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Night Stalker Master Aviator Author Alan C. Mack 

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CW5 Alan C. Mack is an elite aviator, war hero, public speaker, and the author of 'Razor 03: A Night Stalker's Wars.' Over the course of his near 36 year military career, he flew over 6700 hours of flight time, of which over 3200 hours were flown with Night Vision Goggles. He's trained and flown with the best, and he's been a part of a number of operations that were later adapted into Hollywood film productions like '12 Strong' and 'Lone Survivor'. He even had a hand in the rescue of Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army soldier that was held captive by the Taliban from 2009-2014.
So how do you become one of the most skilled aviators in our Armed Forces? How do you manage to clock that many flight hours, at night, in the desert, with night vision goggles on? And most importantly - what's the secret to making those incredibly difficult flight maneuvers look so simple to pull off? Let's ask Alan.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
10:11 - Born in '63
15:14 - An Aircraft Mechanic in Germany
27:04 - Flight School
32:33 - How to Fly a Helicopter
49:22 - Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Desert Pilot
55:48 - Flying in Korea
01:16:34 - Training for Night Stalkers
01:31:25 - Welcome to 160th B Company
01:44:17 - Flying The Horse Soldiers
02:11:44 - The Battle of Roberts Ridge
02:57:10 - After-Action Analysis
03:08:40 - The Real Lone Survivor - Flying Operation Red Wings
03:28:44 - Saving Marcus Luttrell
03:39:16 - Finding Bowe Bergdahl
03:58:23 - Dog Days in Iraq
04:11:24 - Family Matters
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Support Alan Mack -
Website - alancmack.com
Instagram - / alancmack2015
Facebook - / alancmackauthor
Support the Night Stalker Foundation -
Website - www.nightstalkerfoundation.com/
Support the Special Operators Transition Foundation -
Website - sotf.org/
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@mattb8758
@mattb8758 Месяц назад
Former CH-47 pilot here- losing hydraulics while flying and still landing that aircraft is beyond comprehension
@djzrobzombie2813
@djzrobzombie2813 Месяц назад
How about landing with only one rotor left ?
@Farmer_1776
@Farmer_1776 Месяц назад
@@djzrobzombie2813that ain’t happening.
@charlieghague
@charlieghague Месяц назад
He actually did have hydros when he landed. The crew chief was able to refill the reservoir with spare fluid giving him control in short increments. Without that they would've crashed.
@davidwood7101
@davidwood7101 Месяц назад
Awesome interview with an unbelievably good pilot. Even in his young days during Desert Storm he was fun to fly with. I almost spit my coffee out when he mentioned my cigarette story with the Iraq POWs. I was his CrewChief on the ramp.
@DanD47G
@DanD47G Месяц назад
I never get tired of listening to Als stories even though I was present and lived through many of them. A detail he left out about the Son Tay Bergdahl mission was when he said it I looked in the mirror in the cockpit and all I saw was this big bushy caterpillar mustache covered shit eatin’ grin. The most impressive landing I experienced in my career. He is a true hero of mine!!! Great interview!
@russellridge8623
@russellridge8623 Месяц назад
I’ve seen Alan interviewed 3 times previously. Always great. But your time with him is far more laid back, informative, enlightening, and hair raising. And you know we’ve only heard 1% of his actual lore. Well done ! 👍👍👍
@dangielfrauk8484
@dangielfrauk8484 Месяц назад
40 Mike Mike is a darn good interviewer.
@kalebthompson1
@kalebthompson1 Месяц назад
Love that he mentioned Pete Blaber with Operation Anaconda. Hands down the single most influential book I’ve ever read was Pete’s book The Mission, The Men and Me. Which culminates in that battle.
@ClintonCaraway
@ClintonCaraway Месяц назад
I saw Mr. Mack on Combat Story and the same night listened to the entire book Razor 3 on Audible. He's story is moving, at points heartbreaking and best of all has a happy ending. He's a American hero and what anyone who has ever flown a toy helicopter over there head as a child dreams of being.
@SturdySteppa10
@SturdySteppa10 Месяц назад
This channel is going places, it’s very hard for something to keep my attention but i watched this from start too finish with no distractions.
