Need a warthog pilot on the show. When they were stationed at Barksdale they were always flying over our area and going down to the range at Ft. Polk. Amazing aircraft.
I was an Apache Crew Chief. I always tell people that there’s no pilot more capable or as skilled as an Apache Pilot. Now I’ll say that there’s few that have it all going on, most have their own kinks. From my experience about 60% of them have good interaction with maintainers and are relatable and the rest are either distant or are extremely arrogant. As a maintainer, the 2 driving factors for my performance was making sure we had safe aircraft for our crews and to make sure we had birds ready for the guy on the ground or support for our other air assets. I didn’t care about anything else. It’s nice to hear a guy mention us in his story
My mentor as a kid was one of the first to get into the Apache pilot program in the early 80s. He was Chief Standardization Pilot at Rucker. It’s an absolute pleasure to listen to this interview.
@@xprettylightsx Indeed. When I was younger, he and one other were flying an mbb-105 the control servos locked up, they didn’t make it. Learned lots from him in the time he was around. Professionalism, teamwork, and duty to your mission blast in my head to this day.
@@Farmer_1776 Good Lord:( I’m so sorry for your loss. May God Bless them and their families. Did the accident happen by chance in 2010? I saw an article/video from that time, was his initials CZ?
JP-8 is the military equivalent of Jet A-1; however, it contains a corrosion inhibitor and anti-icing additive that is not required in the ASTM specification of Jet A-1. The primary difference between the two military fuels is that the flash point temperature for JP-5 is higher (140F) as compared to JP-8 (100 F).
Bruh, I googled the flashpoint of JP-8 because I thought "Theres no way it's 100 degrees Fahrenheit, I work around that stuffy frequently" You literally copy and pasted the search result of "What is JP-8 Flashpoint" You just converted the units from Celsius xD
Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast - Mr Fugit is very measured and engaging - Re Rhodesia/Zimbabwe - Ryan was very polite about Robert Mugabe - Thanks Mr Ritland for yet another fab interview.
We have an old vietnam era helo pilot that flies me for work,that dude talks on 2 radios, flys the helo,and bullshits with me and tells stories, hes a legend to me
Ive never heard Ryans story, Aever He has everyone on his show, but doesnt reallly soeak much on himself. Very humble man. 🫡 And Mike, well one of the best dog handlers ever 💯
@DaRespect88 thanks. I'll have to check it out. I've been sub'd to the Shawn Ryan show for over 2 yrs. I don't know how I missed it, but I'll go listen
Hello. I sincerely thank both of you for your service and protecting us. I started working as an RN at the VA 2.5 years ago. G-d willing, I can help make improvements. FYI, the courageous, great IDF soldiers have rescued many dogs and cats in Gaza. It is very gratifying working at the VA.
GE Aerospace guy here - just a small correction: the engines the Apache has are not RR, but GE T700-701 series, and they are rated roughly in the 1700-2000+ shaft horsepower each, depending on the variant. You find the same engines on the Blackhawk. Great episode, keep up the good work and greetings from the Czech Republic!
@@aerohead8088 Interesting, thank you for the info, I didn't realise that. So, kind of a similar situation to when the Brits were using the RR Spey turbofans in their F-4 Phantoms instead of the GE J79 turbojets, and it gave them more performance at low altitudes (and some other desired characteristics).
@@danieljanik93 Exactly, thats a good example. This has happened with other platforms over the years. Conversely P-51's were upgraded with R&R Merlin engines to improve their performance back in WWII so it goes both ways....
Great Episode Mike, awesome having Ryan’s perspective on flying a helo. USAF veteran here, my understanding of JP-8 which we ran in our MEP-806a generators is a cleaned up diesel fuel, cleaner than other diesel fuels
What the Hell...this is worse than back in the day when the miniseries was finally past the building the back story stage and starting to get interesting then seeing the words..."to be continued"...ugh! On a more positive note as a "did my 6 and got out" Veteran 15Y that was with 1-2Atk Regt. Attached and later reflagged as 25th ID while at Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan it is always awesome hearing about or flying tanks leaving the FOB heavy and coming back light after all our work keeping those pigs in the air...makes a soldier feel like his time as a FOBit was actually productive...we didn't hear many stories or see the DVR footage unless someone leaked it to "Shock&Awe" usually...
There weren’t 4 ‘axis’ back in the day. The extra ‘axis/not axis he is referring to, is the throttle. On the collective was a twist grip throttle and the pilot had to operate that control to keep the main rotor speed in the green zone. Nowadays it’s automatic.
I think he was just trying to relate the added difficulty of an additional dimension of control management. It easy to sharpshoot a conversation that isn't geared towards a technical deep dive
The Hellfire carries either about 20 lb of explosives for a shape charged explosion or swords (the K version). The apple slicer configuration is meant to kill single humans or people in vehicles without killing the people around the person or vehicle. There was talk about making a Hellfire to be used against mass infantry, but there is not public information on that version. The D model uses 1890 SHP engines. Fuel amount varies. There is an extra bladder that goes where the ammo goes so you get more fuel and less cannon rounds. The Apache can also carry fuel tanks on its pylons. The internal tank is 130 gallons. Then there is the maximum of four 230 gallons externally. The eternal plug in tank can carry 129 gallons. That totals 1179 gallons of fuel and 100 rounds for the cannon.
