im from Malaysia.. was surprised to hear about gonky and his link to my country. hope he had a great time while he was here. its sad though that you guys only know about us because of the 2 MH aircraft incidents. We have lots of great beaches, food, warm weather all round and great hospitality, plus almost everyone speaks english well.
@@thomasvleminckx its not as bad as it looks really. i'm not a muslim, but have many lifelong friends from childhood who are. the "intolerance" on display is mainly from political posturing by politicians.. in general, regular Malaysian people care for each other and live side by side with no problems.
Great interview! It was fun learning about Gonky's background. His time in Malaysia as a trainer and his exposure to "non-NATO" (Warsaw Pact if you're old school) aircraft was very interesting. Thanks!
Thank you for this, Mover! My friend (Pacman - flying the RMAF Hornet 01 bird) shared a video of Gonky, but I didn't see the callsign on Gonky's shirt until towards the end of that video. Then I remembered seeing and hearing about "Gonky" in your videos...which eventually led me to this video. :-)
From Malaysia here. It's great to hear positive feedbacks for what's in our arsenal. May not be as extensive as other countries but it kinda helps me sleep a little better at night. Thanks for this iv :)
Cool Interview Mover! Retired form fast jets in 2013. Got about 1.000 hours in T-38 A/AT/C - IFF instructor for 5 years +. Miss those times. Great series u got there! Push it up!
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank both Gonky and Mover, I was in a really bad place when I found you guys. Your videos, talks, interactions everything...got me trough.. thanks to both of you.❤
Hey Mover & Gonky, good content!! Bravo Zulu! I was a lowly IT2(AW) in the Blue Diamonds (VFA-146) @ NASL and did the "Millennium Cruise" back in 2000 (God I'm gettin' old) with 146 and CVW-9 aboard the Stennis (CVN-74) - GREAT cruise! We docked in port Kelang Malaysia and bussed it into Kuala Lumpur - Great city! Tried different cuisines in City Center, visited the Petronas towers, bought a ton of pirated software 4 dirt cheap, LOL and partied all night at the Beach Club Cafe - watchin' the shark swimmin' in the tank hammered and dancin' to live top 40 hits played by an American band!
I love how Gonky had to Google Malaysia to learn where it was. In the 90s I took a job in the US Virgin Islands. That was before Google existed so I had to look up the USVI on a map.
Mover, I love listening to you talk jets. Listened to this latest interview with gonky on my way to work this morning. The two of you are great. More jets with mover and gonky please. You guys could do a weekly podcast in your sleep! Godbless jets and keep up the good work, gentlemen.
Damn this just came into my youtube suggestion!! On the 15.50 minutes, the guy standing beside Gonky, callsign Grough is currently the one holding the longest hours in Malaysian Hornet. He was my instructor, retired Lt Col. Though retired he is still currently holding the record! Currently the CO of Malaysian 18th Squadron Hornet is also a friend of mine. We were on the same Air Force intake, but I retired in 2011 though. I never met Gonky, only had the chance to fly with the former Boeing ones (Skid), but I know what happened to Gonky, its a sad part that he had to leave, my friends were devastated to see him leave back then, it was all because of that one fella. Surely Gonky really knew the person that I talked about.
Great vid. Having never flown a more sophisticated fighter like the '16 or the '18 I never found the T-38 or F-4 that difficult. I suspect it would be like flying the Airbus then going back to fly the B-727.
This is extremely helpful to me as I'm applying to Navy OCS as a pilot candidate in the coming months and haven't been able to find a ton of information on shore tours. Thank you so much for making these videos and for serving our country.
Thanks for this two part interview. As a Marine that still can't believe how much I did in my five years, especially how many places they sent me as an F-18 Plane Captain. I enjoy hearing everyone else's stories as well of what they did during their service.
