What's It Like To Fly A Fast Jet On The Front Line? | Minutes With | UNILAD

[@marcussheen]

I love this series. I love how you just let these amazing people talk like they're telling stories around the campfire.

[@Gloopy8]

Well said.

[@jorgepratts8825]

This is the new campfire. Welcome. It's the same thing, but 2021.

[@abbieee1863]

I know right!! You get to know so such in little as 8mins

[@thomaspeck5722]

@@Gloopy8 ooo

[@youreatoilet]

Best thing LADbibles made so far

[@Flinderfilnks_V2]

I love how passionate she is telling her story

[@ineedanewname.8169]

Agreed, the enthusiasm really shows and adds a lot to the story

[@echohimselftoo4752]

Yeah pilots are amazing

[@abbysapples1225]

I'm with you

[@mandyhickson123]

Thanks Flinder

[@JoeMama-mg5dk]

Prolly has something to do with the PTSD of being shot at with rockets

[@willpownall9521]

bro the intro scared the shit out of me. I wasn't expecting that

[@tander101]

Hahaha it was an outro for me on the stowaway video with the guy who fell out of the plane

[@yigithan3713]

Same

[@mandyhickson123]

sorry!!!!

[@tander101]

@@mandyhickson123 You read the comments? 👀😳

[@mandyhickson123]

@@tander101 just seen them 😂😂😂

[@ray.shoesmith]

"MANDY, BREAK RIGHT!" I jumped 6 ft in the air, and my names not even Mandy

[@samuellp1146]

nice one Mr Burns

[@Kella-rr1ds]

ahahaha me to! the way she says it omg

[@theduelist8360]

me too man i got almost a heart attack

[@JackieBaisa]

I did too! Literally jumped to high heaven!

[@kingacocia]

Same here, freaking heart attack 🥴

[@tomgrant29]

"So I changed all the screensavers to naked men" I am genuinely CRYING laughing :) :) :D

[@cyborgchicken3502]

@jimmy larson maybe it was a prank? And maybe you're taking it too seriously?

[@StNeurion]

She didn't tell them what to think or do. She did exactly what they did: put nude pictures of the opposite sex as the background/screensaver without any regard for what others would think. She obviously fit right in.

[@Jasmine-ruth]

ikr it was so funny I was like yes girl

[@whittenaw]

I was like what a badass. I probably would have been so intimidated but dang what a boss response

[@dougerrohmer]

@@cyborgchicken3502 Here's a tip for you - a prank is only funny if both parties see it so. Otherwise it's, y'know, being a prick.

[@QueenRaven911]

The fan girl inside of me is jumping with joy. I wish there are more female pilots out there. I remember being one of the two women in the flight school about 13 years ago, the ratio was 2 in 15 and the only woman who applied for RCAF Pilot in my division that year. For my flight test I was assigned to one of the first female pilot examinors in Canada. After the exam she told me I landed better than my flight instructor when he did his flight test, and my instructor is a damn good pilot, it made me so happy.

[@YourPalKindred]

I'm a trans woman so take this how you want, but I think piloting, be it helicopter, jet, no matter the role, is a great fit for women. Now, that isn't to say a woman can't hold her own in a ground fight, but that with some improvements to accommodate for women, naturally smaller frames are well suited to cramped cockpits. Women also make for the most badass pilots tbh

[@bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663]

@@YourPalKindred Lol...every story she told made her look incompetent ...stripping off for a pi55 in the middle of a combat mission...shouting at her navigator to STFU when he was trying to warn her of danger and putting on her NVG because someone told her not too and nearly blinded herself...and i'm only halfway thru....🤦‍♂

[@YourPalKindred]

@@bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663 so one bad lady means all lady bad okay

[@heapyhoo2225]

@@YourPalKindred not what he said at all, but it’s not exactly painting females in a great light if she’s one of the only ones that got through is it 🥴🥴

[@damnmuggle]

@@bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663 you’re mad 😡

[@theylied1776]

She is incredible, she cut right through the fantasy and glamor of being a fighter pilot and gave the unfiltered reality.

