10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

Steve Davies
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10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

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.

  1. F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm. Spot Taber: EP63

    3 DAYS AGO

    F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm. Spot Taber: EP63

    Pre-Order Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 1): www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh F-4G Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRMVYky1OszliqiThoDm53EUPLvZ-ZiD-&si=YC9w222rZD4AV63q 0:00 intro and teaser 1:25 getting “Geaseled” 10:45 getting acquainted with the Phantom 16:18 Hunter Killer combo Es & Gs 23:17 low level capabilities and limitations 29:30 some of that pilot shit and pilot/ewo shorthand 35:10 how capable were the older SAMS at low level? 40:45 compartmentalising roles or sponging it all up? 51:05 preparing mentally for deployment to war 58:25 arriving in theatre and initial brief? 1:05:20 1st combat mission 1:10:18 picture and weaselling in the weather 1:19:02 getting shot at/complacency and buffoonery 1:37:20 SA-3s and 6 1:40:20 spoiling for a fight and missions making the case for go pills and winding down 1:49:15 taking stock 1:53:22 looking back on the moment of complacency, lasting effects? 2:01:40 Air Liason Officer work with The Rangers and always trying to learn 2:06:50 winding up and 117 teaser

    2h 8m
  2. F-14D in Iraqi Freedom: EP62 Hanky Cunningham

    OCT 18

    F-14D in Iraqi Freedom: EP62 Hanky Cunningham

    Pre-Order Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 1): https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh Special thanks to Jim for his indexing:

    1h 50m
  3. F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War (Part 2): Alred & Turner

    SEP 22

    F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War (Part 2): Alred & Turner

    Order BATOD, today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/be-afraid-of-the-dark-part-1 Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #61 0:00 intro 3:00 Red Flag ‘77, the genesis of low level in the Strike Eagle 12:00 23 class A mishaps at Red Flag ‘77 - why? 13:50 what defined the role for the Strike Eagle, culture, politics, capabilities? 17:35 what difference would it have made to have C model pilots aboard in the early days? 20:35 Thumrait and tactics development 25:15 Fly Up manoeuvre and employing it 28:05 preparation for initial Desert Storm missions and hanging on the boom in a descent 32:50 why the variation in tactics during H2 attack and shift to SCUD hunting 38:00 mission planning, expectations and Gen Horner’s pulsating blood vessel! 45:30 mission anecdotes 49:10 intermission 49:55 mission anecdotes continue 50:55 “some interesting flights” 58:20 in search of Saddam 1:11:25 highway of death 1:19:05 battlefield tour with Buster Glosson……magic 1:21:35 no SAR for friends and frustration 1:30:54 effect on morale/attitude to task at hand? 1:32:35 loses and attrition 1:39:00 1st night air to air opportunities lost 1:45:38 did the lack of combat experience among initial cadre hurt performance? 1:49:00 afterwards 1:54:55 lessons learned? 2:10:11 initial strike eagle, phancy phantom or a leap forward 2:16:05 is there still a place for low altitude ? 2:19:15 signing off

    2h 22m

  4. SEP 18

    10 Percent True Channel Update Sept 2024

    A short update on the 10 Percent True channel for those who have been waiting patiently.

    4 min
  5. Dave Berke talks F-35B Lightning II

    APR 5

    Dave Berke talks F-35B Lightning II

    Dave Berke, the only Marine Corps pilot to fly the F-22 and F-35, discusses 5th generation fighter technology and the F-35B.Thanks to Authentic Media (www.authenticmedia.io) for allowing me to post this on my channel.50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.

    1h 33m
  6. Teaching the Next Generation of Fighter Pilots. Jim Jimenez [Part 3]

    JAN 25

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

    Order "Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs": https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhSupport the show

    1h 33m
  7. Air Force Test Pilot - Jim Jimenez

    JAN 20

    Air Force Test Pilot - Jim Jimenez

    Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro and welcome back Jim0:55 “Coming down” after the Libya raid3:30 Raiders set apart and psychology?7:10 Avoiding inflation of ego9:20 Test pilot school - ambition/aspiration/evaluation15:20 Weapons school not a priority 16:55 Evaluation flights and data points 20:20 Variat...

    1h 44m
  8. Libya Raider - Flying on El Dorado Canyon. Jim Jimenez [Full]

    JAN 12

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

    Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro and Jim’s background6:18 Turning initial (F-111) disappointment into determination 11:44 How she wants to kill you, but WSOs are good!16:36 Arriving at Lakenheath and an overview of the F-111F29:25 The mission33:35 Flying heavy/the end of the world/not all pylons pivot 3...

    2h 23m
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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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