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:
The second half of our discussion with former F-4 pilot "Tiger" Kerr and RIO "Fingers" Ensch.
A look at the venerable McDonnell fighter bomber with a pilot and RIO who flew it for more than 5,000 hours combined.
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.
A look at a Vietnam-era supersonic jet best known as the "last of the gunfighters."
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.
A look at the massive maintenance effort required to keep a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier functional and up-to-date.
A look at a tri-nation, multi-role fighter and interdictor aircraft.
A look at a Vietnam-era, carrier-based medium attack plane immortalized by the guest's book, 'Flight of the Intruder.'
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.
A look at arguably the most prolific, effective, and fun-to-fly fighter of the modern jet age.
A look at the Fairchild Republic 'Warthog' and its fearsome 30mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon.
A pause in our regular programming to answer listener questions.
A look at the diminutive fighter perhaps best known for its role as the "MiG-28" in the hit movie, Top Gun.
An in-depth look at the Grumman F-14 Tomcat with a Navy pilot / RIO crew who once flew it.
A look at the French Air Force and Navy's premiere fighter—the Dassault Rafale.