[@A-Minorrrrrrr]

Man she could talk a whole day and I'd be sat here listening intently lmaoo

[@nsikamashaba5546]

She's a good storyteller

[@mandyhickson123]

tell my husband that!😂😂😂

[@dazzawazza3578]

Maybe you should ask her to marry you 😂

[@jordandaniels6510]

The story she told about the missile reminded me so much of one my grandfather told me once. He was a navigator in an RF-4C in Vietnam and he always talked about how important trust was between the pilot and navigator, especially when you're unarmed. He said the closest he ever came to dying was a situation just like she described, they were locked onto by a surface-air missile and he made a call to his pilot to break left and because he acted without any hesitation that's the only reason they survived

[@mandyhickson123]

great to hear.

[@nickyjlyons]

I've never even considered the implications of needing to take a piss whilst piloting 3000 mph jet. it's difficult enough as a car passenger

[@nickyjlyons]

@fred flintstone Indeed!

[@LTCTTM]

They don't fly at 3000 MP/H but I get your point. I can't believe the air force hasn't come up with something to solve this, wtf.

[@DjDolHaus86]

@@LTCTTM It's a lot more difficult than you might imagine, there isn't a lot of room in the cockpit for changes and the seat itself is a complex device rigorously designed to take the extreme stresses of flight and more importantly, ejection. Refitting the seats for a new model would cost billions in research, testing, manufacture and fitting so I'd assume that they're holding off until they absolutely have to in typical military fashion because of the relatively low percentage of female fighter pilots. They'll have acknowledged the problem and tried all the easy fixes they can think of but if none of them work then they'll just say "I'm sorry but you're just going to have to deal with it. (P.S Don't crash they plane, they're expensive)"

[@studymapai]

Swr bro Never even crossed my mind 😂

[@theangrycheeto]

@@DjDolHaus86 There's more than one way to skin a cat. Replacing the seat would be completely ridiculous. A relatively simple device that directs urine into the sponge bag could do the trick.

[@ninjatzH]

Some of these people need a new show called "Hours With", this was great.

[@mandyhickson123]

Lets make it a thing!!

[@Martyboy84]

She's a bad ass.

[@seandepoppe6716]

This was the best interview I've seen on this channel. And there are a lot of great ones.

[@mandyhickson123]

Wow-praise indeed. Thank you

[@bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663]

you have very low standards

[@matthewbuckingham8352]

I love when ladbible produce veteran videos. It’s proud to think there are people in our country willing to sacrifice their own life for others.

[@mandyhickson123]

Thanks 🙏

[@user-tl5qn3pm2f]

What an amazing inspirational woman. I love this series.

[@mandyhickson123]

Thanks

[@miduke]

An extremely infectious, eloquent and intelligent individual. The right stuff indeed.

[@jimbarbwe1985]

Who ever gets to work with or under this amazing Woman is bloody lucky. This is the kind of person that makes a lasting impression on people, I am so grateful she is teaching.

[@joerurigi601]

"You can't be, what you can't see". I like that, will definitely show this to my daughter.

[@rinflame44]

She sounds like an awesome person to grab a pint with.

[@mandyhickson123]

or two!!!

[@honved1]

Probably drink me under the table.

[@ukdnbmarsh]

Thanks LadBible, surely one of the very best channels out there, superb and very real content :)

[@Siritos]

Amazing interview. She's a complete badass.

[@mandyhickson123]

Thanks

[@simple11q]

You guys are so great at producing and squeezing out these great stories!

[@olelool9430]

The Intro hurts my ears...

[@mandyhickson123]

😞 sorry!

[@marlon_88]

Fucking hell, this woman is a badass. Cheers to you, greatness! 🍻

[@Paul-sk3cd]

What an incredible video. Inspirational and what a strong woman. Amazing

[@mandyhickson123]

Thanks Paul

[@colombiank]

LASbible is really doing great with this serie!! absolutely love it

[@stayce751]

I’m not Mandys mother but damn, as a woman I’m proud of her. I wish this was longer, it was just getting juicy!

[@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261]

You can find some longer interviews on the Aircrew Interview channel, also on the Fast Jet Performance podcast. She's awesome!

[@lancslad1954]

read her book its great.

