The Empire Test Pilot who Flew the X-32, and More
A look at the career of an Empire Test Pilots' School graduate who flew various models of the Sea Harrier, the F-15B Eagle, X-32 JSF contestant, Eurofighter Typhoon, BAE Systems Hawk. Support this po...
26 Aug 20241h 16min
OFW-6: Fragile Precision, GPS Vulnerabilities in Modern Warfare
A discussion on the U.S. military's dependence on GPS and the system's vulnerability to jamming and interference. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
19 Aug 20241h 4min
FPP195 - Comms & Bombs, Vietnam F-4 Phantom Pilot Tell-All
A discussion with a Marine F-4 Phantom pilot who flew nearly 200 missions over Vietnam and spent three months with ground troops as a forward air controller. Support this podcast at — https://redcirc...
12 Aug 20241h 28min
The Israeli Air Force
A discussion on the Israeli Air Force with a former F-4, F-15, and F-16 navigator who converted to pilot, flying the A-4 and F-16, before transitioning back to navigator. Support this podcast at — ht...
5 Aug 20241h 10min
The New "Sheriff" in Town
A discussion with a Royal Air Force pilot who has amassed over 5,000 flight hours in the Hawk, Harrier, Hornet, and Typhoon, besides multiple trainers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com...
29 Jul 20241h 16min
Larry the 5,000-hour Intruder Guy
Larry "Mung" Munns is one of only two U.S. Navy aircrew (and the only pilot) to accrue 5,000 flight hours in the Grumman A-6 Intruder, including while forward deployed in Japan and during Operation De...
22 Jul 20241h 41min
OFW-5: Redefining the Battlefield, Remotely
On this episode, Mike "Pako" Benitez and Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren examine the concepts, abilities, and future of Remotely Piloted Aircraft in modern warfare, reviewing the history of technology, fro...
8 Jul 202456min
FPP194 - "Heater," the Quintessential Navy Fighter Pilot
A discussion with a Navy F-4 Phantom pilot-turned TOPGUN instructor, adversary pilot (flying actual MiGs), F-14 pilot, aviation photojournalist, author of 'The Cutting Edge' and, oh yeah, inspiration ...
1 Jul 20242h 10min
