Podcast Episodes

FPP004 - Ejection Seats

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Episode 4

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Ever wonder how ejection seats work or how it might feel to ride one?

On this episode, U.S. Navy Commander Rafe “Bloach” Wysham offers a brief history on ejection seats, how they work, how aircrew ins…

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Published on 7 years, 7 months ago

FPP003 - Flight Clothing and Equipment

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Episode 3

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People who work in dangerous professions are generally outfitted with protective equipment to minimize the chance of injury in the event of a mishap. Military pilots require not only such special gea…

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Published on 7 years, 7 months ago

FPP002 - Callsigns

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Episode 2

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Only in the movies do fighter pilots enjoy cool nicknames like “Viper”, “Iceman”, or “Maverick.” In the real world, callsigns are generally plays on names (e.g. “Notso” Sharp), reflective of a pilot’…

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Published on 7 years, 7 months ago

FPP001 - What is a 'Fighter Pilot'?

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Episode 1

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If a soldier is a military combatant that fights on land, and a sailor is one that fights on sea, then what is a 'fighter pilot'?

On this inaugural episode, U.S. Navy Commander Brian “Sunshine” Sincla…

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Published on 7 years, 7 months ago

Welcome to the Fighter Pilot Podcast!

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Welcome to The Fighter Pilot Podcast!

On this short initial episode, I, your host Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, introduce myself and explain how and why this show came about. I also describe features of th…

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Published on 7 years, 7 months ago