@@jeffenglish9344 most dudes on the ground don’t know this information. Now, most people who have no business knowing this, know it. Including anyone who engages Americans in the future.
This is going to be fucking awesome
Holy shit!! Been waiting for this one!! 2 epic interviewers together!! Thanks for your service guys
Need a warthog pilot on the show. When they were stationed at Barksdale they were always flying over our area and going down to the range at Ft. Polk. Amazing aircraft.
I was an Apache Crew Chief. I always tell people that there’s no pilot more capable or as skilled as an Apache Pilot. Now I’ll say that there’s few that have it all going on, most have their own kinks.
From my experience about 60% of them have good interaction with maintainers and are relatable and the rest are either distant or are extremely arrogant.
As a maintainer, the 2 driving factors for my performance was making sure we had safe aircraft for our crews and to make sure we had birds ready for the guy on the ground or support for our other air assets. I didn’t care about anything else.
It’s nice to hear a guy mention us in his story
Another bad ass guest. Mikedrop pumps out quality.
My mentor as a kid was one of the first to get into the Apache pilot program in the early 80s. He was Chief Standardization Pilot at Rucker. It’s an absolute pleasure to listen to this interview.
Your fortunate to have someone like that in your life.
@@xprettylightsx Indeed. When I was younger, he and one other were flying an mbb-105 the control servos locked up, they didn’t make it.
Learned lots from him in the time he was around. Professionalism, teamwork, and duty to your mission blast in my head to this day.
@@Farmer_1776 Good Lord:( I’m so sorry for your loss. May God Bless them and their families. Did the accident happen by chance in 2010? I saw an article/video from that time, was his initials CZ?
@@xprettylightsx it’s sad, but none of us get out alive. Better to die doing what you love.
It happened in 95.
Thanks for the condolences.
@@Farmer_1776 my pleasure, sir happy new year to you, may God bless yourself and your family. Take care. God bless the United States of America.
Absolutely love his podcast too... great guest
JP-8 is the military equivalent of Jet A-1; however, it contains a corrosion inhibitor and anti-icing additive that is not required in the ASTM specification of Jet A-1. The primary difference between the two military fuels is that the flash point temperature for JP-5 is higher (140F) as compared to JP-8 (100 F).
Bruh, I googled the flashpoint of JP-8 because I thought "Theres no way it's 100 degrees Fahrenheit, I work around that stuffy frequently" You literally copy and pasted the search result of "What is JP-8 Flashpoint" You just converted the units from Celsius xD
Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast - Mr Fugit is very measured and engaging - Re Rhodesia/Zimbabwe - Ryan was very polite about Robert Mugabe - Thanks Mr Ritland for yet another fab interview.
Hell yeah!! Love Ryans podcast Combat Stories!! Two of my favorites combined 👌
Agreed
Can’t wait for part two!
We have an old vietnam era helo pilot that flies me for work,that dude talks on 2 radios, flys the helo,and bullshits with me and tells stories, hes a legend to me
Dude had a fascinating childhood & is wicked smart.
I love combat story, Ryan is a really good man. It's a real treat to listen to him being interviewed.
Ive never heard Ryans story, Aever
He has everyone on his show, but doesnt reallly soeak much on himself. Very humble man. 🫡
And Mike, well one of the best dog handlers ever 💯
He did a podcast with Shawn Ryan on you tube there’s two parts which goes into his history
@DaRespect88 thanks. I'll have to check it out. I've been sub'd to the Shawn Ryan show for over 2 yrs. I don't know how I missed it, but I'll go listen
Thanks guys, enjoyed both interviews. You both have a knack for asking the right questions at the right time.
Huge fan of Ryan and his Podcsst. I'm so happy to see this. Thx Mike!!!
Much respect for the Kiowa & Apache crews who flew in support of us in Zhari, & Panjawi 2010-2011.
Im a huge fan of Combat Story- it will be nice to hear Fugit on the other side of the mic.
“I wonder who this guy is”…?
Oh shit yeah! THAT guy! Excellent interviewer himself, this should be outstanding!
That was badass, I can’t wait for part 2. Leaving me on the edge Mike! lol awsome part 1 one, hell yeah
Real big fan of the show bro.
Love the dark sense of humor.
I appreciate you bringing the raw stories!
Hello. I sincerely thank both of you for your service and protecting us. I started working as an RN at the VA 2.5 years ago. G-d willing, I can help make improvements. FYI, the courageous, great IDF soldiers have rescued many dogs and cats in Gaza. It is very gratifying working at the VA.
