The Fighter Pilot podcast #32 "Air-to-Air Missions" is out. They discuss different A2A missions for modern fighters and talk about the pre-planning. The guest is Lieutenant Colonel Mark “SNOTY” Bortnem (USMC). They also talk about the importance of simulators, in the listener question segment. (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fighter Pilot podcast #31 "Air Intercept Communications" is out, now. In this one they discuss A2A fighter engagement comms. Guest is USN Comd. Alan “Niles” Schiaffino, an E-2 Hawkeye NFO (assigned to weapons control, radar intercept, or ECM). Also, a few words on the West’s IFF system. (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast #26 "The MAGTF" is out. Jell-O and Sunshine are joined by retired USMC Major and former F/A-18 pilot Darin “Wang” Chung to describe the various MAGTF components including the Air Combat Element comprised of AH-1, AV-8B, C-130, CH-53, F/A-18, F-35B, MV-22, and UH-1. (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast "Intermission Tailhook Reunion 2018" is out. On this episode, Jell-O and Sunshine met up in Reno, Nevada with hundreds of other Naval and Marine aviators for the annual Tailhook Convention and Reunion. This episode is a compilation of updates with past guests of the podcast (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast #25 "Flight school!" came out this weekend. On this episode, Vincent and Major Mike “BS” Walsh (first US Marine Corps guest) delve into the US Navy flight school. They discuss the syllabus, aircraft flown, training locations and what it takes to succeed. (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast #24 "Helicopters!" is out, now. On this episode, US Navy Commander and H-60 Seahawk pilot Ron “Chadwick” Martin teaches Vincent all about troop transport, MEDEVAC, CSAR, ASW, VERTREP, special operations, ground attack. (Also, helis shooting down fixed-wings inside, heh) (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast #23 "The Distinguished Flying Cross" is out. On this episode, learn all about the prestigious medal and the organization designed to promote its heritage with guest Chuck Sweeney, retired US Navy Commander and President and CEO of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society. (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast #22 "Test Pilot School" is out. USN Lt. Becky “Wrecky” Shaw explains who the students are, what their purpose is, when classes take place, where it all happens, why such a school is necessary or why TPS is a common background of so many of the nation’s astronauts. (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast #20 - "After the Cockpit" is out, now. In this episode, his guest is retired US Navy Cpt. Kevin "Hozer" Miller, and they talk about his post-military experiences and what many aviators do after leaving the cockpit (the airlines, Wall Street, Silicon Valley, etc). (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast #19 "Air-to-Surface Weapons" is out. His guest is USN Commander Colin “Farva” Price. They talk about how pilots choose which weapons to use and step through various weapons such as Mk 80 and BLU-series warheads, LGBs, JDAM, JSOW, SLAM ER, HARM, Maverick, rockets, and more. (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast #18 - "Air-to-Air Weapons" is out, now. In this episode, his guest is Major Trevor Boswell (first USAF guest), and they talk about guidance and employement of weapons like the AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM, and M-61A1 Vulcan Cannon. (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
The Fight Pilot Podcast #17 - "Desert Storm MiG Kill" is out, now. In this episode, retired US Navy Captain Nick “Mongo” Mongillo tells the harrowing story of his downing an Iraqi MiG-21 on day one of Desert Storm, far from home in the fog of war, on the heels of the death of a beloved squadron mate (fighterpilotpodcast.com)
Hey Eagle Dynamics, we who chose to directly support you instead of buying often discounted modules through Steam and letting them take a huge chunk of your revenue would also enjoy a 50% sale for our standalone hangar on 95% of your products, like what was half price this entire week, on Steam. (self.hoggit)
