Aircrew Interview
Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved
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On the show
- Dave Gourlay3 eps
- Roy Macintyre2 eps
- David "Boomer" Smith2 eps
Also: Roy "Deacon" Qualls, Karl Gruner
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Total monthly reach
Based on 1 signal.
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By chart position
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Aviation#944K to 235K
- 🇺🇸United States · AviationHOME#7429K to 154K
- 🇫🇮FI · Aviation#214K to 75K
- 🇭🇰HK · Aviation#46.0K to 32K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Aviation#275.0K to 27K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
137K to 725K🎙 Weekly cadence·439 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
274K to 1.4M🇬🇧32%🇺🇸21%🇫🇮10%+17 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
151K to 797K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/12/26 | AI # 445 : F-14A vs Tornado F3: A RIO & Navs View | David 'Boomer' Smith *FULL* | Send us Fan Mail Former F-14A RIO and Tornado F3 navigator David “Boomer” Smith compares these two legendary fighter aircraft, exploring their similarities, differences, and capabilities from the back seat. Packed with fascinating insights, first-hand experience, and great stories throughout. Check out Boomer's amazing foundation - https://www.purejoyfoundation.org/ My LED F3 fin came from https://www.lidstopsandtails.co.uk/ Help to keep the channel going: PA... | 44m 02s | ||||||
| 10/4/26 | AI # 444 : Fighter Pilot Recommended Books | Karl Gruner *FULL* | Send us Fan Mail Former F-111 and F-16 pilot Karl Gruner shares some books he recommends to pick up and what he is currently up to! One-Eleven Down - https://link.amazon/B0iaMjLOu The Fightin' Tenth - https://link.amazon/B09DFzjrN Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Follow us: h... | 14m 58s | ||||||
| 9/27/26 | AI # 443 : F-111 Pilot’s Unforgettable Belgian Exchange | Karl Gruner *FULL* | 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 capabilities, differences between US and Belgian fighter operations, and the social side of life. Enjoy! Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up so... | 20m 33s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | AI # 442 : F-22 & Typhoon Pilot Becomes a 737 Pilot | James “Ammo” Carraway *FULL* | 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 - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram... | 42m 38s | ||||||
| 9/13/26 | AI # 441 : USAF F-16 Pilot Becomes a Forward Air Controller | Karl Gruner *FULL* | 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 experiences, and what it was really like operating alongside Army forces. Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepubl... | 18m 27s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | F-111TFR system+3 | Karl Gruner | PATREONaircrewinterview.tv+1 | — | F-111TFR system+3 | — | 25m 47s | ||
| 8/30/26 | air-to-air refuellingaviation skills+3 | Roy Macintyre | RAFPATREON+2 | — | air-to-air refuellingRoy Macintyre+5 | — | 50m 45s | ||
| 8/23/26 | QRATornado F3+3 | Dave Gourlay | patchesAircrew Interview+4 | QRA | QRATornado F3+6 | — | 44m 34s | ||
| 8/17/26 | aviationmilitary exchange+4 | David "Boomer" Smith | Tornado F3F-14 Tomcat+3 | RAF ConingsbyRAF Chivenor | F-14 TomcatTornado F3+5 | — | 1h 05m 35s | ||
| 8/9/26 | aviationmilitary history+4 | David "Boomer" Smith | VF-84Fighter Weapons School | — | F-14ARIO+5 | — | 38m 12s | ||
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| 8/3/26 | aviationtornados+3 | Dave Gourlay | part 1 | Falklands56 sqn+1 | tornadosaviation+3 | Newmark Watch Company | 31m 20s | ||
| 8/3/26 | Tornado F3aviation training+3 | Dave Gourlay | — | Nelsam | Tornado F3aviation+3 | Newmark Watch Company | 38m 42s | ||
| 7/12/26 | F-15Caviation training+4 | Roy "Deacon" Qualls | Aircrew InterviewPilot's Edge | — | F-15CRoy Qualls+6 | — | 45m 17s | ||
| 7/5/26 | USAF OV-10 Broncoaviation training+3 | Roy "Deacon" Qualls | Pilot's EdgePATREON+1 | — | OV-10 BroncoUSAF+5 | — | 31m 23s | ||
| 6/28/26 | RAF Fighter Pilotin-flight emergencies+4 | Roy Macintyre | PATREONAircrew Interview+2 | — | RAFFighter Pilot+5 | — | 27m 00s | ||
| 6/25/26 | AI # 430 : RAF Aircrew & Ground Crew Relationships | Roy Macintyre | 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 - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Follow us:&nbs... | 14m 02s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | AI # 429 : Flying the EA-3B Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 2* | 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 - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/airc... | 22m 07s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | AI # 428 : Flying the USN Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 1* | 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 much more! *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepu... | 27m 08s | ||||||
| 6/7/26 | AI # 427 : USAF AC-130 Aerial Gunner | Mary Howe *FULL* | 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 healthcare after her flying career. https://marykatherinehowe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_mary.katherinehowe/ *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/ai... | 40m 41s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | AI # 426 : Sea King to Hawk T1 to Swordfish | Craig Hickson *PART 2* | 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 wife, Mandy Hickson! Pick up Craig and Mandy's book - https://amzn.to/4wxyqNW https://www.craighickson.com/ https://www.hicksonbooks.com/ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.airc... | 33m 20s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | AI # 425 : Flying the Royal Navy Sea King | Craig Hickson *PART 1* | 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 and Mandy's book - https://amzn.to/4wxyqNW https://www.craighickson.com/ https://www.hicksonbooks.com/ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up... | 26m 06s | ||||||
| 5/10/26 | AI # 424 Flying the Danish F-16 Demo | Troels "TEO" Vang : | *PART 2* | 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 questions. Enjoy. Follow TEO - https://www.instagram.com/f16.solodisplay.rdaf/ *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.air... | 33m 12s | ||||||
| 5/3/26 | AI # 423 : Flying The Mighty Danish Viper! | Troels "TEO" Vang *PART 1* | 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 TEO - https://www.instagram.com/f16.solodisplay.rdaf/ *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ ... | 31m 09s | ||||||
| 4/26/26 | AI # 422 : Tornado F3 Navigator | Rosie Steevenson *FULL* | Send us Fan Mail Rosie Steevenson shares her early beginnings in aviation, becoming a Tornado F3 nav, being on XXV squadron and flying in Malaysia with some great stories throughout! Check out Rosie and Helen's website - https://weareonamission.co.uk/ Filmed at https://boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/ *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - ht... | 27m 25s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | AI # 421 : Tornado F3 to Typhoon Pilot | Helen Seymour *FULL* | Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor - https://asalidesigns.co.uk Get 10% off your first order by signing up via their website. Former RAF pilot, Helen Seymour shares what it was like flying the Tornado F3, including tours in the Falklands, then getting posted to the Typhoon becoming the RAF's first female pilot on the type! Filmed at https://boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/ Check out Helen's website - https://weareonamission.co.uk/ *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m... | 33m 47s | ||||||
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Chart history for Aircrew Interview
Peaked at #2 in Finland, top 10 in 6 of 34 tracked markets, currently #2 in Finland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| HK | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Ireland | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| HU | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Denmark | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| MY | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| TH | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Sweden | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| South Africa | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| CO | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Australia | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| PT | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| Japan | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| AT | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| Norway | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| Spain | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| Italy | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| Germany | — | #48 | #48 | — |
Chart Positions
34 placements across 30 markets.
Chart Positions
34 placements across 30 markets.