Best Retired US Navy Fighter Pilot Podcasts (2024)

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World Flight Centennial, 1 of 3 - Build Up 1:19:36

2h ago1:19:36

1:19:36

Hold on to your derby, for the rest of September we mix up the usual FPP format and give you a three-part series describing the first aerial circumnavigation of the globe--the 1924 World Flight. Guest host Matt "Flounder" Arny welcomes Rob Crotty, Mike Lockwood, and Lance "Boil" Lewis to tell the story of this epic odyssey not just against Mother N…

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FPP196 - Talking Marine Aviation 2024 1:38:24

8d ago1:38:24

1:38:24

Lieutenant General Mike "Homey" Cederholm, I MEF Commanding General and former Deputy Commandant for Aviation, discusses U.S. Marine Corps aviation in 2024 and the role his I MEF Marines play in preparing for a possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific area of operation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donation…

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Stratolaunch Update: Talon-A 1:06:27

11d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Guest host Ken "Primetime" Katz revisits our friends at Stratolunch to learn about their first powered flight of the Talon-A, an autonomous, reusable testbed advancing hypersonic flight testing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsBy E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot

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The Empire Test Pilot who Flew the X-32, and More 1:16:53

18d ago1:16:53

1:16:53

What do the Sea Harrier, F-15B Eagle, X-32 JSF contestant, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Hawk all have in common? Well, not much, actually, except that they have all been flown by this week's guest, retired Royal Navy Commander Paul "Pebbles" Stone. As an Empire Test Pilots' School graduate, Pebbles flew all these aircraft and many more and spins quite …

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OFW-6: Fragile Precision, GPS Vulnerabilities in Modern Warfare 1:04:39

27d ago1:04:39

1:04:39

'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific. On this episode, longtime FPP friend Brian "Sunshine" Sinclair explains the U.S. military's dependence on GPS and the system's vulnerability to jamming and interference. Sunshine provides a detailed ex…

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FPP195 - Comms & Bombs, Vietnam F-4 Phantom Pilot Tell-All 1:28:21

1M ago1:28:21

1:28:21

Jim "Reaper" Dunlap was a Marine F-4 Phantom pilot who flew nearly 200 missions during his year in Vietnam. ...But it wasn't all flying—Reaper earned his callsign while spending three months on the ground with his fellow Marines, patrolling with them as an imbedded FAC or forward air controller coordinating air power for his ground unit. Support th…

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The Israeli Air Force 1:10:06

1M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

Beyond the U.S. military, the Israeli Air Force is arguably the most significant, combat-tested military air arm globally in the post-Cold War era. Yet little is known about this reclusive force. On this episode, guest host Ken 'Primetime' Katz interviews retired IAF officer Eyal Shay Shenkman about the equipment, training, and operations of the IA…

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The New Sheriff in Town 1:16:28

2M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

You've heard of "Maverick" but have you heard of "The Sheriff"? You should. Zane Sennett, a former Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot who is once again a RAF pilot, has amassed over 5,000 flight hours in the Hawk, Harrier, Hornet, and Typhoon, besides multiple trainers. Former RAF Red Arrow and combat experienced, "The She…

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Larry the 5,000-hour Intruder Guy 1:41:10

2M ago1:41:10

1:41:10

Larry "Mung" Munns is one of only two U.S. Navy aircrew (and the only pilot) to accrue 5,000 flight hours in the Grumman A-6 Intruder, including while forward deployed in Japan and during Operation Desert Storm. How did he do it? Find out on this week's episode... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations…

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OFW-5: Redefining the Battlefield, Remotely 56:43

2M ago56:43

56:43

'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific. On this episode, Mike "Pako" Benitez and Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren return to examine the concepts, abilities, and future of Remotely Piloted Aircraft in modern warfare. The discussion reviews the hist…

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FPP194 - "Heater," the Quintessential Navy Fighter Pilot 2:10:34

3M ago2:10:34

2:10:34

C.J. "Heater" Heatley is THE man. F-4 Phantom pilot. TOPGUN instructor. Adversary pilot (flying actual MiGs). F-14 pilot. Aviation photojournalist. Author of 'The Cutting Edge'. Inspiration for the smash film, 'Top Gun.' There's nothing Heater has not done. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations…

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All about Remotely Piloted Aircraft 1:57:40

3M ago1:57:40

1:57:40

We finally did it. The Fighter Pilot Podcast is going pilotless...er, well, remotely piloted (but is such an operator really a "pilot?") On this episode, Dan "Killjoy" Martin, former U.S. Air Force RPA expert, explains his experiences flying the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper. Check out Killjoy's book, Predator : The Remote-Control Air War over Iraq…

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FPP193 - Combat Search & Rescue in the Navy 1:05:24

3M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Retired U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, Tamara "T-Lo" Graham explains the nuances of planning and flying CSAR missions in the U.S. Navy. Hosted by Matt "Flounder" Arny. Learn more about the Navy & Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Flight Academy here. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/don…

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'Nasty' Leadership Habits 2:09:05

3M ago2:09:05

2:09:05

Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mike "Nasty" Manazir shares important leadership (and followership!) lessons from a lifetime in service, including piloting an F-14 Tomcat and commanding a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. And it's not always smooth sailing--resilience and dogged determination on a "north star" in the face of adversity is a big part …

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FPP192 - Horrors of the Vietnam Air War 50+ Years Later 1:30:33

4M ago1:30:33

1:30:33

John "Shylock" Koch was an A-6 Intruder bombardier / navigator (BN) who flew more than 200 combat missions during the Vietnam War, most with the same pilot. As you will learn during this emotional interview, Shylock's life-changing experiences and heartbreaking loss remain as poignant during the sharing of these incredible stories 50+ years later a…

