Skip to main content
Grim Reapers Podcast

Grim Reapers Podcast

By Grim Reapers

Aviation Interviews, Military History and Digital Combat Simulator.
Available on
Google Podcasts Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

Discussing Various Mechanical Aspects Of Aviation With Aircraft Maintainer

Grim Reapers Podcast Nov 08, 2021

00:00
01:53:38
Interview: DCS WORLD Closed Beta Testing Team

Interview: DCS WORLD Closed Beta Testing Team

Cap Interviews the DCS WORLD Closed Beta Testing Team

3:21 How many Closed Beta testers are there?4:54 What is your motivation? 10:50 What is your test methodology? 14:03 What is the current VR/Flat screen test split, and do you see this changing? 14:57 Statement about the variety in beta testers by the team. 16:10 Are bugs regularly hardware dependant? 20:18 Is any of the testing automated by scripting or AI? 22:21 What's the hardware variety like within the closed beta team? 25:10 What are the requirements to becoming a Closed Beta tester? 27:40 When can we expect multicore improvements? (Unanswerable) 28:45 How is the AH-64 Apache module progressing (Unanswerable) 29:35 Why do some really obvious bugs still make it through Closed Beta testing? 40:43 When will someone look at the F10 bug for Radeon card users? 42:02 How to you test and compare against real aircraft specifications? 44:54 How many bathrooms does Obi need? 46:21 How long does the Closed Beta team get to test prior to an update being pushed? 49:43 What was the worst bug you've found in the last 18 months? 52:57 What kind of bug would halt an Open Beta push? 57:34 Any anecdotes about the funniest bug you've found? 1:02:17 Are there any Helicopters in the Northern area in testing? 1:03:44 While regression testing do you have to test the older modules? I.e original A-10C 1:05:06 How many testing teams work on new modules prior to release? 1:06:07 Were there and bugs you've found that actually halted an Open Beta update? 1:09:05 Closed Beta team request to the community *Credit Lee Butterworth

Nov 27, 202101:12:44
Discussing Various Mechanical Aspects Of Aviation With Aircraft Maintainer

Discussing Various Mechanical Aspects Of Aviation With Aircraft Maintainer

Cap discusses Various Mechanical Aspects Of Aviation With Aircraft Maintainer

Nov 08, 202101:53:38
Interview: 2 x USAF Crew Chiefs Speak About Working On F-16C Viper

Interview: 2 x USAF Crew Chiefs Speak About Working On F-16C Viper

Cap Interviews, 2 x USAF Crew Chiefs Speak About Working On F-16C Viper

Aug 12, 202101:28:29
Interview: IndiaFoxtEcho On Upcoming Fiat G-91R DCS WORLD Module

Interview: IndiaFoxtEcho On Upcoming Fiat G-91R DCS WORLD Module

Interview: IndiaFoxtEcho On Upcoming Fiat G-91R DCS WORLD Module

Aug 10, 202150:25
Interview: USAF Avionics Technician Speaks About F-16C Viper

Interview: USAF Avionics Technician Speaks About F-16C Viper

Cap Interviews: USAF Avionics Technician Speaks About F-16C Viper

Aug 06, 202101:23:19
Interview: USAF Electric & Environmental Technician On F-16C Viper

Interview: USAF Electric & Environmental Technician On F-16C Viper

Cap Interviews a USAF Electric & Environmental Technician On F-16C Viper

Jul 19, 202101:23:19
Interview: CiriBob Speaks About History & Advanced Features Of SRS

Interview: CiriBob Speaks About History & Advanced Features Of SRS

Cap Interviews CiriBob About History & Advanced Features Of SRS

Jul 16, 202157:04
Interview: F-117, F-14, F-15, F-16, F-18 & Predator Test Pilot/Director

Interview: F-117, F-14, F-15, F-16, F-18 & Predator Test Pilot/Director

Cap Interviews: F-117, F-14, F-15, F-16, F-18 & Predator Test Pilot/Director

Jul 14, 202102:28:47
Interview: USMC AV-8B Harrier Powerline Mechanic

Interview: USMC AV-8B Harrier Powerline Mechanic

Cap Interviews a USMC AV-8B Harrier Powerline Mechanic

Jul 12, 202101:19:37
*Very Interesting* Interview: F-35a Lightning II Avionics Instructor

*Very Interesting* Interview: F-35a Lightning II Avionics Instructor

Cap Interviews F-35a Lightning II Avionics Instructor

Jul 09, 202101:27:40
Interview: JTAC & Patriot SAM Operator

Interview: JTAC & Patriot SAM Operator

Cap Interviews a JTAC & Patriot SAM Operator

Jul 09, 202101:22:42
Interview: Speaking To Engineer About Aircraft Fatigue & Maintenance

Interview: Speaking To Engineer About Aircraft Fatigue & Maintenance

Cap Interviews An Engineer About Aircraft Fatigue & Maintenance

Jul 07, 202139:32
*REALLY GOOD* Interview: Luftwaffe Phantom & Typhoon Pilot/Instructor

*REALLY GOOD* Interview: Luftwaffe Phantom & Typhoon Pilot/Instructor

Cap Interviews a Luftwaffe Phantom & Typhoon Pilot/Instructor

Jul 05, 202101:57:19
Interview: F-4 Phantom & F.3 Tornado Nav/WSO Involved In Modern Cockpit Design

Interview: F-4 Phantom & F.3 Tornado Nav/WSO Involved In Modern Cockpit Design

Cap Interviews F-4 Phantom & F.3 Tornado Nav/WSO Involved In Modern Cockpit Design

Jul 02, 202102:17:41
Interview: USN FA-18 Hornet & Super Hornet AME

Interview: USN FA-18 Hornet & Super Hornet AME

Interview: USN FA-18 Hornet & Super Hornet AME

Jun 30, 202101:14:39
Interview: Magnitude 3 Speak About F-4U, F-8J & Mig-21bis

Interview: Magnitude 3 Speak About F-4U, F-8J & Mig-21bis

Cap Interviews Magnitude 3 About F-4U, F-8J & Mig-21bis

Jun 30, 202101:01:02
Interview: RAF Chinook, C-17, Tristar & Nimrod Airframe Technician

Interview: RAF Chinook, C-17, Tristar & Nimrod Airframe Technician

Cap Interviews RAF Chinook, C-17, Tristar & Nimrod Airframe Technician

Jun 28, 202102:33:01
Interview: Speaking To The Maker Of Tacview

Interview: Speaking To The Maker Of Tacview

Cap Interviews The Maker Of Tacview

Jun 25, 202101:33:36
Interview: F/A-18D & Airline Pilot & Instructor

Interview: F/A-18D & Airline Pilot & Instructor

Cap Interviews F/A-18D & Airline Pilot & Instructor

Jun 23, 202101:53:10
Interview: F-15C/E Avionics Specialist Speaks About Eagle & Mudhen

Interview: F-15C/E Avionics Specialist Speaks About Eagle & Mudhen

Cap Interviews an F-15C/E Avionics Specialist About Eagle & Mudhen

Jun 21, 202101:48:08
Interview: Cold War Aircraft Sooty & Formula 1 Team IT Specialist

Interview: Cold War Aircraft Sooty & Formula 1 Team IT Specialist

Cap Interviews a Cold War Aircraft Sooty & Formula 1 Team IT Specialist

Jun 18, 202102:03:59
Interview: A-6 Intruder Plane Captain Speaks

Interview: A-6 Intruder Plane Captain Speaks

Cap Interviews an A-6 Intruder Plane Captain 

Jun 16, 202101:13:12
Interview: "DArt" Speaks About The Making Of LOTATC Software

Interview: "DArt" Speaks About The Making Of LOTATC Software

Cap Interviews "DArt" About The Making Of LOTATC Software

Jun 14, 202101:13:12
Tribute To K.Artymiuk & B.Godlewski For 1943 Bomber Raid

Tribute To K.Artymiuk & B.Godlewski For 1943 Bomber Raid

Tribute To K.Artymiuk & B.Godlewski For 1943 Bomber Raid

Jun 11, 202106:33
Interview: Talking With Polychop About Gazelle & OH-58 Kiowa | DCS WORLD

Interview: Talking With Polychop About Gazelle & OH-58 Kiowa | DCS WORLD

Cap Interviews Polychop About Gazelle & OH-58 Kiowa | DCS WORLD

Interview from 10 Jan 2020

Jun 09, 202101:43:27
Interview: RAAF F/A-18B ACO & USAF AWACS GCI Speaks On Career

Interview: RAAF F/A-18B ACO & USAF AWACS GCI Speaks On Career

Cap Interviews RAAF F/A-18B ACO & USAF AWACS GCI Speaks On Career

Jun 07, 202101:45:33
Interview: RAF Tornado & Hawk Engine "Sooty" Mechanic

Interview: RAF Tornado & Hawk Engine "Sooty" Mechanic

Cap Interviews RAF Tornado & Hawk Engine "Sooty" Mechanic

Jun 04, 202154:08
Interview: USAF Weapons Loader Speaks About Working On A-10C Warthog

Interview: USAF Weapons Loader Speaks About Working On A-10C Warthog

Cap Interviews USAF Weapons Loader Speaks About Working On A-10C Warthog

Jun 02, 202101:14:48
Douglas Bader(1910-1982): Facing Adversity In The Skies

Douglas Bader(1910-1982): Facing Adversity In The Skies

Douglas Bader(1910-1982): Facing Adversity In The Skies

Jun 02, 202113:26
Interview: JAS-39 Gripen Mod & Modding In General In DCS WORLD
Jun 01, 202101:12:32
*WILD* Interview: A-6, F-5, F-14 Aggressor Pilot - Francesco "Paco" Chierici

*WILD* Interview: A-6, F-5, F-14 Aggressor Pilot - Francesco "Paco" Chierici

Cap Interviews an A-6, F-5, F-14 Aggressor Pilot - Francesco "Paco" Chierici

May 31, 202101:54:46
Interview: Eagle Dynamics On "The Future Of DCS WORLD"

