Chapter
Dogfighting in the Navy
15:32 - 23:41 (08:08)
In this excerpt, a former fighter pilot explains the strategy behind dogfighting in the Navy and how it's like playing a very fast chess game at 400 knots.
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A fighter pilot explains the complex strategy and quick thinking needed during a dogfight, where thinking too much can be a hindrance in a game that occurs at 400-300 knots.
15:32 - 17:02 (01:30)
Fighter Pilot Strategy
Summary
A fighter pilot explains the complex strategy and quick thinking needed during a dogfight, where thinking too much can be a hindrance in a game that occurs at 400-300 knots.
ChapterDogfighting in the Navy
Episode#122 – David Fravor: UFOs, Aliens, Fighter Jets, and Aerospace Engineering
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses his military training, from attending the Naval Academy to earning his wings, and emphasizes the positive influence of his grandfather on his life and career.
17:02 - 20:42 (03:40)
Military Training
Summary
The speaker discusses his military training, from attending the Naval Academy to earning his wings, and emphasizes the positive influence of his grandfather on his life and career.
ChapterDogfighting in the Navy
Episode#122 – David Fravor: UFOs, Aliens, Fighter Jets, and Aerospace Engineering
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker talks about the differences between fighter pilots and weapon systems operators.
20:42 - 23:41 (02:58)
Fighter Pilots.
Summary
The speaker talks about the differences between fighter pilots and weapon systems operators. He also discusses the introduction of the F-18F fighter plane, which has weapon systems operators in the back who are not pilots.