Rogers E. Smith is a Canadian-American pilot who served in the RCAF, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Air National Guard and spent a long career testing nearly every American fighter (and several Russian ones), despite never attending a formal test pilot school!

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FPP172 - Rogers E. Smith: The Test Pilot Who Flew Everything

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&#39;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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The first interview of our new guest host, former Royal Navy pilot Paul "Tremors" Tremelling, with his longtime chum, former Royal Air Force pilot John "JP" Parker.

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Buccaneers and Tornados and Sea Harriers, Oh My!

A discussion on being the challenges of being the Navy's Blue Angels demonstration squadron commander, especially when they change aircraft between show seasons.

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FPP190 - What it's like to Lead the Blue Angels

On this episode of 'On Future War', Mike "Pako" Benitez, Dr. Lance "Boil" Lewis, and Scott "Roger" Chafian. explore the background and rationale behind the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030, which fundamentally changes the doctrine and operating concepts of the U.S. Marine Corps.

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OFW-3: Mobility in the Littorals

A former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat pilot-turned NASA astronaut describes the coming Artemis II space missions.

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FPP189 - From Tomcats to the Moon

A discussion with the RCAF Commander on the 100-year history of the Royal Canadian Air Force from World War 2 through today, as well as the many planned activities to commemorate the centennial.

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FPP172 - Rogers E. Smith: The Test Pilot Who Flew Everything

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