{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"Episode #104: Black Jets and Gucci Birds with Retired Lt Col Mike Ethridge","description":"Welcome to Episode 104 of Lessons from the Cockpit! I\u2019m Mark Hasara, former KC-135 pilot, author of Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit, and a lifelong aviation fanatic. For over 60 years, aviation has been my passion, and this show brings you stories from the cockpit, the mission planning room, and beyond. This week, I sit down with Mike Ethridge, a longtime friend and fellow Air Force aviator. We met as cadets at BYU\u2019s ROTC Detachment 855, and he went on to fly the KC-10A Extender, KC-135s and every Boeing airframe Delta Airlines has flown around the world. What\u2019s in This Episode?  \u2708\ufe0f The KC-10 in Action \u2013 Flying the ultimate tanker, refueling everything from fighters to bombers to transports. Mike lead the KC-10 formation of F-111\u2019s going to Libya in Operation Eldorado Canyon \u26a0\ufe0f T-38 Emergency! \u2013 Mike relives a high-speed in-flight emergency that nearly ended in disaster and shares an exclusive piece of that event \ud83d\udd25 Wild Receivers \u2013 The most unusual aircraft that have pulled up behind his KC-10 for gas\u2026 the Black Jet! If you love war stories, behind-the-scenes aviation insights, and lessons learned in the air, this episode is for you. Support the Show & Grab Exclusive Aviation Art! This podcast is fueled by Wall Pilot, creators of custom aviation art. \ud83d\ude80 Vinyl aircraft profiles \u2013 4, 6, and 8-foot-long, peel-and-stick art for your home, office, or hangar \ud83d\udee9\ufe0f Fighter jets, bombers, tankers, airliners \u2013 Over 158 ready-to-print designs \ud83c\udfa8 Custom aircraft available \u2013 Add your name, squadron, tail number, and weapons loadout \ud83d\udccd Check out the full collection here: https:\/\/wallplot.com Join the All Ranks Club \u2013 Your VIP Pass to Aviation! Want to take your aviation experience to the next level? Join my Patreon All Ranks Club, where we go beyond the podcast. \ud83d\udee9\ufe0f Exclusive Perks for Members: \u2705 Virtual Bar Night \u2013 Talk aviation, war stories & current events \u2705 One-on-one Zoom calls \u2013 Q&A sessions and personal aviation discussions \u2705 Monthly 7-inch aircraft profile stickers \u2013 Collect famous military aircraft! \u2705 Access to our Aviation Discord Journal \u2013 Share debriefs, aviation memes & behind-the-scenes stories \ud83d\udd17 Join here:   https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/lessonsfromthecockpit\/membership Join our Discord community!   https:\/\/discord.com\/channels\/1285369634329202840\/1288163956246057071 Help Keep Lessons from the Cockpit Flying! Your support keeps this podcast in the air. Every donation helps us bring more stories from the skies. \ud83d\udcb0Patreon:   https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/lessonsfromthecockpit\/membership \ud83d\udcb0 Venmo:  https:\/\/account.venmo.com\/u\/Mark-Hasara Next Week: Shrek Sullivan spent years in the US Marine Corps as an F-18 and F-35 pilot. Some of his most hair raising stories are from an assignment as a Forward Air Controller during the Battle of Ramadi \ud83d\udea8 Subscribe now & join the All Ranks Club for behind-the-scenes content & exclusive access! See you next week on Lessons from the Cockpit! Cleared hot! ","author_name":"Lessons From The Cockpit","author_url":"https:\/\/lessonsfromthecockpit.show\/","html":"