The Jordan Syatt Podcast US Fighter Pilot Explains How Safe it is to Fly, What Turbulence is, How to Stay Fit While Traveling, and More...
Jan 11, 2026
In this conversation, former US Air Force fighter pilot Mike Thompson, known as Mach2Mike, shares insights from his thrilling aviation career. He breaks down the true nature of turbulence and its minimal danger to flights. Mike also discusses how to stay fit while traveling, with tips on hotel workouts and intermittent fasting. He emphasizes the importance of mental health for pilots and reassures listeners about the rarity of plane crashes, highlighting advancements in aviation safety and automation.
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Early Flying Memory That Shaped A Career
- Mike Thompson grew up in an aviation family and flew with his dad from childhood.
- Early experiences like landing on a lake strip shaped his lifelong career path in aviation.
Training To Beat G-Forces
- Mike described training to handle extreme G-forces and near-G-induced tunnel vision.
- He explained muscle-straining techniques and breathing to avoid G-LOC during fighter maneuvers.
Air Superiority's Strategic Value
- Air superiority dramatically reduces ground force vulnerability to air attack and shapes strategic outcomes.
- Mike notes the last time U.S. ground forces were attacked from the air was April 1953, showing the long-term impact of air dominance.