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10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

by Steve Davies

Interviews and anecdotes from military pilots and aircrew from across the globe. As the rule says, so long as it's 10 percent true, you're allowed to tell the story! Head over to the 10 Percent True YouTube channel to listen and watch at the same time.

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Position in the Aviation chart (US), last 90 days.

#9
all-time peak
2
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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Hunting Shahed Drones in a Mirage 2000 [CLIP]

#17 trending · Aviation

Watch full episodes at: 10percenttrue.comDiego Salgues 10PCT EP94 P3 ClipMirage 2000 veteran Diego Salgues returns for the final part of our extended conversation. We di

Sep 4
8 min

“I Woke Up Inverted” — G-LOC in a Mirage 2000 | Diego Salgues (Part 2 Clip)

Watch full episodes at: 10percenttrue.comDiego Salgues 10PCT EP94 P2 ClipMirage 2000 pilot Diego Salgues recounts suffering G-LOC during a dogfight, waking up inverted an

Aug 28
14 min

26 Years Flying the Mirage 2000 | Diego Salgues (Part 1 Clip)

Diego Salgues spent 30 years in the French Air Force and flew variants of the Mirage 2000 for an extraordinary 26 years. In Part 1, he retraces the demanding route from g

Aug 21
14 min

F-15, F-16, Weapons School & Aggressors | Dave “Khan” Carr

If you enjoy this episode, please take out a subscription to 10 Percent True at: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list. 10PCT EP88 Dave “Khan” Carr – F-15, F-

Aug 1
1 h 55 min

How Australia Turned the F/A-18A Hornet into a Killer [CLIP]

Get the full, ad-free episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listFormer Royal Australian Air Force Hornet pilot and Fighter Combat Instructor Ray "Home

Jul 31
11 min

How to Dogfight the F/A-18 Hornet | RAAF Fighter Combat Instructor Explains

Former Royal Australian Air Force Hornet pilot and Fighter Combat Instructor Ray "Homer" Simpson joins me for the first of a two-part conversation covering one of the mos

Jul 17
16 min

How Australia Flew the F/A-18 Before Link 16, JHMCS and AMRAAM

Get the full, ad-free episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list10PCT Episode #92 [CLIP]Former Royal Australian Air Force Hornet pilot Gary “Schlick”

Jul 10
13 min

Inside America’s Silent Service | A US Navy Sonarman Explains

What is it actually like to serve aboard a nuclear submarine?Former US Navy sonar operator Aaron Amick joins me to explain the reality of submarine warfare, from the trai

Jul 3
2 h 07 min

The Wild West Air War: Strike Eagle Crews Over Libya

10PCT Episode #90This is an interview recorded as part of my research for Twenty Years at War - the second part of my series of coffee table books on the F-15E Strike Eag

Jun 19
14 min

How U.S. Marines Rescued an F-15E Crew From Libya [CLIP]

Get the full, ad-free episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list10PCT EP89 P2 MeSo Harney and Mask StarkMask recounts his own ordeal on the ground,

Jun 12
12 min

Meso Mask

10PCT EP89 MeSo Harney and Mask Stark0:00 welcome to Mask and MeSo and episode preview 1:02 MeSo intro1:55 Mask intro3:22 background to the fateful deployment 5:40 initia

Jun 5
14 min

F-15 vs F-16 – Which Fighter Was Better? | Dave “Khan” Carr

Get the full, ad-free episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list 10PCT EP88 – Dave “Khan” Carr | F-15 Eagle, F-16 Viper, Weapons School & Aggressors

May 29
14 min

"We flew into Hell": the A-10 in Desert Storm | Pappy Brogli [CLIP]

Get the full, ad-free episode here: 10 Percent True Memberships 10PCT EP87 Marty “Pappy” Brogli – A-10 Desert Storm Marty “Pappy” Brogli joins 10 Percent True to tell t

May 15
25 min

The Most Complicated Fighter Britain Ever Built? Lightning P1B Restoration, Part 2

EE Lightning P1B | 10 Percent True | EP84 – Part 2The restoration of the English Electric Lightning P1B reaches a major milestone as the fuselage emerges from storage for

May 8
40 min

Stealth Is Dead (And Other Aviation Myths) | Bullsh*t Detectorist Ep.1

This is the first episode of a new series we’re calling The Bullshit Detectorist. I’m joined by Starbaby Pietrucha, and the idea is simple—take some of the stuff you hear

May 1
31 min

Why Fighter Pilots Sometimes REFUSE to Drop Bombs | Benji Prefontaine

Get the full episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listIn Episode 3, Benji Prefontaine takes you into the most demanding phase of his combat experienc

Apr 24
27 min

From Mirage F1 to Carrier Ops – The Reality of Naval Aviation | Benji Prefontaine

Get the full episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list 10PCT EP86 P2 Benji Prefontaine In Episode 2, Benji Prefontaine moves from early operations

Apr 17
28 min

Shot Down Over Iran: The Rescue of Dude 44

The rescue of the crew of DUDE 44, an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran, is one of the most complex and dangerous combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations in moder

Apr 10
1 h 36 min

Why I Chose Mirage F1 over Rafale | Benji Prefontaine

Get the full episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list 10PCT EP86 P1 – Benji Prefontaine Chapters 0:00 Intro Teaser – M1.3 Corner Speed, Avoiding

Apr 4
32 min

Will AI Replace Fighter Pilots? | F-35 Test Leader Explains

Cinco Hamilton | 10 Percent True | EP85Former USAF fighter pilot, F-35 test leader, and AI program director Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton joins the show to explain what artific

Apr 3
1 h 41 min

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#43 ▲ 11 Aviation US

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I’ve been listening to this show since I was in high-school, really top tier content for those who are interested in military aviation and just aviation in general. Thanks Steve and Guests for your awesome work and content

Stuka Afabant · Aug 2025

I’ve only followed this podcast for the past few months, and I am thoroughly impressed with the contributors along with the lack of money grabs or other panhandling. The content details areas not often discussed within military aviation, and deal with extremely relevant topics such as aircrew cancer and high G RSI injuries. I have enjoyed the light attack series quite a bit and look forward to every new episode that drops. Thank you for providing a great channel to follow!

Charlie5loadclr · Apr 2025

Fantastic long-form military aviation podcast with terrific interviews full of historical and technical details.

longrun26.2 · Jan 2025

The podcast for the serious military aviation junkie! Every episode is full of a mix of great storytelling and fascinating details. Many episodes capture priceless bits of aviation history that otherwise would be lost to the mists of time. Tremendous content.

ATLDave_2 · Nov 2024

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