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 th ...
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Welcome to the Fighter Pilot and The CEO, the podcast brought to you by Airline Management Group Limited. This series is for leaders from all industries, backgrounds and experiences, helping you aviate, navigate and communicate your way through the turbulent world of leadership. Throughout the series you will hear from The Fighter Pilot, Wing Commander Andy Wright, who served in the Royal Air Force for 23 years AND The CEO, Peter Davies, who brings over 40 years of global aviation experience.
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FPP198 - Optimizing the Human Weapon System
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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…
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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-p…
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"Lombers" talks CRM, from the Hornet to the Airlines
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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 73…
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Flight Testing the V-22 Osprey
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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 …
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FPP197 - The F-22 Raptor Demo Team
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Few aircraft put on an aerial demonstration quite like the U.S. Air Force's premiere fighter, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor The F-22 Raptor Demo Team performed at the MCAS Miramar airshow one weekend in late September 2024 and then came to the FPP studios the following Monday. Hear from the demonstration pilot and senior enlisted leader what it i…
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'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 introd…
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Talking Swing Wing Fighters with "Moz"
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Ever wonder how the Panavia Tornado and General Dynamics F-111 compared? This week, our British guest host Paul 'Tremors' Tremelling plucks yet another former mate from his extensive network. Former Royal Air Force navigator David ‘Moz’ Morris joins Tremors to discuss his career cracking on in both the Tornado and the Aardvark. For financial planni…
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World Flight Centennial, 3 of 3 - Finish Line
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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 Ogde…
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World Flight Centennial, 2 of 3 - Westbound and Down
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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 P…
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World Flight Centennial, 1 of 3 - Build Up
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Hold on to your derby, for the rest of September we mix up the usual FPP format and give you a three-part series describing the first aerial circumnavigation of the globe--the 1924 World Flight. Guest host Matt "Flounder" Arny welcomes Rob Crotty, Mike Lockwood, and Lance "Boil" Lewis to tell the story of this epic odyssey not just against Mother N…
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FPP196 - Talking Marine Aviation 2024
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Lieutenant General Mike "Homey" Cederholm, I MEF Commanding General and former Deputy Commandant for Aviation, discusses U.S. Marine Corps aviation in 2024 and the role his I MEF Marines play in preparing for a possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific area of operation. For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@for…
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Stratolaunch Update: Talon-A
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Guest host Ken "Primetime" Katz revisits our friends at Stratolunch to learn about their 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/donationsAf E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
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The Empire Test Pilot who Flew the X-32, and More
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What do the Sea Harrier, F-15B Eagle, X-32 JSF contestant, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Hawk all have in common? Well, not much, actually, except that they have all been flown by this week's guest, retired Royal Navy Commander Paul "Pebbles" Stone. As an Empire Test Pilots' School graduate, Pebbles flew all these aircraft and many more and spins quite …
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OFW-6: Fragile Precision, GPS Vulnerabilities in Modern Warfare
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'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. On this episode, longtime FPP friend Brian "Sunshine" Sinclair explains the U.S. military's dependence on GPS and the system's vulnerability to jamming and interference. Sunshine provides a detailed ex…
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FPP195 - Comms & Bombs, Vietnam F-4 Phantom Pilot Tell-All
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Jim "Reaper" Dunlap was a Marine F-4 Phantom pilot who flew nearly 200 missions during his year in Vietnam. ...But it wasn't all flying—Reaper earned his callsign while spending three months on the ground with his fellow Marines, patrolling with them as an imbedded FAC or forward air controller coordinating air power for his ground unit. For financ…
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Beyond the U.S. military, the Israeli Air Force is arguably the most significant, combat-tested military air arm globally in the post-Cold War era. Yet little is known about this reclusive force. On this episode, guest host Ken 'Primetime' Katz interviews retired IAF officer Eyal Shay Shenkman about the equipment, training, and operations of the IA…
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You've heard of "Maverick" but have you heard of "The Sheriff"? You should. Zane Sennett, a former Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot who is once again a RAF pilot, has amassed over 5,000 flight hours in the Hawk, Harrier, Hornet, and Typhoon, besides multiple trainers. Former RAF Red Arrow and combat experienced, "The She…
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Larry the 5,000-hour Intruder Guy
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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. How did he do it? Find out on this week's episode... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations…
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OFW-5: Redefining the Battlefield, Remotely
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'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. On this episode, Mike "Pako" Benitez and Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren return to examine the concepts, abilities, and future of Remotely Piloted Aircraft in modern warfare. The discussion reviews the hist…
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FPP194 - "Heater," the Quintessential Navy Fighter Pilot
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C.J. "Heater" Heatley is THE man. F-4 Phantom pilot. TOPGUN instructor. Adversary pilot (flying actual MiGs). F-14 pilot. Aviation photojournalist. Author of 'The Cutting Edge'. Inspiration for the smash film, 'Top Gun.' There's nothing Heater has not done. For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancia…
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All about Remotely Piloted Aircraft
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We finally did it. The Fighter Pilot Podcast is going pilotless...er, well, remotely piloted (but is such an operator really a "pilot?") On this episode, Dan "Killjoy" Martin, former U.S. Air Force RPA expert, explains his experiences flying the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper. Check out Killjoy's book, Predator : The Remote-Control Air War over Iraq…
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FPP193 - Combat Search & Rescue in the Navy
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Retired U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, Tamara "T-Lo" Graham explains the nuances of planning and flying CSAR missions in the U.S. Navy. Hosted by Matt "Flounder" Arny. Learn more about the Navy & Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Flight Academy here. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/don…
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Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mike "Nasty" Manazir shares important leadership (and followership!) lessons from a lifetime in service, including piloting an F-14 Tomcat and commanding a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. And it's not always smooth sailing--resilience and dogged determination on a "north star" in the face of adversity is a big part …
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FPP192 - Horrors of the Vietnam Air War 50+ Years Later
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John "Shylock" Koch was an A-6 Intruder bombardier / navigator (BN) who flew more than 200 combat missions during the Vietnam War, most with the same pilot. As you will learn during this emotional interview, Shylock's life-changing experiences and heartbreaking loss remain as poignant during the sharing of these incredible stories 50+ years later a…
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'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Pacific. On this episode, 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 cur…
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