Fighter Pilot Podcast

By: E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
  • Summary

  • The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly—the 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!

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    E. Vincent Aiello, 2018
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Episodes
  • Announcing Jell-O's Memoir: 'Through the Yellow Visor'
    Apr 1 2025

    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 digitally and in print (hardcover or paperback). For a personalized copy, signed by Jell-O himself, visit the book's landing page.



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    5 mins
  • Extreme Environments: Arctic Military Operations
    Mar 28 2025

    Armed conflict is challenging enough, but when the very battlefield is a more significant threat than the enemy, the stakes are significantly raised.

    On this episode, US Air Force LtCol Jahara "Franky" Matisek and retired US Coast Guard LCDR Jeremy McKenzie explain how military operations in the Arctic present unique challenges. Temperatures well below freezing not only make basic survival a struggle, but LCDs on avionics and electronics quit working, as do most lubricants, and a dropped wrench can shatter upon impact.

    As the strategic importance of the Arctic increases, military operations there—and before long, perhaps Antarcticarequire substantial consideration and investment that cannot be put off until the day before shooting begins.


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • OFW-11: AI and ML in Future War
    Mar 18 2025

    On Future War is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific.

    On this penultimate episode, OFW series regulars Scott "Roger" Chafian and Mike "Pako" Benitez discuss how big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are collectively changing not only our lives on a near-daily basis, but influencing armed conflict. And yet, humans must remain in the loop—find out why

    Brought to you by Authentic Media with the support of Cubic Defense.



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    52 mins

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