Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XIII: Who Can Hold the Air – Part 4. Captain Smith continues his discussion of the group of war fighters or warriors that can out-think the enemy. These are the ones “who can hold the air”. Also check out Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for links to all of his content including Substack articles, Youtube videos, and podcasts since 2016.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XII: Who Can Hold the Air – Part 3. This week Captain Smith explains 1) precision strike, 2) effective mass and 3) drone warfare as these concepts relate to “who can hold the air”. Also check out Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for links to all of his content including Substack articles, Youtube videos, and podcasts since 2016.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XI: Who Can Hold the Air – Part 2. Captain Smith has talked about “out-thinking” and “out-maneuvering” the enemy. In this show, he explains what he means by these terms with respect to “spaces and spectrums”. Check out Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for all of his content and podcasts since 2016.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part X: Who Can Hold the Air. In this episode, Captain Smith discusses how to prepare for battle so that we are able to “hold the air.” Check out Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for all of his content and podcasts since 2016.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part IX: Innovation. Captain Smith discusses the high innovation achievements of the early supersonic era and recounts the role he played during his career in the U.S. Navy. Check out Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for all of his content and podcasts since 2016.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part VIII: Looking Into the Future. Captain Smith discusses what the U. S. Navy and the world of naval aviation need to consider as they look into the future and plan the next generation of air combat aircraft.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part VII: “It is not the plane but the pilot.” This week Captain Smith discusses this famous line from the Top Gun Maverick movie.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part VI: Who Can Hold the Air? Recently Captain Smith made a presentation at the Military Operations Research Society 93rd Symposium. In this episode, Captain Smith discusses the presentation with his listeners.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part V: The Commendation. In this episode, Captain Smith focuses on inspiring excellence in all we do. He discusses the commendation he received for Operational Excellence in the Pacific Theater in order to motivate others.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part IV: The Last Gunnery Master. Captain Smith was one of the last navy fighter pilots to fly the Fleet Air Gunnery Curriculum. This week Captain Smith shares this experience with his audience and how it is relevant even today.