24 episodes
The Flyover Podcast USAFA Aviation
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Welcome to The Flyover Podcast, part of USAFA Aviation. We will explore a variety of military aviation related topics by having Air Force pilots and other aviation related career fields on the podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss our latest clips!
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#24 - Lt Col Matthew "Goon" Spitler (F-22 Raptor & F-15C Eagle Pilot)
Joined by Lt Col Matthew "Goon" Spitler, an F-15C turned F-22 pilot, we discussed why an F-22 shot down the Chinese "spy" balloon, AI in BFM, the differences between the Eagle and the Raptor, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
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#23 - Lt Col Adam Otten (RQ-4 Global Hawk RPA Pilot)
Joined by Lt Col Adam Otten, a RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, we discussed how the RQ-4 is flown, the differences in mission sets between different RPAs, the future of RPAs, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
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#22- Maj Mark "Mack" Griffin (CV-22 Osprey Pilot)
Joined by Maj Mark "Mack" Griffin, a CV-22 Osprey pilot, we discussed the Osprey's evolving role in combat, how it mixes being a helicopter with being a plane, how the CV-22 would be used in a near-peer conflict, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
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#21 - Lt Col Przemek "Fridge" Strekowski (HH-60G Pavehawk & MH-60S Seahawk Pilot)
Joined by Lt Col Przemek "Fridge" Strekowski, an HH-60 and MH-60 pilot, we discussed his role in the Kabul, Afghanistan evacuation, lessons learned about officership during an exchange with the Navy, the adaptability of the rescue community, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
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#20 - Col Joshua "Hustler" Egan (F-15E Strike Eagle Test Pilot)
Today on the show, we are joined by Col Joshua "Hustler" Egan, a test pilot who has flown over 40 different aircraft. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, how radar and stealth technology impact warfare, the impacts of the test community, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
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#19 - Maj Mark "Rage" Favinger (B-52H Stratofortress Pilot)
Today on the show, we are joined by Maj Mark "Rage" Favinger, a B-52H Stratofortress pilot. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, what is was like flying the one of the oldest aircraft in the Air Force, how the military executes nuclear deterrence, what the future holds for the B-52, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
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