Crew Resource Management is the "effective use of all available resources for flight crew personnel to assure a safe and efficient operation, reducing error, avoiding stress and increasing efficiency." ( skybrary.aero ) But is all CRM the same? How does it differ from, say, a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 to an unmanned aerial system to Boeing 737? On this episode, Paul "Lombers" Lombardi, who has flown all of the above, joins guest host Paul "Tremors" Tremelling to discuss CRM and so much m...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 27 min
The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is the first operational aircraft to use the tiltrotor configuration, combining the attributes of both helicopters and airplanes. Today, more than four decades after development began, the Osprey remains one of the most sophisticated aircraft ever built. But how does a tiltrotor really work? How is this type of aircraft tested, first on the ground and then in flight? On this episode, former U.S. Navy flight test engineer Jennifer Uchida joins guest host Ken Katz to di...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Few aircraft put on an aerial demonstration quite like the U.S. Air Force's premiere fighter, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor The F-22 Raptor Demo Team performed at the MCAS Miramar airshow one weekend in late September 2024 and then came to the FPP studios the following Monday. Hear from the demonstration pilot and senior enlisted leader what it is like to travel to locations far and wide to put on this amazing performance--including a play-by-play of each aerial maneuver. Click here to support...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 129
'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific. This episode addresses the U.S. Navy's challenges to project power in a potential "away game" conflict. Following the Cold War, surface ship design changed radically. Revolutionary concepts were introduced including the Zumwalt destroyer and Littoral Combat Ship. When technology didn’t work the only way to pay for fixes in the Global War on Terror e...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Ever wonder how the Panavia Tornado and General Dynamics F-111 compared? This week, our British guest host Paul 'Tremors' Tremelling plucks yet another former mate from his extensive network. Former Royal Air Force navigator David ‘Moz’ Morris joins Tremors to discuss his career cracking on in both the Tornado and the Aardvark. For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com , (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/profile/zachar...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min
In this conclusion of the 1924 World Flight, Matt "Flounder" Arny, alongside special guests Lance "Boil" Lewis, Mike Lockwood, and Rob Crotty, recount the final leg of the odyssey—crossing the Atlantic via Iceland and Greenland, and then crossing the U.S. Listeners will be on the edge of their seats during the nerve-wracking rescue of Wade and Ogden after their aircraft, Boston , was forced to land in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. Even as the crews approach the finish line, they continue...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 24 min
In this exciting follow up, Matt "Flounder" Arny continues the epic story of the 1924 World Flight, diving into the challenges and adventures faced after the final preparations. Guests Lance "Boil" Lewis, Mike Lockwood, and Rob Crotty return to discuss the harrowing flight through Alaska, including the tragic loss of the Seattle . They explore the Pacific crossing, touching on U.S. relations of the time with Japan and the newly-formed Soviet Union, and the critical role of maritime support from ...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Hold on to your derby, for the rest of September we mix up the usual FPP format and give you a three-part series describing the first aerial circumnavigation of the globe--the 1924 World Flight. Guest host Matt "Flounder" Arny welcomes Rob Crotty, Mike Lockwood, and Lance "Boil" Lewis to tell the story of this epic odyssey not just against Mother Nature but five other countries. On this first episode, we explore the intricate details behind the scenes—covering route selection, aircraft developme...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Lieutenant General Mike "Homey" Cederholm, I MEF Commanding General and former Deputy Commandant for Aviation, discusses U.S. Marine Corps aviation in 2024 and the role his I MEF Marines play in preparing for a possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific area of operation. For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com , (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/profile/zachary-mindel/ Zach Mindel is a Financial Advisor with Forum Financ...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 185
Guest host Ken "Primetime" Katz revisits our friends at Stratolunch to learn about their first powered flight of the Talon-A, an autonomous, reusable testbed advancing hypersonic flight testing. For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com , (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/profile/zachary-mindel/ Zach Mindel is a Financial Advisor with Forum Financial Management, a registered investment adviser with the Securities and E...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min
What do the Sea Harrier, F-15B Eagle, X-32 JSF contestant, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Hawk all have in common? Well, not much, actually, except that they have all been flown by this week's guest, retired Royal Navy Commander Paul "Pebbles" Stone. As an Empire Test Pilots' School graduate, Pebbles flew all these aircraft and many more and spins quite a yarn about them with guest cohost Paul "Tremors" Tremelling. For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfin...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min
'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific. On this episode, longtime FPP friend Brian "Sunshine" Sinclair explains the U.S. military's dependence on GPS and the system's vulnerability to jamming and interference. Sunshine provides a detailed explanation of how GPS works, its evolution over time, and the challenges associated with implementing effective jamming techniques. The conversation hi...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Jim "Reaper" Dunlap was a Marine F-4 Phantom pilot who flew nearly 200 missions during his year in Vietnam. ...But it wasn't all flying—Reaper earned his callsign while spending three months on the ground with his fellow Marines, patrolling with them as an imbedded FAC or forward air controller coordinating air power for his ground unit. For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com , (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/prof...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 182
Beyond the U.S. military, the Israeli Air Force is arguably the most significant, combat-tested military air arm globally in the post-Cold War era. Yet little is known about this reclusive force. On this episode, guest host Ken 'Primetime' Katz interviews retired IAF officer Eyal Shay Shenkman about the equipment, training, and operations of the IAF, focusing on his career and experiences from 1975 through 2000. A former F-4, F-15, and F-16 navigator, Shenkman is a rarity, having been among the ...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min
You've heard of "Maverick" but have you heard of "The Sheriff"? You should. Zane Sennett, a former Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot who is once again a RAF pilot, has amassed over 5,000 flight hours in the Hawk, Harrier, Hornet, and Typhoon, besides multiple trainers. Former RAF Red Arrow and combat experienced, "The Sheriff" is the legend you've never heard of. For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com , (630) 4...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Larry "Mung" Munns is one of only two U.S. Navy aircrew (and the only pilot) to accrue 5,000 flight hours in the Grumman A-6 Intruder, including while forward deployed in Japan and during Operation Desert Storm. How did he do it? Find out on this week's episode... For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com , (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/profile/zachary-mindel/ Zach Mindel is a Financial Advisor with Forum Financial...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 41 min
'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific. On this episode, Mike "Pako" Benitez and Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren return to examine the concepts, abilities, and future of Remotely Piloted Aircraft in modern warfare. The discussion reviews the history of technology, from early trials in the 1910s to the current day and clarifies the difference between remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft. Pa...
