Throttle-Up® Episode: May 31, 2025

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.

Throttle-Up® Episode: May 24, 2025

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.

Throttle-Up® Episode: May 17, 2025

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part III. Fighter pilots operate in an arena referred to as a battle-space or more specifically an airborne battle-space. This week Captain Smith discusses what it takes to be able to operate well, and be successful in such an environment.

Throttle-Up® Episode: May 3, 2025

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part II. Fighter pilots execute activities quickly, with precision and above all without error, in the performance of their jobs. If we could look into their mind-space, what would we find that makes this possible? Captain Smith discusses this question from the perspective of a former fighter pilot.