Kill MiGs! Paco Geisler (Part 2 / AMA)

[@averagejoe1943]

I’m listening for the second or third time! I love Paco’s interview. The stories are top notch!!!

[@davidd708]

What a great pair of interviews. Col. Geisler clearly carried some of that Phys Ed pre-military-career background with him... he sounds and talks like an old (American foot)ball coach. Of course he was getting guys ready for a much more important game than the next weekend's gridiron meeting. Thanks for giving us these long form interviews that let the personality and style of these historical figures come through and get recorded for posterity.

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks, David.

[@jcheck6]

Paco as a Sq CC reminded me of when we had Green Bay Packer coach Mike Holmgren in the DC-10 cockpit flying his team to the Super Bowl around '97. He had the same leadership qualities as Paco exemplified in this video. Great interview Steve!

[@sedlo]

Wow! Love the way Paco revealed his Constant Peg activities to his kids.... Amazing!

[@10percenttrue]

Yeah. Suggests that he's a bit of a deep thinker and not just some muscle head who flew fighters.

[@Captain-Fox]

This mans (paco) interviews are the best I have ever seen. His mannerisms, overall knowledge and way-of-being incredibly entertaining as well as inspiring. I would do just about anything to have been born in the right place and time to be in this mans squadron.

[@frankfagan]

As Paco's oldest son, I can confirm that he NEVER actually went to the moon. Remember... 10% True.

[@MattHew-dt3hk]

Maybe you just haven't gotten the book yet...you never know! Check 6!

[@MADMAX353]

OUTSTANDING INTERVIEW!!! SEMPER FI.

[@phamanh30926]

We should have an interview about paco routine and practical jokes

[@chadwickalexanderjr1758]

I can listen to both of these gentlemen talk all day long

[@maddthomas]

I've watched these interviews with Paco multiple times, get him back on, he is a great guest. If I could ask him a question, it would be about the F-22 and his thoughts on it, the limited numbers of them and the USAF buying more F-15EX's to fill the gap left by shutting down production of the Raptors.

[@maddthomas]

I want more Paco, he is a great interviewee, more stories from him.

[@IWSFODD]

I can't describe the sheer disappointment (in lack of better word) when Paco didn't keep a copy of those post card. Such mentality of old die-hard fighter pilot. We need him back for more, he can talk about his breakfast and still make a good story out of it. What a legend.

[@10percenttrue]

Yeah, he was probably too busy looking up how to spell Kiss My Ass in Cyrillic to think about keeping a copy :)

[@charlesperry6088]

What wonderfully funny and interesting fella. Ive watched these three Paco podcasts several times and they make me laugh out loud every time - not to mention fill me with respect for a great warrior.

[@K-qi3ln]

I‘m depply impressed. Having spent over 20 years as a pilot in the German Air Force, I would have given my right arm to have a squadron commander like Paco…

[@Jwalker21NC]

I love listening to this guy!! Paco is truly a legend in every sense of the word and I could listen to him tell his tale for hours and hours on end. No complaints here for the long talks!

[@TorToroPorco]

Legend is probably an overused word but in this instance it’s rather appropriate. His mindset shaped and moulded the best pilot community the USAF had to offer.

[@williambayer5387]

Excellent time spent! See you in Nov

[@ianclaproth3675]

Through all of the entertaining stories and colourful language, I get more than a glimpse of the pensive capacity of this man. He has given so much and perhaps mostly to those wives, ( and children). They all came back. A very rewarding watch Steve. Thanks to you both.

[@10percenttrue]

I agree totally, Ian. There is definitely pensiveness there, despite the jocular delivery.

[@mikeschultz9188]

Thank you guys! Such a terrific series with Paco. All of the 10 Percent True interviews are great, but Paco is something else.

[@10percenttrue]

Cheers, Mike.

[@dgrimes438]

Col. Geisler is a hammer down, turn and burn take it to you one of kind pilot. this was wildly entertaining as a beginner dcs player this has been extremely helpful information on tactics fly the plane to 90 percent capability. This man was a true Maverick.

[@Mors_Inimicis]

Fantastic interview, my second time around watching it 👍🏻

[@mikericketts7057]

Excellent interview Paco and Steve! I enjoyed it very much!

[@10percenttrue]

Many thanks, Mike!

[@Semipr0]

Just love listening to Paco he is quite the Fighter Pilot...! an Amazing Career not very many Pilots ever get to live out...! Thanks for this episode...!