Jul 08, 2024•57 min
C.J. "Heater" Heatley is THE man. F-4 Phantom pilot. TOPGUN instructor. Adversary pilot (flying actual MiGs). F-14 pilot. Aviation photojournalist. Author of 'The Cutting Edge'. Inspiration for the smash film, 'Top Gun.' There's nothing Heater has not done. For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com , (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/profile/zachary-mindel/ Zach Mindel is a Financial Advisor with Forum Financial Manage...
Jul 01, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 190
We finally did it. The Fighter Pilot Podcast is going pilotless...er, well, remotely piloted (but is such an operator really a "pilot?") On this episode, Dan "Killjoy" Martin, former U.S. Air Force RPA expert, explains his experiences flying the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper. Check out Killjoy's book, Predator : The Remote-Control Air War over Iraq and Afghanistan here . For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com , (630) 474-3599, or visit h...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Retired U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, Tamara "T-Lo" Graham explains the nuances of planning and flying CSAR missions in the U.S. Navy. Hosted by Matt "Flounder" Arny. Learn more about the Navy & Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Flight Academy here . For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com , (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/profile/zachary-mindel/ Zach Mindel is a Financial Advisor with Fo...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 193
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mike "Nasty" Manazir shares important leadership (and followership!) lessons from a lifetime in service, including piloting an F-14 Tomcat and commanding a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. And it's not always smooth sailing--resilience and dogged determination on a "north star" in the face of adversity is a big part of success. Pick up a copy of Nasty's leadership book, ' Lead to Win ' here . For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at z...
Jun 10, 2024•2 hr 9 min
John "Shylock" Koch was an A-6 Intruder bombardier / navigator (BN) who flew more than 200 combat missions during the Vietnam War, most with the same pilot. As you will learn during this emotional interview, Shylock's life-changing experiences and heartbreaking loss remain as poignant during the sharing of these incredible stories 50+ years later as the day they happened. Visit the A-6 Intruder Association here . For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@foru...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 192
'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Pacific. On this episode, 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. Pako and Scar further discuss situational awareness and task man...
May 27, 2024•59 min
Retired U.S. Navy Captain Greg "Rug Dance" Wooldridge knows a thing or two about the Blue Angels because he led them a time or two...actually THREE times, to be exact. That was in the '90s. Back then Rug Dance was involved in the documentary ' Around the World at the Speed of Sound ' and today he is one of the creative geniuses behind the 2024 Blue Angels iMax feature. Book Rug Dance as your next keynote speaker here . For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zminde...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 186
Former Royal Navy Sea Harrier pilot Paul "Tremors" Tremelling makes his debut as a Fighter Pilot Podcast guest host interviewing his friend John "JP" Parker. As a career Royal Air Force pilot, JP flew numerous aircraft including the Jet Provost , BAE Systems Hawk , Blackburn Buccaneer , Panavia Tornado , and even the British Aerospace Sea Harrier during a stint with the Royal Navy. Find Tremors' book, Harrier: How to be a Fighter Pilot here and check out JP's drone project, The Jackal, here . En...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Gil "Duster" Rud has led a charmed life, from meager roots on a North Dakota farm to joining Naval Aviation and eventually commanding the Navy's demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels. Duster explains leading the Blues in general and during the difficult transition from flying the A-4 Skyhawk to the F/A-18 Hornet. Pick up a copy of Duster's book, From the Prairie to the Pacific and learn more about him on the Blue Angels Phantoms channel here . For financial planning questions or assistance, co...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 190
'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Pacific. On this episode, 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. Removing tanks and transitioning from artillery to rocket units are just the beginning--standing...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Former F-14 pilot-tuned NASA astronaut Reid "Tonto" Wiseman joins Matt "Flounder" Arny to discuss...well, mostly the Tomcat, but also NASA's return to the moon more than a half century later with the Artemis program. For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com , (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/profile/zachary-mindel/ Zach Mindel, CFP®, i s a Financial Advisor with Forum Financial Management, a registered investment adv...
Apr 22, 2024•59 min•Ep. 182
Since April 1924, the Royal Canadian Air Force has defended Canadians and all freedom-loving people not just in the skies over North America but indeed, all over the world. On this episode, Lieutenant General Eric Kenny , Commander of the RCAF, explains the military element's century of service from World War 2 through current global struggles. LGen Kenny also explains the many activities and events occurring in 2024 to celebrate and showcase the centennial of service, honoring past, present, an...
Apr 15, 2024•38 min
Most people can readily explain what a pilot is and does, but what about a Radar Intercept Officer, Bombardier / Navigator, or Tactical Coordinator? On this episode, FPP friend and occasional cohost Matt "Flounder" Arny, former RIO-turned WSO, explains the world of Naval Flight Officers--what they are, how they're trained, what they do, and how far up the promotion ladder they can go. To learn more about Flounder's services in management consulting and leader development, or to book him as a key...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 156