Great interview, brought back some fond memories (and some I would prefer forgetting). Love hearing about the different paths to the military cockpit. Would really love to hear more about how the Malaysian hornet fared fighting the other dissimilar fighters out there. Ahh, the mention of Randolph AFB gave me instant PTSD. It's a short hop from Kingsville, and the Hi-TACAN-A approach there used to thoroughly kick my ass as a student flying the T-45A in the back seat under the bag, with maybe 20 hours in the aircraft back in the late 90's. Fresh from the T-34C, with no T-2 time (probably less than 100 hours total flight time at that point). In other words, a massive learning curve. On one approach I tried to game it and ask for my missed approach instructions before hitting the initial approach fix. Negative, they would give it to me on the 180° arc with hard altitudes all the way around. Then, as I'm assholes and elbows in the middle of the approach, spinning my CDI to the next hard altitude radial and trying to stay ahead of the jet, ATC finally gave me missed approach instructions at the worst part of the approach . . . they included direct to an intersection on a VICTOR route! Of course, since I was flying a HI-TACAN, I had my high approach plates and high charts out and ready, but the missed approach instructions were referencing items only on my low chart, which was tucked neatly in my nav bag. Truly diabolical ATC! That's when I experienced my first (but not last) true helmet fire as I started some frenzied chart origami while flying with my knees. Those early instrument hops were some dark times for me . . .
Hopefully Mover puts together a 'go fund me' so we can all bribe Gonky and then after he clears his story with security, we can have a great interview on both their thoughts. But if you don't really want to go there, I'd understand.
Amazing video. I will share this with my son. He’s twelve now and has made the Naval Academy and naval aviation his goal in life. I sure wish I had his dream big focus when I was his age! Thanks again, Subscribed.
First model is almost always the best from a pilots perspective. My Grandfather loved the original B-26 Marauder for it's speed and light weight. I'd take a 1977 UH-60A over a brand new 2018 UH-60M any day of the week.
Although not a pilot, I was a Loadmaster on the C-141A in the early 70s and, later in the 70s, with the Air Force Reserve on active duty status. Most of the pilots were with the airlines or waiting for a slot. Great times and couldn't believe that I got paid to do it. Suggestion, McChord AFB, where I was,is in beautiful Washington State and they fly the C-17. Not a fast mover, but it sure is nice to get a lunch and coffee after taking a pee. And the enlisted don't bite. Many of us have degrees and professional careers. QOL is great! Love the interview!
Gonky's left arm vs right arm size reminds me of that Family Guy episode, where Quagmire gets internet access: ruclips.net/video/XEV2FbWtS4c/видео.html
Thanks for ur services n contribution to RMAF... may be u can give some kind of profesional view or comment through ur observation, differents pilot skill (human factor) in differenf region.. as long as it does not violate n as part education or studies.. have a nice flight!
Wow, small world. I was on staff course with a Malaysian F-18 pilot in 2018 -callsign Pacman. I reached out and asked if he knows Gonky. Turns out he does and regaled me with a short tale of lighting up your condo with his afterburner.
Love the stories.Btw the F-16 is my ultimate favorite aircraft,love that thing.Also about the T-38 I live about 30 miles from a training base here in Mississippi that use the T-38 as well.Every time I hear them flying near my house Im try to find the cell phone camera haha
joses box Unsure on that one. Mostly have fixed wing assets, possible some helo’s used at the Cape for launch/recovery ops, but they may farm that out to a contract
Although I was enlisted USAF, I became a certified instructor and got a T suffix on my AFSC. I never was able to get rid of it, which I got tagged to teach everything from first aid/buddy care, to unit level air crew survival, to chem warfare CWDE, to training trainers. Actually I ended up as a logistics planner, and the T became more important because I was usually the only one in the Group. I got extraordinarily busy during Desert Shield/Storm integrating reserve and guard with active. I retired after that, I burned out. But that trainer experience stayed and was professional tech trainer later and have a degree in Instructional Technologies.
As a fighter pilot, please explain all the different marshaling signals that the ground crew make with their hands flapping around. It's not like the normal commercial airlines with paddles. Thanks
Great interview. Would have liked to have heard about his impressions over in Malaysia. Lots of different birds which have different qualities. Maybe sworn to silence...
Dude I'm not a pilot ( although an enthusiast ) but I enjoyed that talk. Thanks for sharing your story man. I'll look you up for land, my wife and I are Canadians and are looking to get a property in Florida.
