In this episode, we talk to Lee Lauderback - owner, founder, chief instructor and demo pilot for Stallion 51 (a P-51 operation in Orlando), and former chief pilot for Arnold Palmer. Lee recalls a landing gear emergency in a TF-51 Mustang. Tune in to hear how Lee evaluates the situation and takes action.
Nov 18
Episode 89: Gear-Up Landing
Tony Williams and Ben Taylor prepare to ferry a Cessna 401 that’s been resurrected after almost 25 years in storage. Despite meticulous planning, high-speed taxi tests, and pattern work, a loud bang on downwind reveals a left-gear failure. With support from ATC, the pilots plan a ... Show More
46m 42s
Jun 2024
All about Remotely Piloted Aircraft
<p>We finally did it.</p><p>The Fighter Pilot Podcast is going pilotless...er, well, remotely piloted (but is such an operator really a "pilot?")</p><p>On this episode, Dan "Killjoy" Martin, former U.S. Air Force RPA expert, explains his experiences flying the <a ... Show More
1h 57m
Jul 2024
2024 Ep 260 - Soft Truths
<p>Hamish has been dipping into the joint account again, Andy launches a new segment trying to get to the bottom of the small truths in life, plus a commercial pilot joins the boys on air to talk about shaky landings. George from Seinfeld might be ripping off the show, and Hamish ... Show More
45m 12s
Jan 2025
Barnstorming with pilot Patty Wagstaff
<p>This week we're joined by 3 x National Aerobatic Champion, Patty Wagstaff, whose winning plane now hangs in the Smithsonian. She shares her story and discusses one of our favorite characters from history, aviation pioneer Pancho Barnes. We talk about getting kicked out of Cath ... Show More
50m 18s