Best Canopy Pilot Podcasts (2024)

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Lowdown - 16 Jul 2024 | Pilot Obstructs NTSB | Airliner Near Miss | Around the World KC-46 Flight 10:30

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Cheryl Stearns - Decorated Pilot and Champion Skydiver Returns 1:14:17

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Send Us Feedback via Text The indomitable Cheryl Stearns returns to the 20-Minute Call for a second interview to delve deeper into her remarkable career. We explore her aviation journey with over 23,000 flight hours, her quest to break Colonel Joe Kittinger's high jump record with StratoQuest, and her resilience in overcoming loss. Cheryl reflects …

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#105 Patrick "Burt" Brown | A-10 Pilot & Weapons Officer | Could the F/A-18 Replace the A-10 1:01:13

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In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, we dive into the possibility of replacing the A-10 Warthog with the F/A-18 Super Hornet. This episode is hosted by John "Rain" Waters who is joined by Patrick "Burt" Brown, an experienced A-10 pilot and Weapons School Instructor. "Burt" has presented the idea (see article link below) of replacing the A-10 w…

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Craig O'Brien | Aerial Cinematographer (Replay) 1:08:05

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Send Us Feedback via Text Craig O'Brien has accomplished so much that often his title as a 5-time US National Champion and 3-time World Champion is overlooked! This oversight only happens because of the glowing items on his resumé which includes filming the epic skydiving scenes in Iron Man, Iron Man 3, Kingsman, Godzilla, Point Break, the Hangover…

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#104 (Re-Release) Maj Brett DeVries | A-10 Gun Malfunction Results in Gear Up Landing with No Canopy 43:20

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Secure Your Digital Identity - Try today with two weeks free - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn This episode originally aired as episode 21. "2Watt is an A-10 pilot who, on July 20th, 2017, conducted a low-angle strafe during an operational check flight. The gun malfunctioned, causing the canopy to be jettisoned and damaging the aircraft's hydrauli…

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Doug Smith: DZO, Chicagoland Skydiving Center 1:02:37

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Send Us Feedback via Text Doug Smith has been in the sport of skydiving for 30 years and is renowned for creating one of the world's most beautiful dropzones - Chicagoland Skydiving Center. In 2011, CSC transitioned from Hinckley, Illinois, to a state-of-the-art 20,000-square-foot facility in nearby Rochelle. This impressive center features a resta…

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#103 Col (Ret) Tom "Gunn" Dorl | USAF Combat Search and Rescue 1:31:28

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Episode 103 of the Afterburn Podcast, hosted by Mike "Flash" McVay and Ridge "Kelso" Flick. They dig into the complexities of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) with their guest, retired USAF Colonel Tom "Gunn" Dorl. "Gunn" spent a career in the Air Force focused on personnel recovery and now flies for a corporate aviation company and is a Senior Dire…

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Sara Curtis - World Record Skydiver & Organizer 1:14:19

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Send Us Feedback via Text Sara Curtis is our guest today, and her resumé reads like a thrilling adventure novel. She’s a stuntwoman, business owner, politician, and world record skydiver. With three World Titles, 11 National Titles in Vertical Formation Skydiving (VFS), 20 World Records, and over 17,000 skydives to her name, Sara Curtis is nothing …

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#102 Joe Weiss | Critical Infrastructure Attack: The Cybersecurity Risks We Ignore 1:19:22

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In Episode 101 of the Afterburn Podcast, host John "Rain" Waters sits down with Joe Weiss, a nuclear engineer and pioneer in ICS cybersecurity, to discuss the critical importance of securing industrial control systems. With over 40 years of experience in industrial instrumentation, control systems, and automation, Joe sheds light on the vulnerabili…

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Jon Devore | Captain of the Red Bull Air Force 1:16:23

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today has truly lived a life that transcends even the wildest dreams of a successful career in skydiving. With over 500 BASE jumps and 17,000 skydives, Jon Devore is a highly respected camera flyer, BASE jumper, wingsuiter, world champion free flyer, and stunt performer. His work has been featured in major films s…

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#101 Hal Sundt | Birth of the A-10 Warthog 1:27:36

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In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters and Mike "Flash" McVay sit down with Hal Sundt, author of "Warplane: How the Military Reformers Birthed the A-10 Warthog." https://amzn.to/3VC9B3i Join us as we dive into the story behind the A-10's development, its impact on modern warfare, and the key figures who championed its creation…

