10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

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10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

Interviews and anecdotes from military pilots and aircrew from across the globe. As the rule says, so long as it's 10 percent true, you're allowed to tell the story! Head over to the 10 Percent True YouTube channel to listen and watch at the same time.

  1. F-111F in Desert Storm with Mike “Grease” Panarisi

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    F-111F in Desert Storm with Mike “Grease” Panarisi

    Grease Panarisi, 10 Percent True Episode 73 Part 1In this episode, Mike “Grease” Panarisi tells his story of flying the F-111F in Europe and in Operation Desert Storm. From night-time laser-guided bomb runs over Iraq to hair-raising terrain-following flights through Scottish canyons, Grease shares what it was like to fly one of the war’s most effective but least celebrated strike aircraft.🎧 Listen to the podcast version on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share#F111F #DesertStorm #10PercentTrue0:00 intro teaser2:07 Welcome “Grease” and episode background 8:20 Grease’s background 14:14 frustration of being re designated to NAV track?16:10 F-111F, initial assignment, Callsign and weapons quals 27:40 PAVE TAC to the fore and just in time 29:25 buy BAOTD PT1! (Jim says: I’ve read it and it’s great!)29:55 community culture shift toward Pave Tac (let’s get our Nerd on!) 37:45 so low level training is perfect training for MEDIUM in Desert Storm?!39:08 TFR tales48:10 PAVE TAC as FLIR? - intro teaser revisited 52:20 debriefing that - “having enough SA to know you’ve lost SA”54:10 state of the community post Libya (fleet readiness logistics and system availability)1:00:10 The Special Mission (including the ultimate Special Mission Certification story)1:09:35 let’s talk Desert Storm1:22:40 mission capable rates1:25:15 how much of “the plan” was accessible 1:27:29 war story from night 1 1:35:18 first night target? One pass and haul ass? - hell no! 1:40:40 close SAM call1:43:00 constructive lies!1:44:10 “it’s clear over there”1:45:40 expected loss rates and no 111s lost? 1:49:00 except one in preparation 1:52:48 low level discussion 1:59:34 dynamic targeting? 2:04:20 human aspect and shifting view? (Highway of death etc)2:11:45 thoughts on Iraqi AF, potential escape/evade, staying with the plane and the capsule…2:24:50 that’s NOT all folks!!

    2 h 26 min
  2. 4,100 Hours in the T-38: “Fall behind, and it could kill you” — Spike Benyshek 10PCT EP72

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    4,100 Hours in the T-38: “Fall behind, and it could kill you” — Spike Benyshek 10PCT EP72

    https://youtu.be/KcJi8RqK8t0 10 Percent True Episode 72 Retired USAF Colonel Spike Benyshek returns to 10 Percent True to talk about the jet that trained generations of American fighter pilots — the T-38 Talon.

    2 h 17 min
  3. MiG Killer: Muddy Watrous on His F-15 Kill Over Iraq

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    MiG Killer: Muddy Watrous on His F-15 Kill Over Iraq

    Don "Muddy" Watrous discusses his 28 Jan 1991 MiG-23 kill with the 32d TFS, the Wolfhounds. Episode 71 Part 2.Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 “Hey Sir, mind if I take your picture?” (Teaser)2:28 Welcome back Muddy3:42 28th Jan 199129:30 diagnosing the unsuccessful Sparrow shots33:35 tanker crew were true to their word! 34:34 dissecting the timeline & engagement39:45 Bogey ID? 40:20 3’s story?44:22 a what if?46:20 drop tank jettison envelope? 48:00 temporal distortion? 49:20 feelings on the outcome? 51:20 human aspect?53:55 rest of the war1:00:38 other lessons learned1:06:02 why continual re-learning?1:11:22 who killed the o-club?1:14:55 the returning Mig killer1:19:12 in squadron curiosity 1:20:55 fighting East German Fulcrums (4 ship flight lead qual)1:23:53 lessons learned on the Fulcrum1:29:30 dealing with high off boresight capabilities 1:34:15 any psychological legacy of the kill?1:36:20 part 3!

    1 h 38 min
  4. The Road to a MiG Kill. Muddy Watrous, EP71 Part 1

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    The Road to a MiG Kill. Muddy Watrous, EP71 Part 1

