The Afterburn Podcast Chief Warrant Officer Rosamond - Into the Fire - 242 Lives Saved | Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient
Sep 5, 2023
Guest Chief Warrant Officer Rosamond, Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient, discusses the heroic rescue mission he and his crew undertook during the California wildfires. They recovered 242 individuals despite the risks involved. The podcast also explores his journey to becoming a pilot, the challenges of high altitude flying, and the technical aspects of helicopter rotor systems.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Rescuing Over 240 Individuals during Wildfires
01:39 • 3min
From Dream to Reality: Joining the Army and Pursuing a Pilot Career
04:25 • 4min
Comparing the Daily Lives of Chinook and Lakota Pilots
08:50 • 5min
Comparison of Helicopter Platforms and Challenges of High Altitude Flying
13:49 • 3min
The September 5th Rescue Mission
16:37 • 7min
Management of Air Assets during Combat and Firefighting Operations
23:38 • 30min
Stranded People Rescued Amidst Fire and Smoke
53:13 • 24min
Rotor Systems and Overcoming Blowback in Helicopters
01:17:04 • 15min