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Fighter Pilot Podcast

Fighter Pilot Podcast

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
  • FPP227 - Dogfighting Goes Digital

    FPP227 - Dogfighting Goes Digital
    Oct 12 2026
    Tucker talks with retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and TOPGUN graduate, Tim "Monk" Miller. He's the founder and CEO of the Strike Fighter League, the world's first professional air combat digital sport, where elite virtual pilots battle through precision, speed, and gunnery trials before facing off in the Dogfight Bracket Finals. It's a fascinating new angle on combat aviation and a new way people are stepping into the space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • FPP226 - A Lifetime in Combat Aviation

    FPP226 - A Lifetime in Combat Aviation
    Sep 28 2026
    Today, CAPT Jack Ashmore talks through a remarkable combat career spanning Korea and Vietnam, flying the AD Skyraider, A-4 Skyhawk, F-4 Phantom, and A-7 Corsair II. He shares dozens of firsthand stories from the 1968 Tet Offensive, the evolution of naval aviation, carrier operations, and the experience of adapting from piston-powered aircraft to supersonic jets. His perspective on combat aviation is really something special. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • FPP225 - In the Skies Over Iraq

    FPP225 - In the Skies Over Iraq
    Sep 21 2026
    Rear Admiral Doug "Woody" Beal came on the show having spent 35 years in Navy strike fighters, 13 on active duty and 22 in the reserves. Flying Intruders and Hornets from Whidbey to China Lake to the skies over Iraq. He has experienced everything from a medical disqualification at USAFA to combat ops over Somalia and Iraq as well as the tense 2019 standoff with Iran as Vice Commander of NAVCENT/5th Fleet. Plus, fresh takeaways on EMALS and AAG from a recent Gerald R. Ford strike group debrief. Support the show at: Fighter Pilot Podcast — Creating air combat-related content. | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
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Always great interviews with diverse and interesting subjects always well spoken. I eagerly anticipate each edition.

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