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Farewell, Franz! The Blue Angel Exit Interview (Thomas Zimmerman)

Blue Angels Solo pilot Commander Thomas “Franz” Zimmerman breaks down what it’s really like to fly an F/A-18 Super Hornet at 0.95 Mach just 30 feet off the deck. In this interview, Franz shares the danger, precision, and mindset behind the Blue Angels demo, the hardest parts of the job, and what it takes to stay ahead of the jet when there’s zero room for error. We talk about low-altitude maneuvering, training challenges, why the demo is so demanding, and behind-the-scenes stories from the 2023–2025 Blue Angels seasons. If you’re into military aviation, the Blue Angels, or fighter pilot insights, this conversation delivers an inside look you won’t hear anywhere else. If you like The Blue Angels, Airshows, Aviation, and more, SUBSCRIBE, for more videos just for you. 00:00:00 - Intro to Franz 00:00:32 - Callsign Origin 00:01:40 - End of Season Thoughts 00:04:03 - Aviation Origins 00:05:18 - Joining the Navy 00:07:11 - Blues lose Carrier Qualifications 00:08:17 - Rushing the Team 00:09:52 - Centrifuge Training 00:11:35 - How Position Selection Works 00:13:52 - 7-6-5 Solo Progression 00:19:24 - Why is the solo tour 3 years? 00:21:13 - 7 Year - Narration 00:26:15 - 7 Year - VIP Flights 00:27:50 - 6 Year - Transitioning into the Demo 00:30:00 - 6 Year - Training with Pushpop 00:31:22 - 6 Year - LOUD Sneak Pass 00:34:35 - 5 Year - Saying Goodbye to Teammates 00:37:02 - 5 Year - What is an OPSO? 00:39:11 - 5 Year - Measuring Progress 00:41:51 - 5 Year - The Timing Pattern 00:44:45 - The Shutdown :( 00:50:04 - Quick Hit Questions 00:55:47 - Technical Questions 01:06:11 - What are you most proud of? 01:07:22 - What will you take with you? 01:08:19 - Why are the solos the best?