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    FPP178 - All about Landing Signal Officers with "Jamboy"

    FPP178 - All about Landing Signal Officers with "Jamboy"

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    FPP178 - All about Landing Signal Officers with "Jamboy"

    FromFighter Pilot Podcast

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    Length:
    125 minutes
    Released:
    Oct 23, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    U.S. Navy F/A-18 pilot Joe "Jamboy" Kirksey, a career LSO currently serving as "Force Paddles" at the Chief of Naval Air Forces in San Diego, explains the history of LSOs assisting fixed-wing aircraft on aircraft carriers, how LSOs are trained and whether they and their grading methods are still necessary with the advent of Precision Landing Mode.Sponsored by National University. To find out more, visit nu.edu.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
    Released:
    Oct 23, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly--the people. Each episode features a guest who helps explain the topic at hand such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Strap in and hang on for this incredible show! 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 pilot these aircraft, then this show is for you!