FPP208 - The Making of an Astronaut: From Fighter Test to the Edge of Space
What does it take to go from strapping into fighters to leaving Earth's atmosphere?This week, Jameel “Chocolate” Janjua — Virgin Galactic astronaut and former U.S. and Canadian fighter test pilot — br...
6 Feb 56min
FPP207 - Flying with the Algorithm: AI, Trust, and the F-35
What happens when artificial intelligence starts sharing cockpit responsibilities?On this episode, US Air Force Lt Col Raven “Rost” LeClair—F-35 Lightning II test pilot, squadron commander, and autono...
23 Jan 1h 19min
FPP206 - Delivering the Future: Aviation Acquisition
The future of airpower is not decided in the cockpit—it’s decided by the acquisition process.In this episode, U.S. Air Force Colonel Tim “Ivy” Spaulding joins new FPP host Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton to b...
9 Jan 1h 13min
End of Year Recap - 2025
A look back at 2025 and introduction to 2026's new FPP host in this end-of-year wrap up episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
28 Dec 202550min
NORAD Santa Tracker (Rebroadcast)
A holiday greeting and update on the Santa Tracker program from the 2022 NORAD commanding general and senior enlisted leader. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast...
24 Dec 20257min
Scaled Composites: Flying the Impossible
Few companies in aviation history can claim an average of one new aircraft flown every year for four decades. Enter Scaled Composites.Founded in 1982 by legendary designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composite...
18 Dec 20251h 55min
Warbirds, the Whale, and a Life Well Lived
We’re opening the vault for another Happy Hour—this one from 2021 with retired U.S. Navy Captain Matthew “Tom” Maxwell.Tom flew numerous World War II– and Korean War–era aircraft from carriers around ...
8 Dec 202539min
Honoring a Giant: The Life and Legacy of LtGen Richard Carey
We close out our month-long tribute to the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday with a special replay of a 2021 Happy Hour conversation featuring Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey.Across nearly four decades...
24 Nov 202544min
