Fighter Pilot Podcast
E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
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!For advertising, partnerships or other business opportunities, please contact: chris.wilson@monster.com
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Mar 27, 2023 • 1h 28min
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 attending TOPGUN as one of the first Hornet students and later commanding the school.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mar 20, 2023 • 1h 13min
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
Mar 13, 2023 • 56min
FPP162 - 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...Read about Package Q here.Watch the Stroke 3 video here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mar 6, 2023 • 1h 11min
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.Visit the C-7A Caribou Association:http://www.c-7acaribou.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Feb 27, 2023 • 35min
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
Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 33min
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.'Be sure to visit and contribute to the Night Stalker Association as well as Trey's company Aevex and Stan's, Fulcrum Concepts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Feb 15, 2023 • 18min
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
Feb 13, 2023 • 48min
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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 7min
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.Learn more about AFWERX here: https://www.afwerx.af.mil/Agility Prime: https://afwerx.com/agility-prime/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Jan 30, 2023 • 52min
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
