Training the Elite: How to Become a Fighter Pilot // #65 from The Pro-Pilot Playbook Podcast

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Training the Elite: How to Become a Fighter Pilot // #65

1 hour 49 minutes Posted Oct 3, 2023 at 3:24 pm.

Intro

Introducing Maj Aaron Werner

Maj Werner's story

Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard

Military pilot training

A Fighter pilot's job

Application process to become a guard pilot

Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT)

T-38 Performance 46:48 How the Air Force assigns you an aircraft type

Centrifuge / G-Force testing

Assigned aircraft training

How long to complete all pilot training

Fighter jet slot in your hometown

Best path to become a Fighter Pilot

How hard or how smart to you have to be to become a military pilot

Easiest route to be a military or Air Force Pilot

What's it like flying the F-16

The day-to-day of a military pilot

Maj Werner's job now managing aircraft

Are military fighter jet movies realistic

What advice do you for aspiring aviators

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If you've ever considered becoming a military pilot this is your episode. Mike and Sean interview Maj. Aaron Werner from the South Dakota Air National Guard. Maj Werner is an F-16 fighter pilot and instructor with over 20 years of military service. Maj Werner outlines the processes, training, and the day-to-day of a military pilot. Including a detailed breakdown of the steps to become a fighter pilot or military pilot in general.

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