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Fighter Pilot Podcast
The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly—the people.
Episodes typically feature guests who help explain various military aviation-themed topics, such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence of the brave men and women who fly, fix, and fight these aircraft, then this show is for you!
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- 332 - OFW-8: Supply Chain and Weapons Attrition
'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific.
This episode explores critical supply chain topics including sourcing raw materials and manufacturing facilities (some still remnants from World War II) with host Mike Benetiz and guest Garry Haase.
Brought to you by Authentic Media with the support of Cubic Defense.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsMon, 02 Dec 2024 - 331 - Rebroadcast: the F-117 Nighthawk
For Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., we are pausing our usual schedule and instead rebroadcasting a listener favorite: the episode 072 interview from February 2020 about the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk with Robert "Robson" Donaldson.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsMon, 25 Nov 2024 - 330 - FPP198 - Optimizing the Human Weapon System
Longtime FPP friend Billie Flynn returns to the show to provide an update on the F-35 Lightning II and ground collision avoidance systems before addressing his new crusade: the need to provide military aviators the same coaching as professional athletes to ensure they perform at their best in the demanding future of air combat.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsMon, 18 Nov 2024 - 329 - Veterans Day FPP Guest Mashup
A military-themed show like the Fighter Pilot Podcast would not be possible without the selfless dedication of service members past and present.
This Veterans Day, we're taking a stroll down memory lane and revisiting veterans from World War II through the current war on terrorism.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsMon, 11 Nov 2024 - 328 - "Lombers" talks CRM, from the Hornet to the Airlines
Crew Resource Management is the "effective use of all available resources for flight crew personnel to assure a safe and efficient operation, reducing error, avoiding stress and increasing efficiency." (skybrary.aero)
But is all CRM the same? How does it differ from, say, a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 to an unmanned aerial system to Boeing 737?
On this episode, Paul "Lombers" Lombardi, who has flown all of the above, joins guest host Paul "Tremors" Tremelling to discuss CRM and so much more.
For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com, (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/profile/zachary-mindel/
Zach Mindel is a Financial Advisor with Forum Financial Management, a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Neither specialized services nor adherence to the fiduciary standard of conduct should be interpreted as a guarantee of specific outcomes. The success and effectiveness of planning services depend on various factors, including but not limited to the timing and manner of implementation, collaboration with the client and their other professionals, and market conditions. Military service benefits may have eligibility requirements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investing comes with risk, including risk of loss. For more information, visit our website at www.forumfinancial.com.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsMon, 04 Nov 2024 - 327 - Flight Testing the V-22 Osprey
The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is the first operational aircraft to use the tiltrotor configuration, combining the attributes of both helicopters and airplanes. Today, more than four decades after development began, the Osprey remains one of the most sophisticated aircraft ever built.
But how does a tiltrotor really work? How is this type of aircraft tested, first on the ground and then in flight?
On this episode, former U.S. Navy flight test engineer Jennifer Uchida joins guest host Ken Katz to discuss the operational requirements that led to the V-22, the amazing features and technology of it, tiltrotor aerodynamics and flight control, and stories from flight testing.
For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com, (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/profile/zachary-mindel/
Zach Mindel is a Financial Advisor with Forum Financial Management, a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Neither specialized services nor adherence to the fiduciary standard of conduct should be interpreted as a guarantee of specific outcomes. The success and effectiveness of planning services depend on various factors, including but not limited to the timing and manner of implementation, collaboration with the client and their other professionals, and market conditions. Military service benefits may have eligibility requirements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investing comes with risk, including risk of loss. For more information, visit our website at www.forumfinancial.com.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsMon, 28 Oct 2024 - 326 - FPP197 - The F-22 Raptor Demo Team
A discussion on the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 325 - OFW-7: Surface Combatants
'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific.
This episode addresses the U.S. Navy's challenges to project power in a potential "away game" conflict. Following the Cold War, surface ship design changed radically. Revolutionary concepts were introduced including the Zumwalt destroyer and Littoral Combat Ship. When technology didn’t work the only way to pay for fixes in the Global War on Terror era was to retire existing hulls and cut back on ship building. This has led to closure of public and private shipyards, limiting our capacity to build ships and grow the fleet.