    Don "Muddy" Watrous discusses his route to the F-15 Eagle and the first 10 days of Operation Desert Storm leading up to his MiG-23 kill with the 32d TFS, the Wolfhounds. Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 intro teaser thirsty ‘winder1:55 Welcome Muddy and episode background 4:50 Muddy’s introduction8:50 did the feeling of flight live up to the expectations?10:40 refining the ambition, looking toward fighters12:05 UPT 17:20 FAIP’d before Eagles19:30 how the instructor gig set up later success?21:32 students providing scares?25:10 any IMC flying (preparing for European Theatre) and curtain take offs?30:45 dealing with not getting Eagles on first assignment 33:10 getting the Eagle assignment 35:20 FTU and walking up to the jet for the first time, adjustment after the Talon?40:40 systems assimilation 43:10 realising the dream/feeling like you’ve made it? 48:10 fighter culture/Eagle community 51:30 Wolfhounds mission at Soesterberg and a cross country to Germany 58:15 Intercept practice 1:00:37 Flogger threat/knowledge?1:03:48 MSIP?1:04:12 10percenttrue.com/shop 1:04:55 lead up to war, losing jets to Saudi, being sidelined, northern front in Iraq1:15:40 expectations upon arrival with just 4 jets?1:18:10 any study prep on Iraqi AF prior to deployment?1:23:15 arriving in Turkey and getting oriented in the composite wing1:28:00 is Intel from the southern forces and engagements filtering through? 1:32:12 objectives of the northern mission?1:35:35 not so smart/“adding to the war effort1:38:00 initial combat missions and compartmentalisation 1:43:35 NATO AWACS shortcomings 1:45:52 “EAGLEWACS”1:48:42 observed IAF behaviour in the initial 10 days?

    1 h 53 min
  5. Inside the OA-1K Sky Raider II: Armed Overwatch Revealed

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    Inside the OA-1K Sky Raider II: Armed Overwatch Revealed

    Light Attack Story, Part 6 – OA-1K Skyraider II | Buck Walker | 10PCT EP70 Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro teaser

    2 h 2 min
  6. Light Attack Story, Part 5. Buck Walker. 10PCT EP70.

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    Light Attack Story, Part 5. Buck Walker. 10PCT EP70.

    Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro teaser1:13 Welcome Buck and episode background 3:55 Buck’s background 10:18 route to Light Attack and getting acquainted with the AT-622:35 command tour gets cut short - for school? - promotion?27:05 light attack paper leads to classified job 30:25 Timeframe and the potential benefits of light attack33:20 consequences of the paper34:50 arriving at irregular warfare36:35 perspective of an AC-130 guy used to supporting SOF moving to LA world 41:20 expectations for a partner country?43:30 OV-1046:20 organisational setup?49:10 U-28 Replacement needed 56:00 near frat anecdote 1:01:05 U-28 capabilities in more detail?1:03:20 Light Attack picture/DoD pushback/Ms Simmons fallout1:11:00 AF folds on AC-130 replacement but….nothing good happens in the Pentagon 1:14:40 why return to light attack in “retirement”? Textron Scorpion1:19:50 fighting (for Scorpion) with hands tied/Scorpion capability 1:23:45 further capabilities and software agility 1:26:40 mission capable rate/cost per hour?1:29:25 performance and complexity?1:32:57 jet vs turboprop employment? 1:35:10 weapons integration?1:37:14 further on agile software1:41:48 Scorpion today?1:43:00 dealing with the sour taste and moving to Skyraider II1:45:25 Boston Crème Donuts

    1 h 52 min
  7. COMBAT DRAGON III. Light Attack Story, Part 4. Hanky & Starbaby. 10PCT EP70 P4.

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    COMBAT DRAGON III. Light Attack Story, Part 4. Hanky & Starbaby. 10PCT EP70 P4.

    Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh

    2 h 15 min
  8. COMBAT DRAGON II. Light Attack Story, Part 3. Hanky Cunningham. 10PCT EP70 P3

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    COMBAT DRAGON II. Light Attack Story, Part 3. Hanky Cunningham. 10PCT EP70 P3

    Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Teaser1:11 welcome back Hanky (moustaches still matter) 3:28 Combat Dragon II background7:34 initial requirements?9:55 kinematic flares?11:30 further OV-10 mods and integration 17:49 previous experience vs new mission and capabilities?20:43 when speed is not life? 23:00 MX15 sensor suitability/fidelity25:47 sensor fusion? 28:06 Mission30:24 Reaper vs OV-10G35:00 last preparations prior to deployment37:50 availability 42:10 mission system availability 42:55 program objectives to achieve other than combat efficacy? 44:20 weapons and weaponeering 49:02 rocket effects50:15 threat picture52:20 personal readiness?55:24 the deployment 59:38 aircraft paint scheme? Any sanctuary at night?1:01:12 8 hour vul and comfort levels 1:03:48 standout missions1:07:28 time sensitive targeting, preplanned or dynamic?1:11:05 “living with the customers”/integration with SF?1:13:13 deployment details1:14:10 did it feel experimental and conclusions on platform suitability 1:17:40 was it a proper joint program or was knowledge shared effectively?1:21:10 lessons learned1:26:52 system/platform balance?1:31:44 how open source, effected by bureaucracy?1:34:20 ease of snapping to new capability without having to face airworthiness testing1:35:29 does “off the shelf” mean vulnerable in other respects?1:37:50 crew competence and system accessibility?

    1 h 42 min
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Interviews and anecdotes from military pilots and aircrew from across the globe. As the rule says, so long as it's 10 percent true, you're allowed to tell the story! Head over to the 10 Percent True YouTube channel to listen and watch at the same time.

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