GE Aerospace guy here - just a small correction: the engines the Apache has are not RR, but GE T700-701 series, and they are rated roughly in the 1700-2000+ shaft horsepower each, depending on the variant.
You find the same engines on the Blackhawk.
Great episode, keep up the good work and greetings from the Czech Republic!
The British AW built AH-64 are powered by more powerful Rolls-Royce RTM322's, so maybe that's where his confusion came from...?
@@aerohead8088 Interesting, thank you for the info, I didn't realise that.
So, kind of a similar situation to when the Brits were using the RR Spey turbofans in their F-4 Phantoms instead of the GE J79 turbojets, and it gave them more performance at low altitudes (and some other desired characteristics).
@@danieljanik93 Exactly, thats a good example. This has happened with other platforms over the years. Conversely P-51's were upgraded with R&R Merlin engines to improve their performance back in WWII so it goes both ways....
Ryan was a man amongst men back in the day
Mike & Combat Story! Big fan from 🇵🇭
Great Episode Mike, awesome having Ryan’s perspective on flying a helo. USAF veteran here, my understanding of JP-8 which we ran in our MEP-806a generators is a cleaned up diesel fuel, cleaner than other diesel fuels
First book i read from the commanders reading list while in the Corps was Defense of Duffers drift. Great read
Another top shelf podcast . 👌 Thanks Mike !
Brother Mike, its Brother Brock. Keep bringing 🔥 interviews! We love combat story. I rarely miss an episode of yours! 😊
Would definitely love to hear more stories about pilots!!
Good stuff gents. Attack/Dustoff! Approximately 2k HP per engine in the D Model, 2300 HP in the E Model.
What the Hell...this is worse than back in the day when the miniseries was finally past the building the back story stage and starting to get interesting then seeing the words..."to be continued"...ugh! On a more positive note as a "did my 6 and got out" Veteran 15Y that was with 1-2Atk Regt. Attached and later reflagged as 25th ID while at Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan it is always awesome hearing about or flying tanks leaving the FOB heavy and coming back light after all our work keeping those pigs in the air...makes a soldier feel like his time as a FOBit was actually productive...we didn't hear many stories or see the DVR footage unless someone leaked it to "Shock&Awe" usually...
Good stuff. Looking forward to part2.
Great interview, and hello from Zimbabwe, kids are still running around barefoot after school!
Looking forward to watching Part 2 👌
Combat stories is the shit!
The answer for my last finished book is Scars and Stripes by Tim Kennedy, my next is Nick Laverys book I can’t wait til it gets here ❤
Wow. I'm from Tampa. My Grandpa was a chief master sergeant at MacDill where CENTCOM is located. And I was Army. Crazy small world.
There weren’t 4 ‘axis’ back in the day. The extra ‘axis/not axis he is referring to, is the throttle. On the collective was a twist grip throttle and the pilot had to operate that control to keep the main rotor speed in the green zone. Nowadays it’s automatic.
I think he was just trying to relate the added difficulty of an additional dimension of control management.
It easy to sharpshoot a conversation that isn't geared towards a technical deep dive
What is that opening song? It sounds like Korn
The Hellfire carries either about 20 lb of explosives for a shape charged explosion or swords (the K version). The apple slicer configuration is meant to kill single humans or people in vehicles without killing the people around the person or vehicle. There was talk about making a Hellfire to be used against mass infantry, but there is not public information on that version.
The D model uses 1890 SHP engines.
Fuel amount varies. There is an extra bladder that goes where the ammo goes so you get more fuel and less cannon rounds. The Apache can also carry fuel tanks on its pylons. The internal tank is 130 gallons. Then there is the maximum of four 230 gallons externally. The eternal plug in tank can carry 129 gallons. That totals 1179 gallons of fuel and 100 rounds for the cannon.
lol this felt like table talk for a check ride
Awesome! Ryan please fix your audio on your podcast
Dope as Coke. CIA Combat Story Host and The Mike RItland, warriors
Anyone know the name of that book he was talking about at the beginning?
Zimbabwe? You mean Rhodesia?
I fly R/C helicopters. We liken hovering to balancing a marble on a sheet of glass.
Awesome!
I was wondering what Ryan thinks of the movie fire birds it's about the Apache helicopters
My uncle i don’t want to say his full name but look up the mcevers family he did 10 tours and dis a legend in my book.
Awesome 🇱🇷💯👍🏻
1st Patriots!!!
Would you like to know more?
Fuck yes America I’ve been waiting for this
I love you guys
Kind of gay
Mike asks quite a few questions that I feel shouldn’t be answered lol. Fuel time, how much ammunition, ranges and so on. Like coke on dude
As if everyone of our enemies don’t already know exactly what the Apache can do….
@@jeffenglish9344 most dudes on the ground don’t know this information. Now, most people who have no business knowing this, know it. Including anyone who engages Americans in the future.
He wasn't asking anything that isn't on wiki
Mct oil is awesome
its called Rhodesia!
Our jails population is 😮80% over crowded😮with serious crimi als😢
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