Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
After 55 years of flying helicopters, Pilot Mike Silva says the biggest lessons still came from Vietnam.
He reflects on the intensity of Army flight school, learning to solo in just hours, and how young pilots were thrust into one of the most demanding flying environments imaginable.
🎧 Watch the video episode at Wings Over the Rockies YouTube channel or check out the full interview on Episode 61 of the Behind the Wings podcast, all at the link in bio!
Support Wings Over the Rockies Mission of aerospace education and inspiration: wingsmuseum.org/support/donate
Plan your visit: wingsmuseum.org
Behind the Wings Podcast: wingsmuseum.org/resources/podcasts
After 55 years of flying helicopters, Pilot Mike Silva says the biggest lessons still came from Vietnam.
He reflects on the intensity of Army flight school, learning to solo in just hours, and how young pilots were thrust into one of the most demanding flying environments imaginable.
🎧 Watch the video episode at Wings Over the Rockies YouTube channel or check out the full interview on Episode 61 of the Behind the Wings podcast, all at the link in bio!
Support Wings Over the Rockies Mission of aerospace education and inspiration: wingsmuseum.org/support/donate
Plan your visit: wingsmuseum.org
Behind the Wings Podcast: wingsmuseum.org/resources/podcasts
