Flying the AH-64 Apache | Daniel Flores (Part 2)

[@shd4618]

I've read Daniel's book, and also watched his documentary. His journey and struggles are one, (even those who have never been combat aviators) can relate to. As for the negative comments some made about his hat.......there's a history and right of passage to wearing it. I understand and respect that entirely. Great work. Thank you.

[@davidsmith8997]

What kind of a doorknob made silly comments about his hat? Whomever it was, I hope for their sake they don't do it around active cavalry servicemen and women!

[@dougstitt1652]

great looking stetson , great pride in wearing one !!! he looks great in it like all do .

[@matthayward7889]

What a fantastic interview! That’s a man who loves his job

[@Aircrewinterview]

Cheers Matt

[@thefrecklepuny]

A very gutsy interview. Not for the faint of heart. War is not a video game. Describes the difficulties of flying even the most powerful choppers in 'hot and high' environments.

[@dougstitt1652]

Thank You Mr. Flores and thx A.I.

[@Aircrewinterview]

Cheers Doug.

[@kurtballard1189]

Great interview! Really enjoyed your book and movie. Thanks for sharing your experiences, time and especially, thank you for your service.

[@estellemelodimitchell8259]

What a great interview. I enjoyed listening to Daniel’s story of flying the Apache.

[@Aircrewinterview]

Thanks!

[@tacoenvy]

Just awesome, Daniel is cool as hell

[@Aircrewinterview]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@RamadiTaxiDriver60M]

Negative G limit is for Cobra/Bells with semi rigid system. No negative G limits in Apache. We do push overs all the time, particularly with diving rockets. 3 fuel cells if using robbie tank.

[@blooter6360]

Fascinating ! Absoloutely brilliant

[@Aircrewinterview]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@PhantomMark]

I see Daniel has a sim in the background, going to take a punt he is flying the Apache on DCS :)

[@jager6863]

So my question is; Did the Army helicopter pilots ever call in Airforce A-10's to operate when the altitude was just either to high or too hot for helicopters. Or was the culture, we can handle it ourselves?

[@dougerrohmer]

I would imagine A10's might be a bit more constrained in the mountains and valleys?

[@PhantomMark]

@@dougerrohmer Never flown one beyond DCS, but in that environment you can conduct most things at 20+k in the A10 and be effective with the sensors etc, and you're out the range of normal manpads in such an environment, in DCS it gives the impression of a highly effective high altitude weapons platform if required, as well as something that can get down and dirty if required.

[@robertsmith4681]

Si is it really like Nicolas Cage described in his famous documentary ? :P

[@GOZR]

Low fps

[@sicknote1558]

Lol looked like you were struggling to get a word in edge wise 😄

[@davidsmith8997]

I wanted to hear about the Hellfires!

[@bobbyguns100]

Wow ! This is one crazy awesome interview! I actually felt like I was there lol the details were amazing!