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

Episodes typically feature guests who help explain various military aviation-themed topics, such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.

If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the... more

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What does it take to command the F-22 Raptor at the edge of the envelope — and then pull the power to idle in a vertical tailslide over 100,000 people? — and then reinvent yourself beyond the cockpit?

Josh “Cabo” Gunderson joins Cinco to unpack elit... more

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As software has become the center of gravity for 5th generation fighters, simulation has become increasingly foundational to testing and fielding those aircraft.

On this episode, Doug “Rosie” Rosenstock, a U.S. Marine Corps Harrier-turned-test pilot... more

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What does it take to go from strapping into fighters to leaving Earth's atmosphere?

This week, Jameel “Chocolate” Janjua — Virgin Galactic astronaut and former U.S. and Canadian fighter test pilot — breaks down the mindset behind elite aviation, how... more

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What happens when artificial intelligence starts sharing cockpit responsibilities?

On this episode, US Air Force Lt Col Raven “Rost” LeClair—F-35 Lightning II test pilot, squadron commander, and autonomy specialist—breaks down how AI is actually bei... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Gunderson
Former United States Air Force Fighter Pilot; F-15C/F-22 Demonstration Team commander
Former USAF; F-22 Demo Team
Episode: FPP210 - 600knots Through Chicago: From F-22 Raptor to Reinvention
Douglas Rosenstock
Marine Fighter Pilot, Test Pilot, and F-35 Heavyweight
U.S. Navy
Episode: FPP209 - When (and Where) 5th Gen Simulation Meets Reality
Jameel Janjua
World-renowned test pilot and astronaut
Virgin Galactic
Episode: FPP208 - The Making of an Astronaut: From Fighter Test to the Edge of Space
Raven LeClair
Lieutenant Colonel and full-time member of the US Air Force Reserve, known for his work in flight testing and AI
United States Air Force Reserve
Episode: FPP207 - Flying with the Algorithm: AI, Trust, and the F-35
Ivy Spaulding
Air Force active duty test pilot with credentials from the Air Force Academy, MIT, and Harvard.
United States Air Force
Episode: FPP206 - Delivering the Future: Aviation Acquisition
Tucker Hamilton
Recently retired US Air Force Colonel and new host of the Fighter Pilot Podcast
Episode: End of Year Recap - 2025
Cameron Hillier
Major in the Royal Canadian Air Force, involved with the NORAD Santa Tracker
Royal Canadian Air Force
Episode: NORAD Santa Tracker (Rebroadcast)
John Sebastian
Captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force, also part of the NORAD Santa Tracker mission
Royal Canadian Air Force
Episode: NORAD Santa Tracker (Rebroadcast)
Greg Morris
President of Scaled Composites with a background in aviation and aerospace engineering.
Scaled Composites
Episode: Scaled Composites: Flying the Impossible

Hosts

Tucker Hamilton
Former U.S. Air Force Colonel and host with a focus on modern military aviation and leadership.
Vincent Aiello
Longtime host with deep ties to military aviation and podcasting; often the lead host for episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • The Merge series 1-6

    Exceedingly well done! The podcasts (1-6) of the various perspectives on this tragic mishap provided a thoughtful, as nearly complete as possible, and appropriately respectful analysis of the lead-in, sortie, and aftermath.

    Made me reflect on, and thankful for, the skill of the flight lead on my first Nellis AFB Red Flag sortie, Major “T-Seed” in the 48th FS, who ensured I did not get overwhelmed, followed the TRs to the letter, fixate on the unimportant and stayed focused on only the most im... more

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    5
    Shamu XEagleDriver
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting podcast

    Such insightful and exciting conversations. Love the new guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The thoughtful listener
    United States2 months ago
  • Succession

    Heck yeah the Cinco handoff is a great plan thank you both

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richbot
    United States2 months ago
  • Finally!

    A military aviation podcast that 1) has an expert host who can actually speak clearly and in a relaxed tone, 2) he tells interesting tales, and 3) he has interesting guests. Yes - you can pick all three!

    Personally, I love the tack we’ve been on, covering all aspects of modern military aviation, focusing especially on fighters, but I can see this podcast ‘growing’ ~ perhaps digging a bit more into aspects of the history of fighter aviation, much like the interviews already done so far with Wil... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheJimPreston
    United States3 months ago
  • 👍

    Schöner Podcast macht Spaß zu hören und danke für euren Dienst.

    Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland! 🇩🇪 🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoterAroon
    Germany4 months ago

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High production quality and engaging guests
A must-listen for aviation enthusiasts and professionals
Growing desire for broader international aviation topics
Listeners appreciate practical leadership lessons from pilots

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FPP210 - 600knots Through Chicago: From F-22 Raptor to Reinvention
Q: Do you ever notice behavior in the crowd suggestive of foreign intelligence collection?
He shared a humorous anecdote about OSI honeypots at air shows, noting that the most effective information often comes from unexpected sources and that never meeting the 'perfect' collector is common, with a few funny instances.
FPP209 - When (and Where) 5th Gen Simulation Meets Reality
Q: What cultural barriers inside the military most threaten this future?
A culture of, I just need one sim and it needs to do everything.
FPP209 - When (and Where) 5th Gen Simulation Meets Reality
Q: What should or could young listeners be doing in order to prepare themselves for the simulation-driven future?
The kids who come to fly the F-35 who are young have grown up playing video games that were a thousand times more complex than anything that we've ever done.
FPP208 - The Making of an Astronaut: From Fighter Test to the Edge of Space
Q: How do you take the lessons learned as a Fighter Pilot into flying into space?
The lessons include planning and preparation, briefings and debriefings, attention to detail, and practice, along with the importance of building an emotionally connected crew.
FPP206 - Delivering the Future: Aviation Acquisition
Q: How do you think about integrating autonomy, AI, human machine teaming into legacy frameworks and legacy platforms even?
The first things first on that, the legacy side of it, it is unclear to me exactly where that puck is moving. But what is clear is that in order to participate in the human machine teaming environment in the future, communications will be totally paramount.

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Listeners tune in for deep dives into modern military aviation, fighter aircraft, and the people who fly, test, and lead in high-stakes environments. Episodes frequently explore leadership, innovation in training and acquisition, risk management, and the human side of rapid-tech advances—often connecting cockpit lessons to business, mentorship, and resilient career transitions. A standout aspect is bridging elite aviation experience with broader applications, from spaceflight to AI-enabled cockpit systems, making it compelling for engineers, operators, and executives seeking thought-provoking, real-world insights about technology, teamwork, and leadership under pressure.

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Recent guests on Fighter Pilot Podcast include:

1. Josh Gunderson
2. Douglas Rosenstock
3. Jameel Janjua
4. Raven LeClair
5. Ivy Spaulding
6. Tucker Hamilton
7. Cameron Hillier
8. John Sebastian

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