FPP139 - Artificial Intelligence in Military Aviation
Skynet. Cyborgs... When you think of advanced technology in military applications, odds are Hollywood has you convinced it is to our species' peril. Never mind entertainment, what is artificial intell...
25 Apr 202254min
FPP138 - OV-10 Bronco
Being labeled a "jack of all trades" is oftentimes derisively applied to people or things with the inevitable follow up, "master of none." But every once in awhile an exception comes along—an unassumi...
15 Apr 20221h 19min
FPP137 - Day Carrier Landings (part 3)
You've heard on this podcast—and likely seen videos online—of how pilots land high performance military jets on the angled, steel flight decks of modern aircraft carriers, but how did they do it back ...
5 Apr 202256min
FPP136 - Centennial of U.S. Carriers
Since the USS Langley’s commissioning in 1922, America's aircraft carriers and embarked air wings have projected power, sustained sea control, bolstered deterrence, and maintained the U.S.'s enduring ...
25 Mars 202248min
FPP135 - Carrier Air Traffic Control
According to the FAA, the primary purpose of ATC is to prevent collisions, organize and expedite the flow of air traffic, and provide information and other support for pilots. That's great for airspac...
15 Mars 20221h 20min
Saab Gripen E Update
Designed to defeat any adversary for the next 30 years, the Saab Gripen E is made for forward-thinking air forces, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and the latest systems, sensor, weapons, and ...
10 Mars 202229min
FPP134 - U.S. Air Force Flight Test Engineers
Military aircraft, the systems they incorporate and weapons they employ, are incredibly complex contraptions requiring extensive development and testing. Pilots fly the aircraft and maintenance profes...
5 Mars 20221h 47min
STOVL vs Cats / Traps with "Tremors"
Short Takeoff / Vertical Landings like an AV-8 Harrier or traditional catapults and arresting gear a la F/A-18 Super Hornet--which do you think is more difficult? 'U.K. Month' wraps up with this repla...
25 Feb 202238min
