Podcast Episodes

FPP006 - Pulling Gs

Episode 6

On this episode, U.S. Navy aerospace operational physiologist Commander Susan "Cyclone" Jay explains how flying high-performance jet aircraft takes a…

8 years, 1 month ago

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FPP005 - Aerial Refueling

Episode 5

Passing gas is nothing to be ashamed of--in fact, it is a vital skill required of most military aviators. There are different ways to do it, and ther…

8 years, 1 month ago

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FPP004 - Ejection Seats

Episode 4

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…

8 years, 1 month ago

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FPP003 - Flight Clothing and Equipment

Episode 3

People who work in dangerous professions are generally outfitted with protective equipment to minimize the chance of injury in the event of a mishap.…

8 years, 2 months ago

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FPP002 - Callsigns

Episode 2

Only in the movies do fighter pilots enjoy cool nicknames like “Viper”, “Iceman”, or “Maverick.” In the real world, callsigns are generally plays on …

8 years, 2 months ago

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FPP001 - What is a 'Fighter Pilot'?

Episode 1

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 ep…

8 years, 2 months ago

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Welcome to the Fighter Pilot Podcast!

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 th…

8 years, 2 months ago

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