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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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U.S. Army OH-58 Kiowa (Rebroadcast)
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June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthday To celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, continuing with this rebroadcast of episode 089 exploring the helicopter that is small in stature but huge in capability and adored by the ground forces it defends. Learn more about our guest, Ryan Robicheaux's Scout's Out project here.…
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June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. To celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, continuing with this rebroadcast of episode 088 covering the U.S. Army's flight school syllabus, aircraft, and training locations with CWO2 Nicholas Allen. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donat…
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The Future of Air Warfare: Modeling & Simulation (Sponsored)
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Advanced weapons and sensors are required to prevail in modern combat, but determining how these and the many other pieces integrate into the broader joint fight can become costly. Tom Wiley, Senior Director Integrated Solutions Modeling & Architecture at Raytheon, a business of RTX, joins us this week to discuss how Raytheon's Rapid Campaign Analy…
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U.S. Army Aviation Overview (Rebroadcast)
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June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. To celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, beginning with this rebroadcast of episode 087 exploring the policies, programs, and aircraft—including the little-known fleet of Army airplanes—with CWO5 Aaron Nance of the Washington Army National Guard. Support this podcast at — htt…
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Manchester to Shackleton: the Lancaster Bomber Family Tree
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Manchester. Lancaster. Lincoln. Lancastrian. York. Tudor. Shackleton... To most, this is simply a list of obscure names. But to some, these are the beloved branches of a family tree of bombers, airborne early warning, and maritime reconnaissance aircraft that extends from World War II well into the Cold War. On this episode, Mr. Graham Barber expla…
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OFW-12: AI and ML in Conflict Escalation & De-escalation
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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 final episode, OFW series host Scott "Roger" Chafian and guest Mike Roundtree discuss how artificial intelligence and machine learning figure in escalation and de-escalation of conflict. Beyond m…
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Few aircraft earn the battle-tested distinction of singularly turning the tide of entire theaters of world wars. The SBD Dauntless may just be one of them. On this episode, Robert Harris, member of the Commemorative Air Force, and author Kevin Miller provide a tag team review of this venerable aircraft, from its pivotal role in World War ll in the …
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FPP202 - Behind the Yellow Visor: Jell-O Explains New Book
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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
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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
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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
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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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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)
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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
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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)
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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, targe…
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"Judge" the Royal... well, Everything
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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)
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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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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
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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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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
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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 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
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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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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
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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
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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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