Fighter Pilot Podcast
E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
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 poise and confidence of the brave men and women who fly, fix, and fight these aircraft, then this show is for you.
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FPP169 - Helo's to Hornets to Headlines with "Chopper"
Fighter Pilot Podcast
06/13/23 • 131 min
Retired U.S. Navy Captain Brett "Chopper" Crozier describes his career from flying SH-60B Seahawks to returning to flight school to learn the F/A-18 Hornet to nuclear power school and eventually command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, including his very public firing at the beginning of COVID.
Order Chopper's book, Surf When You Can, from Amazon here.
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06/13/23 • 131 min

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FPP170 - Italian Tornados in the Storm with "Puffo"
Fighter Pilot Podcast
06/26/23 • 69 min
Retired Italian Air Force General and former Tornado pilot Gianmarco Bellini joins guest host Craig "Crunch" Snyder to discuss his terrifying low-altitude, high-speed ejection in the opening hours of Operation Desert Storm.
Watch the Gianmarco Bellini: Gulf War POW (2023) Official Trailer here.
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06/26/23 • 69 min

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Authentic Media: The F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III
Fighter Pilot Podcast
09/07/23 • 40 min
In this Authentic Media Snap Shot, former FPP cohost Brian "Sunshine" Sinclair and Scott "Roger" Chafian lead up to the cutting-edge Block III upgrade of the F/A-18 Super Hornet, commonly known as the "Rhino." While this iconic aircraft has been a staple of U.S. carrier aviation for over two decades and gained cinematic fame in Top Gun: Maverick, it's far from resting on its laurels.
The Block III modifications are poised to revolutionize the Super Hornet capabilities, extending its relevance and lethality into the 2030s and beyond. Don't miss this deep dive into the technological advancements of the newest Super Hornet iteration.
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09/07/23 • 40 min

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Intermission - 'Happy Hour' Discussion with Bruce Gordon
Fighter Pilot Podcast
01/04/21 • 45 min
It was a busy holiday season and we want to introduce everyone to former USAF fighter pilot Bruce Gordon since he'll be back to help with the coming Century Series episodes. So enjoy this audio replay of our late-November Happy Hour discussion and we'll be back on the 14th for episode 101 on the F-101 Voodoo!
This episode was produced by our friends at the MuscleCar Place Podcast Network.
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01/04/21 • 45 min
Intermission - The REAL "Only Man to Down 3 Enemy Planes in the last 40 Years"
Fighter Pilot Podcast
12/13/20 • 68 min
We're taking a break this week and instead replaying portions of our summer 2020 Happy Hour discussion with retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Cesar "Rico" Rodriguez, the real "only man to shoot down three enemy planes in the last 40 years" (come on, Ed Harris, pfft.)
The full video discussion can be found on our found Patreon page and be sure to check out Jamie Hunter's article about Rico at The Warzone.
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12/13/20 • 68 min
FPP099 - E-2 Hawkeye
Fighter Pilot Podcast
12/03/20 • 85 min
Situational awareness is a precious commodity, especially in armed conflict where the 'fog of war' invariably confuses and distracts commanders. Dedicated aerial platforms are vital to collecting the information needed to ensure warfighters have as accurate a sense of the real world as possible. For Naval Aviation, the key enabler in this regard is the Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye.
On this episode, former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander and Hawkeye test pilot Jonathan "Gersh" Ulbricht joins us to describe the longest consecutively serving carrier-based airplane in Navy history. And since so much of this platform's mission is based not on the pilots up front but on the flight officers inside, our former Air Intercept Communications episode 31 guest, now-Captain Alan Schiaffino returns to help us understand the Hawkeye from an NFO's perspective.
Listener questions include when we might cover the B-36 Peacemaker, fighter pilot fitness, and why the F-14 Tomcat uses spoilers in lieu of ailerons. If you're into rotary-wing sure to check out The Low Level Hell Podcast.
Bumper music by Jaime Lopez / announcements by Clint Bell. This episode was produced by our friends at the MuscleCar Place Podcast Network.
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12/03/20 • 85 min
Here Comes Santa Claus!
Fighter Pilot Podcast
12/23/20 • 18 min
The Canadian and American forces of NORAD, or the North American Aerospace Defense Command, spend 24/7/365 monitoring the airspace of our two countries--and indeed most of the world--to ensure threats to our two nations are identified and managed.
But not everything that enters our airspace is a "threat." Every year, NORAD ensures the safe and unhindered passage of jolly ol' St. Nick and his precious cargo of Christmas cheer to all the North American children on his 'nice list.'
Learn all about how Santa Claus is detected, tracked, and even escorted on the NORAD Santa Tracker website and this exciting bonus episode, produced by our friends at the MuscleCar Place Podcast Network.
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12/23/20 • 18 min
FPP098 - B-25 Mitchell
Fighter Pilot Podcast
11/23/20 • 93 min
Bomber Month concludes with the North American B-25 Mitchell.
This week, Larry Kelley discusses the World War II bomber that was the first to strike the Japanese homeland in the infamous Doolittle Raid of April 1942. Mr. Kelley describes all the usual 'aircraft series' topics and what it took to personally acquire the B-25J Panchito that is part of the Delaware Aviation Museum.
Bumper music by Jaime Lopez / announcements by Clint Bell. This episode was produced by our friends at The MuscleCar Place Podcast Network.
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11/23/20 • 93 min
Blue Angels Super Hornet Transition Update
Fighter Pilot Podcast
11/19/20 • 32 min
Former U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight leaders Captains Ryan "Guido" Bernacchi and Eric "Popeye" Doyle join Fighter Pilot Podcast host Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello for a discussion on the team's transition to the Boeing F/A-18E and F-model Super Hornets following 34 consecutive years flying the F/A-18A-D Hornet.
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11/19/20 • 32 min
The Fighter Pilot Podcast
Fighter Pilot Podcast
01/03/23 • 2 min
Welcome to the Fighter Pilot Podcast!
This trailer describes the show: who it's from, who it's for, and what it's all about. Be sure to check out our website and for exclusive content, check out our Patreon Page.
To connect with us, email: questions@fighterpilotpodcast.com or leave a voice message: 877.MACH.101.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
01/03/23 • 2 min
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How many episodes does Fighter Pilot Podcast have?
Fighter Pilot Podcast currently has 276 episodes available.
What topics does Fighter Pilot Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Aviation, Podcasts and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Fighter Pilot Podcast?
The episode title 'FPP169 - Helo's to Hornets to Headlines with "Chopper"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Fighter Pilot Podcast?
The average episode length on Fighter Pilot Podcast is 65 minutes.
How often are episodes of Fighter Pilot Podcast released?
Episodes of Fighter Pilot Podcast are typically released every 8 days.
When was the first episode of Fighter Pilot Podcast?
The first episode of Fighter Pilot Podcast was released on Jan 1, 2018.
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