Flying the OA-37 & F-16 | Tony Mahoney (Part 1)

Tony Mahoney shares what it was like to fly the OA-37 Dragonfly and F-16 Fighting Falcon.
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[@bensmith7536]

One of the best interviews. A pilot without hubris, arrogance, attitude etc, widely experienced.

[@KRGruner]

F-16 training was just over 6 months if you did not come from another fighter (OA-37 did not count as one).

[@MartyBecker]

Really enjoyed the interview. Looking forward to Part 2. There was a mention of the book in the interview, "Vipers in the Sand" 33:08 . I could not find that that title. I found "Vipers in the Storm"? Is that the title that was mentioned?

[@kanfly2]

Sorry it was Vipers in the Storm

[@MartyBecker]

@@kanfly2 Thank you.

[@cellokid5104]

Those f15 fight tactics sound hella fun to pull off

[@davidsmith8997]

I'm really curious to hear about his other environments in Part 2. He's certainly flown a wide range of different planes with different missions!

[@KRGruner]

Only correction I would make is that no, the Army still does not control fixed-wing CAS. The JTACs are USAF, but while when he (and I) were doing it, it was all pilots doing the controls, now it's enlisted personnel which really is a better system for most situations.

[@matthayward7889]

Another great interview! I could have happily listened to Tony for another hour

[@Aircrewinterview]

Cheers!

[@shirleydrury5565]

Reminds me of the old strike master. Thanks both for another great interview😊😊

[@Aircrewinterview]

Our pleasure!

[@markbowman2890]

FAC pilots used the Cessna Birddog!

[@hendongooner7383]

Great interview. And Happy 50th Birthday to the F-16.....think it will be around for another 50 at least...

[@Aircrewinterview]

Cheers

[@davidwallace5831]

Great stuff - always interested hear about some of the less well known types / activities. Thank you.

[@Aircrewinterview]

Glad you it enjoyed it. Cheers