FPP213 - Top Gun. Tomcats. AI wingmen.
This week on the Fighter Pilot Podcast, I sit down with JJ “Yank” Cummings—former F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Hornet pilot turned autonomy leader at Shield AI.
We get into the realities of high-performance fighter aviation, the transition from manned to unmanned systems, and what the future fight looks like when humans team with AI. This isn’t theory—this is where it’s all heading.
And yeah… we might even talk about robot cats.
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✈️ Turn in. Fight’s on. #Aviation #TopGun #F14 #Autonomy #aiwingman
What does real leadership look like when everything falls apart?
In this episode of the Fighter Pilot Podcast, I sit down with Secretary Heather Wilson and Gen. Dave Goldfein to talk about their book Get Back Up—and the hard-earned lessons behind it.
We talk about:
– Why humility—not ego—is the foundation of trust
– How servant leadership shows up in the moments that matter most
- The need to fight for feedback and the importance to squint with your ears.
Get back up. That’s the standard.
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#fighterpilot #leadership #servantleadership #getbackup #podcast
The end of an era.
The last U.S. AV-8B Harrier squadron has flown its final chapter—closing the book on one of the most unique and demanding aircraft ever to take to the skies.
Forged in real-world combat, ship decks, and short, unforgiving landing zones—the Harrier wasn’t just an airplane. It was a mindset.
In this episode of the Fighter Pilot Podcast, I sit down with the squadron’s final Commander, Traper, and XO, Porky—two leaders who lived the last chapter of this legacy. We talk about what made the Harrier special, what it demanded from those who flew it, and what it means to say goodbye.
This isn’t just about an aircraft.
It’s about the people.
The culture.
The standard.
And what we carry forward when something legendary sunsets.
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#fighterpilot #aviation #harrier #usmc #av8b
I really enjoyed this interview on the Ok Sweetie podcast with former F/A-18 pilot Alex “ꓘone” Dietrich. It’s a thoughtful, engaging conversation and a great listen for anyone who loves aviation, leadership, and stories from the cockpit. Always happy to celebrate good aviation content when I come across it — go check it out. #fighterpilot #podcast #warriorcode #hornet #fa18
Incredible moment with the launch of Artemis II 🚀🌙
Congratulations to the crew—especially fellow Naval Aviators Reid “Tonto” Wiseman and Victor “Ike” Glover 🇺🇸
Behind every mission like this are thousands of people working for years to make it happen—and to bring the crew home safely.
Reid and I go back to flying together with roots in the F-14 Tomcat and the FAC(A) mission.
A couple years ago, I had the chance to sit down with him and talk Tomcats, carrier aviation, and the road back to the Moon.
It was a great conversation—and just a lot of fun talking flying.
We re-released the episode—
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If you’ve got time over the next 10 days, I highly recommend watching the full interview while Artemis II makes its journey. https://youtu.be/YbH6vb4BsL0?si=XahO5b6KA4Kwu7oA
Proud to see Naval Aviation represented.
Godspeed, Artemis II.
#ArtemisII #NASA #BackToTheMoon
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New episode! Jell-O interviews Cinco about his new book, Unlocking the Last 20%. A conversation about purpose, leadership, discipline, balance, resiliency, community, and much more. Get a valuable perspective on how to unleash your full potential and find fulfillment. #fighterpilot #podcast #leadership #rise #thelast20
Find out why this song is so meaningful to Cabo (@cabogunderson ) in our newest episode of the Fighter Pilot Podcast! We discuss his remarkable experiences as the F-22 Demo pilot and also the challenges and opportunities after moving on from active duty. #fighterpilot #fpp #f22 #aviation #leadership @cincohamilton
NEW episode of the Fighter Pilot Podcast…learn about the future of simulators…wherever you get your podcasts and on our YouTube channel. #fightertestpilot #aviation #simulator
*NEW* Fighter Pilot Podcast Episode live with Jameel “Chocolate” Janjua—Fighter Pilot to astronaut…what a journey. #fightertestpilot #aviation #astronaut
Ever wonder what will happen when #artificialintelligence begins sharing #cockpit responsibilities with #fighterpilots?
Find out on today's episode featuring #usairforce LtCol Raven "Rost" LeClair, now available on your favorite #podcast player and our YouTube channel...
The first episode by new FPP host @cincohamilton is now live!
Cinco and longtime friend Tim "Ivy" Spaulding discuss modern #aviation acquisition from a fighter pilot’s perspective.
Check it out on your favorite #podcast player and audio only on our YouTube channel...
If you caught yesterday’s end-of-year wrap up episode, then this barn-find #englishelectriclightning #fuselage and Lips’ #threeleggeddog should make sense…
