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What Happens After Talent Runs Out: Unlocking the Last 20%
At some point, talent is no longer enough. The same is true for preparation, intelligence, and ambition. What remains is the final margin—that last 2…
7 hours ago
FPP210 - 600knots Through Chicago: From F-22 Raptor to Reinvention
Episode 210
What does it take to command the F-22 Raptor at the edge of the envelope — and then pull the power to idle in a vertical tailslide over 100,000 peopl…
2 weeks ago
FPP209 - When (and Where) 5th Gen Simulation Meets Reality
Episode 209
As software has become the center of gravity for 5th generation fighters, simulation has become increasingly foundational to testing and fielding tho…
1 month ago
FPP208 - The Making of an Astronaut: From Fighter Test to the Edge of Space
Episode 208
What does it take to go from strapping into fighters to leaving Earth's atmosphere?
This week, Jameel “Chocolate” Janjua — Virgin Galactic astronaut a…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
FPP207 - Flying with the Algorithm: AI, Trust, and the F-35
Episode 207
What happens when artificial intelligence starts sharing cockpit responsibilities?
On this episode, US Air Force Lt Col Raven “Rost” LeClair—F-35 Ligh…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
FPP206 - Delivering the Future: Aviation Acquisition
Episode 206
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” Spauld…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Fighter Pilot Podcast
Welcome to the Fighter Pilot Podcast!
This trailer describes who this show is from, who it's for, and what it's all about. Be sure to check out our we…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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-f…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
NORAD Santa Tracker (Rebroadcast)
Near the end of each year, we feature the hard working men and women of NORAD who tirelessly monitor threats all year long and then, on December 24th…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
3 months ago