Fighter Pilot Podcast

Few aircraft earn the battle-tested distinction of singularly turning the tide of entire theaters of world wars. The SBD Dauntless may just be one of them. On this episode, Robert Harris, member of the Commemorative Air Force [https://commemorativeairforce.org/], and author Kevin Miller [https://kevinmillerauthor.com/] provide a tag team review of this venerable aircraft, from its pivotal role in World War ll in the Pacific to flying one of the few remaining airworthy examples remaining 80+ years later. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations]

Longtime listeners of this channel sometimes comment that they seem to know more about each guest than they do the usual host, Jell-O. On this episode, guest host Paul "Tremors" Tremelling turns the tables and interviews Jell-O about his new book, Through the Yellow Visor, an Amazon Best Seller chronicling his life and career. Physical and e-book versions of Through the Yellow Visor can be purchased on Amazon [https://amzn.to/431AnWb]; personalized hard cover or paperback copies signed by Jell-O can be purchased on the Fighter Pilot Podcast website [https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/]. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations]

What is the difference between automation and autonomy, and where does artificial intelligence fit in when it comes to military aviation? On this episode, Ms. Jessica "STING" Peterson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-m-peterson/], Ph.D. student and part time Instructor Flight Test Engineer at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, explains the nuanced differences, drawing on her experience flight testing the RQ-4 Global Hawk and collision avoidance systems. Aircraft, both civil and military, have been equipped with auto pilots for decades. With advancing technology, it seems all but inevitable that autonomous and artificially intelligent aircraft are the next logical step. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations]

The Boeing Bird of Prey [https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196041/boeing-bird-of-prey/] was a mid-1990's stealth technology demonstrator used to test low-observable stealth techniques and develop new methods of aircraft design. The recent F-47 sixth generation fighter [https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4131345/air-force-awards-contract-for-next-generation-air-dominance-ngad-platform-f-47/], which will be a Boeing product, is thought to trace its lineage to the BBoP. This episode features retired U.S Air Force and Boeing Corporation test pilot Doug "Benj" Benjamin, originally recorded in 2021. Benj was the first and last BBoP test pilot, having amassed more hours in the demonstrator than any other test pilot. Benj also shares amazing stories from his experience flying the F-106, attending the French Test Pilot School, and conducting F-16 flight test. The conversation wanders into the F-22, F-35 and even Boeing 737 and 757 civilian airliners. After the feature interview, Jon "BigDogg" Rhone stops by to briefly explain SAIC [https://www.saic.com/], a Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations]

Ever feel like you know more about Fighter Pilot Podcast guests than you do its founder and host, Jell-O? Now is your chance to read his story: Through the Yellow Visor, The Life and (Mis)Adventures of a US Navy Fighter Pilot. From 8-y-o attending his first airshow through 43-year old Commander learning to fly the F-16 Viper with the many trials and tribulations along the way—it's all here in gripping detail. Through the Yellow Visor is now available on Amazon [https://amzn.to/4iShPxi] digitally and in print (hardcover or paperback). For a personalized copy, signed by Jell-O himself, visit the book's landing page [https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/ttyv]. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations]