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Aircrew Interview

Hosted by Mike Young · leisure · EN-GB

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Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved

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37%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Aircrew Interview

Who hosts Aircrew Interview?

Aircrew Interview is hosted by Mike Young. The show has published 445 episodes to date.

What has Aircrew Interview covered recently?

Recent episodes include "AI # 443: F-111 Pilot’s Unforgettable Belgian Exchange | Karl Gruner *FULL*" (27 September 2026, 21 minutes), "AI # 442: F-22 & Typhoon Pilot Becomes a 737 Pilot | James “Ammo” Carraway *FULL*" (22 September 2026, 43 minutes), and "AI # 441: USAF F-16 Pilot Becomes a Forward Air Controller | Karl Gruner *FULL*" (13 September 2026, 18 minutes).

How often does Aircrew Interview publish?

Aircrew Interview publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 445 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Aircrew Interview?

Booking probability for Aircrew Interview is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Aircrew Interview requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Aircrew Interview's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Aircrew Interview?

The strongest fits for Aircrew Interview are Airlines and Airports & Aviation Services. Aircrew Interview has a leisure audience.

About the host

Mike Young hosts Aircrew Interview, a leisure podcast with 445 episodes published.

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    AI # 443 : F-111 Pilot’s Unforgettable Belgian Exchange | Karl Gruner *FULL*

    Sep 27, 202621 min

    Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-111 pilot Karl Gruner shares his experience of a two-week NATO fighter exchange with a Belgian Air Force Mirage 5 squadron. Karl discusses flying in the backseat, the aircraft’s...

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    AI # 442 : F-22 & Typhoon Pilot Becomes a 737 Pilot | James “Ammo” Carraway *FULL*

    Sep 22, 202643 min

    Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-22 and RAF Typhoon exchange pilot James “Ammo” Carraway shares what it’s like transitioning from flying fast jets to becoming a 737 airline pilot. Help to keep the channel going: PATREON...

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    AI # 441 : USAF F-16 Pilot Becomes a Forward Air Controller | Karl Gruner *FULL*

    Sep 13, 202618 min

    Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-16C pilot Karl Gruner shares how he transitioned from flying the Viper to becoming a Forward Air Controller (FAC) with the US Army. He explains what led him to this unique role, his...

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    AI # 440 : Inside the F-111’s TFR System | Karl Gruner *FULL*

    Sep 8, 202626 min

    Send us Fan Mail Former Aardvark pilot Karl Gruner explains how the F-111’s TFR system worked, how it allowed the aircraft to fly at extremely low-level, and what it was like trusting the system. Help to keep the...

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    AI # 439 : The Skill Of Air-to-Air Refuelling | Roy Macintyre *FULL*

    Aug 30, 202651 min

    Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares in-detail the skill it takes to learn how to conduct AAR in both jets, the best/worst tankers along with plenty of great insights/stories...

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    AI # 437 : F-14 RIO Flies the Tornado F3 | David "Boomer" Smith *PART 2*

    Aug 17, 20261h 6m

    Send us Fan Mail Former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat RIO “Boomer” shares the incredible story of his exchange tour with the Royal Air Force, where he flew the Tornado F3 with 56 Squadron at RAF Coningsby. From the unique...

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    AI # 436 : VF-84 Jolly Rogers RIO | David "Boomer" Smith *PART 1*

    Aug 9, 202638 min

    Send us Fan Mail David "Boomer" Smith shares his time as an F-14A RIO with the famous "Jolly Rogers" which includes his training, being posted to VF-84, his first deployment, flying in Desert Storm, attending the...

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    AI # 435 : Tornados In The USA & Becoming an Instructor | Dave Gourlay *PART 2*

    Aug 3, 202632 min

    Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ Dave Gourlay shares what is was like to fly at exercise Red Flag, becoming the OC of 1435 flight in the Falklands, moving to 56 sqn as an...

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    AI # 434 : Flying the Mighty Tornado F3 | Dave Gourlay *PART 1*

    Aug 3, 202639 min

    Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ Dave Gourlay shares what it was like to be a Tornado F3 nav which includes his training, live Skyflash missile firings (one supersonic) and plenty...

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    AI # 433 : Flying The World's Best Fighter I Roy "Deacon" Qualls *PART 2*

    Jul 12, 202645 min

    Send us Fan Mail Former F-15C pilot, Roy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like moving from the OV-10 to the Eagles, his training, flying on large exercises, ACM/DACT, flying on liveops and much more. We wrap up by...

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    AI # 432 : Flying the USAF OV-10 Bronco | Roy "Deacon" Qualls *PART 1*

    Jul 5, 202631 min

    Send us Fan Mail Roy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like to fly the OV-10 which includes training, strengths and weaknesses of the aircraft, flying on large exercises, and a very interesting emergency story! Follow...

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    AI # 431 : RAF Fighter Pilot Close Calls | Roy Macintyre

    Jun 28, 202627 min

    Send us Fan Mail RAF Fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares some of his in-flight emergencies and close calls he had while flying the Hawk, Phantom and Tornado F3! Enjoy *Pick up one of our patches...

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    AI # 430 : RAF Aircrew & Ground Crew Relationships | Roy Macintyre

    Jun 25, 202614 min

    Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what the relationship between aircrew and ground crew was like during his time. Enjoy! *Pick up one of our patches...

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    AI # 429 : Flying the EA-3B Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 2*

    Jun 24, 202622 min

    Send us Fan Mail John Parce shares some memorable stories from his time flying the Skywarrior with the USN. *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON...

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    AI # 428 : Flying the USN Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 1*

    Jun 14, 202627 min

    Send us Fan Mail John Parce shares what it was like to fly the EA-3B Skywarrior with the USN including flying with VQ-2 in Spain, moving to VQ-1, what the mission of the aircraft was, the strengths and weaknesses and...

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    AI # 427 : USAF AC-130 Aerial Gunner | Mary Howe *FULL*

    Jun 7, 202641 min

    Send us Fan Mail Mary Howe shares her early beginnings in the USAF, going through training, becoming a gunner on the AC-130U, what it was like firing all the guns, deploying on live ops, memorable stories and going into...

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    AI # 426 : Sea King to Hawk T1 to Swordfish | Craig Hickson *PART 2*

    May 28, 202633 min

    Send us Fan Mail Royal Navy pilot, Craig Hickson shares what it was like going from the Sea King to flying the Hawk T1, moving on to fly the Swordfish, leaving the Navy for the airlines and becoming an author with his...

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    AI # 425 : Flying the Royal Navy Sea King | Craig Hickson *PART 1*

    May 27, 202626 min

    Send us Fan Mail Craig Hickson shares his story of making it to the Sea King Mk4/5 cockpit, his training, what it was like to fly, the roles of the helicopter along with a couple of very memorable stories! Pick up Craig...

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    AI # 424 Flying the Danish F-16 Demo | Troels "TEO" Vang : | *PART 2*

    May 10, 202633 min

    Send us Fan Mail RDAF F-16 pilot, TEO shares how he became the demo pilot for Denmark including his workup, first show, changing the show, flying at RIAT and much more! He also answers some patreon and personal...

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    AI # 423 : Flying The Mighty Danish Viper! | Troels "TEO" Vang *PART 1*

    May 3, 202631 min

    Send us Fan Mail Troels "TEO" Vang shares becoming a Viper pilot with the RDAF, his training, DACT including his thoughts on the Rafale and Typhoon, flying in live theatre and a memorable story including NVGs! Follow...

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