[@mandyhickson123]

@@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261 thanks

[@mandyhickson123]

@@lancslad1954 Thanks so much

[@bittersweet3469]

inspirational role model for women. amazing interview

[@mandyhickson123]

Thanks Andrea

[@mathewmeehan5553]

I didn't expect to love this as,much as,i have I'm thinking One day they'll make all a movie on her life I hope so

[@mandyhickson123]

thanks so much

[@kyleclemente5939]

"For some men, very little hole" classic!

[@nucleargandhi101]

Nah she is just sitting in middle of men saying all these things because men are willing to take all this BS. If men were to really start acting supremacist, she wouldn't make the cut.

[@KUMAKURA]

@@nucleargandhi101 Spoken exactly like a man lol

[@nucleargandhi101]

@@KUMAKURA I am a man. Obviously I will speak like one. No?

[@Jasmine-ruth]

you could hear the camera man chuckle in the background so funny

[@s-e-i138]

This lady is incredible and very captivating Thank you for being you ❤

[@mandyhickson123]

Thanks so much

[@suqmaddiqq]

She tells her story so well! I could listen to this for hours lmao

[@Prometheushighaf]

A lot less hate in the comments here compared to the Tourette's woman video.

[@dalehusbanduk]

Give it time.

[@tystuntin]

I don't see how that happens lol you just check the comments one day and TOXIC

[@suqmaddiqq]

Oh, the bastards are definitely coming. Start the countdown 🤣

[@socalbarbie1040]

People are immature haters

[@zxr-cade2026]

I love the passion in her voice whiles telling her incredible story Massive respect to this incredible lady I would love to here more stories like this

[@bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663]

Lol...every story she told made her look incompetent ...stripping off for a pi55 in the MIDDLE of a combat mission...shouting at her navigator to STFU when he was trying to warn her of danger and putting on her NVG because someone told her not too and nearly blinded herself...and i'm only halfway thru....

[@Sympli]

I love how she tells her stories.

[@jel5034]

Amazing interview, love your passion and dedication. Thanks for your service and your book will probably be my next holiday read.

[@juvey9446]

I love how vivid of a picture she paints with this

[@coachedby.karolina]

This is super inspirational!

[@mandyhickson123]

🙏 ☺️

[@roryos]

I absolutely love how excited she is about being a pilot and her stories.

[@becky2235]

Another amazing video! Thank God women like this exist! Thank you ladbible!

[@joshorganika]

ladbible you have been knocking it out of the park with these interviews lately

[@zarrockvorran13]

Wow she is such an awesome person. The energy she is giving of is incredible. And how have we not fixed the "I need to pee" problem yet if it litterly can mean you poison yourself while flying a multi million dollar machine of war?

[@JackRoadkill]

Hi Mandy, thanks for sharing your stories. You should be very proud of your achievements.

[@backattackjack3857]

God bless this woman! Happy Women’s Day, and thank you for your service.

[@mandyhickson123]

Thanks Jackson

[@ehlowgovna]

The story for the intro is truly amazing to imagine yourself

[@rafdannyboy]

Mandy, it's fixed! We've sorted it. I flew GRs and now on the Typhoon. The Imm suits for females have a full zip underneath as do the new fg suits. And we are using a she wee type bag instead of the old one. And I believe they are working on some more permanent options. Great vid though chick!

[@stuarthardy2417]

I could have listened to her for much much longer. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@dylanlee3280]

These videos are definitely my favourite series

[@karenferns6160]

Such an incredible narrator. I could listen all night . So intelligent & brave.. 🤩💪

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

BRILLIANT! I am SO glad she was instructing cadets afterwards.

[@TDLLegend]

this series is the best. Please keep them coming.

[@rontol66]

Just listening to her audio book, absolutely fantastic listen.

[@garrettcronin7838]

She is amazing 👏

[@Jam-bp6hb]

Best one yet

[@JapaneseGigolo]

i reckon this lady is quite a laugh down the pub, she is probably a very good role model for everyone, not just women.

[@gambitchips3329]

Another fookin legend I must say! She was spot on when she said, "you can't be what you can't see"

[@brandonhall5615]

This is an outstanding piece. The subject was amazing and I really loved the parting line she delivered.

