The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly--the people. Most episodes feature a guest who helps explain the topic at hand, such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
Strap in and hang on for this incredible show. If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence of the brave men and women who fly, fix, and fight these aircraft, then this show is for you.
A discussion on the technology that makes modern civil and military aircraft not just flyable but controllable--and safe. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A short visit with former U.S. Navy Reserve fighter pilot and TOPGUN graduate, Luke Mixon, who, having hung up his uniform, aspires to continue serving this great nation and his fellow Louisianans now on Capitol Hill. Luke Mixon's appearance on this show does not constitute endorsement of his candidacy by the Fighter Pilot Podcast or BVR Productions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
'Top Gun Month' wraps up with a look at the 2008 Naval Aviation documentary featuring the trials and tribulations of two aspiring F-14 Tomcat pilots. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A discussion on how the Top Gun: Maverick magic was made with the Navy's sole advisor to Paramount. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A discussion on the real flying and real challenges of filming 'Top Gun: Maverick' with the aerial coordinator, including the self-imposed requirements to make the film as authentic as possible. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Fighter Pilot Podcast host and former TOPGUN instructor, Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello and past podcast guests and fellow TOPGUN instructors Andy "Grand" Mariner (episode 7), Dave "Chip" Berke (59), and Jim "Jambo" Ray (143) review Top Gun: Maverick immediately following a private screening in San Diego, Calif. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A discussion with two former F-14 pilots who were instrumental in the filming and storyline development of the 1986 blockbuster, 'Top Gun.' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Captain Andy "Grand" Mariner rejoins the show five years after episode 7 to update us on his career and the Navy Fighter Weapons School since the retirement of the F/A-18A-D Hornet and the addition of the F-35 Lightning II. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The concluding discussion began on episode 141 of the Navy Fighter Weapons School based on the guest's nearly decade-long research and writing of 'TOPGUN: The Legacy: The Complete History of TOPGUN and its Impact on Tactical Aviation.' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A discussion on the challenges and conditions leading to the formation of the Navy Fighter Weapons School, and its first decade developing tactics and instructing students. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands