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FPP032 - Air-to-Air Missions

FPP032 - Air-to-Air Missions

FromFighter Pilot Podcast


FPP032 - Air-to-Air Missions

FromFighter Pilot Podcast

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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Dec 1, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sweep, point defense, close escort, high-value airborne asset protection… These are just a few of the many air-to-air missions modern US fighter pilots may be required to perform in the course of their duties.  Each requires significant pre-mission planning to analyze how various constraints and limitations might affect execution. Here to describe these missions and associated planning factors is former enlisted US Marine, then naval flight officer, now pilot and fighter attack squadron commander—Lieutenant Colonel Mark “SNOTY” Bortnem, US Marine Corps.  He offers not only a fascinating explanation of each mission and planning factor, but a sobering overview of the mindset he imbues in each of his pilots. During the listener question segment we address the importance of simulators, the presence (or not) of aircraft manufacturer representatives on deployment, and how to avoid shooting down the wrong aircraft during a heated, multi-aircraft dog fight. Holiday-themed bumper music by Jaime Lopez.
Released:
Dec 1, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly--the people. Each episode features a guest who helps explain the topic at hand such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Strap in and hang on for this incredible show! 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 pilot these aircraft, then this show is for you!