The Old Fly Guy Network
The Old Fly Guy Network
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Our mission is to provide a platform to engage with leaders in the general aviation marketplace. Exploring the background of these leaders and how their journey in general aviation began. Discover what drives these aviators to share their knowledge. Learn what these aviators see for the future in aviation. Discuss the lighter side of aviation and be inspired to take to the skies to follow our dream of flying.
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Explores themes related to the journeys of aviation leaders, highlighting their beginnings, motivations, and visions for the future of aviation, with episodes covering topics like the importance of technical expertise and the integration of personal passions, such as music in aviation.
Our mission is to provide a platform to engage with leaders in the general aviation marketplace. Exploring the background of these leaders and how their journey in general aviation began. Discover what drives these aviators to share their knowledge. Learn what these aviators see for the future in aviation. Discuss the lighter side of aviation and be inspired to take to the skies to follow our dream of flying.
SR-71 Ejection: Blair Bozek's Incredible Blackbird Survival Story
What happens when a routine Mach 3 flight at 75,000 feet suddenly becomes a fight for survival?
During an SR-71 mission over the western Pacific, Reconnaissance Systems Officer Blair Bozek and pilot Dan House were enjoying what Blair describes as a ”rocket ride” when they heard a seemingly innocent pop.
Within moments, their SR-71 Blackbird was in serious trouble.
What initially seemed like an engine unstart became something far worse. The left engine failed and seized, problems developed with the right engine's hydraulic system, and the Blackbird began violently rolling—at times reaching approximately 75 degrees of bank—while pitching upward.
The crew fought to control the aircraft, worked emergency checklists, coordinated with support aircraft and tried to reach Clark Air Base in the Philippines. But as hydraulic pressure became increasingly unreliable, the situation reached the point every aircrew trains for but hopes never to experience.
It was time to get out.
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