Brought to you by Authentic Media with the support of Cubic Defense.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsMon, 14 Oct 2024 - 324 - Talking Swing Wing Fighters with "Moz"
A comparison of the Panavia Tornado and General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark by a Royal Air Force navigator who served in both. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 - 323 - World Flight Centennial, 3 of 3 - Finish Line
In this conclusion of the 1924 World Flight, Matt "Flounder" Arny, alongside special guests Lance "Boil" Lewis, Mike Lockwood, and Rob Crotty, recount the final leg of the odyssey—crossing the Atlantic via Iceland and Greenland, and then crossing the U.S.
Listeners will be on the edge of their seats during the nerve-wracking rescue of Wade and Ogden after their aircraft, Boston, was forced to land in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. Even as the crews approach the finish line, they continue facing daunting and unexpected challenges.
Drawing from historical sources like First World Flight by Lowell Thomas, Around the World in 175 Days by Carroll Glines, and First Flight Around the World by Tim Grove, this episode brings to life the harrowing final moments of one of history’s most remarkable aviation achievements.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsMon, 30 Sep 2024 - 322 - World Flight Centennial, 2 of 3 - Westbound and Down
In this exciting follow up, Matt "Flounder" Arny continues the epic story of the 1924 World Flight, diving into the challenges and adventures faced after the final preparations. Guests Lance "Boil" Lewis, Mike Lockwood, and Rob Crotty return to discuss the harrowing flight through Alaska, including the tragic loss of the Seattle. They explore the Pacific crossing, touching on U.S. relations of the time with Japan and the newly-formed Soviet Union, and the critical role of maritime support from the Navy, US Coast Guard, and others.
Listeners will hear gripping tales of dodging sampans and junks in Asian harbors, changing an engine under a bridge, and a look at the UK’s participation and the unfortunate fate of the British team. The episode wraps up with liberty adventures in Shanghai and Bangkok.
Drawing from historical sources like First World Flight by Lowell Thomas, Around the World in 175 Days by Carroll Glines, and First Flight Around the World by Tim Grove, this episode captures the drama and international intrigue surrounding one of the greatest feats in aviation history.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsMon, 23 Sep 2024 - 321 - World Flight Centennial, 1 of 3 - Build Up
Episode 1 of a 3-part miniseries describing the first aerial circumnavigation of the globe in 1924. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 320 - FPP196 - Talking Marine Aviation 2024
A discussion on U.S. Marine Corps aviation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 - 319 - Stratolaunch Update: Talon-A
A discussion on the first powered flight of the Talon-A, an autonomous, reusable testbed advancing hypersonic flight testing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 02 Sep 2024 - 318 - The Empire Test Pilot who Flew the X-32, and More
A look at the career of an Empire Test Pilots' School graduate who flew various models of the Sea Harrier, the F-15B Eagle, X-32 JSF contestant, Eurofighter Typhoon, BAE Systems Hawk. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 26 Aug 2024 - 317 - OFW-6: Fragile Precision, GPS Vulnerabilities in Modern Warfare
A discussion on the U.S. military's dependence on GPS and the system's vulnerability to jamming and interference. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 19 Aug 2024 - 316 - FPP195 - Comms & Bombs, Vietnam F-4 Phantom Pilot Tell-All
A discussion with a Marine F-4 Phantom pilot who flew nearly 200 missions over Vietnam and spent three months with ground troops as a forward air controller. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 - 315 - The Israeli Air Force
A discussion on the Israeli Air Force with a former F-4, F-15, and F-16 navigator who converted to pilot, flying the A-4 and F-16, before transitioning back to navigator. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 05 Aug 2024 - 314 - The New Sheriff in Town
A discussion with a Royal Air Force pilot who has amassed over 5,000 flight hours in the Hawk, Harrier, Hornet, and Typhoon, besides multiple trainers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 29 Jul 2024 - 313 - Larry the 5,000-hour Intruder Guy
Larry "Mung" Munns is one of only two U.S. Navy aircrew (and the only pilot) to accrue 5,000 flight hours in the Grumman A-6 Intruder, including while forward deployed in Japan and during Operation Desert Storm. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 312 - OFW-5: Redefining the Battlefield, Remotely
On this episode, Mike "Pako" Benitez and Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren examine the concepts, abilities, and future of Remotely Piloted Aircraft in modern warfare, reviewing the history of technology, from early trials in the 1910s to the current day and clarifies the difference between remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 - 311 - FPP194 - "Heater," the Quintessential Navy Fighter Pilot
