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In a reversal of roles, our host Brian ‘Sunshine’ Sinclair interviews Authentic Media’s own Scott ‘Roger’ Chafian on the Standard Missile. ‘Rogers’ background as an Aegis Combat Systems Officer on Ticonderoga and Arleigh Burke Class ships allows him to share with us the background of Fleet Air Defense in the US Navy. From the development of the 3T’s (Tarter, Terrier, Talos) fitted on existing ships to the evolution of the ‘Standard’ Missile on purpose-built platforms, this episode begins to go behind the curtain on one of the world’s premier surface to air missiles.

In this episode of Viper Bites Our host Scott Chafian speaks with Mike ‘Hilts’ Hilton about the early versions of the F-16. ‘Hilts’ has flown all Air Force versions of the F-16 and started his career when the F-16 was being introduced. The conversation covers the technical side of the F-16 Model/Block designations, the fly by wire flight controls, the use of turbofan engine, small tail v. big tail, and initial weapons carried. ‘Hilts’ will also discuss flying the early F-16 A/B models including advantages of Visibility, HOTAS and maneuverability.

In this episode Scott is back with Andrew “Scar” Van Timmeren, our retired F-22 Raptor pilot to discuss the now infamous Chinese balloon shoot down. But beyond a play by play of the shootdown, they’ll discuss NORAD, their mission and the nuts and bolts of the defense of the sovereign airspace of the United States.

In Episode 1 you learned about how the Rhino was taken from concept reality as an aircraft, now listen to Sunshine and guest Snake discuss the Rhino’s journey to becoming a fully functional weapons system in Operational test; a series of simulated operational conditions; air to air, close air support, surface warfare, CQs and more designed to prove the Super Hornet before fleet aviators take it in harm’s way. Explore our latest episodes and subscribe to Authentic Media here: https://www.authenticmedia.io/subscriptions

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.

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

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. Explore our latest episodes and subscribe to Authentic Media here: https://www.authenticmedia.io/subscriptions Sign-up for our monthly newsletter to get the latest on our content, media coverage and giveaways Here

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. Explore our latest episodes and subscribe to Authentic Media here: https://www.authenticmedia.io/subscriptions Sign-up for our monthly newsletter to get the latest on our content, media coverage and giveaways Here

In this thrilling episode of Air Boss, hosts Crunch and Flash delve deeper into the world of flight deck operations, offering unique insights and anecdotes from their own experiences. From expertly navigating high-pressure scenarios to recounting harrowing events they've encountered, the duo paints a vivid picture of life on the flight deck. Throughout the discussion, Crunch and Flash emphasize the importance of teamwork, precision, and quick decision-making required to maintain safety and efficiency. Explore our latest episodes and subscribe to Authentic Media here: https://www.authenticmedia.io/subscriptions Sign-up for our monthly newsletter to get the latest on our content, media coverage and giveaways Here