It’s pretty amazing to think about what fighter planes were a hundred years ago during World War I evolving to the sleek and beautiful supersonic machines that we have today. Just as amazing as how much has changed is how much has stayed the same. While technology has changed pretty radically in … [Read more...] about Focus on the Target…Then Plan Backward
The Myth of the Magic Move
One thing you’ll need to know about your future life in the military is that you and your fellow personnel will be using a lot of TLA’s. What are TLA’s? That’s short for “Three Letter Acronyms.” Just between you and me, I don’t think there is any other reason for them other than they sound … [Read more...] about The Myth of the Magic Move
Trigger Down: How to fight and beat a Mig-29
The hands-down number one dream of a lifetime for a fighter pilot is to fight an enemy fighter. And the only thing better than that…is to fight one, and WIN! I have done both. Now, before you go off thinking that I’m about to divulge some deeply hidden government secret about an air battle … [Read more...] about Trigger Down: How to fight and beat a Mig-29
Sharing Information with the Formation
"One of the trickiest things I found coming to the F-22 from the Typhoon was thinking fifth-gen. I didn't appreciate that until I started flying the F-22. I'd worked with the Raptor on numerous occasions in the past on joint exercises and I had a good appreciation of how they worked. However, what I … [Read more...] about Sharing Information with the Formation
The Key To Pursuing Becoming A Fighter Pilot Or ANY Dream
EVERYONE operates from fear. Every single person. It’s about pushing through them. Easier said than done, right? Everyone creates excuses for why they can’t do certain things. I’m not smart enough, I’m too old, my family wouldn’t approve. It’s human nature. You have to dig deeper and get in … [Read more...] about The Key To Pursuing Becoming A Fighter Pilot Or ANY Dream