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

Jan 29, 2024 · 2 hr 6 min
FPP183 - F-111s in Desert Storm
With retired U.S. Air Force pilot Jeff "Guinnbob" Guinn and navigator Kevin "Rim" Allen
Jan 22, 2024 · 11 min
Fighter Pilot Math
Host Vincent Aiello shares a September 2020 blog addressing how good fighter pilots must be at arithmetic, with examples of the common concepts that must be mastered. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Jan 15, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
FPP182 - Designing the A-10 Warthog
With Mr. Hal Sundt
Dec 18, 2023 · 13 min
What Makes a 'Good' Fighter Pilot
Vincent Aiello continues the "audio blog" format with the narration of a 2019 musing on the Fighter Pilot Podcast blog inspired by a question posed during a live YouTube session. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Dec 11, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
FPP181 - Keeping Promises: Finding our MIA with Project Recover
With retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Derek "Cosmo" Abbey
Dec 7, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
The Attack on Pearl Harbor (Rebroadcast)
With Mr. Bert Kinzey
Dec 4, 2023 · 8 min
Yes, the Navy Flies F-16s
People are often quick to comment on the Fighter Pilot Podcast's social media channels that the Navy does not fly F-16. Wrong. This week, host Vincent Aiello shares another article from the Fighter Pilot Podcast blog, this one from 2019 describing how we can all do a better job of avoiding being wrong and reacting when we inevitably are. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Nov 27, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
FPP180 - Why We Need TOPGUN Adversaries with "Farley"
With retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Jack "Farley" Stewart
Nov 20, 2023 · 17 min
Fighter Pilot Stereotypes
Hollywood portrays fighter pilots as devil-may-care risk takers and rule breakers intolerant to authority. This week, host Vincent Aiello shares another article from the Fighter Pilot Podcast blog, this time identifying the top 10 myths about military aviators and why they are wrong. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Nov 13, 2023 · 11 min
How to Succeed in Flight School
Host Vincent Aiello introduces a new show format where he narrates one of the articles on the Fighter Pilot Podcast blog. This first edition is from a December 2022 musing titled, 'How to Succeed in Flight School? Don't Ask Me!' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Nov 11, 2023 · 5 min
Veterans Day Tribute (Rebroadcast)
The Fighter Pilot Podcast would not be possible without the support of the hundreds of veterans who served both in uniform and, in this case, in the studio. To those who have served: happy Veterans Day and thank you, from a grateful nation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Nov 6, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
FPP179 - "Yogi" the former Marine, Sailor, Soldier, & Airman
With retired U.S. Air Force Major Yonel "Yogi" Dorelis
Oct 30, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
Flying F/A-18 Hornet Post-maintenance Check Flights at FRCSW
This week, guest cohost Ken 'Primetime' Katz turns the tables and asks our usual host Vincent 'Jell-O' Aiello to explain his role at the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest and what it is like to fly a post-maintenance check flight in F/A-18 Hornets. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Oct 23, 2023 · 2 hr 17 min
FPP178 - All about Landing Signal Officers with "Jamboy"
With U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Joe "Jamboy" Kirksey
Oct 16, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min
Leadership and the USS Gerald R Ford with "Yank"
With retired U.S. Navy Captain J.J. "Yank" Cummings
Oct 9, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
Building and Flying the Stratolaunch 'Roc'
With retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Evan "Ivan" Thomas
Oct 2, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
FPP177 - The End of VMFAT-101 (for now)
With Lieutenant Colonel Ryan "Yoshi" Franzen and Major Erik "Tucker" Rheinhart, USMC
Sep 25, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
FPP176 - RF-4 Photo Phantoms with "Racehorse"
With retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Larry "Racehorse" Rannals
Sep 11, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
FPP175 - MiG Killer Reconciles with Former Enemy
With retired U.S. Navy Commander Curt "Dozo" Dosé
Aug 21, 2023 · 50 min
FPP174 - Green Phantoms, Pink Jags, and the Shah of Iran with "Ed"
With former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Nelson "Ed" Cobleigh

Fighter Pilot Podcast

FPP183 - F-111s in Desert Storm

Fighter Pilot Math

FPP182 - Designing the A-10 Warthog

What Makes a 'Good' Fighter Pilot

FPP181 - Keeping Promises: Finding our MIA with Project Recover

The Attack on Pearl Harbor (Rebroadcast)

Yes, the Navy Flies F-16s

FPP180 - Why We Need TOPGUN Adversaries with "Farley"

Fighter Pilot Stereotypes

How to Succeed in Flight School

Veterans Day Tribute (Rebroadcast)

FPP179 - "Yogi" the former Marine, Sailor, Soldier, & Airman

Flying F/A-18 Hornet Post-maintenance Check Flights at FRCSW

FPP178 - All about Landing Signal Officers with "Jamboy"

Leadership and the USS Gerald R Ford with "Yank"

Building and Flying the Stratolaunch 'Roc'

FPP177 - The End of VMFAT-101 (for now)

FPP176 - RF-4 Photo Phantoms with "Racehorse"

FPP175 - MiG Killer Reconciles with Former Enemy

FPP174 - Green Phantoms, Pink Jags, and the Shah of Iran with "Ed"