#86 Mike "Pako" Benitez | B-21 Raider First Flight | What's the F-15EX Plan? | F-22 / F-35 Modernization
Mike "Pako" Benitez rejoins for episode 86 @AfterburnPodcast . "Pako" is a former Marine turned F-15E Weapon System Officer. He hosts @TheMergeMedia Podcast and Merge Newsletter 👉 https://www.themerge.co/
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00:00 Podcast challenges led to valuable insights.
06:19 Creating podcast by reading saved round content.
13:15 Viper chased by F-16 near B-21 bomber.
18:53 Struggles with software, code, and electric vehicles.
22:02 Air force needs more bombers, currently insufficient.
30:17 F 35, X 35, X 32, X planes.
32:28 Rapidly iterate to restore defense industry technology.
37:38 Dubai air show 2017: diverse demonstrations, aircraft deals.
45:41 Ship briefing rooms expanded due to complications.
51:15 Controversy over aircraft acquisition in military budget.
52:57 Guard wants funding for aircraft sustainment and upgrades.
59:51 Affordable mass production with autonomy replaces manned elements.
01:04:09 Continuing resolution keeps spending and government working.
01:12:36 Combat capable, but need costly upgrades - Congress.
01:13:27 Raptor is easy to fly, but tactical training.
01:18:32 Adaptive engine can address some problems.
01:25:04 Person recounts daring rescue mission from past.
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Mike "Pako" Benitez rejoins for episode 86 @AfterburnPodcast . "Pako" is a former Marine turned F-15E Weapon System Officer. He hosts @TheMergeMedia Podcast and Merge Newsletter 👉 https://www.themerge.co/
Don't be left out; grab the Lowdown newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter
🎙️Afterburn Podcast Links🎙️
Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter
Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact
🚨 Support the Podcast 🚨
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast
TAP Gear - https://shop.theafterburnpodcast.com/
TAP Sponsors
Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope
Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn
E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation
🔊 Listen 🔊
Apple - https://apple.co/3dLradT
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr
✈️Afterburn Socials ✈️
Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en
TAP IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast
Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/
00:00 Podcast challenges led to valuable insights.
06:19 Creating podcast by reading saved round content.
13:15 Viper chased by F-16 near B-21 bomber.
18:53 Struggles with software, code, and electric vehicles.
22:02 Air force needs more bombers, currently insufficient.
30:17 F 35, X 35, X 32, X planes.
32:28 Rapidly iterate to restore defense industry technology.
37:38 Dubai air show 2017: diverse demonstrations, aircraft deals.
45:41 Ship briefing rooms expanded due to complications.
51:15 Controversy over aircraft acquisition in military budget.
52:57 Guard wants funding for aircraft sustainment and upgrades.
59:51 Affordable mass production with autonomy replaces manned elements.
01:04:09 Continuing resolution keeps spending and government working.
01:12:36 Combat capable, but need costly upgrades - Congress.
01:13:27 Raptor is easy to fly, but tactical training.
01:18:32 Adaptive engine can address some problems.
01:25:04 Person recounts daring rescue mission from past.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-content
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Have a story? Program and partnership inquiries: https://theafterburnpodcast.com/contact/
🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫
Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off
🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺
Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast
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