A military-themed show like the Fighter Pilot Podcast would not be possible without the selfless dedication of service members past and present. This Veterans Day, we're taking a stroll down memory lane and revisiting veterans from World War II through the current war on terrorism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

Crew Resource Management is the "effective use of all available resources for flight crew personnel to assure a safe and efficient operation, reducing error, avoiding stress and increasing efficiency." (skybrary.aero) But is all CRM the same? How does it differ from, say, a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 to an unmanned aerial system to Boeing 737? On this episode, Paul "Lombers" Lombardi, who has flown all of the above, joins guest host Paul "Tremors" Tremelling to discuss CRM and so much...

The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is the first operational aircraft to use the tiltrotor configuration, combining the attributes of both helicopters and airplanes. Today, more than four decades after development began, the Osprey remains one of the most sophisticated aircraft ever built. But how does a tiltrotor really work? How is this type of aircraft tested, first on the ground and then in flight? On this episode, former U.S. Navy flight test engineer Jennifer Uchida joins guest host Ken Katz to...

A discussion on the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

'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 addresses the U.S. Navy's challenges to project power in a potential "away game" conflict. Following the Cold War, surface ship design changed radically. Revolutionary concepts were introduced including the Zumwalt destroyer and Littoral Combat Ship. When technology didn’t work the only way to pay for fixes in the Global War on...

A comparison of the Panavia Tornado and General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark by a Royal Air Force navigator who served in both. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

In this conclusion of the 1924 World Flight, Matt "Flounder" Arny, alongside special guests Lance "Boil" Lewis, Mike Lockwood, and Rob Crotty, recount the final leg of the odyssey—crossing the Atlantic via Iceland and Greenland, and then crossing the U.S. Listeners will be on the edge of their seats during the nerve-wracking rescue of Wade and Ogden after their aircraft, Boston, was forced to land in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. Even as the crews approach the finish line, they...

In this exciting follow up, Matt "Flounder" Arny continues the epic story of the 1924 World Flight, diving into the challenges and adventures faced after the final preparations. Guests Lance "Boil" Lewis, Mike Lockwood, and Rob Crotty return to discuss the harrowing flight through Alaska, including the tragic loss of the Seattle. They explore the Pacific crossing, touching on U.S. relations of the time with Japan and the newly-formed Soviet Union, and the critical role of maritime support...

Episode 1 of a 3-part miniseries describing the first aerial circumnavigation of the globe in 1924. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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

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/donations

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 podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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

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://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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 — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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 Desert Storm. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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, from early trials in the 1910s to the current day and clarifies the difference between remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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 for the smash film, 'Top Gun.' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

An exploration of the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

A discussion on Combat Search & Rescue concepts and best practices with a retired U.S. Navy helicopter pilot. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

A leadership discussion with a former F-14 Tomcat pilot and nuclear-powered aircraft carrier commanding officer. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

A discussion on the life-changing experiences and heartbreaking loss experienced by an A-6 Intruder crewman during more than 200 combat missions flown during the Vietnam War. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

On this episode of 'On Future War', Mike "Pako" Benitez and Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren discuss the differences between fourth and fifth-generation fighter jets, focusing on the F-22 and F-35, with insights on the learning curve and intuitive nature of the Lightning II compared to the complexity of the Raptor. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations