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Is it a plane or a helicopter? The MV-22 Osprey has features from both, but that’s not what makes it one of the most controversial aircraft in the American military. Its history of deadly crashes has earned it a reputation as a dangerous machine, but former Marine Corps pilot Bubba Scott takes a different view Today, Scott joins School of War to explain why he believes the Osprey is “unfairly maligned,” what makes it so revolutionary, why the Marine Corps depends on it, and what it takes to fly one of the most demanding aircraft in military aviation. From a terrifying near-collision to harrowing nighttime landings, Scott offers a rare look inside the cockpit—and the extraordinary skill, training, and leadership required to operate at the limits of modern military aviation.
04:11 – Becoming a Marine Osprey Pilot
09:05 – A Lesson in Marine Corps Toughness
12:54 – Why the Military Needed the Osprey
18:54 – Operation Eagle Claw and the Osprey's Mission
24:07 – Is the Osprey Really Dangerous?
27:07 – The Osprey's Safety Record
30:46 – What Is It Like to Fly an Osprey?
34:34 – The Challenges of Flying the Osprey
38:56 – A Near-Fatal Midair Collision
46:35 – America's Night-Flying Capabilities
50:18 – American Military Excellence
52:20 – Leadership Lessons From the Cockpit
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