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Marta Molinska - European Skydiving Symposium 1:11:04

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today is making significant waves in the international skydiving community. Marta Molinska, a well-known skydiver and organizer, is behind one of the most thrilling events emerging out of Europe—the European Skydiving Symposium. With over 2,000 jumps to her name, Marta is an AFF Instructor and Event Manager at Sky…

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#100 Col (Ret) Scott "Soup" Campbell | 3x Distinguished Flying Cross | Operation Anaconda | 1:47:20

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Episode 100 of @AfterburnPodcast with Colonel (Ret) Scott 'Soup' Campbell shares his experiences and insights from his time flying the A-10 during the early days of Afghanistan. Col. Campbell led the first and second A-10 missions into Afghanistan during OPERATION ANACONDA. He was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses (citations link below) as…

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Kim Emmons Knor - 1962 US Women's World Champion 57:57

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today is from the Pioneer era of parachuting and yet is the sports biggest ambassador. Kim Emmons Knor made her first jump in 1959. As a member of the first U.S. Women’s Parachute Team, she won gold at the Sixth World Parachuting Championships. Flash forward to present day, or 65 years after her first jump, Kim is…

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Rudy Ribbeck: Corporate, Military and Jump Pilot 55:39

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Send Us Feedback via Text Rudy Ribbeck deployed to Vietnam at 19, piloting a Huey helicopter. He was shot down three times and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars, and 53 Air Medals. In his second tour, he flew reconnaissance missions in fixed-wing aircraft. Returning to the US, Rudy served at STRICOM and was assigned to an Int…

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#99 Bro Chat - Hawg Edition | Hosted by Mike "Flash" McVay 1:56:40

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Mike "Flash" McVay hosts episode 99 of @AfterburnPodcast for a "Hawg" Bro Chat. "Flash" is joined by fellow A-10 pilots (although "Flash" has since abandoned them and moved onto the F-16 and now F-35). He is joined by Dan "Satan" Levy, Dan “Duffle” Lusardi, and Ridge “Kelso” Flick. They share their unique perspectives on the A-10 community, the cul…

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Alan Eustace - WR Skydiver and Former Google Exec 1:08:29

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Send Us Feedback via Text Today's guest is Alan Eustace, who captured global attention on October 24, 2014, by setting the world record for the highest altitude jump at 135,890 feet and the longest freefall distance. His suit from this jump is displayed at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Virginia. Prior to this, Alan was a signif…

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#98 Jack "Farley" Stewart | F/A-18 Top Gun Graduate | Adversary Pilot | Author 30:03

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Jack "Farely" Stewart returns to the podcast to share his experience as a US Navy Adversary Pilot and their roles and responsibilities. His second book, Outlaw, is now available. 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️ AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here. Outaw: https://amzn.to/3yl3ZkL (Book 2) U…

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JaNette Lefkowitz - Skydive Chicago Rhythm XP 1:15:06

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Send Us Feedback via Text JaNette Lefkowitz is a towering figure in competitive skydiving in the United States. JaNette's influence spans widely; it's a common thread among many four-way teams to find at least one member who has benefited from her coaching or mentorship. As the co-founder of SDC Rhythm XP, she has been at the helm of a team that em…

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#97 Greg "B.A." Anders | Fighter Pilot | Founder FireCorn Popcorn 1:36:57

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Ep 97 with Greg "B.A" Anders. B.A." is a former fighter pilot who now wears many hats. He is the founder of https://firecornpopcorn.com/, which has skillfully brought the lifeblood of the fighter squadron, jalapeño popcorn, to your door. "B.A" has over 4,500 flight hours to his name. After graduating from the US Air Force Academy in 1985, he served…

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Becca Farewell - An Indomitable Force in Skydiving 1:14:53

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Send Us Feedback via Text Today's guest is a standout figure in the skydiving world. Becca Farewell, with over 7,000 jumps and 11 years of experience, has served as a tandem instructor, AFF Instructor, and videographer at notable locations including Go Jump Oceanside, Skydive Elsinore, and Skydive Perris. Renowned for her vibrant energy and dedicat…

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#96 Rob "Z-Man" Zettel | America's TOP SECRET Cold War MiG Fighter Pilots 1:41:35

