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The Watch
Some pilot I am. I don’t play golf, I don’t drink coffee, and I’m not all that into big fancy wristwatches. Except, of course, for my...

Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello
Nov 16, 2021
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Inherent Dangers
Since launching the Fighter Pilot Podcast over three years ago I’ve been afforded many interesting opportunities: speaking at gatherings,...

Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello
Aug 20, 2021
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Not Today
“Aww, man.” In retrospect, it was poor timing for such a rueful remark. I had just rolled wings level on downwind and lowered the landing...

Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello
Feb 8, 2021
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Welcome to the ‘Caterpillar Club’
BANG! The sound was as startling as the rapid deceleration accompanying it. My feet were knocked off the rudder pedals and the jet began...

Mike Torrealday
Dec 18, 2020
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Crossing the Pond
Having accrued more than 4,000 flight hours in nearly every block of the F-16 over a 30-year military career, I am often asked a variety...

Mike Torrealday
Oct 20, 2020
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UCLA NROTC Gala Address
On November 15, 2019, I was humbled to be the guest of honor for the annual formal commemoration of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps 244th...

Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello
Nov 19, 2019
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A Day at the Beach
Yes, flying high performance aircraft off a ship was fun. Well, maybe not like the goofy grin you have on an amusement park roller...

Kevin "Hozer" Miller
Jan 5, 2019
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On Fighter Piloting and Fatherhood
Of the many titles we hold in life, I had never considered the parallels between two that most define me—until recently. It happened...

Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello
Aug 18, 2018
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Aviation Mishap clusters
Lately, news outlets have sensationally reported the many military aircraft involved in mishaps and, to be fair, there have been several....

Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello
May 11, 2018
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