The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to present The Aerospace Advantage, with former Air Force weapons school instructor and Thunderbird Lt Col (ret) John “Slick” Baum as the host. Every week, Slick will take listeners into the world of aerospace power and help the audience understand what it takes to fly and fight in the sky, while also protecting America’s interests in space. Whether talking to top generals, standing on a flight line full of combat aircraft, looking at a rocket being prepared for launch, or hearing from those who have laid it all on the line in defense of the nation—this podcast will afford unprecedented access and insight into where the combat aerospace community is going and why.
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Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Episode 11 - Flying and Fighting with the F-35: Pilots' Perspective
Episode Summary:
Full Topic Guide
In Episode 11 of the Aerospace Advantage host John “Slick” Baum explores what it is like to fly America’s newest fighter jet, the F-35. Joined by Emmy award winning journalist Steph Stricklen as co-host, Baum brings experienced F-35 fighter pilots Maj Justin “Hasard” Lee and Capt Kristin “Beo” Wolfe onto the show to describe their firsthand experience flying this new aircraft.
Fifth-gen aircraft bring a whole new dynamic to the fight through their advanced stealth technology, and even more importantly, their ability to gather and process battlespace information for the pilot. These two capabilities, combined with impressive flight characteristics, make the F-35 a highly capable air combat aircraft.
No one can better describe the experience and benefits gained by these aircraft than the pilots who fly them. To hear this experience, Maj Justin “Hasard” Lee and Capt Kristin “Beo” Wolfe join the show to describe what they experience when they fly and fight in the F-35.
Time Marks:
2:17 – Baum lays down how stealth, information dominance and advanced performance is the new norm for the fighter pilot’s needs
5:43 – Steph Stricklen kicks off the conversation with Capt Kristin “Beo” Wolfe by getting her take on how she engages the community to educate them on the capabilities of the F-35 beyond aerobatic maneuvers
7:55 – Maj Justin “Hasard” Lee describes how the F-35 has evolved the operational level planning in the air
13:21 – First Capt Kristin “Beo” Wolfe describes how the F-35 has changed operating concepts, then Maj Justin “Hasard” Lee shares his thoughts.
20:37 – Capt Kristin “Beo” Wolfe and Maj Justin “Hasard” Lee share their experience flying the F-35 and how it changes how they fly
31:11 – Capt Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, Maj Justin “Hasard” Lee and Steph Stricklen each share their favorite F-35 flying story
Credits:
Host: Lt Col John “Slick” Baum, USAF, ret.
Co-host: Stephanie Stircklen
Producer: Daniel C. Rice
Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey
Guest: Capt Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, USAF
Guest: Maj Justin “Hasard” Lee, USAF
Links:
F-35A Demo Team’s website: https://www.388fw.acc.af.mil/F-35A-Demo-Team/
Maj Justin “Hasard” Lee’s The Professionals Playbook: https://www.professionalsplaybook.com/
Steph Stricklen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephstricklen/?hl=en
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