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Fighter Pilot Podcast

Fighter Pilot Podcast

Written by: Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton Retired U.S. Air Force Fighter Test Pilot
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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!E. Vincent Aiello, 2018 Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • FPP218 - The Humans Behind Autonomous Air Combat

    FPP218 - The Humans Behind Autonomous Air Combat
    Jul 13 2026
    Today former A-10 pilot and Autonodyne CEO Steve Jacobson joins the Fighter Pilot Podcast to discuss one of the most important and least understood aspects of future air combat: the human-machine interface. He shares stories from flying and testing the A-10, explains why he turned down Test Pilot School before ultimately finding his way into flight test anyway, and reflects on how those experiences shaped his approach to designing command-and-control software for autonomous aircraft. Support this podcast at — https://www.patreon.com/cw/ftrpltpdcst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • FPP217 - Shot Down, Not Out: Col. Richard "Dog" Brenneman on Service and Survival

    FPP217 - Shot Down, Not Out: Col. Richard "Dog" Brenneman on Service and Survival
    Jun 29 2026
    US Air Force Colonel Richard "Dog" Brenneman describes his incredible story of courage and determination. Shot down over North Vietnam on his 26th combat mission while flying the F-4 Phantom II, Col. Brenneman spent more than 1,900 days as a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton before returning home and was awarded the Silver Star for his extraordinary resilience. Support this podcast at — https://www.patreon.com/c/ftrpltpdcst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • FPP216 - 300 Vietnam Missions in the F-4: Combat and the Making of a Leader

    FPP216 - 300 Vietnam Missions in the F-4: Combat and the Making of a Leader
    Jun 15 2026
    Ron "Toes" Cooper grew up silent, insecure, and certain he'd never amount to much. Then four men believed in him — and everything changed. Toes went on to fly the F-4 Phantom in over 300 combat missions in Vietnam, dodge a MiG-21 missile by a split second, participate in the rescue of a downed pilot who survived 23 days alone in hostile territory, and command a squadron. In this episode, Toes brings us into the cockpit and into the chaos of combat — and then draws a straight line from those experiences to the leadership lessons that every team, every organization, and every person who has ever doubted themselves desperately needs to hear. Support this podcast at — https://www.patreon.com/cw/ftrpltpdcst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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