Author: Kevin Smith

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXI: The 6th Generation Fighter Pilot. As we begin to build and deploy the 6th generation fighter aircraft, Captain Smith answers the following question: Shouldn’t we also consider how to create the 6th generation fighter pilot? Check out all of Captain Smith’s content at TheSonicWarrior.com.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXX: The Angry Sea Event – Part V. Captain Smith explains how this amazing occurrence puts a spotlight on mission critical concerns that are within the cognitive/intellectual domain. You can find all of Captain Smith’s podcasts, books, and videos at TheSonicWarrior.com, as well as a link to his Substack articles.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXIX: The Angry Sea Event – Part IV. The “angry sea event” represents a situation space that is at once amazing and totally unexpected. Captain Smith explains why understanding this occurrence is so important as we consider “how to think”. You can find links to all of Captain Smith’s podcasts, videos and books on his website, TheSonicWarrior.com.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXVIII: The Angry Sea Event – Part III. As Captain Smith continues his discussion of the “angry sea event”, he describes the challenges he faces in the telling of the amazing story. Be sure to check out all of Captain Smith’s books, podcasts and videos found at TheSonicWarrior.com.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXVII: The Angry Sea Event – Part II. Captain Smith describes an actual extraordinary event from his life: landing on a carrier in a hurricane. He explains for his audience the circumstances surrounding the event and its significance in understanding military training and service. Go to TheSonicWarrior.com to find all of Captain Smith’s written, video and audio material. Be sure to check it out!

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXVI: Power Projection. Captain Smith discusses “power projection” that we recently witnessed as conducted by the United States military. He explains what it means. You can find all of Captain Smith’s written, video and audio material at TheSonicWarrior.com. Be sure to check it out!

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This is a show that first ran on October 18, 2025.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XX: A Warrior’s Journey – Part V. Captain Smith shares his personal journey to becoming a naval aviator, sonic warrior, and squadron commander. You can find all of Captain Smith’s written, video and audio content at TheSonicWarrior.com. Check it out!

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXV. The Angry Sea Event. As the Commander of a forward deployed combat unit embarked aboard the USS Constellation, Captain Smith describes for his audience the “angry sea event”. You can find all of Captain Smith’s podcasts, books, films, and Substack link at TheSonicWarrior.com.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXIV. A Warrior’s Journey Part 6. Captain Smith served as a front-line warrior in defense of the United States of America. He shares with his audience his story – what it was like. You can find all of Captain Smith’s podcasts, books, films, and Substack link at TheSonicWarrior.com.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXIII. “We don’t do it because it is easy; we do it because it is hard.” – a quote from President Kennedy. Captain Smith explains how this motivated him in his naval service. Access all of Captain Smith’s books, videos, and podcasts at TheSonicWarrior.com.

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