The Flyover Podcast

USAFA Aviation

Welcome to The Flyover Podcast, part of USAFA Aviation. We will explore a variety of military aviation related topics by having Air Force pilots and other aviation related career fields on the podcast. Be sure to follow so you never miss our latest episode!

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36 episodes
Updated Jan 16, 2025

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Jan 16, 2025 · 50 min
#36 - Lt Col (ret) John "Rico" Ballenger (Marine One Pilot)
Joined by Lt Col (ret) John "Rico" Ballenger, a former Marine One pilot, we discussed flying the president around the world, watching Top Gun with President Trump, and the uniqueness of the Marine Corps. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Jan 8, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
#35 - Maj Scott "Ogre" Portue (F-35A Lightning II Pilot)
Joined by Maj Scott "Ogre" Portue, a F-35 pilot, we discussed the next generation of flying in the Air Force, how technology will be leveraged in the future fight, and the Next Generation Air Dominance Program! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Dec 14, 2024 · 45 min
#34 - Captain Drea "Mystique" Moffett (UH-1N Huey Helicopter Pilot)
Joined by Captain Drea "Mystique" Moffett, an outstanding Huey pilot and experienced aviator, we discussed the challenges of flying an older model aircraft in a modern Air Force, the benefits of being a language enabled Air Force Officer, and the changes coming to the helicopter pilot pipeline! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components. *
Dec 5, 2024 · 41 min
#33 - Maj Alex “Auggie” Arcidiacono (C-17 Globemaster III Pilot)
Joined by Major Alex “Auggie” Arcidiacono, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot with a plethora of experience, we talked about the long-range missions of the C-17, effective action during operation ALLIES REFUGE, training and retention of pilots in the Air Force, the changes we can expect for the C-17 in the future, including a possible offensive setting, and how drones might be involved in the agile combat environment that is the air. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Nov 14, 2024 · 46 min
#32 - Capt Jimmy Owenby (UH-60 Black Hawk & UC-35 Pilot)
Joined by Capt Jimmy Owenby, a UH-60 Black Hawk and UC-35 pilot, we discussed what the differences between flying in the Army and the Air Force, Active Duty vs. Reserves, and the mission of the Black Hawk. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Oct 31, 2024 · 56 min
#31 - Lt Col Matt "Indy" Ziemann (Intelligence Officer)
Joined by Lt Col Matt “Indy” Ziemann, an Air Force Officer specialized in Intelligence, we discussed what it's like to support special operations through the intelligence realm, the difficulty and intricacies of flying combat missions in that role, and what deployed environments are like with someone who's an expert at them. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Oct 17, 2024 · 55 min
#30 - Lt Col O'Bryant (EC-130H Compass Call Pilot)
Joined by Lt Col Collin O'Bryant, an EC-130H Pilot and seasoned veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, we discussed the unique mission set of jamming airborne communications, the differences between conventional airpower and specialized mission sets, and how our relationship with NATO shapes and defines our warfighting capabilities. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components. *
Oct 3, 2024 · 45 min
#29 - Maj Micheal Shaw (F-16 Wild Weasel Pilot)
Joined by Major Michael Shaw, a F-16 Wild Weasel Pilot and former instructor at Air Force Weapons School, we talked about the air dominance and power that the F-16 commands in the joint fight, the heritage, meaning, and complexities of the Wild Weasel mission set, and what the future of the F-16 looks like in a conflict with a near-peer adversary. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Sep 19, 2024 · 41 min
#28 - Lt Col (Ret) Joshua Cadice (U-2 Dragon Lady and KC-135 Pilot)
Joined by Lt Col (Ret) Joshua Cadice, a former KC-135 and U-2 Dragon Lady Pilot, we talked about the intricacies of aerial refueling, the difficulties of flying an aircraft on the edge of the atmosphere, and what the future of the Air Force looks like in terms of AI and ISR with a near peer adversary. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Sep 5, 2024 · 52 min
#27 - Col Peter Lee (F-35A Lightning II & F-15C Eagle Pilot)
Joined by Col Peter Lee, a F-35A Lightning II & former F-15C Eagle Pilot, we talked about the integration of the F-35 with our allies, the vast differences in mission sets, an officer's role as a political strategist in D.C., and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Aug 22, 2024 · 40 min
#26 - Capt Samuel "RaZZ" Larson (F-22 Raptor Demo Pilot)
Joined by Captain Samuel "RaZZ" Larson, the commander of the F-22 Raptor Demo Team, we talked about the future of the aircraft, what it brings to the joint fight, what it means to be a pilot of the F-22 Demo Team, and how it feels to burn in the open blue sky. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Jun 27, 2024 · 26 min
#25 - Maj Tyler "Slasher" Clark (AF Thunderbird 3)
Joined by Maj Tyler "Slasher" Clark, Thunderbird 3, we discussed what it is like being a member of the Thunderbirds, the hardest maneuver in the demonstration, the value the Thunderbirds bring to the Air Force, the differences between the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Jun 13, 2024 · 51 min
#24 - Lt Col Matthew "Goon" Spitler (F-22 Raptor & F-15C Eagle Pilot)
Joined by Lt Col Matthew "Goon" Spitler, an F-15C turned F-22 pilot, we discussed why an F-22 shot down the Chinese "spy" balloon, AI in BFM, the differences between the Eagle and the Raptor, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
May 30, 2024 · 49 min
#23 - Lt Col Adam Otten (RQ-4 Global Hawk RPA Pilot)
Joined by Lt Col Adam Otten, a RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, we discussed how the RQ-4 is flown, the differences in mission sets between different RPAs, the future of RPAs, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
May 16, 2024 · 57 min
#22- Maj Mark "Mack" Griffin (CV-22 Osprey Pilot)
Joined by Maj Mark "Mack" Griffin, a CV-22 Osprey pilot, we discussed the Osprey's evolving role in combat, how it mixes being a helicopter with being a plane, how the CV-22 would be used in a near-peer conflict, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
May 2, 2024 · 57 min
#21 - Lt Col Przemek "Fridge" Strekowski (HH-60G Pavehawk & MH-60S Seahawk Pilot)
Joined by Lt Col Przemek "Fridge" Strekowski, an HH-60 and MH-60 pilot, we discussed his role in the Kabul, Afghanistan evacuation, lessons learned about officership during an exchange with the Navy, the adaptability of the rescue community, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Apr 18, 2024 · 1 hr 43 min
#20 - Col Joshua "Hustler" Egan (F-15E Strike Eagle Test Pilot)
Today on the show, we are joined by Col Joshua "Hustler" Egan, a test pilot who has flown over 40 different aircraft. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, how radar and stealth technology impact warfare, the impacts of the test community, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! Auto GCAS Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkZGL7RQBVw *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Apr 4, 2024 · 52 min
#19 - Maj Mark "Rage" Favinger (B-52H Stratofortress Pilot)
Today on the show, we are joined by Maj Mark "Rage" Favinger, a B-52H Stratofortress pilot. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, what is was like flying the one of the oldest aircraft in the Air Force, how the military executes nuclear deterrence, what the future holds for the B-52, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Mar 21, 2024 · 41 min
#18 - MSgt William "Wild Bill" Shaffell (Airborne Korean Linguist & Signals Intelligence)
Today on the show, we are joined by MSgt William Shaffell, our first enlisted guest, who has served in the Air Force as an Airborne Korean Linguist and in the Signals Intelligence community. We discussed his experiences in the Air Force, how the enlisted and officer corps interact and work together, what the future holds for the Signals Intelligence career field, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
Mar 8, 2024 · 46 min
#17 - Capt Jacob Riley (C-5M Super Galaxy & TG-16A Pilot)
Today on the show, we are joined by Capt Jacob Riley, a C-5M pilot who is also involved in the Soaring program at USAFA in the TG-16A glider. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, what is was like flying the largest aircraft in the Air Force, what the future holds for the C-5, and more. Be sure to follow so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*