A discussion with a Navy F-4 Phantom pilot-turned TOPGUN instructor, adversary pilot (flying actual MiGs), F-14 pilot, aviation photojournalist, author of 'The Cutting Edge' and, oh yeah, inspiration for the smash film, 'Top Gun.' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 01 Jul 2024 - 310 - All about Remotely Piloted Aircraft
An exploration of the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 - 309 - FPP193 - Combat Search & Rescue in the Navy
A discussion on Combat Search & Rescue concepts and best practices with a retired U.S. Navy helicopter pilot. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 17 Jun 2024 - 308 - 'Nasty' Leadership Habits
A leadership discussion with a former F-14 Tomcat pilot and nuclear-powered aircraft carrier commanding officer. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 307 - FPP192 - Horrors of the Vietnam Air War 50+ Years Later
A discussion on the life-changing experiences and heartbreaking loss experienced by an A-6 Intruder crewman during more than 200 combat missions flown during the Vietnam War. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 03 Jun 2024 - 306 - OFW-4: 5th Generation Fighters
On this episode of 'On Future War', Mike "Pako" Benitez and Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren discuss the differences between fourth and fifth-generation fighter jets, focusing on the F-22 and F-35, with insights on the learning curve and intuitive nature of the Lightning II compared to the complexity of the Raptor. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 27 May 2024 - 305 - FPP191 - Leading (and Filming!) the Blue Angels
A discussion with three-time U.S. Navy Blue Angels commander, Greg "Rug Dance" Wooldridge, about leading the team and his involvement in two documentaries: the 1994 'Around the World at the Speed of Sound' and the 2024 iMax spectacular. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 20 May 2024 - 304 - Buccaneers and Tornados and Sea Harriers, Oh My!
The first interview of our new guest host, former Royal Navy pilot Paul "Tremors" Tremelling, with his longtime chum, former Royal Air Force pilot John "JP" Parker. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 13 May 2024 - 303 - FPP190 - What it's like to Lead the Blue Angels
A discussion on being the challenges of being the Navy's Blue Angels demonstration squadron commander, especially when they change aircraft between show seasons. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 06 May 2024 - 302 - OFW-3: Mobility in the Littorals
On this episode of 'On Future War', Mike "Pako" Benitez, Dr. Lance "Boil" Lewis, and Scott "Roger" Chafian. explore the background and rationale behind the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030, which fundamentally changes the doctrine and operating concepts of the U.S. Marine Corps. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 301 - FPP189 - From Tomcats to the Moon
A former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat pilot-turned NASA astronaut describes the coming Artemis II space missions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 300 - The Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates 100 Years
A discussion with the RCAF Commander on the 100-year history of the Royal Canadian Air Force from World War 2 through today, as well as the many planned activities to commemorate the centennial. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 299 - FPP188 - All about NFOs
A discussion on the non-pilot naval aviation warfare community. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 298 - Leadership from the Cockpit to the Campaign Trail
A discussion on the leadership lessons a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot learned over a 27-year career and how they translate into leading at the national level. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 297 - FPP187 - Aviation Photojournalism in the 2020s
A discussion with Mr. Scott Dworkin, aviation photojournalist and author of 'Becoming the Rhino: What it Takes to Teach the Next Generation to Fly and Fight in the F/A-18 Super Hornet.' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 296 - OFW-2: Unsinkable Aircraft Carriers
On this month's episode of 'On Future War,' Scott "Roger" Chafian, Mike "Pako" Benitez, and Matt "Flounder" Arny explore the strategic and controversial world of China's man-made island bases, touching on the historical locations, construction strategies, and strategic intent of these so-called "unsinkable carriers.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 295 - FPP186 - The Perfect Wingman
A discussion on how future fighter pilots will train alongside (and go to war with) unmanned 'collaborative combat aircraft', sometimes also known as 'loyal wingmen.' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 294 - D-Day and the C-47 Skytrain, 80 Years Later
Guest host Ken 'Primetime' Katz returns with his first foray into warbirds, exploring the venerable Douglas C-47 Skytrain (plus its many derivatives) and the role it played in the pivotal D-Day invasions of World War II with guests Eric Zipkin and Moreno 'Mo' Aguiari. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 293 - FPP185 - Flying the President
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Jim "Boone" Jamison describes being a Presidential Command Pilot with HMX-1 during the Reagan and Bush 1 presidencies. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 292 - OFW-1: Defending Against Power Projection
