Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

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.

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.

Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part I. For high stakes operations involving air combat, there is a proper way to think, AND an improper way to think. Captain Smith explains!

Who Can Hold the Air? Part VI – The Psychology of the Fighter Pilot. Captain Smith discusses the psychology of the fighter pilot and why this is important now that the F-47 has just been announced.

Who Can Hold the Air? Part V – And Who Can Hold the Sea? Captain Smith discusses why these two questions are more important today than they have ever been.

Who Can Hold the Air? Part IV – Air Combat Operations and the F-47 NGAD. This week Captain Smith discusses the new F-47 and how it relates to air combat operations and victory in the air.

Who Can Hold the Air? Part III – Great Power Conflict and the Velocity Imperative. Captain Smith discusses and explains from a unique perspective the importance of velocity in air combat operations.

Who Can Hold the Air? Part II. In the reality of a great power conflict, air superiority is essential. The mission critical question – who can hold the air? – becomes central to our national defense. Captain Smith discusses…

Who Can Hold the Air? Part I. As the Defense Department reorganizes for a great power conflict, this week Captain Smith discusses how we ensure air combat victory.

Special Report: The Innovation Pipeline. The new Secretary of Defense desires to 1) re-establish deterrence, 2) employ the best systems, and 3) lead the world. This week Captain Smith opines on how we do this if our innovation pipeline is empty.