Best Retired US Navy Fighter Pilot Podcasts (2025)

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FPP202 - Behind the Yellow Visor: Jell-O Explains New Book 1:22:31

4d ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Longtime listeners of this channel sometimes comment that they seem to know more about each guest than they do the usual host, Jell-O. On this episode, guest host Paul "Tremors" Tremelling turns the tables and interviews Jell-O about his new book, Through the Yellow Visor, an Amazon Best Seller chronicling his life and career. Physical and e-book v…

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Flight Testing Autonomous Aerial Systems 2:03:58

14d ago2:03:58

2:03:58

What is the difference between automation and autonomy, and where does artificial intelligence fit in when it comes to military aviation? On this episode, Ms. Jessica "STING" Peterson, Ph.D. student and part time Instructor Flight Test Engineer at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, explains the nuanced differences, drawing on her experience flig…

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'Benj' the Boeing Bird of Prey Test Pilot 1:06:24

24d ago1:06:24

1:06:24

The Boeing Bird of Prey was a mid-1990's stealth technology demonstrator used to test low-observable stealth techniques and develop new methods of aircraft design. The recent F-47 sixth generation fighter, which will be a Boeing product, is thought to trace its lineage to the BBoP. This episode features retired U.S Air Force and Boeing Corporation …

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Extreme Environments: Arctic Military Operations 1:31:10

1M ago1:31:10

1:31:10

Armed conflict is challenging enough, but when the very battlefield is a more significant threat than the enemy, the stakes are significantly raised. On this episode, US Air Force LtCol Jahara "Franky" Matisek and retired US Coast Guard LCDR Jeremy McKenzie explain how military operations in the Arctic present unique challenges. Temperatures well b…

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OFW-11: AI and ML in Future War 51:51

1M ago51:51

51:51

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 penultimate episode, OFW series regulars Scott "Roger" Chafian and Mike "Pako" Benitez discuss how big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are collectively changing not only our l…

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Winning on Day One - Modern Electronic Warfare (Sponsored) 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

As armed combat ever evolves and airborne electronic threats become increasingly sophisticated, leading defense companies continually strive to achieve superiority for the U.S. warfighter. And among those companies, L3Harris is the undisputed leader. L3Harris is developing “Viper Shield”—an advanced digital electronic warfare suite for the next-gen…

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FPP201 - Flying the F-35B Lightning II Demo 1:35:02

2M ago1:35:02

1:35:02

The F-35B Lightning ll is an aircraft like no other—going from a short takeoff to a supersonic dash to hovering in midair, all in seconds. And in the hands of a proficient US Marine Corps pilot, not only does this ability ensure winning in combat, it is sure to amaze at airshows. On this episode, Marine Majors Craig "Brembo" Norris and Craig "Chuck…

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The Future of Air Warfare: Radars (Sponsored) 38:09

2M ago38:09

38:09

In modern air combat, weapons are only as effective as the sensors that inform them. Joe “Grip” Beissner,, Director of Requirements and Capabilities for Radio Frequency Solutions at Raytheon, a business of RTX, joins us this week to discuss Raytheon's active electronically scanned array radars providing aircrew unmatched situational awareness, targ…

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"Judge" the Royal... well, Everything 1:31:37

2M ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Most military members spend their careers enmeshed in their own branch with scant exposure to their sister services. Not Judge. Jim "Judge" Dresner, originally a Royal Marine has been trained by, operated in, and/or deployed with the Royal Navy and Air Force, the British Army, and even the U.S. Marine Corps during his illustrious career flying heli…

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The Future of Air Warfare: Weapons (Sponsored) 22:04

2M ago22:04

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Jon "Stormin" Norman, Vice President of Requirements & Capabilities at Raytheon, a business of RTX, joins us to discuss the cutting edge air-to-air and surface weapons and effectors the hard-working men and women of Raytheon produce for our warfighters. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations…

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OFW-10: Technology Vulnerabilities 56:26

2M ago56:26

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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 tenth episode explores the vulnerability of computer chip manufacturing. With over 98% of logic and memory chips fabricated in just two countries, both located in the Indo-Pacific region, what happe…

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FPP200 - Kamikazes: the Terrifying Divine Wind of World War ll 57:39

3M ago57:39

57:39

In late 1944 when it was clear the war in the Pacific was lost, the Imperial Japanese Navy employed a frightening tactic to attack the US Navy: suicide attacks. Invoking the "divine wind" that twice turned back marauding Mongrols, such attacks were called kamikaze. On this episode, New York City-based author Gary Santos explains the scourge of kami…

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Flight Testing the T-7A Red Hawk 1:55:23