A discussion on the challenges posed by advanced missile technologies, including cruise and hypersonic missiles, to power projection and the sustainability of large forward deployed bases in modern peer-level conflicts. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 291 - FPP184 - Fighter Pilot Best Practices
A discussion on why military aviation best practices like planning, briefing, executing per standard operating procedures (SOPs) are so important and how they can be adapted to other consequential industries. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 290 - Hobo to Hero: A World War II Bomber Pilot's Saga
A fireside chat with a member of the Greatest Generation retelling his upbringing during the 'dust bowl' and World War 2 exploits, including having his B-24 Liberator shot down on his 50th mission and spending the rest of the war as a prisoner of the Germans. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 289 - FPP183 - F-111s in Desert Storm
Former U.S. Air Force pilot Jeff "Guinnbob" Guinn and navigator Kevin "Rim" Allen describe their participation in Operation Desert Storm flying F-111Es out of Turkey. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 288 - Fighter Pilot Math
Host Vincent Aiello shares a September 2020 blog addressing how good fighter pilots must be at arithmetic, with examples of the common concepts that must be mastered. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 287 - FPP182 - Designing the A-10 Warthog
Hal Sundt author of Warplane, How the Military Reformers Birthed the A-10 Warthog describes the origination story of the close air support aircraft the U.S. Air Force never wanted but pilots and ground troops came to love. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 286 - NORAD Santa Tracker Update (Rebroadcast)
A holiday greeting and update on the Santa Tracker program from the 2022 NORAD commanding general and senior enlisted leader. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Sun, 24 Dec 2023 - 285 - What Makes a 'Good' Fighter Pilot
Vincent Aiello continues the "audio blog" format with the narration of a 2019 musing on the Fighter Pilot Podcast blog inspired by a question posed during a live YouTube session. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 284 - FPP181 - Keeping Promises: Finding our MIA with Project Recover
A discussion on the collaborative effort to enlist 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate Americans missing in action since World War II in order to provide recognition and closure for families and the Nation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 283 - The Attack on Pearl Harbor (Rebroadcast)
A discussion on the events and significance of the Pearl Harbor attack with an author and who conducted extensive research for his book 'Attack On Pearl Harbor, Japan Awakens a Sleeping Giant.' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 282 - Yes, the Navy Flies F-16s
People are often quick to comment on the Fighter Pilot Podcast's social media channels that the Navy does not fly F-16. Wrong. This week, host Vincent Aiello shares another article from the Fighter Pilot Podcast blog, this one from 2019 describing how we can all do a better job of avoiding being wrong and reacting when we inevitably are. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 281 - FPP180 - Why We Need TOPGUN Adversaries with "Farley"
Retired U.S. Navy F/A-18 pilot Jack "Farley" Stewart explains who "adversary" pilots are, what they do, how TOPGUN trains them, and why it is vital to have professional adversaries (or "aggressors," as the U.S. Air Force calls them). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 280 - Fighter Pilot Stereotypes
Hollywood portrays fighter pilots as devil-may-care risk takers and rule breakers intolerant to authority. This week, host Vincent Aiello shares another article from the Fighter Pilot Podcast blog, this time identifying the top 10 myths about military aviators and why they are wrong. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 279 - How to Succeed in Flight School
Host Vincent Aiello introduces a new show format where he narrates one of the articles on the Fighter Pilot Podcast blog. This first edition is from a December 2022 musing titled, 'How to Succeed in Flight School? Don't Ask Me!' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 - 278 - Veterans Day Tribute (Rebroadcast)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast would not be possible without the support of the hundreds of veterans who served both in uniform and, in this case, in the studio. To those who have served: happy Veterans Day and thank you, from a grateful nation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Sat, 11 Nov 2023 - 277 - FPP179 - "Yogi" the former Marine, Sailor, Soldier, & Airman
On this 2020 'Happy Hour,' Yonel "Yogi" Dorelis describes a career in aviation that spanned all four branches: Marines, Navy, Army, and lastly Air Force where he spent the majority of his service as a combat search and rescue helicopter pilot. (The Space Force did not yet exist when Yogi served.) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 276 - Flying F/A-18 Hornet Post-maintenance Check Flights at FRCSW
