Fighter Pilot Podcast

Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, Retired U.S. Air Force Fighter Test Pilot

The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, the emerging technologies, and most importantly—the people.

Most episodes feature a guest who helps explain military aviation topics such from Vietnam shoot down stories to how AI is changing air combat.

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 amazing aircraft, then this show is for you!

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342 episodes
Updated July 20

Episodes342

Newest first

Jun 17, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
FPP193 - Combat Search & Rescue in the Navy
With retired U.S. Navy Commander Tamara "T-Lo" Graham
Jun 10, 2024 · 2 hr 13 min
"Nasty" Leadership Habits
With retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mike "Nasty" Manazir
Jun 3, 2024 · 1 hr 38 min
FPP192 - Horrors of the Vietnam Air War 50+ Years Later
With former A-6 Intruder BN John "Shylock" Koch
May 27, 2024 · 1 hr
OFW-4: 5th Generation Fighters
On this episode of 'On Future War', 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 curve and intuitive nature of the Lightning II compared to the complexity of the Raptor. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
May 20, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
FPP191 - Leading (and Filming!) the Blue Angels
With retired U.S. Navy Captain Greg "Rug Dance" Wooldridge
May 13, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Buccaneers and Tornados and Sea Harriers, Oh My!
With former Royal Air Force fighter pilot John "JP" Parker
May 6, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min
FPP190 - What it's like to Lead the Blue Angels
With retired U.S. Navy Captain Gil "Duster" Rud
Apr 29, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
OFW-3: Mobility in the Littorals
On this episode of 'On Future War', 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 doctrine and operating concepts of the U.S. Marine Corps. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Apr 22, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
FPP189 - From Tomcats to the Moon
With NASA astronaut Reid "Tonto" Wiseman
Apr 15, 2024 · 38 min
The Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates 100 Years
With RCAF Lieutenant General Eric Kenny
Apr 8, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
FPP188 - All about NFOs
With retired U.S. Navy Captain Matt "Flounder" Arny
Apr 1, 2024 · 2 hr 6 min
Leadership from the Cockpit to the Campaign Trail
With retired Brigadier General John "Dragon" Teichert
Mar 25, 2024 · 2 hr 10 min
FPP187 - Aviation Photojournalism in the 2020s
With Mr. Scott Dworkin
Mar 18, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
OFW-2: Unsinkable Aircraft Carriers
On this month's episode of 'On Future War,' Scott "Roger" Chafian, Mike "Pako" Benitez, and Matt "Flounder" Arny explore the strategic and controversial world of China's man-made island bases, touching on the historical locations, construction strategies, and strategic intent of these so-called "unsinkable carriers.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Mar 11, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
FPP186 - The Perfect Wingman
With retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mike "Pako" Benitez
Mar 4, 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
D-Day and the C-47 Skytrain, 80 Years Later
With messers Eric Zipkin and Moreno Aguiari
Feb 26, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
FPP185 - Flying the President
With retired US Marine Corps Colonel Jim "Boone" Jamison
Feb 19, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
OFW-1: Defending Against Power Projection
A discussion on the challenges posed by advanced missile technologies, including cruise and hypersonic missiles, to power projection and the sustainability of large forward deployed bases in modern peer-level conflicts. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Feb 12, 2024 · 1 hr 48 min
FPP184 - Fighter Pilot Best Practices
With Yarko "J.J." Sos and Keith "Kombat" Kimmel of Check 6
Feb 5, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Hobo to Hero: A World War II Bomber Pilot's Saga
With 104-y-o WW2 B-24 Liberator pilot, Art Palmer

Fighter Pilot Podcast

FPP193 - Combat Search & Rescue in the Navy

"Nasty" Leadership Habits

FPP192 - Horrors of the Vietnam Air War 50+ Years Later

OFW-4: 5th Generation Fighters

FPP191 - Leading (and Filming!) the Blue Angels

Buccaneers and Tornados and Sea Harriers, Oh My!

FPP190 - What it's like to Lead the Blue Angels

OFW-3: Mobility in the Littorals

FPP189 - From Tomcats to the Moon

The Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates 100 Years

FPP188 - All about NFOs

Leadership from the Cockpit to the Campaign Trail

FPP187 - Aviation Photojournalism in the 2020s

OFW-2: Unsinkable Aircraft Carriers

FPP186 - The Perfect Wingman

D-Day and the C-47 Skytrain, 80 Years Later

FPP185 - Flying the President

OFW-1: Defending Against Power Projection

FPP184 - Fighter Pilot Best Practices

Hobo to Hero: A World War II Bomber Pilot's Saga