FPP186 - The Perfect Wingman

Fighter Pilot Podcast

E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot

History, Personal Journals, Technology, Society & Culture, Government, Leisure, Aviation

4.9 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2024

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

Former U.S. Air Force F-15E WSO Mike "Pako" Benitez describes how future fighter pilots will train alongside (and go to war with) unmanned 'collaborative combat aircraft', sometimes also known as 'loyal wingmen.'

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0:00.0	24 marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force with celebrations and events
0:05.0	plan to honor those who have served and those serving today while inspiring the next generation
0:09.6	of RCAF personnel.
0:11.3	Visit RCAF 2024 ARC. C. A F. 24 A.R.C.C. to learn about the R.C.'s past and current fleet of more than 200 aircraft,
0:20.2	plus the many planned activities including air shows, e-gaming tournaments, the RCAF Run,
0:25.8	Canadian Tulip Festival, and STEM activities for youth.
0:29.1	Then on April 1st, in recognition of the positive impact the RCAF has had worldwide, businesses, cities,
0:36.0	and landmarks around the world will be illuminating in Air Force Blue to celebrate the occasion.
0:41.0	Join the fun.
0:42.0	Illuminate your residence or place of work in blue to show your support while
0:46.0	joining a world record attempt for the most landmarks illuminated within 24 hours.
0:51.4	And when you do, share a picture on social media using hashtag RCAF 2024
0:57.3	hashtag RCAF 100 or hashtag your Air Force. Again, RCAF-2024 A-R-C-D.
1:06.9	to learn more about the Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial.
1:11.0	We don't want to replace the F-35 or F-22 or the next generation. We want to put a few of these loyal
1:16.8	wingmen that are going to go with my flight lead, which is a human, and we're going to have that
1:20.8	advanced chest synergy that we talked about and execute a mission together. Last one, last one.
1:33.0	Another stand line.
1:34.0	Another stand line, go on the station.
1:36.0	Roger H.
1:37.0	It's strong.
1:38.0	Somebody got hit on the road.
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