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Dive deep into the high-risk world of a Cold War fighter pilot as Rob "Z-Man" Zettel shares his incredible journey from flying the F-4 Phantom to flying in America's Top Secret Soviet MiG Squadron, the 4477th Red Eagles. Discover the secretive Red Eagles squadron, where elite pilots like Z-Man trained in Soviet jets to prepare American Fighter Pilo…

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Regan Tetlow - The Voice of Skydiving 1:11:23

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Send Us Feedback via Text JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Love the show? Help support it by becoming a member of the 20 Minute Call Community! Supporting the show gives access to a private group page where you can: - suggest who you'd like to hear on the podcast - learn what interviews will be upcoming - submit questions for future guests -receive show swag Joi…

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#95 Micah "Peachez" Porter | Top Gun Graduate | F/A-18 Fighter Pilot to F-16 Air National Guard 1:33:58

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"Peachez" is a former F/A-18 turned F-16 fighter pilot. "Peachez" shares his journey of overcoming several hurdles to becoming a fighter pilot in the Navy and eventually an F-16 pilot in the Air National Guard. "Peachez" is a Top Gun Graduate and former instructor at the US Navy's West Coast Weapons school. Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Support …

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Danny Smith - DZO, Skydive Carolina! 1:11:54

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Send Us Feedback via Text Danny Smith has been the DZO at Skydive Carolina for 38 years and counting! Throughout his tenure, he's endured major challenges, and yet he still loves it (a rarity!). In this episode we talk about Danny's amazing career and love for skydiving. This is a special episode for me as Danny Smith has done so much for me person…

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#94 Capt (Ret) Gene Moran | How Warfare is Changing | Houthi's and Red Sea | Hypersonic Weapons and Conflict in the Pacific 54:40

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Episode 94 @AfterburnPodcast with host John "Rain" Waters and guest, retired U.S. Navy Captain Gene Moran. Capt (Ret) Moran, is a renowned national security expert and founder of Capitol Integration. His initiatives have been implemented by Congress, The President and the Executive branch. He is a multi-best-selling author and university professor,…

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Larry Hill - DZO, Skydive Arizona 39:29

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Send Us Feedback via Text Larry Hill is the visionary behind one of the most recognized dropzones in the world, Skydive Arizona. Larry’s influence extends beyond the operation of his famous dropzone. He has been a crucial supporter of competitive skydiving, particularly through his backing of the storied, Arizona Airspeed. This support helped catap…

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#93 Jake "Shuter" Scott | F-16 Air National Guard Fighter Pilot 31:36

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"Shuter" is a career fighter pilot in the Air National Guard who has also successfully navigated the world of business. We sat down at the annual Guns Garin Memorial Golf Tournament to hear a little about his path and accomplishments. Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Support Military Families in Times of Hardship - gunsgarin.com/rain 🎙️Afterburn Po…

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Cheryl Stearns - Skydiving Legend 1:10:18

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today is arguably one of the most accomplished skydivers in history. Cheryl Stearns has received every major accolade in skydiving and holds an incredible record as a pilot. Cheryl holds: 33 National Championships 30 World Records 22,000+ Jumps First Female Member of the Golden Knights Most Jumps by a Woman in 24 …

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Bro Chat 16.0 1:07:23

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Bro Chat 16.0 - From the Boeing debacle, flying fighters, emergencies, and more. 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️ AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here. Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope 🚨Afterburn …

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Lesley Gale - Hall of Fame Skydiver 1:01:19

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today can best be described as a force! Lesley Gale is the owner of 11 World records, 3 British records 4 European records, has competed and medaled at more than 100 skydiving competitions, has been a key organizer for 20 female world, national and European Records. Lesley was also the editor of British Skydiving’…

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Lowdown 24 Mar | F-117 Shoot Down | United Airlines Rough Month | Retiring F-22s | US Army Spy 17:53

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Paul Fayard: Former DZO and Aircraft Owner 53:22

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today can best be described as a pioneer for his significant contributions to the sport. Paul Fayard has competed at the highest level having a national and world champion in 4-way, has served as an instructor, rigger, pilot, dropzone owner, operator and most famously, aircraft owner. It should also be mentioned t…

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Craig Girard | 8 Time World Champion (2023) 1:19:47

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Send Us Feedback via Text Born in Tempe, Arizona, Craig Girard made his first jump on March 14, 1981, at Sky Hi-Pioneer DZ, Phoenix, AZ, and has since accumulated over 32,000 jumps. His illustrious career spans more than four decades, and he has won numerous awards and championships, including US National Champion 8-way for an impressive 18 times, …

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