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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum has a podcast! Based on our hit YouTube and PBS series of the same name, the Behind the Wings podcast will cover everything from aviation history to the future of space exploration with thought leaders and experts in the industry. This one's going to be cool!

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Latest Episodes

Brigadier General Micah “Zeus” Fessler shares stories about flying the F-15 and F-22, traces Colorado fighter aviation from early biplanes to the F-16, and today's homeland defense mission.

In this episode, Host Rick Crandall talks with “Zeus” about... more

Air Force veteran Art Elser reveals what it took to fly low, slow, and exposed as a forward air controller during the Vietnam War.

In this episode, Host Rick Crandall talks with former forward air controller Art Elser about flying more than 400 comb... more

NASA’s RAVEN aircraft is helping researchers explore one of aviation’s biggest next steps: electric vertical takeoff and landing.

NASA’s RAVEN aircraft is helping researchers explore one of aviation’s biggest next steps: electric vertical takeoff an... more

Rob “Z-Man” Zettel shares his story from inside one of the Air Force’s most secret Cold War programs, Project Constant Peg.

In this episode, Host Rick Crandall talks with Z-Man, a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and former member of the legenda... more

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Recent Guests

Micah Zeus Fessler
Brigadier General, Colorado Air National Guard; pilot and weapons officer with experience across F-15, F-16, F-22
Colorado Air National Guard
Episode: F-15, F-16 or F-22? A General's Verdict - Episode 77
Art Elser
Air Force veteran, author, former forward air controller
U.S. Air Force
Episode: The Most Dangerous Plane to Fly in Vietnam - Episode 76
Siena Whiteside
NASA researcher working on Raven, Principal Investigator
NASA
Episode: Will Air Taxis Change Everything? - Episode 75
Jason Welstead
NASA researcher involved in Raven and AAM concepts
NASA
Episode: Will Air Taxis Change Everything? - Episode 75
Rob Z-Man Zettel
Lieutenant Colonel, former MiG pilot in Constant Peg program
U.S. Air Force
Episode: Flying Soviet MiGs in the Nevada Desert - Episode 74
Jim JB Bell
Maintainer with the Red Eagles, worked on Soviet MiGs in Area 52 during Constant Peg
US Air Force; Constant Peg program
Episode: Maintaining America's Secret MiGs - Episode 73
John Barry
Major General, former fighter pilot, Pentagon, NASA veteran
Former co-host turned guest; Wings Over the Rockies interviewee
Episode: Leadership Under Pressure - Episode 72
Colonel Thomas Kirk
Fighter pilot, squadron commander, Vietnam War veteran
United States Air Force
Episode: Shot Down Over Hanoi - Episode 71
Cathy Bahm
Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Project Manager at NASA
NASA
Episode: Supersonic Flight Without the Boom - Episode 70

Hosts

Rick Crandall
Host of Behind the Wings, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Tracy LaTourrette
Co-host of Behind the Wings, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 782 ratings
  • The best podcast

    This is the best possible podcast that I could’ve ever listened to. The hosts are amazing and the people they interview are cool especially I love it because it’s really cool. Also, I love aviation so this is the best. Also wings over the Rockies air and space museum is right near me since I live in Denver.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Harbo Eding
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best podcast

    This is the best possible podcast I’ve ever listened to .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Harbo Eding
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent show

    I listen to this podcast regularly. I'm so glad to hear this podcast. I hope to request that you keep it updated at all times. thank you...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paisley Willow aux
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    The first time listening, it was definitely what I needed at this time. And I will definitely continue listening. all the best...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dominicherndon58
    United States3 years ago
  • One of my Favorite New Shows.

    So much good to take away from this show. Just listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evelyn Parkern
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise deep topic coverage and knowledgeable guests.
The show mixes historical context with technical detail, appealing to aviation nerds and professionals.
Guests and hosts are described as engaging, insightful, and enthusiastic about aviation history.

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F-15, F-16 or F-22? A General's Verdict - Episode 77
Q: How did the transition from fourth-generation aircraft to the F-22 change things?
The F-22 automates many sensing tasks, consolidates data into three primary displays, and shifts the pilot's role toward battle management rather than manual sensor operation.
F-15, F-16 or F-22? A General's Verdict - Episode 77
Q: What does a weapons officer actually do?
A weapons officer is the chief instructor and tactician of a squadron, responsible for making every pilot better, ensuring mission readiness, and focusing on getting the team home to their families.
F-15, F-16 or F-22? A General's Verdict - Episode 77
Q: What was your first operational fighter assignment?
My first operational fighter was the F-15C in Alaska, an experience shaped by extreme geography, dogfighting practice, and challenging mountains like Denali.
F-15, F-16 or F-22? A General's Verdict - Episode 77
Q: Where did your entry into the military begin?
It started with an inspiring interaction at an air show, followed by ROTC in college and pilot training paths through Euronato/JPT, setting the stage for a long career in fighter aviation.
Will Air Taxis Change Everything? - Episode 75
Q: Are we talking flying cars? Are we talking air taxis? Are we talking cargo drones? What should people picture?
The guests explain that while eVTOL can resemble an air taxi concept in some configurations, the practical view is that urban air mobility will involve specialized aircraft for efficient point-to-point transit within cities, with cargo and other uses evolving alongside passenger services.

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This show centers on aviation history, aerospace innovation, and leadership in high-stakes environments. Conversation topics span Cold War aviation, NASA missions, supersonic flight developments, fighter pilots, test flying, and space exploration, often woven with personal storytelling and career lessons. A standout element is the blend of museum-hosted historical context with firsthand technical and operational insights, featuring veteran maintainers, pilots, engineers, and space scientists. The mix of deep-dive technical detail and human-interest narratives makes it appealing to aviation enthusiasts, industry professionals, and students curious about aerospace history and the path to cutting-edge flight tech.

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Recent guests on Behind the Wings include:

1. Micah Zeus Fessler
2. Art Elser
3. Siena Whiteside
4. Jason Welstead
5. Rob Z-Man Zettel
6. Jim JB Bell
7. John Barry
8. Colonel Thomas Kirk

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