[@NotSure109]

So important to remember that prohibiting female pilots wasn't oppression, or unfair, or wrong in any way.

[@TheExsoldier1]

wow......great interview!! Fantastic !!

[@biker042]

110 % loved this

[@whitelion8732]

Keep this up @LADbibleTV! These are awesome!

[@paulpurcell1713]

Love this. Am currently reading the book. I understand her passion for flying...it gets into your blood ! She is such a storyteller !!

[@dronic8725]

First 25 seconds in and I'm already captivated.

[@InkRebellion]

She's brilliant, great interview

[@erwinjenkins1233]

I can listen to your stories alllll day!! You’re amazing and thank you for your service!

[@jennaolszewski7743]

This is what I wanted to do as a kid but medical issues made it so I never could. Watching this is so inspiring but also with a tinge of sadness.

[@jimmyrustler8983]

You should get a flight sim setup, dreams can be electric dreams instead 👍

[@ianblair5032]

What a astounding woman!! Truly captivating recollections from a life less ordinary!!!

[@crownlands7246]

1:20 Love that bit, her enthusiasm is glowing

[@jimkoney4200]

Amazing story.

[@hadlerhannibalrex]

Best channel on youtube. Thank you.

[@oink8404]

Those types of interviews are what we need. Amazing peoples, stories based on real-life events. Keep it going LADbible!!!!!

[@chanelfitzgerald]

Wow! That was fascinating; I could listen for ages. Now Mandy is a role model for women. Love the guests on this channel. Brilliant.

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

TOP TOP WOMAN!!!!💪👌👍😜 Kind regards Ben from NZ

[@chrishatton865]

What a amazing woman. I hope my daughter follows in footsteps like this

[@spaghetti_autism5432]

She'd be the coolest mum ever

[@simonmurfin1910]

What an amazing lady. Huge respect and thanks from me for your service

[@amessad]

That was EPIC!!!!

[@mandyhickson123]

Thanks

[@Gooseofnorway]

Great person, great story👍

[@kylequintao1278]

This lady is absolutely amazing! Well done on saving you and your Nav Mandy!

[@daves1412]

Absolutely brilliant. Big respect.

[@jonathanm9436]

AMAZINGLY interesting interview.

[@MurCurieux]

Glad I am on your side

[@bfo6872]

This is incredible, I want to listen to her speak daily, I bet she has way more stories and she’s so interesting!

[@yigithan3713]

Kudos to the lady. Such a lovely energy. Thabk you LadBibble

[@MarcoCostantini33]

Ive watched ove 30 of these in 3 days its a bit of an addiction ngl but ive never been more interested in watching then this one

[@Johnboysmudge]

She's awesome 👍🏻 much respect

[@hughieross]

Amazing!

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Amazing story Very brave woman I would love to have a beer with her and listening to her stories all night Have a wonderful day today Thank you for your service

[@jeromeierome4523]

Massive respects for her

[@fliplmb]

That was one of the most interesting in the series 👍

[@RobHill00]

Another great video!👍🏻 my only criticism is it was too short!

[@cgturbo975]

Awesome woman with a great story

[@mrsimo7144]

Brilliant. Good for you. ❤️

[@mrade5321]

Incredible woman. Thank you Mandy 👍

[@marnoch4632]

This woman is a hoot! Thank you, brilliant interview ❤️

[@Dutchbird757]

14 minutes felt like 14 seconds. Fascinating series as a whole.

[@centuriontaxi]

How can any bloke measure up to this fantastic person?. I could listen to her all day and all night . Stunning .

[@bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663]

Lol...every story she told made her look incompetent ...stripping off for a pi55 in the middle of a combat mission...shouting at her navigator to STFU when he was trying to warn her of danger and putting on her NVG because someone told her not too and nearly blinded herself...then almost got hit by a SAM because she was thinking about the sundress she was going to buy....NOT fantastic...truly horrendous

[@jmanhuntley]

Excellent interview, thanks for your service and i hope you continue to enjoy the love of flying..

[@stefanrobinson2920]

Amazing story an amazing woman

[@imranchowdhury9947]

Real talk, this is so film worthy if not a full documentary!!!!