@griffwoodford1115
@griffwoodford1115 Месяц назад
Pepper was the dog who was lost along the river in Iraq. Her handler's name is Dave Neilsen. He would be a stellar guest for Mike Drop.
@PG-ei3ky
@PG-ei3ky Месяц назад
Incredible and humble guy and he has a radio voice. Make us WO's proud
@andrewh5817
@andrewh5817 Месяц назад
Mike just leaning back enjoying these incredible stories like I was. Alan is so calm and well spoken, great demeanor to him. Thanks to both of you for this one 👏
@tacoenvy
@tacoenvy Месяц назад
The Legend himself, thank you for this Mike
@robertclark3351
@robertclark3351 Месяц назад
What an incredible individual; I listened to the podcast driving from DC to Philly today and finished it when I got home. I’m amazed that there isn’t enough notoriety placed on the pilot’s and crew of the 160th ; they’re all heroes. I guess they’re the true silent warriors. God bless them all and what they did during the Gwot, and continue to do today. Thank you Mike for bringing Mr. Mack on the show, and thank you Mr. Mack for what you’ve done for our country.
@manhalen7046
@manhalen7046 Месяц назад
Listening to the aviators is my favorite type of podcast, what a great interview.
@bluewave2024
@bluewave2024 Месяц назад
Good old Berghdal! Spent a lot of time back in 09 looking for that dude. Thanks for another great episode.
@gunnerwright7793
@gunnerwright7793 Месяц назад
Solid soldier. Sf in his own mind. About to be in ground branch
@tirtlesarecool4654
@tirtlesarecool4654 7 дней назад
I love how Mike just lets them talk, I feel like at the table and we are all just hearing stories from great men
@Adogg89
@Adogg89 Месяц назад
I remember when Mike didn’t ride motorcycles now he talks about them a lot, I love it
@treyhazel9010
@treyhazel9010 Месяц назад
Same about to get an fz8 lol
@natejackson4791
@natejackson4791 Месяц назад
Mike, i have already listened to this multiple times because of the details. I must say that you have outdone yourself with this guest. Thank you for what you have done for us in bringing guests that have something to say as well as bring some truth for us civilians to hear. I am offering you a challenge, can you find the Bin Laden pilots and ask about the crash landing that safely kept all of our men alive? Please accept this challenge. God bless you friend.
@MyLocalGunShop
@MyLocalGunShop Месяц назад
Freaking awesome interview. Huge reminder as to all of the assets involved to make missions possible.
@n229dh6
@n229dh6 Месяц назад
Nonaviators I don’t think can comprehend the gravity of what he did in an aircraft. Truly amazing!!!
@82lowe36id
@82lowe36id Месяц назад
Such a great interview. Love hearing about the aviation details that I never knew was happening while riding on birds as an 11B. We flew on birds a lot while I was stationed in Korea with 1/503 INF AASLT at Camp Casey. I was fresh into the Army at 18 years old and flying around in Blackhawks. I was loving life. I could listen to this guy talk forever. A freaking stud.
@henryclay8424
@henryclay8424 Месяц назад
25 mins in and I'm hooked. Another great one!
@Coppersaguaro
@Coppersaguaro Месяц назад
Incredible military career. This should have a million views. Thanks Alan and Mike! 🇺🇸
@PeteMiller
@PeteMiller Месяц назад
Absolutely STELLAR interview! The stories and experiences Alan Mack has are just incredible to hear...
@nickcitron2369
@nickcitron2369 Месяц назад
Legit Legend.....Thanks, Mike!
@lukeblakemore1137
@lukeblakemore1137 10 дней назад
Every time I watch a new episode I think no way could it get any better, and always to my surprise I’m proved wrong. Great show Mike, I look forward to my hour drive home from work to listen to these episodes!
@erikadrian2198
@erikadrian2198 Месяц назад
As I was a kid, I read the books on tora Bora, lone survivor, kill bin ladin, a good day to die, ECT. Listening to these guys bring up names I've read about from other books is like hearing about all my heros I had going through school. It's like my version of the dream teams. Love listening to all of these heros and the truth behind stories that are told.
