#96 Rob "Z-Man" Zettel | America's TOP SECRET Cold War MiG Fighter Pilots
The Afterburn Podcast
The Red Eagles Program: Training Against Enemy Aircraft
This chapter dives into the origins and development of the Red Eagles program during the Cold War, focusing on its mission of training American fighter pilots against enemy aircraft like the MiG-21 and MiG-23. It recounts the strategic training methods, intense flying schedules, and detailed preparation undertaken by the pilots to simulate combat scenarios. The speaker shares insights on flying different fighter jets, comparing the agility and stability of aircraft like the MiG-21 and MiG-23, and discusses the ergonomic challenges and modifications made for training purposes.
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