A discussion with a Navy F-4 Phantom pilot-turned TOPGUN instructor, adversary pilot (flying actual MiGs), F-14 pilot, aviation photojournalist, author of 'The Cutting Edge' and, oh yeah, inspiration for the smash film, 'Top Gun.'
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Jul 2024
81. Automation airmanship and Coast Guard flying, with Chris Lutat
<p>Modern avionics like glass cockpits and sophisticated autopilots demand a new approach to pilot training, what airline pilot and author Chris Lutat calls “automation airmanship.” He explains what that means, why the distinction between pilot flying and pilot monitoring matters ... Show More
35m 22s
Aug 2017
Episode 2: Lee Lauderback
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 sit ... Show More
41m 21s
Jan 2025
Muse #7: Inside the Cockpit: Alex El Khawaja on the Life of a Pilot and Questions that Keep Us Curious
This week's Muse is Alex El Khawaja, commercial pilot for the Middle East Airlines.In this episode, Alex takes us behind the cockpit doors to uncover the realities of a pilot’s life, from the rigorous training and discipline required to reach the skies to the rare experiences tha ... Show More
45m 36s