@coreywillis3538
@coreywillis3538 Месяц назад
I’ll say it! The best interview thus far. Wow!
@TyGauthier
@TyGauthier Месяц назад
You got a way of digging deeper in Mike Drop than any other podcast…. Telling you this is the best damn show. For years, you’ve given me the best damn content… really appreciate you bro. @mikeritland
@MikeRitland
@MikeRitland Месяц назад
Thank you buddy! I sure appreciate it
@Nath8737
@Nath8737 Месяц назад
It’s because he listens to their answers instead of just waiting for his turn to talk. A shockingly rare skill these days.
@Therealchristopherjessup
@Therealchristopherjessup Месяц назад
Great interview Mike. You outdid yourself in this one. Thank you Alan C. Mack.
@crewdawg4life
@crewdawg4life Месяц назад
Currently a ch47 mechanic and crew chief. Best damn job I’ve ever had!
@overrevtrev
@overrevtrev Месяц назад
Incredible interview no stale moments! I appreciate that you let him share his experiences without interrupting
@johnwheelz1699
@johnwheelz1699 Месяц назад
Great job Mike, Alan’s been on a few podcasts and all are great. Thank you for your service.
@melvinnott6843
@melvinnott6843 Месяц назад
Might be one of the best shows I have watched. I was at NTC and was part of the 1st Air Defense unit ever at NTC. I simulated a SA-8 Missile System.
@johnconover52
@johnconover52 Месяц назад
Great interview Mike. Mr. Mack you are a great paragon for the 160th SOAR.
@TheAbyssGazedBack
@TheAbyssGazedBack Месяц назад
Great episode! Mike - you should interview Dave Nielson.. that was his dog pepper that Al was referring to that was killed in Iraq.
@sergeiloboda5113
@sergeiloboda5113 Месяц назад
Mike wasn't kidding... one of the longest podcast.
@crawl4201
@crawl4201 Месяц назад
Incredible interview! Thanks Mike!
@j.walker7990
@j.walker7990 Месяц назад
First city I lived in was portsmouth grew up in Dover and reside in Rochester NH currently. Seldom hear anyone notable from here listening to any podcast like this.
@ericnelson8804
@ericnelson8804 Месяц назад
Al is a great American! 🇺🇸🫡 He was one of our instructors during Green Platoon!
@garybellish9586
@garybellish9586 Месяц назад
His voice is so calm it relaxes you
@richardmarkham3540
@richardmarkham3540 Месяц назад
He has 3 years solid in the cockpit....... LEGEND
@HitchElcapri
@HitchElcapri 21 день назад
This episode was real gooood. Thanks Mike!
@DJR382
@DJR382 Месяц назад
Mike love the content . Been watching you for years. Thank you 👍😊 you are a really underrated interviewer. One of the best interviewers on youtube . You ask some very intriguing questions.
@unluckycharms9017
@unluckycharms9017 Месяц назад
For those curious, that’s 291 days of straight flying. Mad respect to this man and the Night Stalkers!!
@rorynelson7548
@rorynelson7548 Месяц назад
This is mind blowing man, I mean I knew being a pilot must be complex especially at his level but I had no idea
@jeffstut
@jeffstut Месяц назад
Mike I have watched or listened to every episode to date. This is by far the best and my favorite one. Thanks man thanks a lot.
@Dpardina8
@Dpardina8 Месяц назад
Amazing as always Mike.. well done
@montybrewster7
@montybrewster7 Месяц назад
That was absolutely awesome, alan is an absolutely legend & a great storyteller. Thanks mike & alan for a brilliant interview & thank you both for your service.
@Whitesp44
@Whitesp44 20 дней назад
One of my favorite Mike Drops! Outstanding guess. Great job Mike.
@jafo_n_407
@jafo_n_407 Месяц назад
That was an awesome interview! I could listen to Al all day!
@scott4001
@scott4001 Месяц назад
Thank you Sir! You are a special man and national treasure! You to Mike!