This week, guest cohost Ken 'Primetime' Katz turns the tables and asks our usual host Vincent 'Jell-O' Aiello to explain his role at the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest and what it is like to fly a post-maintenance check flight in F/A-18 Hornets. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 275 - FPP178 - All about Landing Signal Officers with "Jamboy"
U.S. Navy F/A-18 pilot Joe "Jamboy" Kirksey, a career LSO currently serving as "Force Paddles" at the Chief of Naval Air Forces in San Diego, explains the history of LSOs assisting fixed-wing aircraft on aircraft carriers, how LSOs are trained and whether they and their grading methods are still necessary with the advent of Precision Landing Mode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 273 - Leadership and the USS Gerald R Ford with "Yank"
Retired U.S. Navy Captain J.J. "Yank" Cummings joins FPP cohost Matt "Flounder" Arny to talk Tomcats, flight school, surface warfare, nuclear power, Top Gun: Maverick, and above all, how to lead when in charge of the first ship in a new class of aircraft carriers that has had its share of bad press. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 272 - Building and Flying the Stratolaunch 'Roc'
Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Evan "Ivan" Thomas joins cohost Ken "Primetime" Katz to discuss the Stratolaunch Roc—the world's largest aircraft initially designed to haul space vehicles into the upper atmosphere that instead found purpose providing commercial "access to the hypersonic" environment. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 270 - FPP177 - The End of VMFAT-101 (for now)
A discussion about the sundown of VMFAT-101 after 50+ years of training U.S.M.C. F-4 Phantom and F/A-18 aircrews. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 269 - FPP176 - RF-4 Photo Phantoms with "Racehorse"
On this repurposed 2021 'Happy Hour' discussion, retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel Larry "Racehorse" Rannals describes his career beginning as a Naval Flight Officer before converting to pilot via Air Force flight training and flying the RF-4 in Vietnam--in both seats! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 266 - FPP175 - MiG Killer Reconciles with Former Enemy
The son in the only father-son duo to each down an opponent in aerial combat tells the story of his Vietnam MiG-21 shoot down and reconciliation with the deceased pilot's family 40+ years later. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 263 - FPP174 - Green Phantoms, Pink Jags, and the Shah of Iran with "Ed"
Nelson "Ed" Cobleigh is a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and Vietnam veteran-turned author who flew the A-4 Skyhawk, F-4 Phantom, Jaguar, F-104 Starfighter, and F-16 Fighting Falcon, among others. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 262 - FPP173 - Fighter Pilot Legacy with "Guido"
Retired U.S. Navy Captain Jim "Guido" Dimatteo is the son of a WW2 fighter pilot, himself a former A-4, F-14, F-16N, F/A-18 pilot and still an F-5 pilot, the former purveyor of a successful bar & restaurant, a rugby veteran, former Director of the Red Bull Air Races, Director of the Breitling Jet Team North American tour, and so much more as you will learn on this exciting episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 07 Aug 2023 - 261 - Fly Girls Revolt: The Women Who Kicked Open the Door to Fly in Combat
FPP friend and occasional cohost, Ken Katz, welcomes back to the show Dr. Eileen Bjorkman to discuss her new book, Fly Girls Revolt: The Story of the Women Who Kicked Open the Door to Fly in Combat. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 260 - FPP172 - Rogers E. Smith: The Test Pilot Who Flew Everything
Rogers E. Smith is a Canadian-American pilot who served in the RCAF, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Air National Guard and spent a long career testing nearly every American fighter (and several Russian ones), despite never attending a formal test pilot school! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 259 - FPP171 - The Flying Leathernecks Return to Irvine
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General Mike Aguilar explains how the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum is moving from MCAS Miramar in San Diego to the Great Park in Irvine, near the former MCAS El Toro., California. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 258 - FPP170 - Italian Tornados in the Storm with "Puffo"
Retired Italian Air Force General and former Tornado pilot Gianmarco Bellini joins guest host Craig "Crunch" Snyder to discuss his terrifying low-altitude, high-speed ejection in the opening hours of Operation Desert Storm. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 257 - FPP169 - Helo's to Hornets to Headlines with "Chopper"
Retired U.S. Navy Captain Brett "Chopper" Crozier describes his career from flying SH-60B Seahawks to returning to flight school to learn the F/A-18 Hornet to nuclear power school and eventually command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, including his very public firing at the beginning of COVID. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 256 - FPP168 - 50 Years of Fighter Piloting with "Frawls"
Phillip Frawley is not only a retired Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot, he is a Guinness World Record holder for being the oldest and longest-serving fighter pilot in the world. With a half-century of service and nearly 500 flight students taught, "Frawls" has seen it all. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 - 255 - FPP167 - From F-16s to F-35s to YouTube with "Hasard"
