FPP203 - The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

FPP203 - The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

Per their website, the "Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents." Awesome, but what does that mean for the men and women comprising the team? How do they join, and what is a typical week like during show season?

On this episode, former USAF Thunderbird solo pilot Michelle "MACE" Curran explains her rocky road to the Air Force, the seat of an F-16 fighter jet, and a coveted slot on the demonstration team. Now a keynote speaker, MACE distills her many lessons learned into a format we can all benefit from with her new book, The Flip Side, How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower.



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FPP196 - Talking Marine Aviation

FPP196 - Talking Marine Aviation

A discussion on U.S. Marine Corps aviation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

9 Sep 20241h 38min

Stratolaunch Update: Talon-A

Stratolaunch Update: Talon-A

A discussion on the first powered flight of the Talon-A, an autonomous, reusable testbed advancing hypersonic flight testing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast...

2 Sep 20241h 6min

The Empire Test Pilot who Flew the X-32, and More

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

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

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

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

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 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

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