• 2020

Episode list

Ward Carroll
Chuck Yeager and True American Greatness
Mon, Dec 07, 2020
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  • Chuck Yeager and True American Greatness
In honor of Chuck Yeager's passing the previous day, Ward share's highlights from Chuck's life in a brief biography. Along the way he shares his impression of Chuck's accomplishments, how they influenced and impacted him and the high esteem he and others held for Chuck Yaeger.
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The Real Truth About the Russian Carrier Kuznetsov
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
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  • The Real Truth About the Russian Carrier Kuznetsov
Russia's aircraft carrier Kuznetsov is technically an aircraft carrying heavy cruiser with a dozen anti-ship missile launch tubes and a take off ramp for low speed fighter jet launches. Renamed four times before becoming operational it was destined for trouble according to maritime superstition. In this case superstition proved true.
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The Ghost of Kyiv - The Legend of the Ukrainian Ace in a Day
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
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  • The Ghost of Kyiv - The Legend of the Ukrainian Ace in a Day
Ward relays the story of a Ukraine fighter pilot who is reported to have shot down four top tier Russian fighters and two attack aircraft on the opening day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The 'Ghost of Kyiv" moniker is attributed to Russian pilots.
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Chuck Yeager and True American Greatness

SUnknownChuck Yeager and True American Greatness

Mon, Dec 07, 2020
In honor of Chuck Yeager's passing the previous day, Ward share's highlights from Chuck's life in a brief biography. Along the way he shares his impression of Chuck's accomplishments, how they influenced and impacted him and the high esteem he and others held for Chuck Yaeger.
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The Truth About the F-14 and Goose's Death

SUnknownThe Truth About the F-14 and Goose's Death

Sat, Dec 19, 2020
As a Tomcat RIO Ward is very aware the circumstances of Goose's death in 'Tomgun'. He explains in detail how a Tomcat can enter a flat spin and the ejection process concluding that the events shown are possible. In fact, a similar incident occurred and ejection procedures were modified to prevent it.
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The Real Story Behind the West Point Cheating Scandal

SUnknownThe Real Story Behind the West Point Cheating Scandal

Tue, Dec 22, 2020
Ward shares his experience with exams from his year as a cadet at the US Naval Academy. By intent a cadet cannot complete all the study time necessary for his course load so he must learn to prioritize. He also needs to learn how to study efficiently which generally leads to reviewing tests used in classes in prior years known as the 'gouge files'. In some cases the professors my use the same exams year after year which presents cadets with a gray area as to whether it is cheating to study using those tests.
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21 Cringeworthy Errors in the Movie TOP GUN

SUnknown21 Cringeworthy Errors in the Movie TOP GUN

Mon, Apr 19, 2021
Right or wrong, Hollywood is great at creating teachable moments and the move "Tomgun" is a great example. Here Ward reviews 'Topgun' for technical errors involving tactics, procedures, flight dynamics and the aircraft to give his viewers a closer look at what it's like to fly a Tomcat.
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Dogfighting 101

SUnknownDogfighting 101

Sun, May 09, 2021
There is more to aerial combat that just dog-fighting. There is physical conditioning that a pilot needs to maintain. It is critical to have a detailed understanding of the performance characteristics of your aircraft and really helpful to know the bandit's aircraft and it's performance characteristics so you know what maneuvers are favorable to you. And you're not done after an engagement. You need to take notes and prepare for a debriefing.
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The Real Truth About Kara Hultgreen's F-14 Tomcat Mishap

SUnknownThe Real Truth About Kara Hultgreen's F-14 Tomcat Mishap

Mon, May 17, 2021
In 1994 Kara Hultgreen piloting an F-14 Tomcat was killed while ejecting moments after her plane experience a compressor failure during a landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Ward explains the background of her posting as an F-14 pilot and why this mishap occurred.
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The Secret Program That Hid an Even More Secret Program

SUnknownThe Secret Program That Hid an Even More Secret Program

Mon, May 31, 2021
In the 1980s Ward participated in Projet Contant Peg at Tonopah air field in Nevada. There the Air Force had accumulated several MiG-17s, MiG-21s and MiG-23s for fighter crews to train against. Ward explains some of the surprising tactics he learned there. Needless to say this was a highly secret program. Years later it was revealed that it was also a cover for an even more secret program; pilot training for the F-117 stealth fighter.
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13 More Cringeworthy Errors in the Movie TOP GUN

SUnknown13 More Cringeworthy Errors in the Movie TOP GUN

Sun, Jun 20, 2021
This sequel to Ward's '21 Cringeworthy Errors in the Movie TOP GUN' might be re-titled how to lose your wings. Here are several things you do not want to do as a pilot if you don't want to be grounded. And for the pilot that can't make up his mind there are missiles transmuting into a different missile in flight and a tail hook that disappears at an inconvenient time.
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The REAL Truth About Aviator Callsigns

SUnknownThe REAL Truth About Aviator Callsigns

Mon, Jul 05, 2021
In combat, and everywhere else, fighter pilots are referred to by their call signs. Limited to two syllable for quick verbalization in aerial combat, they are informally assigned by other aviators often in jest. Ward shares the stories of how he and some of his buddies received their call signs.
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The Purest, Most Badass Carrier Aviation Movie Ever

