22 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 on the podcast. Be sure to follow so you never miss the next flyover!
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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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#18 - MSgt William "Wild Bill" Shaffell (Airborne Korean Linguist & Signals Intelligence)
Today on the show, we are joined by MSgt William Shaffell, our first enlisted guest, who has served in the Air Force as an Airborne Korean Linguist and in the Signals Intelligence community. We discussed his experiences in the Air Force, how the enlisted and officer corps interact and work together, what the future holds for the Signals Intelligence career field, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
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#17 - Capt Jacob Riley (C-5M Super Galaxy & TG-16A Pilot)
Today on the show, we are joined by Capt Jacob Riley, a C-5M pilot who is also involved in the Soaring program at USAFA in the TG-16A glider. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, what is was like flying the largest aircraft in the Air Force, what the future holds for the C-5, and more. Be sure to follow so you don't miss the next episode!
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