Authentic Encore

Aug 28 2024 20 ep. 75 mins 3
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Explore military aviation with our experts as they discuss military aircraft, advanced weaponry, and groundbreaking technology. For aviation aficionados, history enthusiasts, or those eager to learn about the most formidable airborne weapons systems, ”Authentic Encore” offers a deep dive into a world often seen, but rarely understood. Subscribe today and elevate your understanding of Military Aviation with the experts. Explore our latest episodes and subscribe to Authentic Media here: https://www.authenticmedia.io/subscriptions

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Test Pilot Episode 3: Developmental Test

Aug 28 2024 100 mins  
Episode 3 of the Test Pilot Series has Sunshine interviewing Dan “TOFU” Price, LCDR, USN (ret). These two patch wearers discuss Weapon Developmental Test and Evaluation. DT&E is the test and evaluation conducted to demonstrate that the engineering, design and development process is complete, demonstrate that the design risks have been minimized and that the system will meet

SM-2; Part 1 with Sunshine and Roger

Aug 28 2024 58 mins  
In a reversal of roles, our host Brian ‘Sunshine’ Sinclair interviews Authentic Media’s own Scott ‘Roger’ Chafian on the Standard Missile. ‘Rogers’ background as an Aegis Combat Systems Officer on Ticonderoga and Arleigh Burke Class ships allows him to share with us the background of Fleet Air Defense in the US Navy. From the development of the 3T’s (Tarter, Terrier

The Supersonic Bone: Episode 2 The Requirements and Development of the B-1A.

Aug 18 2024 99 mins  
In Episode 2 of the Supersonic Bone ‘Roger’ and ‘Prime Time’ discuss the requirements and development of the B-1A. Conceived as a replacement for the 1950’s designed B-52, the requirements of the B-1A expanded on a wide range of capabilities and operations. Our hosts discuss the technological leap that saw the shift of the prime contractor from being primarily an airframe

F-16 Viper: Episode 2

Aug 18 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of Viper Bites Our host Scott Chafian speaks with Mike ‘Hilts’ Hilton about the early versions of the F-16. ‘Hilts’ has flown all Air Force versions of the F-16 and started his career when the F-16 was being introduced. The conversation covers the technical side of the F-16 Model/Block designations, the fly by wire flight controls, the use of turbofan engine

F-16 Viper: Episode 1

Aug 15 2024 62 mins  
In this episode of Viper Bites: The F-16 Show, host Scott Chafian speaks with Mike "Pako" Benitez about the history and development of the F-16 fighter jet. The conversation covers various topics related to its creation, including the Lightweight Fighter competition, the Fighter Mafia, and the role of John Boyd in shaping the design philosophy of the aircraft. Pako provides a detai

F-22 Raptor's Sky-High Takedown: The Inside Story of the Chinese Intelligence Balloon

Aug 13 2024 69 mins  
In this episode Scott is back with Andrew “Scar” Van Timmeren, our retired F-22 Raptor pilot to discuss the now infamous Chinese balloon shoot down. But beyond a play by play of the shootdown, they’ll discuss NORAD, their mission and the nuts and bolts of the defense of the sovereign airspace of the United States.

F-35 Lightening II: Episode 2

Aug 09 2024 94 mins  
In this episode of the F-35 Series host Steve Davies from the 10 Percent True podcast continues his discussion with John ‘Press’ Wheeler. Conversation focuses on the F-35A including the mission sets the USAF is employing with the Lightning II and how the advanced systems caused a paradigm shift in pilot training. ‘Press’ brings his unique perspective as being one of the ini

Test Pilot Episode 2: Operational Test

Aug 05 2024 78 mins  
In Episode 1 you learned about how the Rhino was taken from concept reality as an aircraft, now listen to Sunshine and guest Snake discuss the Rhino’s journey to becoming a fully functional weapons system in Operational test; a series of simulated operational conditions; air to air, close air support, surface warfare, CQs and more designed to prove the Super Hornet before fleet a

The Supersonic Bone: Episode 1

Aug 23 2023 103 mins  
In our inaugural episode of The Supersonic Bone, Scott ‘Roger’ Chafian and Author Ken Katz set the stage on why the B-1 was needed. Starting from string and fabric aircraft of World War I, through the venerable B-52 and the fighter like B-58, our hosts cover the technology needed to perform the bomber mission. Discussion moves to the development of the nuclear triad, the tactic

The AIM-9

Jul 05 2023 96 mins  
In this podcast episode, Scott ”Roger” Chaffee and Brian ”Sunshine” Sinclair provide a comprehensive overview of the AIM-9 missile, also known as the Sidewinder. They discuss the missile’s history, development, and technical aspects, including its origins in Germany during World War II, integration into the US military, and the involvement of test pilots like Wally Schirr