@willemoosting3477
@willemoosting3477 Месяц назад
Great interview!!! Thank you Mike. Big fan from the Netherlands
@rickstatler5581
@rickstatler5581 Месяц назад
Great guest and great interview from two American heroes! Thank you for bringing these stories to us... From an old Jarhead
@rickhayduke
@rickhayduke Месяц назад
Such Amazing stories and men. I want to thank you guys for sacrificing for all of us.I pray for you guys and your families since they serve also.Im in a big military family, and I know loss. It is so important to document these stories. Thank you 🇺🇸
@4771CB
@4771CB Месяц назад
Thanks, Mike and Al. Amazing interview and stories!
@sinaykid
@sinaykid Месяц назад
Wow, I had to stop what I was doing to listen to this one. Great interview!
@Nick-cn2fb
@Nick-cn2fb Месяц назад
Hellll yeah I loved him on Cleared Hot. You’re crushing it Mike.
@LegionTacticoolCutlery
@LegionTacticoolCutlery Месяц назад
Amazing! Best podcast to date!
@MikeRitland
@MikeRitland Месяц назад
Wow, thanks!
@djzrobzombie2813
@djzrobzombie2813 Месяц назад
​@@MikeRitlandwhat's up skid Marks?
@ugatommy1981
@ugatommy1981 Месяц назад
Great interview and very humbling to hear of the sacrifices made for our nation- even the POS bergdahl. Semper Fidelis!
@robertlumsden942
@robertlumsden942 Месяц назад
This was so good man. I enjoyed it immensely.
@aaronmilburn6001
@aaronmilburn6001 Месяц назад
Thank you sir . Always a great podcast.
@RG-lq3bz
@RG-lq3bz Месяц назад
This deserves more views, great stories here
@newbeginning7082
@newbeginning7082 Месяц назад
Thanks Mike,this was an epic podcast
@tscotw1997
@tscotw1997 Месяц назад
Excellent interview!
@Kmay4hunnid
@Kmay4hunnid Месяц назад
This was a phenomenal podcast.
@taylormcdowell8989
@taylormcdowell8989 Месяц назад
This was an awesome show.
@tommccardell2003
@tommccardell2003 Месяц назад
Awesome interview!!
@kilonovx-ray9382
@kilonovx-ray9382 Месяц назад
Damn Mike This is going to be on a "best of" no doubt.. Thanks fealls
@stevenleininger5682
@stevenleininger5682 Месяц назад
Great one Mike 👌
@mgsweeney99
@mgsweeney99 25 дней назад
Best in the business!!
@r.r.5681
@r.r.5681 Месяц назад
Awesome podcast, very enlightening.
@jaredspear8140
@jaredspear8140 Месяц назад
Mike these heroes are amazing! Appreciate all of you men/heroes. I’d like to hear some stories from C130 Talon pilots if you can find them. Loved the long episode.
@Ben-lo7cy
@Ben-lo7cy Месяц назад
Great episode!!
@zibabird
@zibabird Месяц назад
Thank you Sirs! Shared.
@chipschultz2557
@chipschultz2557 Месяц назад
Great interview!
@dubby1
@dubby1 Месяц назад
This was one of the best episodes of any podcast I've listened to. What an amazing career and guy!
@kylealbrecht8488
@kylealbrecht8488 Месяц назад
I've listened to his story on the cleared hot podcast more times than I care to admit. Dude is a hero and I am so thankful Americans like him exist!
@MrThorain
@MrThorain Месяц назад
I gotta check that out
@joshpomponio2993
@joshpomponio2993 Месяц назад
That was a great show very interesting thanks guys
@4TDsInOneGame
@4TDsInOneGame Месяц назад
Great episode Mike
@MikeRitland
@MikeRitland Месяц назад
Much appreciated
@misterjones7248
@misterjones7248 Месяц назад
Great interview
@CrossLBar1883
@CrossLBar1883 Месяц назад
Kick Ass 🌞🇺🇸 just sitting here trying to listen to SRS and then MD notifications 🙌 , ill bounce back to finish SRS after this 🤙
@peitsing951
@peitsing951 Месяц назад
great interview
@erihaas
@erihaas 27 дней назад
Awesome interview Mike! Just finished it. As always thank you for sharing this story with us and for everything you’ve done in the navy and beyond. Couple of books I want to plug. Alan Mack’s book Razor 03 is a great read. Robert’s Ridge by Malcolm Macpherson and a powerful read on the topic: Alone at Dawn by Schilling and Longfritz. All great books. On a side note: Mr. Mack mentioned Son tay…there is a great book on that topic called “who will go” by terry buckler. An absolutely incredible mission conducted in north Vietnam. If you or anyone else gets a chance to read any of these books I would highly recommend. PS I’ve read all your books as well Mike…keep em coming.
