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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Flight Testing the T-7A Red Hawk

Flight Testing the T-7A Red Hawk

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 replaceme...

28 Jan 20251h 55min

OFW-9: Long-Range Contested Logistics

OFW-9: Long-Range Contested Logistics

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 "lin...

18 Jan 20251h 20min

Over-the-Shoulder Sidewinders & Kick-in-the-Back Acceleration

Over-the-Shoulder Sidewinders & Kick-in-the-Back Acceleration

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 abou...

8 Jan 20251h 37min

Here Comes Santa Claus! (Rebroadcast)

Here Comes Santa Claus! (Rebroadcast)

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--...

24 Dec 202418min

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Lightning always Strikes before Tornados

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 (...

16 Dec 20241h 14min

FPP199 - How to Land an F-35B on the Boat

FPP199 - How to Land an F-35B on the Boat

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 ...

9 Dec 20241h 27min

OFW-8: Supply Chain and Weapons Attrition

OFW-8: Supply Chain and Weapons Attrition

'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 episode explores critical supply chain topics i...

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FPP198 - Optimizing the Human Weapon System

FPP198 - Optimizing the Human Weapon System

Longtime FPP friend Billie Flynn returns to the show to provide an update on the F-35 Lightning II and ground collision avoidance systems before addressing his new crusade: the need to provide militar...

18 Nov 20241h 17min

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