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ResourceFighter Pilot Shares the True Story of Robin Olds
Max recounts the career of fighter pilot Robin Olds, who is credited with 17 confirmed aerial kills across World War II and Vietnam, …
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ResourceF-16 Gray Ghost Pilot RAGES in DCS F-16 SIMULATOR
Max hosts a three-episode series featuring a former F-16 pilot with over 2,000 hours of fighter time (in the OV-10, F-4, and F-16) …
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ResourceP-51 Low Level Flying
Max demonstrates low-level flying in a P-51 Mustang, flying at approximately 50 feet above ground level. He explains techniques for …
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ResourceSadam Hussein's Pilot Mohammed Sulaiman | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 128
Mike Ritland interviews Mohamed Suleiman, who served 32 years in the Iraqi Air Force including as Saddam Hussein's personal pilot, …
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ResourceThunderbird Pilot Reacts to FLIGHT with Denzel Washington
Max, a former F-15E and F-16 Thunderbirds pilot, analyzes the emergency flight scenes from the film 'Flight' starring Denzel …
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ResourceThunderbird and Blue Angel Pilot Stunts | Mission 4
Max, a former F-16 Thunderbirds demonstration pilot and instructor, presents the fourth lesson in a series teaching viewers how to …
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ResourceThunderbird or Blue Angel Pilot Training Explained | Mission 3
Max, a former F-16 Thunderbird demonstration pilot and instructor, presents the third installment of his training series using …
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ResourceNavy Blue Angels Vs. Thunderbirds: Who Is Better?
Max compares the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels demonstration teams, evaluating both aerial demonstration …
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ResourceTop Gun Maverick Advisor Explains Secrets to Success
Max interviews Dave Burke, an advisor to Top Gun Maverick and former lead instructor at the Navy's Top Gun school. Burke shares his …
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ResourceFly Like a Blue Angel or Thunderbird Pilot | Mission 2
Max presents the second training lesson in his series on how to become a Thunderbirds demonstration pilot, using instructional …
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ResourceThunderbird and Blue Angel Pilot Training by a Real Thunderbird | Mission 1
Max, a former F-16 Thunderbird pilot, launches a video series teaching viewers what it's like to fly as a Thunderbird demonstration …
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ResourceThunderbird Fighter Pilot Full Top Gun Maverick Review!
Max, a former F-15E and F-16 Thunderbirds pilot, provides a detailed review of Top Gun: Maverick. He analyzes the film's opening …
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ResourceFighter Pilot Reacts to Watching Top Gun Maverick! (No Spoilers)
Max reviews Top Gun: Maverick from a fighter pilot's perspective, recommending viewers see it in theaters for the sound and visuals. …
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ResourceCould You Land an Airliner in an Emergency? (THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW)
Max presents a hypothetical scenario where a passenger must land an Airbus A220 airliner after the pilots become incapacitated. He …
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Resource10 Worst Airliner Landings | Pilot Ryan Reacts
Max, a former F-15E and F-16 Thunderbirds pilot now flying the Airbus A220, reviews a compilation of 10 poor commercial airliner …
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ResourceAmerican Made Trailer Thunderbird Pilot Reacts
Max reacts to the American Made trailer, which depicts the story of Barry Seal, a pilot hired by the CIA to run reconnaissance and …
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ResourceWhat Low Level in a Fighter Jet Feels Like | Thunderbird Pilot Reacts
Max, a former F-15E Strike Eagle combat pilot and former F-16 Thunderbirds demonstration pilot, explains the mindset and techniques …
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ResourceWhat it Feels Like To Go Supersonic | Thunderbird Fighter Pilot Reacts
Max, a former F-15E and F-16 Thunderbirds pilot, pushes back against other fighter pilots who describe going supersonic as a …
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ResourceTop Gun 2 Behind the Scenes Trailer | Thunderbird Pilot Reacts!
Max breaks down the behind-the-scenes trailer for Top Gun: Maverick, offering his pilot's perspective on the film's aviation …
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ResourceFighter Pilot Callsign Process Revealed!
Max explains the fighter pilot callsign process, describing how naming ceremonies work in different locations and contexts. He …
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ResourceThunderbird Pilot Reacts to Thunderbirds Close Call | Caught on Tape!
Max, a former F-16 Thunderbirds demonstration pilot, analyzes video footage of a Thunderbirds near-collision during a flyby. He …
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ResourceFighter Jets Intercepting Pilots Not Paying Attention!
Max recounts two instances from his time as an F-15 pilot when he was tasked with intercepting civilian aircraft that had entered …
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ResourceFighter Pilot Reacts | Aerial Refueling Easy?
Max recounts a challenging aerial refueling experience he had as an F-15E pilot over undisclosed mountains during nighttime …
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ResourceThunderbird Fighter Pilot Reacts to Top Gun Maverick Trailer | Full Breakdown!
Max breaks down the Top Gun: Maverick movie trailer using his fighter pilot experience. He analyzes aerial maneuvers shown in the …
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