Former CH-47 pilot here- losing hydraulics while flying and still landing that aircraft is beyond comprehension

@djzrobzombie2813

14 күн бұрын

How about landing with only one rotor left ?

@Farmer_1776

11 күн бұрын

@@djzrobzombie2813that ain’t happening.

@charlieghague

11 күн бұрын

He actually did have hydros when he landed. The crew chief was able to refill the reservoir with spare fluid giving him control in short increments. Without that they would've crashed.

I’ve seen Alan interviewed 3 times previously. Always great. But your time with him is far more laid back, informative, enlightening, and hair raising. And you know we’ve only heard 1% of his actual lore. Well done ! 👍👍👍

@dangielfrauk8484

6 күн бұрын

40 Mike Mike is a darn good interviewer.

Awesome interview with an unbelievably good pilot. Even in his young days during Desert Storm he was fun to fly with. I almost spit my coffee out when he mentioned my cigarette story with the Iraq POWs. I was his CrewChief on the ramp.

This channel is going places, it’s very hard for something to keep my attention but i watched this from start too finish with no distractions.

I never get tired of listening to Als stories even though I was present and lived through many of them. A detail he left out about the Son Tay Bergdahl mission was when he said it I looked in the mirror in the cockpit and all I saw was this big bushy caterpillar mustache covered shit eatin’ grin. The most impressive landing I experienced in my career. He is a true hero of mine!!! Great interview!

Love that he mentioned Pete Blaber with Operation Anaconda. Hands down the single most influential book I’ve ever read was Pete’s book The Mission, The Men and Me. Which culminates in that battle.

I saw Mr. Mack on Combat Story and the same night listened to the entire book Razor 3 on Audible. He's story is moving, at points heartbreaking and best of all has a happy ending. He's a American hero and what anyone who has ever flown a toy helicopter over there head as a child dreams of being.

Mike just leaning back enjoying these incredible stories like I was. Alan is so calm and well spoken, great demeanor to him. Thanks to both of you for this one 👏

What an incredible individual; I listened to the podcast driving from DC to Philly today and finished it when I got home. I’m amazed that there isn’t enough notoriety placed on the pilot’s and crew of the 160th ; they’re all heroes. I guess they’re the true silent warriors. God bless them all and what they did during the Gwot, and continue to do today. Thank you Mike for bringing Mr. Mack on the show, and thank you Mr. Mack for what you’ve done for our country.

Pepper was the dog who was lost along the river in Iraq. Her handler's name is Dave Neilsen. He would be a stellar guest for Mike Drop.

Incredible and humble guy and he has a radio voice. Make us WO's proud

The Legend himself, thank you for this Mike

Mike, i have already listened to this multiple times because of the details. I must say that you have outdone yourself with this guest. Thank you for what you have done for us in bringing guests that have something to say as well as bring some truth for us civilians to hear. I am offering you a challenge, can you find the Bin Laden pilots and ask about the crash landing that safely kept all of our men alive? Please accept this challenge. God bless you friend.

Nonaviators I don’t think can comprehend the gravity of what he did in an aircraft. Truly amazing!!!

I remember when Mike didn’t ride motorcycles now he talks about them a lot, I love it

@treyhazel9010

10 күн бұрын

Same about to get an fz8 lol

Such a great interview. Love hearing about the aviation details that I never knew was happening while riding on birds as an 11B. We flew on birds a lot while I was stationed in Korea with 1/503 INF AASLT at Camp Casey. I was fresh into the Army at 18 years old and flying around in Blackhawks. I was loving life. I could listen to this guy talk forever. A freaking stud.

Freaking awesome interview. Huge reminder as to all of the assets involved to make missions possible.

As I was a kid, I read the books on tora Bora, lone survivor, kill bin ladin, a good day to die, ECT. Listening to these guys bring up names I've read about from other books is like hearing about all my heros I had going through school. It's like my version of the dream teams. Love listening to all of these heros and the truth behind stories that are told.

Currently a ch47 mechanic and crew chief. Best damn job I’ve ever had!

Al is a great American! 🇺🇸🫡 He was one of our instructors during Green Platoon!

Great episode! Mike - you should interview Dave Nielson.. that was his dog pepper that Al was referring to that was killed in Iraq.

First city I lived in was portsmouth grew up in Dover and reside in Rochester NH currently. Seldom hear anyone notable from here listening to any podcast like this.

Absolutely STELLAR interview! The stories and experiences Alan Mack has are just incredible to hear...

25 mins in and I'm hooked. Another great one!

You got a way of digging deeper in Mike Drop than any other podcast…. Telling you this is the best damn show. For years, you’ve given me the best damn content… really appreciate you bro. @mikeritland

@MikeRitland

14 күн бұрын

Thank you buddy! I sure appreciate it

@Nath8737

11 күн бұрын

It’s because he listens to their answers instead of just waiting for his turn to talk. A shockingly rare skill these days.

Incredible military career. This should have a million views. Thanks Alan and Mike! 🇺🇸

Might be one of the best shows I have watched. I was at NTC and was part of the 1st Air Defense unit ever at NTC. I simulated a SA-8 Missile System.

Great interview Mike. You outdid yourself in this one. Thank you Alan C. Mack.

Legit Legend.....Thanks, Mike!

Listening to the aviators is my favorite type of podcast, what a great interview.

