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Time Compression – Part I: Our Greatest Performance Challenge. Captain Smith is starting a new discussion focus: Time Compression. In this episode he explains why and the importance of understanding the issues surrounding this topic.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXXI: The question for today’s discussion with Captain Smith – What does it mean to operate at the high-end of the performance spectrum; and why is it important for us to know this?

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXX: In aerial combat, as well as in many other endeavors, one must match the mind space with the battle space or the problem space. In this episode, Captain Smith explains what this means.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXIX: In this episode, Captain Smith answers the following question: You have previously discussed the entry protocol and mentioned problem space/battle space innovation. How does this fit in with The Matter of Things by Dr. Iain McGilcrist, a book that is getting world wide attention?

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXVIII: In this episode, Captain Smith answers the following question: As a retired naval aviator and fighter pilot, you know a lot about air combat. Could you tell us how to optimize performance during air combat operations and why Top Gun matters?

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXVII: The Entry Protocol. In a recent article for his Sonic Warrior Substack, Captain Smith mentioned the entry protocol. In this broadcast, Captain Smith explains what the entry protocol is and why it is important. He plays a short clip about the complexity of modern warfare.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXVI: Captain Smith discusses Tailhook 2023, Top Gun, and aerial combat. He says, “perform complex problem solving with the airborne battle space and win.”

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXV: Perception, comprehension, projection – if used effectively will improve and optimize our performance. Captain Smith discusses what else is necessary.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXIV: Outcome Projection. This week Captain Smith discusses outcome projection. In terms of human factors what does outcome projection mean and why is it important? Listen in to find the answer.

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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXIII: Captain Smith answers this week’s question from his audio engineer: “During your time as a Sonic Warrior, you were faced with enormously difficult challenges that if unsolved would have significantly diminished combat effectiveness. What were those challenges?”

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