[@10percenttrue]

I agree. I could listen to him all night.

[@forthwithtx5852]

Great interview. Thanks, Paco. Talking about F-15 always takes me back to my old Holloman days and our trips to Nellis for Red Flag and WSEP.

[@anthonymaddison9588]

Simply excellent .

[@-theflea-4561]

Thanks for doing these interviews! Having Paco fighting for the good guys and getting everyone up to speed is why they all made it back. He must be getting on a bit, but I wouldn’t get in a ring with him.

[@10percenttrue]

He’s insanely strong, which is another thing people comment about. He’s in the process of trying to set a world record for benchpress for his age group - I think he said he benched 360lb a few weeks ago, missing the WR by only 1.5lb or so (can’t remember exact figures, but those sound about right).

[@flightsimstuff5417]

Excellent. Can't get enough. Annnnd...I just realized you [Steve] wrote book Red Eagles. Had it since day one and love it.

[@10percenttrue]

Thank you!

[@eicjc]

Only 56 mins!!!!! 😜 Thanks again Steve and Paco 🙏🏼

[@10percenttrue]

Cheers, Jim!

[@alexpitts7634]

Incredible conversation. I could listen to Paco for hours. I had so many laugh out loud moments

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks, Alex. Paco is so easy to talk to.

[@stuartb9194]

Entertaing AF, and as a bonus, the best lesson in team management ever.

[@nickforster748]

I really liked the thoughtful line of questioning. Clearly, you've build up a great rapport with the "C Model" community courtesy of your books. I've enjoyed Red Eagles & F-15 Engaged very much. I look forward to going through your back catalogue & with recommend your output to my former GR4 colleagues.

[@10percenttrue]

Thank you, Nick. You know, I haven't done a GR4 interview...

[@alexpitts7634]

Thanks!

[@10percenttrue]

Thank you!

[@rebeccac.54]

Thank you, Paco and Steve!

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks, Jeannette!

[@scottfeatherstone7156]

Amazing interview, keep ‘em coming

[@10percenttrue]

Will do, Scott. Thanks for commenting.

[@therocinante3443]

Man.. they don't make em like him anymore, and that's a damn shame!

[@jimmycummings8164]

Loved the show. Thanks for posting this and all the info and let us know about these great Americans.

[@10percenttrue]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jimmy.

[@CoolHandLukeM3]

What a great episode! Paco is a badass!

[@toms3960]

Super interesting! I was an enlisted guy, Bitburg AB for a large part of my time, early 90s. Also one of those kids who dreamed of flying the 15. (But nearsighted and colorblind was a wet blanket on that plan). Its good to live vicariously through interviews like these. Thanks!

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks for commenting, Tom. What did you do a Bitburg?

[@toms3960]

@@10percenttrue Admin stuff with Logistics Plans. Definately nothing exciting. I just made the most of being an a great location and any opportunities that came my way. A relevant highlight was watching the F15s leave around dawn, full afterburner take off, headed for Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield after months of planning. Thanks again, and keep on doing great work!

[@laMoort]

nope, it was great time - as usual. postcard story was the icing on the cake tho. 😄

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks, Murad. That story was great!

[@uhhello173]

Fantastic

[@markk364]

Daaaaaamn!

[@stephenszabo2361]

Long live the Eagle!!!

[@lrw3984]

keep it up!!!

[@10percenttrue]

Will do! Thanks :)

[@warrenchambers4819]

Paco sounds like my neighbor Gary a retired Marine like Paco a real no nonsense guy. Now I keep my lawn lookin well lets say good but not high and tight like the leatherneck next door much to his aggravation. I found myself getting nervous listening to Paco until I figured out he sounds just like my hard ass neighbor haha.

[@Dan-qp1el]

This was fun.

[@phamanh30926]

What book are you talking about, I want to know

[@nilscrawford4100]

Steve! Why the time limit? Could listen to t You guys for hours and hours….. keep the tape rolling I say 🤩

[@10percenttrue]

Nils! It was a Sunday evening and I was juggling family with hobby. Family won! Probably how it should be :) Thanks for your kind words.

[@nilscrawford4100]

@@10percenttrue For sure the family wins every time dude!! I have to remember you also have a life to lead, and not just entertain us! 😄👍

[@singlesprocket]

Great AMA. Can you also cover ‘Paco’s Little Gator Club’ in November 😉

[@10percenttrue]

I'll ask!

[@Max-dk5vz]

Paco: And I said Daymn.

[@10percenttrue]

lol