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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... more

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If only we treated the human being in the cockpit with the same care and lifecycle management we give the aircraft...

In this episode, I sit down with Commander Kevin Bernstein, MD, to explore a new approach to human performance across Naval Aviatio... more

On October 7, 2001, a US Air Force B-2 Spirit crossed into Afghan airspace as part of the opening campaign of Operation Enduring Freedom. Nearly twenty years later, a C-17 Globemaster carrying the final American soldiers lifted off from Kabul as the ... more

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Brigadier General (Ret.) Israel Baharav is one of Israel's most accomplished fighter pilots, credited with twelve MiG-21 kills during his distinguished career in the Israeli Air Force. Over three decades of military service, he flew on the front line... more

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In this episode, I sit down with Tim Franta, CEO of Starfighters Space, to discuss the company's mission to transform access to space using high-performance aircraft. We explore the STARLAUNCH air-launch system, how Starfighters operates the world's ... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Bernstein
Commander, MD; Navy sports medicine physician leading human performance initiatives
Naval Aviation; Navy Medicine
Episode: FPP223 - The Human Factor
Israel Baharav
Former Israeli Air Force general, MiG-21 ace, author
Israeli Air Force
Episode: FPP221 - The Israeli Ace with 12 MiG Kills
Tim Franta
CEO of Starfighters Space
Starfighters Space
Episode: FPP220 - Launching Satellites from F-104s
Louis Skupien
Host of Talk4 Podcast; aviation documentary filmmaker
Talk4 Podcast
Episode: FPP219 - From Wimbledon to Mach 1.58: Louis Skupien’s Wild Ride into Telling Aviation’s Story
Steve Jacobson
A-10 pilot, former reservist, founder of Autonodyne
Autonodyne
Episode: FPP218 - The Humans Behind Autonomous Air Combat
Colonel Richard Brenneman
Former F-4 Phantom II pilot, Vietnam POW, later aircraft instructor and Gulf War veteran
United States Air Force
Episode: FPP217 - Shot Down, Not Out: Col. Richard "Dog" Brenneman on Service and Survival
Ron Toes Cooper
Former USAF fighter pilot with 300+ combat missions in Vietnam; founder of Cooper Culture
The Cooper Culture
Episode: FPP216 - 300 Vietnam Missions in the F-4: Combat and the Making of a Leader
Chris Pocock
Author of 50 Years of the U-2, The Complete Illustrated History of the Dragon Lady
Author/Historian
Episode: FPP215 - U-2s on Aircraft Carriers: A Cold War Gamble
Craig Snyder
Call sign crunch, retired US Navy pilot with carrier experience
Former Navy Pilot
Episode: FPP215 - U-2s on Aircraft Carriers: A Cold War Gamble

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Tucker Cinco-Hamilton
Host of the Fighter Pilot Podcast; focus on aviation, leadership, and technology.
Cinco
Host of Fighter Pilot Podcast; contributes across episodes with a focus on military aviation topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • This podcast used to be cool until the IDF showed up...

    Podcast Addict
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    danybelux84
    a month ago
  • Hell ye

    Bro this is peeeeak jello and cinco are sick!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fenccx
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Of all the times to get the IAF on the show, you pick while they are actively engaged in genocide?!

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Len
    5 months ago
  • Just let them talk!

    Super cool subject matter. But Jello talks too much. He deviates the guest from telling their best “there I was” stories. Just let them talk!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aurora714
    United States5 months ago
  • you have to pay for callsign stories

    you didn't have to with Jell-O. go back to the original format. this is not cutting it

    Audible
    1
    Jojowiser
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate deep-dive interviews with real-world aviation insights.
Some feedback that the host sometimes steers away from guest anecdotes in longer episodes.
High-quality guests and leadership lessons.
Engaging, technical, and inspiring stories from pilots.

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FPP221 - The Israeli Ace with 12 MiG Kills
Q: How does the Israeli debrief system influence pilot training and decision-making?
It emphasizes accountability and learning through rigorous debriefs, four key elements, and a culture where open critique and continuous improvement are prioritized over ego and rank, which the guest argues should be emulated in broader contexts.
FPP221 - The Israeli Ace with 12 MiG Kills
Q: What is the Baharav burst, and why did it cause controversy among peers and detractors?
The burst was a technique where he squeezed the trigger at the moment the boresight led the target, sometimes before the gun sight lag aligned, challenging conventional gun sight protocols and triggering debates about discipline versus innovation.
FPP221 - The Israeli Ace with 12 MiG Kills
Q: Walk us through your first kill. What did you feel in that moment, and what did it teach you?
The moment was intense and overwhelming; adrenaline surged, but it taught him crucial lessons: war is not a training exercise, you must manage fear, and improvisation is essential when tools like gun sights don't provide a ready firing solution.
FPP220 - Launching Satellites from F-104s
Q: What are your near-term plans for Starlaunch 1 and Starlaunch 2, including cadence and scaling strategies?
Tim discusses aiming for multiple launches, the cadence inspired by leaders like Elon Musk, and the move toward economies of scale by ordering multiple subsystems when three launches are successful.
FPP220 - Launching Satellites from F-104s
Q: How do you balance safety and innovation given the hybrid regulatory environment you operate in?
Tim outlines adherence to FAA, NASA, and federal range requirements, the development of a comprehensive safety plan, and ongoing updates as operations evolve, stressing practical risk management.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighter Pilot Podcast

What is Fighter Pilot Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-sidelity look into military aviation, aircraft systems, and leadership through conversations with pilots, engineers, historians, and space/defense experts. Episodes often center on frontline combat experiences, the evolution of air power, and the people behind the tech—from dogfights and carrier ops to autonomy, spaceflight, and leadership lessons under pressure. A notable strength is hosting guests with deep hands-on experience or historical insight, yielding rich real-world storytelling, tactical nuance, and practical takeaways for leadership, risk management, and technology adoption. The show tends to balance historical context with contemporary tech and policy implications, making it valuable for professionals in aerospace, defen... more

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Recent guests on Fighter Pilot Podcast include:

1. Kevin Bernstein
2. Israel Baharav
3. Tim Franta
4. Louis Skupien
5. Steve Jacobson
6. Colonel Richard Brenneman
7. Ron Toes Cooper
8. Chris Pocock

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