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Fighter Pilot PodcastThe fascinating world of air combat, explored. Author: 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 importantlythe 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! Language: en Genres: Aviation, Government, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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FPP208 - The Making of an Astronaut: From Fighter Test to the Edge of Space
Episode 208
Friday, 6 February, 2026
What does it take to go from strapping into fighters to leaving Earth's atmosphere?This week, Jameel “Chocolate” Janjua — Virgin Galactic astronaut and former U.S. and Canadian fighter test pilot — breaks down the mindset behind elite aviation, how test pilots really think about risk, and what it means to operate at the absolute edge of performance.We follow his path from military flight test to commercial spaceflight, the lessons learned along the way, and why — even as technology accelerates — human judgment remains the final safety net. It’s a rare, inside look at a journey very few people on Earth will ever make.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
