The Afterburn Podcast

Retired Navy fighter pilot Seamus "Flats" Flatley joins  @AfterburnPodcast  for an episode that dives deep into Naval Aviation. Join Mike "Flash" McVay as he discusses with "Flats" a wide range of topics from the F-14 Tomcat's evolution into an Air-to-Ground platform, his experiences as a Forward Air Controller (FAC-A) during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and his time at Blackwater and the light attack aircraft program.

Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation and defense: https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial. 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in Their Time of Need or Apply for Help: http://gunsgarin.com/rain 🇺🇸 In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss F-16 and F-22 deployments to Kadena Air Base, F-22 Drone Nets, U.S. citizen jailed in Russia, Ukrainian F-16 air-to-air kill and more.

In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters sits down with Jon "Muttley" Behuniak, a seasoned Army aviator. They dive into the intense realities of helicopter operations, sharing experiences from a recent mission in Asheville that demanded quick thinking and precision. They explore the roles within the Army National Guard, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and adaptability in high-stakes situations. The conversation also covers the differences between helicopters like the Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook, as well as the emotional weight of medevac missions and the pressures of checkrides. 🔺 Join our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in need: https://gunsgarin.com/rain 🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn  14-day free trial Recorded on Riverside.fm https://www.riverside.fm/?via=afterburn ✈️ Afterburn Podcast Links ✈️ Support The Afterburn Podcast for on Patreon and gain early access and AD Free episodes. Plus access to “There I was…” stories. https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast  Website – https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast/ X - https://x.com/AfterburnPod  

Join John Waters as he hosts this episode of the Afterburn Podcast with his guest, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Alex "Malibu" Grandahl. In this episode, Alex "Malibu" Grandahl shares his journey from aspiring race car driver to Army aviator, detailing the challenges he faced along the way, including setbacks in his military recruitment process and the determination that fueled his pursuit of aviation. He reflects on the lessons learned from racing, the importance of resilience, and the unique experiences that shaped his path to becoming a pilot. Grandahl shares his extensive journey through military flight training, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced. He discusses the evolution of flight school, the differences in training between the Army and Air Force, and the realities of being a pilot in the Guard. 🔺 Join our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in need: https://gunsgarin.com/rain 🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn  14-day free trial Recorded on Riverside.fm https://www.riverside.fm/?via=afterburn ✈️ Afterburn Podcast Links ✈️ Support The Afterburn Podcast for on Patreon and gain early access and AD Free episodes. Plus access to “There I was…” stories. https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast  Website – https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast/ X - https://x.com/AfterburnPod