3M ago1:55:23

1:55:23

The T-38 has been an exceptional tactical trainer for six decades responsible for qualifying thousands of pilots to fly dozens of platforms. But with the advent of 5th generation fighters, a replacement for the beloved Talon is long overdue. On this episode, Jonathan "Gremlin" Aronoff, of the U.S. Air Force's 419 Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB…

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OFW-9: Long-Range Contested Logistics 1:20:27

4M ago1:20:27

1:20:27

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 ninth episode explores the vulnerability of "lines of communication." Little threatened, or changed, since the end of WWll, today's shipping lanes involve significant vulnerabilities when supportin…

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Over-the-Shoulder Sidewinders & Kick-in-the-Back Acceleration 1:37:12

4M ago1:37:12

1:37:12

From over-the-wing-mounted AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the SEPECAT Jaguar to kick-in-the-back acceleration on the Eurofighter Typhoon, Royal Air Force Wing Commander Mike "Sooty" Sutton has just about seen and done it all. On this episode, guest host Paul "Tremors" Tremelling and pal Sooty share stories of flight school, flying the Jag and Typhoon…

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Tracking Santa with NORAD (Rebroadcast) 18:58

4M ago18:58

18:58

In 2020, we released a bonus episode describing the Canadian and American forces of NORAD, or the North American Aerospace Defense Command, who continuously monitor the airspace of our two countries--and indeed most of the world--to ensure threats to our nations are identified and managed. But not everything that enters our airspace is a "threat." …

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Lightning always Strikes before Tornados 1:14:39

5M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Derek "Grinner" Smith got his start like many military pilots: at an airshow as a kid. One look at the English Electric Lightning and Grinner knew the vector for his life. On this episode, guest host (and fellow Brit) Paul "Tremors" Tremelling interviews Grinner to learn how he fared getting into the Royal Air Force and flying the eclectic Lightnin…

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FPP199 - How to Land an F-35B on the Boat 1:27:43

5M ago1:27:43

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Landing an F-35B Lightning aboard a ship at sea is not as simple as pulling alongside and then setting down from a hover. Numerous procedures, policies, and contingencies come into play, which is why it's always a good idea to have a trained LSO monitoring the approach. U.S. Marine Major Brian "SAK" Kimmins, a former AV-8B-turned F-35B pilot explai…

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OFW-8: Supply Chain and Weapons Attrition 34:53

5M ago34:53

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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 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. Br…

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FPP198 - Optimizing the Human Weapon System 1:17:03

6M ago1:17:03

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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. For financial planni…

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Veterans Day FPP Guest Mashup 41:25

6M ago41:25

41:25

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 1:26:54

6M ago1:26:54

1:26:54

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 1:20:55

6M ago1:20:55

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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 1:43:14

6M ago1:43:14

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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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OFW-7: Surface Combatants 1:14:03

7M ago1:14:03

1:14:03

'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…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Retired US Navy Fighter Pilot Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Fighter Pilot Podcast

E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot

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FPP202 - Behind the Yellow Visor: Jell-O Explains New Book 1:22:31

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Flight Testing Autonomous Aerial Systems 2:03:58

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'Benj' the Boeing Bird of Prey Test Pilot 1:06:24

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Extreme Environments: Arctic Military Operations 1:31:10

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OFW-11: AI and ML in Future War 51:51

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Winning on Day One - Modern Electronic Warfare (Sponsored) 29:17

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FPP201 - Flying the F-35B Lightning II Demo 1:35:02

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The Future of Air Warfare: Radars (Sponsored) 38:09

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"Judge" the Royal... well, Everything 1:31:37

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The Future of Air Warfare: Weapons (Sponsored) 22:04

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OFW-10: Technology Vulnerabilities 56:26

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FPP200 - Kamikazes: the Terrifying Divine Wind of World War ll 57:39

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Flight Testing the T-7A Red Hawk 1:55:23

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OFW-9: Long-Range Contested Logistics 1:20:27

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Over-the-Shoulder Sidewinders & Kick-in-the-Back Acceleration 1:37:12

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Tracking Santa with NORAD (Rebroadcast) 18:58

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Lightning always Strikes before Tornados 1:14:39

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FPP199 - How to Land an F-35B on the Boat 1:27:43

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OFW-8: Supply Chain and Weapons Attrition 34:53

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FPP198 - Optimizing the Human Weapon System 1:17:03

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Veterans Day FPP Guest Mashup 41:25

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"Lombers" talks CRM, from the Hornet to the Airlines 1:26:54

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Flight Testing the V-22 Osprey 1:20:55

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FPP197 - The F-22 Raptor Demo Team 1:43:14

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OFW-7: Surface Combatants 1:14:03