@algermaine4158
@algermaine4158 Месяц назад
great interview true warrior
@logic_and_fitness9421
@logic_and_fitness9421 Месяц назад
Amazing stuff.
@facilitatinghappiness
@facilitatinghappiness Месяц назад
Great show... I was thinking that I might have known the dude that he mentioned during his first few weeks of 160th INDOC that he was doing the karate chops on the neck with (Linebacker). I befriended a MH-47 guy from that era while at Vance AFB. He had left the army to fly C-130s for the Air National Guard. He graduated at Vance just before 911 and got a callback to the Night Stalkers. I never saw him again but he fits the description. Also, my dad was in that Birmingham, AL Sky Crane unit just before they converted to 47s. I bet my dad knew those old crusty guys... he said there were quite a few there!
@kevinperry2492
@kevinperry2492 Месяц назад
God DAYUM thus one was really good
@nrworang
@nrworang Месяц назад
Incredible! Anyone ever interview the crew chief?
@gillianfraser3040
@gillianfraser3040 Месяц назад
Incredible interview. When I think your guests cant get any better…bam… on walks another.
@ljg856
@ljg856 Месяц назад
Damn, great podcast!
@elisielgonzalez2935
@elisielgonzalez2935 Месяц назад
Man this dude is a legend Forsure. Such a great episode. You should definitely try to get Jimmy hatch on the podcast.
@Scottysevins
@Scottysevins Месяц назад
This is my 3 time watching this since you dropped it. I’ve listened to a few interviews with him, but This is by FAR THE BEST AL Mack interview ever done. Awesome Job Mike 🫡. I also love that you have never deviated from what made your channel so great. 🫡🫡🫡
@allenpew8544
@allenpew8544 Месяц назад
Very good one!
@Duke-SBR
@Duke-SBR Месяц назад
I am with you Mike on never watched lone survivor or read the book. It was for just the money. A lot of badass men lost their lives and one individual benefits from it 💰💰💰. Very sad!
@gd5812
@gd5812 Месяц назад
Seems like a lot of backlash is going around currently because of that movie and book
@adamjones8156
@adamjones8156 Месяц назад
This is my favorite episode right behind Macdonald episode. Fuck yeah Mike Drop
@adamjones8156
@adamjones8156 Месяц назад
Mike knows his bikes. Loves this shit even more!!! Yamaha burble baby!!!
@rpjii9771
@rpjii9771 29 дней назад
Did ya notice his quoted response when told that there were SF Operators on the mountain with an impending blizzard comin in that would result in all of them "perishing" due to exposure if left on the mountain. He stated that AFTER he was informed that he would have to be part of the response units to go get em, he said, "Dude I just got shot down, Really?" I realize that he is the Elite of the Elite as far as Helicopter Pilots go, the Top .05%, probably one of the Top 10-12 Copter Pilots on earth, however could you EVER imagine a Team Guy, Green Beret/Unit, Ranger or Marine EVER responding like that if told that there was ANYBODY on that mountain, regardless of the tab on their chest/shoulder. They would've been out that door and into that helicopter before that officer had completed his order. I realize that he was/is a pilot though it was just surprising that when presented with his brothers in arms in need of assistance that only he could give, his response was, "I just got shot down, Really?" Thanks for another Superb interview!! You're a cut above Brotha👊 Continued Success Mike🍻 RP
@bobopeered114
@bobopeered114 Месяц назад
Amazing episode. I'm left with only one question. "What would you do for a Klondike bar?"
@kennyb7883
@kennyb7883 Месяц назад
Canted tail rotor on the blackhawk creates a percentage of lift keeping it more level when landing, less nose up attitude.
@70stunes71
@70stunes71 Месяц назад
Excellent brothers. 👍🏻💯🇱🇷💪
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