Incredible interview no stale moments! I appreciate that you let him share his experiences without interrupting

Great job Mike, Alan’s been on a few podcasts and all are great. Thank you for your service.

For those curious, that’s 291 days of straight flying. Mad respect to this man and the Night Stalkers!!

I’ll say it! The best interview thus far. Wow!

His voice is so calm it relaxes you

Great interview Mike. Mr. Mack you are a great paragon for the 160th SOAR.

He has 3 years solid in the cockpit....... LEGEND

Mike wasn't kidding... one of the longest podcast.

Incredible interview! Thanks Mike!

Mike love the content . Been watching you for years. Thank you 👍😊 you are a really underrated interviewer. One of the best interviewers on youtube . You ask some very intriguing questions.

That was an awesome interview! I could listen to Al all day!

Man this dude is a legend Forsure. Such a great episode. You should definitely try to get Jimmy hatch on the podcast.

Mike I have watched or listened to every episode to date. This is by far the best and my favorite one. Thanks man thanks a lot.

Such Amazing stories and men. I want to thank you guys for sacrificing for all of us.I pray for you guys and your families since they serve also.Im in a big military family, and I know loss. It is so important to document these stories. Thank you 🇺🇸

This deserves more views, great stories here

Amazing! Best podcast to date!

@MikeRitland

14 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@djzrobzombie2813

14 күн бұрын

​@@MikeRitlandwhat's up skid Marks?

Mike these heroes are amazing! Appreciate all of you men/heroes. I’d like to hear some stories from C130 Talon pilots if you can find them. Loved the long episode.

Damn Mike This is going to be on a "best of" no doubt.. Thanks fealls

This was so good man. I enjoyed it immensely.

That was absolutely awesome, alan is an absolutely legend & a great storyteller. Thanks mike & alan for a brilliant interview & thank you both for your service.

Awesome podcast, very enlightening.

Great interview!!! Thank you Mike. Big fan from the Netherlands

Amazing as always Mike.. well done

Great guest and great interview from two American heroes! Thank you for bringing these stories to us... From an old Jarhead

Great interview and very humbling to hear of the sacrifices made for our nation- even the POS bergdahl. Semper Fidelis!

Thanks Mike,this was an epic podcast

Thanks, Mike and Al. Amazing interview and stories!

Hellll yeah I loved him on Cleared Hot. You’re crushing it Mike.

Canted tail rotor on the blackhawk creates a percentage of lift keeping it more level when landing, less nose up attitude.

Incredible! Anyone ever interview the crew chief?

God DAYUM thus one was really good

Thank you Sir! You are a special man and national treasure! You to Mike!

Thank you sir . Always a great podcast.

Wow, I had to stop what I was doing to listen to this one. Great interview!

That was a great show very interesting thanks guys

I am with you Mike on never watched lone survivor or read the book. It was for just the money. A lot of badass men lost their lives and one individual benefits from it 💰💰💰. Very sad!

@gd5812

12 күн бұрын

Seems like a lot of backlash is going around currently because of that movie and book

Great show... I was thinking that I might have known the dude that he mentioned during his first few weeks of 160th INDOC that he was doing the karate chops on the neck with (Linebacker). I befriended a MH-47 guy from that era while at Vance AFB. He had left the army to fly C-130s for the Air National Guard. He graduated at Vance just before 911 and got a callback to the Night Stalkers. I never saw him again but he fits the description. Also, my dad was in that Birmingham, AL Sky Crane unit just before they converted to 47s. I bet my dad knew those old crusty guys... he said there were quite a few there!

Amazing episode. I'm left with only one question. "What would you do for a Klondike bar?"

Great interview!

Great episode Mike

@MikeRitland

14 күн бұрын

Much appreciated

I've listened to his story on the cleared hot podcast more times than I care to admit. Dude is a hero and I am so thankful Americans like him exist!

@MrThorain

13 күн бұрын

I gotta check that out

Thank you Sirs! Shared.

17 deployments. God damn.

Excellent interview!

Incredible interview. When I think your guests cant get any better…bam… on walks another.

Kick Ass 🌞🇺🇸 just sitting here trying to listen to SRS and then MD notifications 🙌 , ill bounce back to finish SRS after this 🤙

Great interview

great interview true warrior

This is my favorite episode right behind Macdonald episode. Fuck yeah Mike Drop

I remember seeing the 160th at WTI back in the 90s. The 47 blades were massive compared to my CH46E.

This was an awesome show.

Damn, great podcast!

This was a phenomenal podcast.

great interview

Great episode!!

Amazing stuff.

This is my 3 time watching this since you dropped it. I’ve listened to a few interviews with him, but This is by FAR THE BEST AL Mack interview ever done. Awesome Job Mike 🫡. I also love that you have never deviated from what made your channel so great. 🫡🫡🫡

Mike knows his bikes. Loves this shit even more!!! Yamaha burble baby!!!

This one has flavor .

Great one Mike 👌

Great show as usual Mike. Loved the stories he told.. Mr Mack is definitely a hero

Awesome interview!!

Holy shit Mac.....you can talk all day! LOL I love yz

Nice.

Best pilots in the world

Excellent brothers. 👍🏻💯🇱🇷💪

Very good one!

Mike Ritland 💪🎉🍾🍾🍾🍾🍿🥳

Damn good listen

Dude I asked like two years ago And now Takar is the talk of the town