I wonder when is Gonky got his contract terminated in Malaysia because during 2013 there's military standoff that includes RMAF F/A-18 and Hawk. if he still there during the standoff, he probably have some stories to tell us. Thanks for the video.
I always heard the T-38 was a touchy aircraft to fly. It's amazing the Thunderbirds performed in them for years. I saw them several times at the Youngstown Air Force Reserve base (in Ohio), back in the 70's. My family never missed an open house.
Thanks everyone for the great response! It's been fun telling old flying stories, kudos to Mover!
Thanks for being on the show, Gonky! Hope to have you back on sometime soon.
You guys are frikkin hilarious. Hope you keeping safe from the hurricanes though.
Thank you for sharing! Keep kicking ass!
You or mover flying any of the beagles out of KEFD. I’d love to get some departure shots sent to you guys.
We usually don't operate out of EFD, been there many times in the F18. Great place to stop for gas or the night!
"You're in your 20's, have a jet with your name on it and on a nuclear powered ship." Nice.
Sweet meat.
I love that about the T-38A, "It's your 1975 Cessna 172 rental with two jet engines." lol
" It's like a 172 with 2 jet engines" Now I understand.
im from Malaysia.. was surprised to hear about gonky and his link to my country. hope he had a great time while he was here. its sad though that you guys only know about us because of the 2 MH aircraft incidents. We have lots of great beaches, food, warm weather all round and great hospitality, plus almost everyone speaks english well.
Went to Penang (sp?) for a few days while in the military and had a great time. Beautiful countryside and nice people. loved the food.
@@FeralRabbit ohh man.. Penang great place... You brought back beautiful memories
No worries, I also know you of Malaysia's religious intolerance of faiths that aren't Islam
@@thomasvleminckx its not as bad as it looks really. i'm not a muslim, but have many lifelong friends from childhood who are. the "intolerance" on display is mainly from political posturing by politicians.. in general, regular Malaysian people care for each other and live side by side with no problems.
@@Glee73 I made a stop over in Malaysia when I was in Singapore. Mee Goreng is a permanent favourite of mine now!
Gonky is a down to earth, relatable kinda guy.....love to be good buddies with people like that.....a big 👍 for Gonky!
Great interview! It was fun learning about Gonky's background. His time in Malaysia as a trainer and his exposure to "non-NATO" (Warsaw Pact if you're old school) aircraft was very interesting. Thanks!
Thank you for this, Mover! My friend (Pacman - flying the RMAF Hornet 01 bird) shared a video of Gonky, but I didn't see the callsign on Gonky's shirt until towards the end of that video. Then I remembered seeing and hearing about "Gonky" in your videos...which eventually led me to this video. :-)
From Malaysia here. It's great to hear positive feedbacks for what's in our arsenal. May not be as extensive as other countries but it kinda helps me sleep a little better at night. Thanks for this iv :)
You guys are legends. Thank you for your service, and for taking the time to shoot the shit with us!
More Mover and Gonky please. I don't know why it's so fascinating.....it just is. Go with it man!
Cool Interview Mover! Retired form fast jets in 2013. Got about 1.000 hours in T-38 A/AT/C - IFF instructor for 5 years +. Miss those times. Great series u got there! Push it up!
Christian what else did you fly ? What do you do now ?
True pleasure to serve with LT. Once a Diamond always a Diamond.
TIm! Heck yeah man, best time of my life, great squadron!
Mover. I love it when you and Gonky get together. Always fun and interesting., Love it,
I enjoyed this interview, would like to see more of this.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank both Gonky and Mover, I was in a really bad place when I found you guys. Your videos, talks, interactions everything...got me trough.. thanks to both of you.❤
One of the best interviews!!!! Thanks to Gonky and Mover!! Informative and entertaining!! ;-)
You and Gonky continue to inspire me. ♥
Thanks for watching!
Two genuinely great guys and pilots.
