Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXIX: Captain Smith is proposing a radical idea: that is if you want to perform well, you must first remove much of your intellectual equipment and replace it with that which will optimize performance during high-stakes operations.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXVIII: “Don’t think, do!”. This is a quote from the Top Gun Maverick movie. Captain Smith will explain what this actually means to fighter pilots and why you would want to know. Listen in on the broadcast.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXVII: This week Captain Smith tells three short stories. They are 1) The Perch, 2) Last of the Gunfighters, and 3) Necessary Intellectual Equipment. We hope you enjoy them!

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXVI: Fighter pilots think critically, innovatively, and creatively. Captain Smith asserts that they must do this well because their environment is so unforgiving. Furthermore, he asserts, anyone can learn these intellectual skills; and now is the time!

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXV: Battle Space Management. In order to manage the airborne battle space and succeed in comflict, we must be able to recognize the attempts at deception that the enemy will employ. What should we do to defeat this? Captain Smith urges you to learn and utilize the Truth … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: May 20 & 21, 2023"

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXIV: Commanding the first forward deployed Top Gun unit, embarked aboard the USS Constellation – this was history in the making. Listen to Captain Smith as he tell his story.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXIII: In this episode Captain Smith discusses how important it is to strive to excel in all of our endeavors. This is what fighter pilots do, and this is what everyone should do. Manifest excellence! Shed doubt and soar!

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXII: This week Captain Smith discusses how he was able to improve and optimize the close-in air combat performance of fighter crews deployed aboard the USS Constellation.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXI: Mission Critical. What is it and why do I need to know how to address myself to something that has become this important? Listen in as Captain Smith discusses this question from the point of view of a fighter pilot. You can find all of Captain Smith’s … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Apr. 15 & 16, 2023"

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXX: “Guns only.” What does this mean? How do fighter pilots process this, and what are the implications for us all? Listen in as Captain Smith discusses these questions.