The Afterburn Podcast

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.

Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Supporting veteran families in their time of need and inspiring the next generation of pilots: https://bit.ly/GunsGarin Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Supporting veteran families in their time of need and inspiring the next generation of pilots: https://bit.ly/GunsGarin In this episode I chat with brothers Michael and Zachary "Baldly" Thompson. Michael and "Baldy" are founding members of the Gun Garin Memorial foundation. Michael is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour and "Baldy" is an F-16 fighter pilot. Thanks to E3 Aviation Association for making this production possible. Let E3 Aviation accelerate your aviation journey. E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex "AP" Pelbath and Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt join in for a live discussion and Q&A to share their thoughts and experiences during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. "AP" served as the Air Mission Commander for the final mission out of Afghanistan. "Voodoo" is a C-17 Instructor Pilot and Weapons Officer who flew numerous evacuation missions during August 2021. Newsletter - ⁠https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter⁠ 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grace Tinkey joins us on  @AfterburnPodcast  for episode 76. Grace is a former C-17 loadmaster and has made a roundabout way to becoming an Air Force officer. We jump into Grace's experience during August 2021 and the role her and her fellow crew played in the daunting evacuation of Afghanistan at Hamid Karzai International Airport. She shares her firsthand experience at the challenges many faced during that period. Grace started her journey in aviation at as a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy. She shares the detour that led her to becoming a C-17 loadmaster. Grace recently commissioned as an officer and is awaiting to start pilot training. JOIN the Afterburn Newsletter for weekly nuggets of "wisdom." Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation   🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. approved F-16's to Ukraine. Denmark and the Netherlands will donate F-16's to Ukraine. A coalition of 11 nations will be training Ukrainian pilots and maintainers. But there is a lot to break down with Ukraine receiving F-16's. In this episode, we talk about how many F-16's Ukraine will receive, how Ukrainian pilots will be trained, and just a few of the logistical hurdles and challenges facing Ukraine with flying and operating the F-16. Sign up for the newsletter and stay in the fight https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Today we delve into the complexities and challenges surrounding Ukraine's acquisition of F-16 fighter jets. The United States has approved the Dutch and the Danes to deliver their F-16 jets to Ukraine. Denmark will begin delivering over the next three years and the Netherlands is still waiting to determine the number and frequency of delivery. While this donation is a significant asset for Ukraine's defense, there are several factors to consider, such as training, logistics, and infrastructure. Join us as we explore the training process for F-16 pilots, the maintenance requirements, and the challenges Ukraine faces in operating these jets in a contested environment. Is this acquisition the golden bullet that will save Ukraine? Tune in to find out! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bro Chat returns to solve more problems...the problems you didn't know you had. Today we hear about "Bender" being "hubcapped" by his squadron in the Pacific, using the rearview mirror in the F-15C to get gas, fighting ISIS, and dropping ordinance in the F-16. If you haven't yet, check out the Kodiak Shack Podcast hosted by "Vader" and "Bender" Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation   🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl began his career flying the C-17. He taught Undergraduate Pilot Training in the T-6 and trained our Afghan Allie’s how to fly and employ the C-206. The episode originally aired in Feb of 2021. Carl shared his efforts alongside many of his peers’ efforts to help get our Afghan allies and counterparts out of Afghanistan in August of 2021. Live Discussion and Q&A with “AP” and Voodoo” on the Afterburn Podcast YouTube channel 31 August 1800 eastern Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Apple - https://apple.co/3dLradT Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Col (Ret) Alex "AP" Pelbath joins me on  @AfterburnPodcast  to discuss his experience as the Air Mission Commander during the evacuation of Kabul in August of 2021. "AP" shares what it was like during the initial days when chaos broke out at Kabul International Airport through his experience of planning and flying the last C-17 mission out of Afghanistan. Join "AP" & "Voodoo" for a live Q&A/discussion at the end of August (Details to follow) --Subscribe to the newsletter to be updated on when and where the live chat will go down -- https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Alex Pelbath : linkedin.com/in/alex-pelbath🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDopeSecure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnE3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterContact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contactPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcastRain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enPodcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt is a C-17 Instructor Pilot and Weapons officer. "Voodoo" and her crew were integral in the massive effort to evacuate U.S. personnel and our allies out of Afghanistan in August of 2021. We talked in-depth about her experiences during those missions. Join  @AfterburnPodcast  for a live chat about the missions and the evacuation out of Afghanistan. The date and venue is still in the works. To stay up-to-date and not miss out join our newsletter: https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation   🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyler “Feed” Davies is a former F/A-18 fighter pilot and Blue Angel. He began his career in the Navy on the enlisted side of the house before commissioning and becoming a pilot. We talk boat stuff, airshows, crazy landings and much more. #fighterpilot #blueangel #f18superhornet Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation   🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.