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

Editorial Staff

Friday, July 01, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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U.S. Navy Lt. Rob Kurrle Jr. of the Blue Angels was interviewed by AVweb about the F/A-18 Hornet's handling and team risk mitigation.
The interview took place as the team was preparing for only their second show since a forced hiatus after their commander stepped down.
The Blue Angels recently performed for capacity crowds at the National Guard Air Show in North Kingstown, 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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