SUnknownThe Purest, Most Badass Carrier Aviation Movie Ever

Sat, Jul 10, 2021
Ward discusses a 1944 film entitled "The Fighting Lady." This academy award documentary was created for the home front to demonstrate the war fighting abilities of the US Navy in the Pacific. It features the exploits of the USS Yorktown from it's launch up to the decisive Battle of the Philipine Sea with actual combat footage.
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Here's How to be a Good Wingman

SUnknownHere's How to be a Good Wingman

Wed, Jul 14, 2021
An explanation of the parade position of a wingman relative to the flight lead and what's involved in getting into position and maintaining it.
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12 Fighter Pilot Hacks That Apply to Everyday Life

SUnknown12 Fighter Pilot Hacks That Apply to Everyday Life

Wed, Aug 11, 2021
Who would have thought that the fundamental principles of aerial combat would apply to running a business. Ward shares what every fighter pilot knows and every business executive should practice to keep his company in top working order and keep the competition off his tail.
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The Real Truth About Next Generation Air Dominance

SUnknownThe Real Truth About Next Generation Air Dominance

Wed, Oct 27, 2021
Ward is concerned that the habitually slow DoD acquisition process cannot keep up with the Russian and Chinese threats since it is already falling behind on some critical technologies. He discusses the details of the Next Generation Air Dominance program in depth and questions how it will be implemented.
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The REAL Truth About Nuclear War

SUnknownThe REAL Truth About Nuclear War

Wed, Nov 03, 2021
Ward recaps the current nuclear warhead inventories around the world then uses the Nuke Map application to estimate casualties from a nuclear strike on four cities.
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The 10 Most Badass F-14 Tomcat Paint Schemes

SUnknownThe 10 Most Badass F-14 Tomcat Paint Schemes

Thu, Nov 18, 2021
Mooch has an algorithm to tabulate viewer input to definitely establish the most bad-ass F-14 Tomcat paint schemes. Most are now retired but some were so awesome they transitioned to F-18 Super Hornet. Checkout the winners with their pics and vids.
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Iranian F-14 Tomcat Ace Reveals His Iraqi MiG-Killing Secrets

SUnknownIranian F-14 Tomcat Ace Reveals His Iraqi MiG-Killing Secrets

Thu, Dec 23, 2021
The Shah of Iran had acquired seventy-nine F-14 Tomcats to counter an Iraqi aircraft build up. But following the mayhem of the Iranian revolution only twelve Tomcats were serviceable when war broke out with Iraqi in 1980. These twelve planes generated 25 aces.
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What It's Like to Fly Supersonic!

SUnknownWhat It's Like to Fly Supersonic!

Wed, Jan 05, 2022
Ward shares the supersonic experience starting with a detailed explanation of what it means and how it's achieved. His explanation is supplemented with several videos of fighter jets flying at transonic and supersonic speeds and finally his descriptions of the most dramatic supersonic demonstrations he's ever seen.
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The Ghost of Kyiv - The Legend of the Ukrainian Ace in a Day

SUnknownThe Ghost of Kyiv - The Legend of the Ukrainian Ace in a Day

Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Ward relays the story of a Ukraine fighter pilot who is reported to have shot down four top tier Russian fighters and two attack aircraft on the opening day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The 'Ghost of Kyiv" moniker is attributed to Russian pilots.
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The Real Truth About the Russian Carrier Kuznetsov

SUnknownThe Real Truth About the Russian Carrier Kuznetsov

Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Russia's aircraft carrier Kuznetsov is technically an aircraft carrying heavy cruiser with a dozen anti-ship missile launch tubes and a take off ramp for low speed fighter jet launches. Renamed four times before becoming operational it was destined for trouble according to maritime superstition. In this case superstition proved true.
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Deep Intel on Why Another Carrier is Headed to the Med

SUnknownDeep Intel on Why Another Carrier is Headed to the Med

Fri, Oct 13, 2023
Aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower is headed to its planned deployment to the Mediterranean after a lengthy period of maintenance. Ward suggests three possible missions for the Eisenhower but its true official plan has not been announced as of October 2023.
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The Next Generation Fighter Pilot Helmets are Amazing

SUnknownThe Next Generation Fighter Pilot Helmets are Amazing

Sun, Nov 12, 2023
Roll out of the new HGU-55 helmet is now in progress for F/A 18 Hornet pilots. It is designed to minimize weight and provide optimal center of gravity with the functionality to provide the most relevant tactical information as situations change.
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Military Aviation Expert Handicaps NATO's Air Forces

SUnknownMilitary Aviation Expert Handicaps NATO's Air Forces

Thu, Nov 23, 2023
Dr. Justin Bronk shares some observations flying with various NATO air forces in recent months. In his view all the air forces are very professional and proficient in the fundamentals. The challenges he sees are largely due to their political environment training space limitations and ambitions scope of mission responsibilities that impact depth of training and thereby depth of skills.
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The 10 Most Beautiful Military Jets Ever

SUnknownThe 10 Most Beautiful Military Jets Ever

Fri, Feb 23, 2024
Mooch presents the unquestionable, most scientific list of the most beautiful military jets of all time. Yes, a bad guy crept in there and you've got to figure the Tomcat is in their somewhere close to the top.
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The Real Truth About America's Second Man in Space

SUnknownThe Real Truth About America's Second Man in Space

Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Pop culture tells the story of Gus Grissom panicking after the splash down of his Mercury spacecraft nearly leading to a calamity. But the oft told story leaves out many important details that cast a much different light on the event.
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