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10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

Interviews and anecdotes from military pilots and aircrew from across the globe. As the rule says, so long as it"s 10 percent true, you"re allowed to tell the story! Head over to the 10 Percent True YouTube channel to listen and watch at the same time.

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01:37:13

NORAD Eagle Driver: Shamu Salcedo

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/10/24

Subscribe to 10 Percent True for ad-free, early access to new episodes: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans10PCT EP77 Part 10:00 Welcome Shamu0:50 outline of Shamus’s AF career5:20 Air Defence roll in the 48th TFW 11:05 long range interception or BFM or both14:22 old tech “smoke a lucky”16:55 DACT vs Oceana Tomcats21:15 live intercepts? 23:30 radar capabilities 25:50 VI (visual intercept) button 27:15 culture - wing performance in gulf war33:02 weapons (AIM-7M & AIM-9L) vs the expected

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01:55:47

Bringing the Brrrrt to Alaska: The A-10 Arrives at...

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/10/10

Subscribe to 10 Percent True for ad-free, early access to new episodes: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plansFred Knowles EP76 P2In Part 2 of our conversation with retired USAF pilot Fred Knowles, we dive into his 15 years flying the A-10 Thunderbolt II in Alaska and a tour in South Korea. Fred explains the Hog’s unique firepower, tactics, and survivability, shares vivid stories about Arctic survival training, flying in brutal -60°F conditions, night missions with flares and NVGs, and

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01:42:13

Loaded for Bear: F-106 Delta Dart

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2025/09/26

In this episode of 10 Percent True, we sit down with retired U.S. Air Force pilot Fred Knowles, whose career spanned two of the most unique fighters in American service: the supersonic F-106 Delta Dart and the rugged A-10 Thunderbolt II.Fred shares vivid stories of flying the T-33 and F-106 in Air Defense Command—intercepting Soviet Tu-95 “Bear” bombers, training with nuclear-tipped Genie missiles, and living the culture of the Cold War interceptor community. He also reflects on the transition out

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02:36:53

Double MiG Killer: OP Denney

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/09/12

10 Percent True Squadron Leader Tier subscriber? Join OP for the Live Lounge session on 28 Sept 2000Z.Want ad-free, early access? https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listOP Denney, Episode 75.OP Denney shares his incredible journey from growing up as the son of a Vietnam-era Army aviator to becoming an F-15C Eagle pilot, USAF Weapons School graduate and MiG killer during Operation Desert Storm. He walks us through fighter culture in the 1980s, his training with the Red Eagles, the challenges

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02:26:48

Inside the USAF Weapons School: Lessons in Failure,...

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/08/29

Want ad-free, early access? https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listMaestro Renken EP74 Part 2In this powerful interview, Maestro offers a raw, insightful deep dive into the unforgiving crucible of the Weapons Instructor Course. He shares hard lessons on failure, leadership, tactical innovation, integrating multi-domain capabilities, and preparing aircrew to fight peer adversaries like China. A masterclass in humility, instruction, and modern air warfare.

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02:33:53

Planning the War Against ISIS – Maestro Renken’s...

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/08/15

Maestro Renken 10 PCT 74 Part 1“Maestro” Renken planned the U.S. air war against ISIS from inside the CAOC, then led his F-15E squadron into combat in Syria. In this gripping interview, he reveals how fast-moving threats, fragile coalitions, brutal targeting dilemmas, and hostile Russian fighters shaped the air campaign—and how the lessons from that war are shaping today’s fight.0:00 intro teaser - “money shot”1:48 Welcome Maestro3:17 Safe on Deck endorsement!3:55 Maestro’s intro/career summary

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00:06:21

Channel Update - Subscription Model Now Live

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/08/01

Take a walk with me in the countryside while I tell you about a new direction for the channel, and how you can play a part in its future.https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list

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02:04:16

F-15E Combat and Test Pilot School — Grease Panarisi...

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/07/17

descriptionGrease Panarisi, 10 Percent True Episode 73 Part 3⸻0:00 intro teaser (pulling offensive - the man with 4 brains)4:30 welcome back Grease 6:55 impressions of a wing EWO in early days of Strike Eagle 12:57 ALQ-135/ALR-56 issues (from Desert Storm) addressed? 15:50 F-111 any better? 16:52 ALQ-131 endorsed!17:22 tasking and deployment reflections following Desert Storm -AEF concept23:26 deployments/learning?27:10 Viper stats and blowing motors30:00 Thoughts on CSAR in the wake of Desert Storm

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02:54:19

From F-111F Combat to Ejection Over Wales — Grease...

