 3 of 4 Huggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks about his Air Force career, and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades.. 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #13 P2 - "Huggy" Huggins - U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot
August 12, 2020 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBHuggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks about his Air Force career, and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades.. 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #13 P1 - "Huggy" Huggins - All-Time High Hours U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot
August 03, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBHuggy Huggins, the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks about his Air Force career, and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady for longer than any other pilot. This video is released on the 65th anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed U-2. PLEASE - like, subscribe, hit the bell icon, and share. Thank you! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/10percenttrue)
10 Percent True #13 P1 - "Huggy" Huggins - U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot
August 03, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBHuggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks about his Air Force career, and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades.. This video is released on the 65th anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed U-2. 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #12 P3 - Chris "Toppo" Topham, RAF Fighter Pilot and Stealth Fighter Exchange Pilot
July 25, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThird and final part of my interview with RAF Squadron Leader, Chris "Toppo" Topham, he discusses flying the F-117A Stealth Fighter on exchange with the United States Air Force. Check out Toppo's progressive rock record label here: https://www.planegroovy.com/ Please do like, subscribe, hit the bell button and comment - it helps drive traffic to the channel! 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #12 P2 - Chris Topham, Fighter Pilot and F-117 Stealth Fighter Exchange Pilot
July 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn this, the second episode of my three-part interview with RAF Squadron Leader, Chris "Toppo" Topham, he discusses flying the F-117A Stealth Fighter on exchange with the United States Air Force. Please do like, subscribe, hit the bell button and comment - it helps drive traffic to the channel! 50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #12 P1 - Chris Topham, Fighter Pilot and F-117 Stealth Fighter Exchange Pilot
July 06, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBHi Everybody After a short break, I’m pleased to say once again: Welcome back to 10 percent true! Before I introduce my latest guest, I wanted to say thanks to everyone who has subscribed to my Youtube channel, visited the 10pct facebook page, and otherwise supported the channel. If you’re watching this on YouTube, then please excuse the dodgy Covid beard – it was shaved off for the next video! - please subscribe. And if you’re already subscribed, click the little bell icon next to the ...
10 Percent True #11 P3 - Dave "Mog" Morgan, Sea Harrier Falklands Fighter Pilot
May 14, 2020 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBMog’s book, Hostile Skies, is available from Amazon. I highly recommend it. https://amzn.to/2yL0O6Q In March 1982, Argentinian forces landed on a set of tiny islands in the South Atlantic. These islands were known to the British as the Falklands, and to the Argentinians as Las Malvinas, and ownership over them remains contested to this day. Britain’s Prime Minister responded without equivocation, and dispatched a task force of ships, aircraft and combat forces with the objective of retakin...
10 Percent True #4 P3: "Hacker" Haskin, F-15E, T-38, U-2, MC-12 Fighter Pilot
May 02, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB50 second plug for Red Eagles Support the show
10 Percent True #11 P2 - Dave "Mog" Morgan, Sea Harrier Falklands Fighter Pilot
May 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBMog’s book, Hostile Skies, is available from Amazon. I highly recommend it. https://amzn.to/2yL0O6Q In March 1982, Argentinian forces landed on a set of tiny islands in the South Atlantic. These islands were known to the British as the Falklands, and to the Argentinians as Las Malvinas, and ownership over them remains contested to this day. Britain’s Prime Minister responded without equivocation, and dispatched a task force of ships, aircraft and combat forces with the objective of retakin...