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OFW-4: 5th Generation Fighters 58:41

4M ago58:41

58:41

'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Pacific. On this episode, Mike "Pako" Benitez and Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren discuss the differences between fourth and fifth-generation fighter jets, focusing on the F-22 and F-35, with insights on the learning cur…

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FPP191 - Leading (and Filming!) the Blue Angels 1:24:14

4M ago1:24:14

1:24:14

Retired U.S. Navy Captain Greg "Rug Dance" Wooldridge knows a thing or two about the Blue Angels because he led them a time or two...actually THREE times, to be exact. That was in the '90s. Back then Rug Dance was involved in the documentary 'Around the World at the Speed of Sound' and today he is one of the creative geniuses behind the 2024 Blue A…

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Buccaneers and Tornados and Sea Harriers, Oh My! 1:20:34

4M ago1:20:34

1:20:34

Former Royal Navy Sea Harrier pilot Paul "Tremors" Tremelling makes his debut as a Fighter Pilot Podcast guest host interviewing his friend John "JP" Parker. As a career Royal Air Force pilot, JP flew numerous aircraft including the Jet Provost, BAE Systems Hawk, Blackburn Buccaneer, Panavia Tornado, and even the British Aerospace Sea Harrier durin…

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FPP190 - What it's like to Lead the Blue Angels 1:47:39

5M ago1:47:39

1:47:39

Gil "Duster" Rud has led a charmed life, from meager roots on a North Dakota farm to joining Naval Aviation and eventually commanding the Navy's demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels. Duster explains leading the Blues in general and during the difficult transition from flying the A-4 Skyhawk to the F/A-18 Hornet. Pick up a copy of Duster's book, …

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OFW-3: Mobility in the Littorals 1:11:32

5M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Pacific. On this episode, Mike "Pako" Benitez, Dr. Lance "Boil" Lewis, and Scott "Roger" Chafian. explore the background and rationale behind the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030, which fundamentally changes the doct…

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FPP189 - From Tomcats to the Moon 59:06

5M ago59:06

59:06

Former F-14 pilot-tuned NASA astronaut Reid "Tonto" Wiseman joins Matt "Flounder" Arny to discuss...well, mostly the Tomcat, but also NASA's return to the moon more than a half century later with the Artemis program. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsBy E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot

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The Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates 100 Years 37:30

5M ago37:30

37:30

Since April 1924, the Royal Canadian Air Force has defended Canadians and all freedom-loving people not just in the skies over North America but indeed, all over the world. On this episode, Lieutenant General Eric Kenny, Commander of the RCAF, explains the military element's century of service from World War 2 through current global struggles. LGen…

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FPP188 - All about NFOs 1:07:21

6M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Most people can readily explain what a pilot is and does, but what about a Radar Intercept Officer, Bombardier / Navigator, or Tactical Coordinator? On this episode, FPP friend and occasional cohost Matt "Flounder" Arny, former RIO-turned WSO, explains the world of Naval Flight Officers--what they are, how they're trained, what they do, and how far…

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Leadership from the Cockpit to the Campaign Trail 2:02:21

6M ago2:02:21

2:02:21

Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General John "Dragon" Teichert knows leadership. As an F-15E Strike Eagle and F-22 Raptor pilot early on, Dragon went on to multiple command tours before concluding his 27-year-career as the Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs. Along the way, he championed inspirational, innova…

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FPP187 - Aviation Photojournalism in the 2020s 2:07:23

6M ago2:07:23

2:07:23

Scott Dworkin won't take "no" for an answer. As a fighter pilot-hopeful, Scott encountered roadblocks that forced him to pivot to aviation photography and eventually aviation photojournalism, where he went on to fly in most U.S Air Force and many U.S. Navy aircraft, without ever wearing the uniform. Today, Scott is the genius behind Mach 91 Aerial …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Retired US Navy Fighter Pilot Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Fighter Pilot Podcast

E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot

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World Flight Centennial, 1 of 3 - Build Up 1:19:36

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FPP196 - Talking Marine Aviation 2024 1:38:24

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Stratolaunch Update: Talon-A 1:06:27

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The Empire Test Pilot who Flew the X-32, and More 1:16:53

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OFW-6: Fragile Precision, GPS Vulnerabilities in Modern Warfare 1:04:39

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FPP195 - Comms & Bombs, Vietnam F-4 Phantom Pilot Tell-All 1:28:21

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The Israeli Air Force 1:10:06

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The New Sheriff in Town 1:16:28

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Larry the 5,000-hour Intruder Guy 1:41:10

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OFW-5: Redefining the Battlefield, Remotely 56:43

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FPP194 - "Heater," the Quintessential Navy Fighter Pilot 2:10:34

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All about Remotely Piloted Aircraft 1:57:40

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FPP193 - Combat Search & Rescue in the Navy 1:05:24

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'Nasty' Leadership Habits 2:09:05

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FPP192 - Horrors of the Vietnam Air War 50+ Years Later 1:30:33

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OFW-4: 5th Generation Fighters 58:41

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FPP191 - Leading (and Filming!) the Blue Angels 1:24:14

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Buccaneers and Tornados and Sea Harriers, Oh My! 1:20:34

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FPP190 - What it's like to Lead the Blue Angels 1:47:39

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OFW-3: Mobility in the Littorals 1:11:32

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FPP189 - From Tomcats to the Moon 59:06

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The Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates 100 Years 37:30

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FPP188 - All about NFOs 1:07:21

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Leadership from the Cockpit to the Campaign Trail 2:02:21

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FPP187 - Aviation Photojournalism in the 2020s 2:07:23

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