<p>Get the full, ad-free episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list</p><p><br></p><p>10PCT EP88 – Dave “Khan” Carr | F-15 Eagle, F-16 Viper, Weapons School &amp; Aggressors</p><p><br></p><p>Dave “Khan” Carr joins 10 Percent True to discuss an extraordinary fighter career flying both the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Viper.</p><p><br></p><p>From Cold War intercepts over Alaska and Iceland to the pressure cooker of the USAF Fighter Weapons School, Red Flag, and Aggressor duty, Khan offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at elite fighter aviation.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode explores how the USAF prepared to fight the Soviet Union, how air combat tactics evolved through the Cold War and beyond, and what it really took to become a top-tier fighter pilot.</p><p><br></p><p>Along the way, Khan shares stories of Arctic alert missions, Keflavik intercepts, Weapons School work-ups, massive Red Flag battles, Soviet threat replication, and how the Eagle and Viper compared in a fight.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes in elite fighter aviation, this is one you won’t want to miss.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p><br></p><p>2:20 A Quick Word from Steve </p><p>4:04 Welcome, Khan </p><p>4:50 Khan Introduces Himself </p><p>6:40 First Tour at Elmendorf – Flying the Eagle in Alaska </p><p>8:38 Early Career Challenges &amp; Encounters </p><p>12:12 Discussing Losses in the Early Days </p><p>14:08 Dealing with Loss </p><p>15:34 Eyeing the Next Career Step – and Making It Happen </p><p>17:17 Keflavik – CFTs &amp; Diversions to Scotland </p><p>19:47 Steve Geeks Out on CFTs </p><p>21:14 The Mission at Keflavik – Bears, Tomcats &amp; Lightnings (with Tankers) </p><p>23:04 Honing Air-to-Air Skills as the Eagle Matured </p><p>25:28 Dialling Up the AoA – “It Depends…” </p><p>26:55 Rudder Use, Evolving Tactics &amp; When to Use It </p><p>28:32 Weapons School – Selection, Work-Ups &amp; Challenges </p><p>32:40 A Memorable Weapons School Sortie – Vark Speed &amp; Perfect Execution </p><p>35:58 Why No “Super Squadrons”? </p><p>37:24 The Benefits of Weapons School Graduation </p><p>40:30 Expertise Across All Facets of the Mission </p><p>41:52 Tyndall &amp; the FTU </p><p>44:35 Does It Get Better Than This? </p><p>46:18 Eagle Culture – Did It Change? </p><p>49:52 Peak Performance or Room for Improvement? The Importance of Comms </p><p>54:12 Getting Granular – What It Takes to Make It in the Eagle Community </p><p>56:34 Regrets About Missing Desert Storm? </p><p>58:12 Joining the Aggressors </p><p>59:48 Being a “True” Aggressor </p><p>1:04:25 Gloves Off? </p><p>1:06:10 Simulating the Threat Accurately – Who Sees Who? </p><p>1:09:48 Maintaining Situational Awareness </p><p>1:10:55 Becoming a Threat System SME – The Process </p><p>1:13:05 Expectation vs Reality as More Information Became Available </p><p>1:15:50 “Natural” Bias? </p><p>1:17:54 Views on Threat Advantages &amp; Capabilities </p><p>1:21:45 Eagle vs Viper Comparisons (Intro Teaser Topic) </p><p>1:25:02 The “Bad Bob” (VX-9 F-14D) Encounter </p><p>1:26:55 Toughest Opponent as an Aggressor? </p><p>1:30:19 When Things Don’t Go to Plan – Scaring Yourself </p><p>1:34:10 Eating Shit as an Eagle Guy Flying Vipers? </p><p>1:34:54 Twilight of a Career – Guard Life, MSIP A Models, NVGs &amp; Iraq </p><p>1:39:32 Young vs Old Eagle Driver </p><p>1:42:14 Keeping Up with Evolving Tactics &amp; Change </p><p>1:49:30 Fini Flight </p><p>1:53:15 Do You Miss It? </p><p>1:53:54 Thanks, Khan – Till Next Time</p>