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/07/04

Grease Panarisi, 10 Percent True Episode 73 Part 2Mike “Grease” Panarisi tells of his journey flying the F-111F in combat to transitioning into the F-15E Strike Eagle. He recounts one of the most bizarre and incredible ejections in modern fighter aviation history — a high-speed bird strike at 200 feet that sent him parachuting into a Welsh field… and walking into a pub covered in glass and feathers.#F111F #F15E #USAF #EjectionStory #MilitaryAviation #10PercentTrue⸻0:00 intro teaser1:45 welcome back

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02:25:53

F-111F in Desert Storm with Mike “Grease” Panarisi

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2025/06/20

Grease Panarisi, 10 Percent True Episode 73 Part 1In this episode, Mike “Grease” Panarisi tells his story of flying the F-111F in Europe and in Operation Desert Storm. From night-time laser-guided bomb runs over Iraq to hair-raising terrain-following flights through Scottish canyons, Grease shares what it was like to fly one of the war’s most effective but least celebrated strike aircraft.🎧 Listen to the podcast version on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.👉 Don’t forget to like,

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02:17:24

4,100 Hours in the T-38: “Fall behind, and it could...

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/06/07

https://youtu.be/KcJi8RqK8t010 Percent True Episode 72 Retired USAF Colonel Spike Benyshek returns to 10 Percent True to talk about the jet that trained generations of American fighter pilots — the T-38 Talon.

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01:37:56

MiG Killer: Muddy Watrous on His F-15 Kill Over Iraq

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/05/16

Don "Muddy" Watrous discusses his 28 Jan 1991 MiG-23 kill with the 32d TFS, the Wolfhounds. Episode 71 Part 2.Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 “Hey Sir, mind if I take your picture?” (Teaser)2:28 Welcome back Muddy3:42 28th Jan 199129:30 diagnosing the unsuccessful Sparrow shots33:35 tanker crew were true to their word

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01:53:12

The Road to a MiG Kill. Muddy Watrous, EP71 Part 1

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/05/09

Don "Muddy" Watrous discusses his route to the F-15 Eagle and the first 10 days of Operation Desert Storm leading up to his MiG-23 kill with the 32d TFS, the Wolfhounds. Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 intro teaser thirsty ‘winder1:55 Welcome Muddy and episode background 4:50 Muddy’s introduction8:50 did the feeling of

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02:01:32

Inside the OA-1K Sky Raider II: Armed Overwatch Revealed

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2025/04/25

Light Attack Story, Part 6 – OA-1K Skyraider II | Buck Walker | 10PCT EP70 Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro teaser

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01:52:28

Light Attack Story, Part 5. Buck Walker. 10PCT EP70.

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2025/04/11

Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro teaser1:13 Welcome Buck and episode background 3:55 Buck’s background 10:18 route to Light Attack and getting acquainted with the AT-622:35 command tour gets cut short - for school? - promotion?27:05 light attack paper leads to classified job 30:25 Timeframe and the potential benefits of light

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02:14:37

COMBAT DRAGON III. Light Attack Story, Part 4. Hanky...

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2025/04/04

Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh

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01:41:41

COMBAT DRAGON II. Light Attack Story, Part 3. Hanky...

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2025/03/21

Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Teaser1:11 welcome back Hanky (moustaches still matter) 3:28 Combat Dragon II background7:34 initial requirements?9:55 kinematic flares?11:30 further OV-10 mods and integration 17:49 previous experience vs new mission and capabilities?20:43 when speed is not life? 23:00 MX15 sensor

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02:26:39

Light Attack Story, Part 2. Starbaby Pietrucha. 10PCT...

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/03/09

Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh

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01:47:16

Light Attack Story, Part 1. Starbaby Pietrucha. 10PCT...

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/03/01

Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Starbaby commits felony1:22 Light Attack intro3:05 career route to the “other” skunkworks7:20 in the Pentagon for 9/11 and setting up a dustoff pad17:38 orders orders orders21:40 EWO knowledge expiring and pentagon exploits in planning 30:00 a word from our sponsor30:45 invading Canada?33:20 results of

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02:10:45

Aircrew Cancer - Causes, Accountability and Outcomes....

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit ·

2025/02/20

Contact Aztec here: machcoalition@gmail.comRetired Colonel "Aztec" Alcazar describes his mission to identify the causes of aircrew cancers, to get government funding and support, and to help get aircrew the support they need when struck down by cancer.Aircrew Cancer (Aztec)0:00 Intro and welcome Aztec4:05 reviewing the operator’s story9:20 Aviator Cancer Examination Study or ACES 2022-2025 development14:00 what’s the end game? 16:36 established causality so far?22:05 OBOX23:30 hello SMUDGE and

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