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The Supersonic Bone: Episode 1

In our inaugural episode of The Supersonic Bone, Scott ‘Roger’ Chafian and Author Ken Katz set the stage on why the B-1 was needed. Starting from string and fabric aircraft of World War I, through the venerable B-52 and the fighter like B-58, our hosts cover the technology needed to perform the bomber mission. Discussion moves to the development of the nuclear triad, the tactics needed to deliver bombs on target and the inherent flexibility of the manned bomber platform. The natural progression of theory, doctrine and strategy leads us to the creation of the B-1.
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The AIM-9

In this podcast episode, Scott "Roger" Chaffee and Brian "Sunshine" Sinclair provide a comprehensive overview of the AIM-9 missile, also known as the Sidewinder. They discuss the missile's history, development, and technical aspects, including its origins in Germany during World War II, integration into the US military, and the involvement of test pilots like Wally Schirra. They also cover its combat applications, seeker system, gyroscopic effect, improvements in the AIM-9X variant, and different modes of employment. Furthermore, they touch on topics like countermeasures, flares, and the missile's future.
 
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160th SOAR

In this episode of the Special Operations series, Brian “Casmo” Harris interviews friend and MH-6 Little Bird pilot Gabe Saldana. Gabe was a member of the 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment (SOAR) – The Night Stalkers. Gabe describes that his interest in joining the 160th was being in a community where there was focus on the mission. The discussion follows the application and screening process where candidates are continually evaluated in their response to stressful situations with the ultimate goal to ensure each candidate would live up to the motto of the regiment “Night Stalkers Don’t Quit”.
 
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Author Debrief: Red Eagles with Steve Davies

In this episode of the "Authentic" podcast, host Scott "Roger" Chafian interviews author Steve Davies about his book "Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs". They discuss Steve's background as an aviation journalist, his motivation for writing the book, and the process of connecting with people and melding their stories into a cohesive narrative. They also delve into the challenges of researching a historical book, the importance of exploitation programs in understanding foreign aircraft, and the unsung heroes of military operations, the maintainers. Finally, they discuss their upcoming collaboration on a new podcast series about the F-35 fighter jet.
Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs
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F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III

The iconic F/A-18 Super Hornet, or Rhino, star of Top Gun: Maverick has been the cornerstone of US Carrier aviation for two decades. Though a veteran this classic still has fight, and is becoming even more lethal with it’s Block III upgrade which will carry it into the 2030s and beyond. Join Sunshine and Roger as they dig into what give the newest Super Hornet its sting.
 
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Air Boss Episode 4: Shooters

Hosts Crunch and Flash are back with the Air Boss series to talk about “Shooters” the men and women catapult officers responsible for making the final checks prior to launch. They are the conductors of the flight deck, the last and final say. In this episode we’ll dig into the tremendous responsibility that being a Shooter carries. Everything from making sure that there is the proper WOD (wind over deck) to being responsible for all of the catapult crew at each of their stations, where the Air Boss is the offensive coordinator, the Shooters truly are the quarterbacks of flight operations.
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Air Boss Episode 3: Pri-Fly

You’ve heard Flash and Crunch explain how things work on the flight deck, but do you know why? In today’s exciting episode Crunch and Flash describe the workings of Pri-Fly, the Air Boss’s team, and how they integrate with the Carrier itself, the Air Wing, and the Air Plan. While the flight ops look effortless to an outside observer, listen to Crunch and Flash describe the meticulous planning and on-the-fly problem solving that make it happen.
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The F-15EX

In this podcast episode, "Pako" joins "Roger" discusses the history and evolution of the F-15 fighter jet. He explains how the F-15 was developed in response to the Soviet Union's Mig-25 interceptor and how it outperformed everything that came before it, becoming a fourth-generation fighter. The F-15's enduring design allowed for changes in software, engines, and other features, making it a versatile and reliable fighter jet. They also discuss the advanced features of the F-15EX fighter jet, which can work in conjunction with other aircraft to create a formidable force. The speakers also discuss the limitations of the F-22 and F-35 fighter jets and the importance of having more than one production line for fighter jets to maintain a resilient industrial base and innovate at the necessary pace.
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