Hey Mover & Gonky, good content!! Bravo Zulu! I was a lowly IT2(AW) in the Blue Diamonds (VFA-146) @ NASL and did the "Millennium Cruise" back in 2000 (God I'm gettin' old) with 146 and CVW-9 aboard the Stennis (CVN-74) - GREAT cruise! We docked in port Kelang Malaysia and bussed it into Kuala Lumpur - Great city! Tried different cuisines in City Center, visited the Petronas towers, bought a ton of pirated software 4 dirt cheap, LOL and partied all night at the Beach Club Cafe - watchin' the shark swimmin' in the tank hammered and dancin' to live top 40 hits played by an American band!
I love how Gonky had to Google Malaysia to learn where it was. In the 90s I took a job in the US Virgin Islands. That was before Google existed so I had to look up the USVI on a map.
Mover, I love listening to you talk jets. Listened to this latest interview with gonky on my way to work this morning. The two of you are great. More jets with mover and gonky please. You guys could do a weekly podcast in your sleep! Godbless jets and keep up the good work, gentlemen.
These two guys are so humble. Awesome video for anyone interested in fighter jets or even in airplanes in general.
Thank you to both of you for your time and conversation between all you all!!! I really appreciate it!!! Great job guys!!!
Great video sir, gonky definitely is an awesome pilot and can’t wait for the next interview
Damn this just came into my youtube suggestion!!
On the 15.50 minutes, the guy standing beside Gonky, callsign Grough is currently the one holding the longest hours in Malaysian Hornet. He was my instructor, retired Lt Col. Though retired he is still currently holding the record!
Currently the CO of Malaysian 18th Squadron Hornet is also a friend of mine. We were on the same Air Force intake, but I retired in 2011 though. I never met Gonky, only had the chance to fly with the former Boeing ones (Skid), but I know what happened to Gonky, its a sad part that he had to leave, my friends were devastated to see him leave back then, it was all because of that one fella. Surely Gonky really knew the person that I talked about.
So, are you a friend of Pacman? :-)
Well done Mover, you and Gonky make a great team.
Hey Mover, Great interview with Gonky. Everyone's got a story to tell & that was a great one....& it's not over yet. cheers !
Great vid. Having never flown a more sophisticated fighter like the '16 or the '18 I never found the T-38 or F-4 that difficult. I suspect it would be like flying the Airbus then going back to fly the B-727.
This is extremely helpful to me as I'm applying to Navy OCS as a pilot candidate in the coming months and haven't been able to find a ton of information on shore tours. Thank you so much for making these videos and for serving our country.
How are you doing?
From what I see on your pfp did you make it as a helicopter pilot?
@@Chagenmelon678 sure did. Its a long process. Good experience but looking forward to getting out
@@rmcc655why leave?
@@mohamedmaher8112 not worth the hassle and all the deployment time
More collab with Gonky! You two flyboys have great chemistry! AF vs. Navy! LOL! That little bit had me laughing for a while.
It was like the Golden corral of fighters!! That's some good shit. Take care. Hawk out!!
Thanks for this two part interview. As a Marine that still can't believe how much I did in my five years, especially how many places they sent me as an F-18 Plane Captain. I enjoy hearing everyone else's stories as well of what they did during their service.
Great interview, brought back some fond memories (and some I would prefer forgetting). Love hearing about the different paths to the military cockpit. Would really love to hear more about how the Malaysian hornet fared fighting the other dissimilar fighters out there.
Ahh, the mention of Randolph AFB gave me instant PTSD. It's a short hop from Kingsville, and the Hi-TACAN-A approach there used to thoroughly kick my ass as a student flying the T-45A in the back seat under the bag, with maybe 20 hours in the aircraft back in the late 90's. Fresh from the T-34C, with no T-2 time (probably less than 100 hours total flight time at that point). In other words, a massive learning curve. On one approach I tried to game it and ask for my missed approach instructions before hitting the initial approach fix. Negative, they would give it to me on the 180° arc with hard altitudes all the way around. Then, as I'm assholes and elbows in the middle of the approach, spinning my CDI to the next hard altitude radial and trying to stay ahead of the jet, ATC finally gave me missed approach instructions at the worst part of the approach . . . they included direct to an intersection on a VICTOR route! Of course, since I was flying a HI-TACAN, I had my high approach plates and high charts out and ready, but the missed approach instructions were referencing items only on my low chart, which was tucked neatly in my nav bag. Truly diabolical ATC! That's when I experienced my first (but not last) true helmet fire as I started some frenzied chart origami while flying with my knees. Those early instrument hops were some dark times for me . . .
