The Empire Test Pilot who Flew the X-32 (and more!)

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

🗓️ 26 August 2024

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

What do the Sea Harrier, F-15B Eagle, X-32 JSF contestant, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Hawk all have in common?

Well, not much, actually, except that they have all been flown by this week's guest, retired Royal Navy Commander Paul "Pebbles" Stone. As an Empire Test Pilots' School graduate, Pebbles flew all these aircraft and many more and spins quite a yarn about them with guest cohost Paul "Tremors" Tremelling.

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0:00.0	There's a test pilot you rarely feel comfortable in the aircraft you fly.
0:04.0	Test pilot school you fly 20 different types.
0:06.0	There's a certain mental approach, it's almost a defensive tactic.
0:10.0	And that helps me a little bit going back to the front line because you can adapt that
0:14.7	when you're conducting some of the trickier operational missions, being able to rely on some of those
0:19.8	techniques that you develop I think probably helped me. Another Sandoval, another Sandoval, Single location.
0:33.0	Roger Hight.
0:34.0	Get you on.
0:35.0	Somebody got hit on the wall.
0:37.0	Get out of here.
0:38.0	Guys, stop being to the turbine!
0:40.0	A lot of me, boys.
0:42.0	Welcome to the fighter pilot podcast the internet show that explores the
0:46.3	fascinating world of air combat the aircraft the weapon systems and
0:49.6	most importantly the people I am the founder and your host Vincent Iello, call sign Jello, and joining me through
0:56.2	the miracle of modern technology is my co-host, Mr. Paul Trammelling. Tremors, welcome
1:01.2	back. Thank you so much for having me, Jello.
1:03.2	It's an absolute pleasure, as always, to be aboard.
1:05.7	Well, you've been on several times now,
1:07.4	and the feedback has all been positive.
1:09.1	So as long as you're willing, we're going to keep inviting you back.
1:12.1	And we'll talk about today's interview in a moment,
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