U.S. Air Force Reserve fighter pilot, Justin "Hasard" Lee, describes his career flying the block 50 F-16 before transitioning to the F-35 and ultimately starting a compelling YouTube channel. His exploits and many lessons learned are captured in his book, 'The Art of Clear Thinking.' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 22 May 2023 - 254 - FPP166 - Big Plans for the San Diego Air & Space Museum with "Slug"
Retired U.S. Navy fighter #pilot, James "Slug" Kidrick, makes a case for aviation museums and how to keep patrons, besides just children, walking in the door. Slug had a hand in making the necessary arrangements for a San Diego Air & Space Museum (https://sandiegoairandspace.org/) F-14 Tomcat to appear on an aircraft carrier flight deck for the first time in more than a dozen years. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Fri, 12 May 2023 - 253 - FPP165 - How Military Forces Help and Heal with "SugarBear"
A discussion on how military forces and weapons systems designed primarily to destroy and kill are also used to help and heal during natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 01 May 2023 - 252 - Flight Testing: First Flight and Envelope Expansion
A discussion on the careful considerations and risk mitigation strategies employed when flying a prototype aircraft for the first time. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 - 251 - FPP164 - A Lesser Man Would Have Died! Sea Stories with "Lefty"
Former U.S. Navy A-4 Skyhawk, A-7 Corsair II, and F/A-18 Hornet pilot Jerry "Lefty" Schubert stopped by the show during a 2020 Happy Hour to share stories on grit, Naval Aviation, and fatherhood. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 250 - Hypersonics
A discussion on the challenges of designing and flying aerial vehicles intended to travel at five times the speed of sound or more, and how the U.S. military is doing compared to other nations exploring hypersonic aircraft and weapons. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 03 Apr 2023 - 249 - FPP163 - "Trots" Talks Tomcats and TOPGUN
Retired U.S. Navy Captain Tom "Trotts" Trotter describes flying the beloved F-14 Tomcat and how it compares to the F/A-18 Hornet, then being among the first TOPGUN students in the Hornet and later commanding the school. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 248 - Aircraft Structures: Non-Destructive Testing
Mr. Tim Kinsella joins former U.S. Air Force Flight Test Engineer and Fighter Pilot Podcast cohost Ken "Primetime" Katz to discuss the various non-intrusive ways aircraft structures are tested in development and throughout the aircraft's service life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 - 247 - FPP162 - Shot Down! U.S. F-16 Pilot Explains Infamous 'Dodging Iraqi SAMs' Video
Former U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper pilot Jeff "Tico" Tice was callsign 'Stroke 1,' the flight lead for the ill-fated "Package Q" strike on Iraq just days into Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Stroke 3 miraculously dodged multiple Iraqi SAMs and made it home safely where his HUD footage became a sensation. Tico was not so lucky... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 246 - FPP161 - High Risk Resupply Missions in Vietnam with Bob
Former U.S. Air Force cargo pilot Bob Strang describes flying the beloved but not-well-known C-7 Caribou on risky resupply missions during the Vietnam Conflict, often landing on extremely short runways freshly cut from the jungle with no navigational aids or runway markings—all while being fired upon by the enemy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 245 - Future Warfare: The Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter
A discussion on how the next generation air dominance fighter will redefine air warfare with retired U.S. Air Force General J. Mike "Mobile" Holmes, hosted by Matt Arny. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 244 - FPP160 - 'Black Hawk Down' Pilots Explain Army Spec-Ops Aviation
U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Trey Williams joins Retired U.S. Army CW5 (and future Army Aviation Hall-of-Famer) Stan Wood to discuss the Night Stalkers of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) and their role in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu immortalized in the 2001 movie, 'Black Hawk Down.' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 243 - More Ways to Enjoy Military Aviation Content - Introducing Authentic Media
Scott Chafian and Brian "Sunshine" Sinclair return to introduce Authentic Media, a game-changing subscription service providing exclusive military aviation content and community. Authentic Media subscribers will enjoy access to audio shows offering historical perspectives, detailed engineering, and personal stories—all curated by experts in the field. Subscribers will also be part of a thriving community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for military aviation. If you are looking to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of military aviation, Authentic Media is the perfect choice. Visit https://www.authenticmedia.io to learn more and start your journey today. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 242 - FPP159 - Flying & Fighting the MiG-29 Fulcrum with "Spanky"