The Flyover Podcast

#36 - Lt Col (ret) John "Rico" Ballenger (Marine One Pilot)

#35 - Maj Scott "Ogre" Portue (F-35A Lightning II Pilot)

#34 - Captain Drea "Mystique" Moffett (UH-1N Huey Helicopter Pilot)

#33 - Maj Alex “Auggie” Arcidiacono (C-17 Globemaster III Pilot)

#32 - Capt Jimmy Owenby (UH-60 Black Hawk & UC-35 Pilot)

#31 - Lt Col Matt "Indy" Ziemann (Intelligence Officer)

#30 - Lt Col O'Bryant (EC-130H Compass Call Pilot)

#29 - Maj Micheal Shaw (F-16 Wild Weasel Pilot)

#28 - Lt Col (Ret) Joshua Cadice (U-2 Dragon Lady and KC-135 Pilot)

#27 - Col Peter Lee (F-35A Lightning II & F-15C Eagle Pilot)

#26 - Capt Samuel "RaZZ" Larson (F-22 Raptor Demo Pilot)

#25 - Maj Tyler "Slasher" Clark (AF Thunderbird 3)

#24 - Lt Col Matthew "Goon" Spitler (F-22 Raptor & F-15C Eagle Pilot)

#23 - Lt Col Adam Otten (RQ-4 Global Hawk RPA Pilot)

#22- Maj Mark "Mack" Griffin (CV-22 Osprey Pilot)

#21 - Lt Col Przemek "Fridge" Strekowski (HH-60G Pavehawk & MH-60S Seahawk Pilot)

#20 - Col Joshua "Hustler" Egan (F-15E Strike Eagle Test Pilot)

#19 - Maj Mark "Rage" Favinger (B-52H Stratofortress Pilot)

#18 - MSgt William "Wild Bill" Shaffell (Airborne Korean Linguist & Signals Intelligence)

#17 - Capt Jacob Riley (C-5M Super Galaxy & TG-16A Pilot)