Episode # 9. The KC-97 and Special Guest Ron Taylor.

Welcome back to the Hangar Deck Podcast.  In this Episode, we discuss Cold War Aviation with regards to the Air Force Tanker, the KC-97.  Our special Guest in studio is an Air Force Veteran from 1962, Mr. Ron Taylor.  We discuss in-flight refueling and share stories from both sides of the Boom.  This diverse discussion captures the historic KC-97 and Ron’s experience with the Air Force’s famous 11th Aerial Refueling Squadron.  Plenty of detailed airplane discussions from the past and the present.  Thanks for listening and we are excited to keep bringing All things Aviation to the Show. 

 

Episode # 8. Fighter Pilot Call Signs.

Welcome back to the Hangar Deck Podcast. In this Episode, Raging Rick explains the detail and events leading up to his call sign being issued to him (CHUMP). Rick flew flew the F-4 Phantom and F16 Falcon in the US Air Force.  Rick’s story is both interest, informative and very funny.  The team goes into detail regarding air to air combat scenarios with 1 vs. 1, 1 vs. 2 and ultimately 2 vs. 2 fighter engagement scenarios.  We continue to have great chemistry in the studio and if you are interested in coming into the show let us know. 

Keep the comments coming and the Hangar Deck Podcast is proud to bring you Mr. Ron Taylor in our next Episode.  Ron is a former US Air Force In-Flight Refueling Boom Operator with the 11th ARS during the Cold War (1962-1965).  He directly supported B-52 and B-47 SAC missions.  It’s exciting to hear aviation stories from this time period.  We hope you enjoy it.

Episode # 7. Aircraft Pick of the Week – MZ-3A Airship.

In this episode, Raging Rick and the team discuss the MZ-3A US Navy Airship and its roots back to the Hindenburg.  Also, we talk about tethered and UN-tethered blimps.  It’s a short episode and we hope you enjoy our twist on our segment – Aircraft Pick of the Week.

We have lined up some great guests for our scheduled upcoming episodes and hope you continue listening to the Hangar Deck Podcast Team.  Myself, Fast Eddie and Raging Rick enjoy the feedback and sharing of our knowledge and look forward to bringing you funny and informative topics regarding the recreational and commercial aviation industries.

Episode # 6. ADS-B Technology Discussion.

In this Episode, The Hangar Deck Podcast Crew discusses ADS-B Technology.  It’s an overall discussion on what ADS-B is and what impact it will have on Commercial and General Aviation.  Pete’s Avionics background engages both former Commercial Airline Pilots Raging Rick and Fast Eddie in this Next Generation Air Transportation topic.  References to FAA mandates and current testing are also discussed.  Thank for your continued support and listening to our Podcast.  Drop us a line and become the next guest on the Hangar Deck Podcast.

Episode # 5. UAVs – Where are we going?

In this Hangar Deck Podcast Episode, we discuss the current status of UAV technology and look closer at the levels of autonomy associated with UAVs.  Our Guest, Dihedral Doug owns his own company (UVS, Technologies) developing autonomous UAVs for multiple markets.  Fast Eddie and Raging Rick are also back in studio to blend their aviation experience into the show.

Aircraft Pick of the week is back and interesting as ever.  Thanks for listening.

Episode # 4. New Avionics and Innovative Technologies.

 

In this Episode we discuss innovative Avionic Technologies from the maintainer point of view.  Our Guest, Chopper Mike is an expert in the industry and has supported the Commercial, Corporate and Military industries regarding engineering, maintaining, operating and training state of the art Avionics systems.  We call him Chopper Mike but he has a diverse background with fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.  Notably, Chopper Mike was first on scene to support Hurricane Katrina Operations as a Technical and Engineer Expert for Rotary Wing Aircraft.  His Expert Knowledge assisted many government agencies with Reliability and Maintainability concerns with the Sikorsky line of government products.  It’s a great discussion

Episode # 3. Details of the FAA – A & P License.

Welcome back to the Hangar Deck Podcast!  It’s exciting to bring our audience new topics related to the Aviation World we live in!  In this episode, we are talking about the FAA A & P license and requirements to achieve a license.  In our studio we have professional aviation guests in the industry to comment and discuss the details of this episodes topic.  The Hangar Deck Podcast crew hopes you enjoy our episode and look forward to more comments and maybe a new guest or two.