Interview: Eagle Dynamics On "The Future Of DCS WORLD"

Interview: Eagle Dynamics On "The Future Of DCS WORLD"

Interview from 31 Jul 2020

May 28, 202101:55:25
Interview: TrueGrit Speaks On EuroFighter Typhoon DCS WORLD Module

Interview: TrueGrit Speaks On EuroFighter Typhoon DCS WORLD Module

Cap Interviews TrueGrit Speaks On EuroFighter Typhoon DCS WORLD Module

Interview from 5 Apr 2020

May 26, 202101:36:30
Interview: Tornado Pilot - Tim Davies Of Fast Jet Performance

Interview: Tornado Pilot - Tim Davies Of Fast Jet Performance

Cap Interviews Tornado Pilot - Tim Davies Of Fast Jet Performance

May 24, 202102:02:12
How Chaff & Flare Countermeasure Work, And Their History

How Chaff & Flare Countermeasure Work, And Their History

How Chaff & Flare Countermeasure Work, And Their History

May 21, 202117:53
Interview: Nick Grey From ED Speaks On P-47 & DCS WORLD

Interview: Nick Grey From ED Speaks On P-47 & DCS WORLD

Cap Interviews Nick Grey From ED Speaks On P-47 & DCS WORLD

Interview from 16 Apr 2020

May 19, 202101:18:26
Interview: AH-64D/E Apache Pilot & Maintainer

Interview: AH-64D/E Apache Pilot & Maintainer

Cap Interviews an AH-64D/E Apache Pilot & Maintainer

May 17, 202101:28:13
Interview: VNAO Simulations T-45C Goshawk & Ready Room | DCS WORLD

Interview: VNAO Simulations T-45C Goshawk & Ready Room | DCS WORLD

Cap Interviews VNAO Simulations T-45C Goshawk & Ready Room | DCS WORLD

Interview from Interview: VNAO Simulations T-45C Goshawk & Ready Room | DCS WORLD

May 15, 202101:27:10
Interview: Red Star Simulations On Upcoming DCS WORLD Mig-17F Aircraft

Interview: Red Star Simulations On Upcoming DCS WORLD Mig-17F Aircraft

Cap Interviews Red Star Simulations On Upcoming DCS WORLD Mig-17F Aircraft

May 13, 202101:25:49
*Super Interesting* Interview: "Atè" Chuet - Naval Rafale Pilot - Part 2

*Super Interesting* Interview: "Atè" Chuet - Naval Rafale Pilot - Part 2

Cap Interviews "Atè" Chuet - Naval Rafale Pilot - Part 2

May 13, 202149:45
Interview: Swedish Saab J-35J Draken Technician

Interview: Swedish Saab J-35J Draken Technician

Cap Interviews a Swedish Saab J-35J Draken Technician

Apr 25, 202101:37:34
*Super Interesting* Interview: "Atè" Chuet - Naval Rafale Pilot - Part 1

*Super Interesting* Interview: "Atè" Chuet - Naval Rafale Pilot - Part 1

Cap Interviews "Atè" Chuet - Naval Rafale Pilot - Part 1

Apr 17, 202150:08
Interview: F-4 Phantom & F.3 Tornado Nav/WSO Involved In Modern Cockpit Design

Interview: F-4 Phantom & F.3 Tornado Nav/WSO Involved In Modern Cockpit Design

Cap Interviews F-4 Phantom & F.3 Tornado Nav/WSO Involved In Modern Cockpit Design

Apr 16, 202102:17:41
Explained: What Does Fox-1, Fox-2 & Fox-3 Mean?

Explained: What Does Fox-1, Fox-2 & Fox-3 Mean?

Cap explains what Fox-1, Fox-2 & Fox-3 Mean?

Apr 16, 202107:07
Interview: AH-64A/D Apache Pilot

Interview: AH-64A/D Apache Pilot

Cap Interviews a real life AH-64A/D Apache Pilot 

Apr 14, 202101:42:31
Interview: Eagle Dynamics RAF RIO Speaks About Buccaneer & Tornado

Interview: Eagle Dynamics RAF RIO Speaks About Buccaneer & Tornado

Cap Interviews RAF RIO Speaks About Buccaneer & Tornado

Apr 12, 202101:34:21
The Forgotten Soviet Female Ace Pilots Of World War II

The Forgotten Soviet Female Ace Pilots Of World War II

Cap reads - The Forgotten Soviet Female Ace Pilots Of World War II, A presentation written by Ivan. 

Apr 12, 202113:55
Interview: RAAF C-130J Hercules Pilot
Apr 12, 202101:21:34
Interview: Nuclear Machinist On USS Nimitz CVN-68

Interview: Nuclear Machinist On USS Nimitz CVN-68

Cap Interviews a Nuclear Machinist On USS Nimitz CVN-68

Apr 12, 202101:37:17
Interview: MV-22 Osprey, Huey & Cobra Mechanic Speaks
Apr 12, 202102:08:59