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FPP001 - What is a 'Fighter Pilot'?

2018/1/1
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Fighter Pilot Podcast

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If a soldier is a military combatant that fights on land, and a sailor is one that fights on sea, then what is a 'fighter pilot'?

On this inaugural episode, U.S. Navy) Commander Brian “Sunshine” Sinclair visits the show to discuss what a fighter pilot is, some characteristics typical of most fighter pilots, and the various paths) to become one. We also debunk cliché Hollywood stereotypes while discussing what a fighter pilot decidedly is not.

Towards the end of the show we discuss a few of the jets used in civilian organizations, including the F-21 Kfir) and Hawker Hunter) flown by ATAC), the Super Tucano), and the L-39 Albatros).

Episode photography by Vincent Aiello. Royalty-free bumper music by Incompetech). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations)