Retired A-10 Fighter Pilot, Dylan "Habu" Thorpe joins episode 82 of @AfterburnPodcast with John "Rain" Waters. Dive deep into Habu's career from a Weapon Systems Operator in the F-15E to his journey to becoming an A-10. Explore combat stories, air show highlights, and the intricate world of Combat Search and Rescue. Thanks to @e3aviationassociation for bringing out the film crew. Check out E3 Aviation's awesome aviation community here: bit.ly/E3Aviation
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00:00 - Introduction
02:15 - Habu's Early Days as an F-15E WSO
08:30 - Transition from WSO to A-10 Pilot
15:00 - Air Refueling Challenges
22:45 - A-10 Air Show Experiences
30:00 - The Impact of Sequestration on Demo Teams
37:15 - Combat Search and Rescue | A-10 Sandy Mission
45:00 - Memorable Air Show Moments
52:30 - Advice to Young Aviators
58:45 - Closing Thoughts
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