This was a really awesome interview, thank y'all for sharing! I definitely would be interested in hearing more of these, thank you Mover
Would love to hear Gonky's thoughts on the Flanker and Fulcrum.
Mover is going to have to bribe me for the really good stories!! Both those jets have some amazing qualities.
Hopefully Mover puts together a 'go fund me' so we can all bribe Gonky and then after he clears his story with security, we can have a great interview on both their thoughts. But if you don't really want to go there, I'd understand.
Did our Leaders allowing all of you guys to do so?. That's really great n have fun teaching and sharing story with us.
Thanks to you both. Love the channel. I look forward to Monday’s now.
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Amazing video. I will share this with my son. He’s twelve now and has made the Naval Academy and naval aviation his goal in life. I sure wish I had his dream big focus when I was his age! Thanks again, Subscribed.
Fantastic interview. Keep em coming!
I enjoyed the interview. I wish years ago I went into the military to fly. Also Thank you for the law Enforcement support!
You guys are hilarious, with accuracy and experience! Keep it up...gentlemen
First model is almost always the best from a pilots perspective. My Grandfather loved the original B-26 Marauder for it's speed and light weight. I'd take a 1977 UH-60A over a brand new 2018 UH-60M any day of the week.
Finally bought my Folds of Honor T shirt. Glad to support a great cause!
Thank you guys! Y'all are great! I was so looking forward to part II. Amazing! Keep bringin' it!
Love the videos. Keep up the good work. Just started back on my Bachelors to attempt to join my local Air Guard.
So sorry to hear today the loss of a fellow officer and father and veteran. Prayers for the hospitalized officer.
Also the loss of a k-9.
Respectively
Just an EPIC IV. Thanks Mover and Gonkey :)
great vid, cool to hear the stories, too funny ! stay safe guys, cheers
Thanks for yall serving.
Although not a pilot, I was a Loadmaster on the C-141A in the early 70s and, later in the 70s, with the Air Force Reserve on active duty status. Most of the pilots were with the airlines or waiting for a slot. Great times and couldn't believe that I got paid to do it.
Suggestion, McChord AFB, where I was,is in beautiful Washington State and they fly the C-17. Not a fast mover, but it sure is nice to get a lunch and coffee after taking a pee.
And the enlisted don't bite. Many of us have degrees and professional careers. QOL is great!
Love the interview!
I love this guy, he's real and funny.
I can listen to you guys for hours.....
Great interview, thanks. I always enjoy a good fighter pilot story of any kind...all the best to Gonky.
Great interview
Really enjoyed the interview - good stuff!
Nice interview. Kinda cool hearing stories from a fighter pilot.
this was a good interview, I learned a lot. Thank you Mover
Fantastic history! And the opportunity to fight against 29 and SU... amazing!
Gonky's left arm vs right arm size reminds me of that Family Guy episode, where Quagmire gets internet access: ruclips.net/video/XEV2FbWtS4c/видео.html
Blame the wide angle lens. Look at Movers right (our left).
Round lens turning into a square.
@@Real28 It's more noticeable on Gonky's big arms lol
@@Rangerman69420 that sounds more like a man crush lol
Two awesome guys! I wish I had discovered your channel earlier
Thanks for ur services n contribution to RMAF... may be u can give some kind of profesional view or comment through ur observation, differents pilot skill (human factor) in differenf region.. as long as it does not violate n as part education or studies.. have a nice flight!
Wonderful interview Mover, thank you.
God, ur stories r so fun to listen to. Keep it up.
Wow, small world. I was on staff course with a Malaysian F-18 pilot in 2018 -callsign Pacman. I reached out and asked if he knows Gonky. Turns out he does and regaled me with a short tale of lighting up your condo with his afterburner.
