Podcast: Lt. Rob Kurrle Jr., Blue Angel No. 4

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Key Takeaways:

  • U.S. Navy Lt. Rob Kurrle Jr. of the Blue Angels was interviewed by AVweb's Mary Grady.
  • The discussion focused on the handling of the F/A-18 Hornet and how Blue Angels pilots mitigate risks during their flights.
  • The interview took place as the team performed their second show following a forced hiatus, drawing capacity crowds at an air show in Rhode Island.
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As they prepared to fly just their second show since a forced hiatus after their commander stepped down from the team, U.S. Navy Lt. Rob Kurrle Jr. took a few minutes to talk with AVweb‘s Mary Grady (on a windy ramp) about how the F/A-18 Hornet handles and how the Blue Angels pilots mitigate risks. The team flew to capacity crowds in June at the annual National Guard Air Show in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

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