The Fighter Pilot Podcast show

The Fighter Pilot Podcast

Summary: The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly--the people. Each episode features a guest who helps explain the topic at hand such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Strap in and hang on for this incredible show! 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 pilot these aircraft, then this show is for you!

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  • Artist: Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired US Navy Fighter Pilot
  • Copyright: E. Vincent Aiello, 2019

Podcasts:

 FPP053 F-4 Phantom II (part 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:25

The second half of our discussion with former F-4 pilot "Tiger" Kerr and RIO "Fingers" Ensch.

 FPP052 F-4 Phantom II (part 1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:17

A look at the venerable McDonnell fighter bomber with a pilot and RIO who flew it for more than 5,000 hours combined.

 FPP051 - SR-71 Blackbird | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:21:26

A detailed look at the 60's-era spy plane that still holds several absolute speed and altitude records with Brian Shul, best known for his infamous "ground speed" story.

 FPP050 - F-8 Crusader | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:22:45

A look at a Vietnam-era supersonic jet best known as the "last of the gunfighters."

 FPP049a Intermission - Aircrew Interviews Replay | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:09

We're taking a pause this week and replaying co-host Sunshine's recent two-part appearance on Aircrew Interviews, a YouTube channel aviation show.

 FPP049 - Sharpening the Spear | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:47

A look at the massive maintenance effort required to keep a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier functional and up-to-date.

 FPP048 - Panavia Tornado | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:09:14

A look at a tri-nation, multi-role fighter and interdictor aircraft.

 FPP047 - A-6 Intruder | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:00

A look at a Vietnam-era, carrier-based medium attack plane immortalized by the guest's book, 'Flight of the Intruder.'

 FPP046 - Blue Angels Transitions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:16:40

A discussion on the behind-the-scenes efforts required to transition the Blue Angels from the F/A-18A-D Hornet to the E/F Super Hornet.

 FPP045 - F-16 Fighting Falcon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:26:30

A look at arguably the most prolific, effective, and fun-to-fly fighter of the modern jet age.

 FPP044 - A-10 Thunderbolt ll | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:25:04

A look at the Fairchild Republic 'Warthog' and its fearsome 30mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon.

 Intermission - Listener Questions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:13

A pause in our regular programming to answer listener questions.

 FPP043 - F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger ll | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:14:53

A look at the diminutive fighter perhaps best known for its role as the "MiG-28" in the hit movie, Top Gun.

 FPP042 - F-14 Tomcat | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:24:59

An in-depth look at the Grumman F-14 Tomcat with a Navy pilot / RIO crew who once flew it.

 FPP041 - Dassault Rafale | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:10

A look at the French Air Force and Navy's premiere fighter—the Dassault Rafale.

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