Former U.S. Air Force F-15, F-5, and F-16 pilot, and Fighter Weapons School graduate, Fred "Spanky" Clifton, describes flying the MiG-29 Fulcrum as a Luftwaffe exchange pilot following German reunification after the Iron Curtain fell. Sponsored by National University. To find out more, visit nu.edu. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 241 - FPP158 - Electric, Optionally-Manned Warplanes with "WCMD" and "Stewie"
U.S. Air Force Colonel (sel) Tom "WCMD" Meagher and former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Beau "Stewie" Griffith describe how advancements in technology, electric propulsion, and government / industry partnerships are accelerating development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 240 - Future Warfare: Autonomy and Automation in Air Combat
A discussion on how advancements in autonomy, automation, artificial intelligence, and other technological advancements are influencing warfare. Guest host Matt Arny interviews retired U.S. Army Colonel Brad Boyd of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Sponsored by National University. To find out more, visit nu.edu. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 239 - FPP157 - CMV-22B Ospreys Join the Fleet with "Flesh"
U.S. Navy Captain and Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Wing Commodore Sam "Flesh" Bryant describes how the introduction of the CMV-22B Osprey as a replacement for the C-2A Greyhound is changing the nature of aircraft carrier operations and, specifically, the carrier onboard delivery (COD) mission. Sponsored by National University. To find out more, visit nu.edu. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 - 238 - FPP156 - Blue Angels Phantoms to Skyhawks with "Turkey"
Retired U.S. Navy Commander and two-time Blue Angels demonstration pilot Jerry "Turkey" Tucker describes flying airshow performances first in the F-4 Phantom II and then the A-4 Skyhawk, even years later after a fatal mishap caused him to be drafted back on the team. Sponsored by National University. To find out more, visit nu.edu. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 16 Jan 2023 - 237 - FPP155 - Fighter Pilot Ethos with "Bones"
Former U.S. Air Force F-4 Phantom II pilot Dee "Bones" Conger describes his military career and how he adapted the fighter pilot ethos into his business endeavors on this first episode in our new video-centric format. Visit Bones' fixed base operations, Circle Air Group, at Gillespie Field (KSEE) in San Diego, CA and online: https://www.circleag.com/ Sponsored by National University. To find out more, visit nu.edu. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 09 Jan 2023 - 236 - End of Year Recap - 2022
Fighter Pilot Podcast friend and mentor Rob Kibbe of 'The MuscleCar Place' returns for a year-end look at 2022 and what's in store for 2023. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Sat, 31 Dec 2022 - 234 - FPP154 - Precision Carrier Landings
A discussion on the technological advancements simplifying and improving the safety of fixed-wing aircraft carrier landings to the point of nearly making them routine. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 - 230 - The F4U Corsair and 'Devotion'
A discussion on the gull-wing Navy and Marine Corps fighter plane that served from World War II through the Korean War, and a heroic story featuring the Corsair and two Naval Aviators from the later conflict. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 - 226 - Electronic Warfare Testing at the Benefield Anechoic Chamber
The Benefield Anechoic Chamber located at Edwards AFB, CA, is the world's largest anechoic test facility capable of supporting and handling virtually all DoD aircraft. The facility and its hard working staff test avionics systems in a secure, controlled, and repeatable electromagnetically controlled free-space environment. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 - 221 - Celebrating 75 Years of the U.S. Air Force
September 18, 2022 marks the 75th birthday of the U.S. Air Force and to celebrate, the FPP team created this special episode featuring many of our past USAF guests sharing their thoughts on this momentous milestone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 - 220 - FPP153 - Space Flight
A discussion on flying the space shuttle, SpaceX dragon, and future space vehicles. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 - 219 - FPP152 - Aerial Firefighting
A discussion on how fighting woodland and forest fires from the air is much like air combat in a military sense. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 218 - FPP151 - Racing Jets
A discuss ion on the who / what / when / where / why / and—particularly—how former military jet aircraft and pilots compete in the fastest competitive motorsport on earth. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Thu, 25 Aug 2022 - 217 - FPP150 - Maritime Patrol
A discussion on the history, hardware, and humans vital to the aerial control of the worlds seas over the past century. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 - 216 - FPP149 - The Future of Air Warfare
A discussion on how the perpetual arms race and technology increases will shape the future of air warfare. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Fri, 05 Aug 2022
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