Love the stories.Btw the F-16 is my ultimate favorite aircraft,love that thing.Also about the T-38 I live about 30 miles from a training base here in Mississippi that use the T-38 as well.Every time I hear them flying near my house Im try to find the cell phone camera haha
Great talk, love hearing about these behind the scenes stories!
15:48 Gonky and G-Rough. Great aviators.
Great session, thanks! Hey, NASA occasionally needs IP’s in Houston! -38C model, all the upgrades.
Sounds like a fun gig!
Cool. Need any former helo guys? 😜
joses box Unsure on that one. Mostly have fixed wing assets, possible some helo’s used at the Cape for launch/recovery ops, but they may farm that out to a contract
Buck Buchanan Yeah I figured. Im a civilian fixed wing guy that took a detour into the Army for a bit to fly UH60s. Back out now and on to the 747.
Great story.
GREAT video, thanks
Thank you, Gentlemen.
-Former USMC Avi Maintainer (F/A-18 A@C / Harrier II +) Avionics Engineer and Tech Rep
Great vid, as always.
Another great interview. Love the perspective and stories.
Thanks! Hopefully I'll be able to get more on the channel soon!
"It's your 1975 Cessna 172 rental with two jet engines." Now I can relate. That's awesome. :-)
Although I was enlisted USAF, I became a certified instructor and got a T suffix on my AFSC. I never was able to get rid of it, which I got tagged to teach everything from first aid/buddy care, to unit level air crew survival, to chem warfare CWDE, to training trainers. Actually I ended up as a logistics planner, and the T became more important because I was usually the only one in the Group. I got extraordinarily busy during Desert Shield/Storm integrating reserve and guard with active. I retired after that, I burned out. But that trainer experience stayed and was professional tech trainer later and have a degree in Instructional Technologies.
As a fighter pilot, please explain all the different marshaling signals that the ground crew make with their hands flapping around. It's not like the normal commercial airlines with paddles. Thanks
super interesting discuss. total pre-covid vibe. thanks for this one. just getting to it now !
It is funny watching this 5 years after the fact.
Love your videos Mover. Possibly making the transition in a few years so these videos are awesome to see.
Sock!! I haven't seen that guy since the Blue Diamond days. Good job fellas!!
I flew the last UPT class at Columbus in the T38A, 93-08. It was the great equalizer....everyone was challenged. I wish I could do it again......
“The Golden Corral of fighters”!
Funny!
Great interview. Would have liked to have heard about his impressions over in Malaysia. Lots of different birds which have different qualities. Maybe sworn to silence...
If Mover lets me do a burn out in his ZL-1 I'll spill the beans!!
Awesome video as always. Keep up the good work!
Very interesting. Thanks Mover
went backwards and view more of your videos. I have polycystic kidney and liver also. glad to see that you can keep flying.
Thanks for the videos! And welcome to AA!
Great interview Gents! Always felt a sense of ease when I’d see the “Fast Movers” over my head in Iraq OIF OEF.
Your production quality has come a long way, CW. But the content is still as epic. Gonky backstory is always interesting.
First time listener long time caller
Dude I'm not a pilot ( although an enthusiast ) but I enjoyed that talk. Thanks for sharing your story man. I'll look you up for land, my wife and I are Canadians and are looking to get a property in Florida.
every 5th person I meet down here is Canadian...I think you guys are slowly annexing Florida :) must be our winters
@@michaelengle9062 and the freedom 🤟🤟🤟
Enjoyed the video...……..keep em coming :)
As always outstanding!
Thanks!
I wonder when is Gonky got his contract terminated in Malaysia because during 2013 there's military standoff that includes RMAF F/A-18 and Hawk. if he still there during the standoff, he probably have some stories to tell us. Thanks for the video.
Well done. Don't forget to check in with the DASC.
Gonky looks like the real guy, for that Tom Cruise was casted as a lookalike ;)
I always heard the T-38 was a touchy aircraft to fly. It's amazing the Thunderbirds performed in them for years. I saw them several times at the Youngstown Air Force Reserve base (in Ohio), back in the 70's. My family never missed an open house.
Awesome Interview !