Bro Chat 18.0 Fighter Pilot Reality, F-35 Magic, Why Torching Waymo Cars is Bad

Three time zones. One car seat. Two hotel WiFi connections held together by hope. In this Bro Chat, “Rain”, “Vader”, and “Bender” catch up on everything from flying jets to why flyovers are a lose-lose game. Vader’s knee-deep in the IPUG grind, Bender’s dodging work at a chill TDY, and Rain’s flying big ole fat planes around the world.
We break down F-35 vs Viper radar logic, relive the Indy 500 flyover chaos, and the Netflix Thunderbird doc (what happened with “Primo’s” rejoin ). Also: Iranian strikes, the death of the F-35 order, AI drones that headshot mannequins, and why Waymo might trigger Skynet.
Come for the jet talk. Stay for the tuna sandwich fight story.

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00:00 Morning Routine and Technical Issues
03:00 Active Duty Challenges and Maintenance Issues
08:53 Pilot Hiring and Training Dynamics
11:57 Squadron Stories and Experiences
14:56 iPod Training and Air Combat Tactics
17:59 Technological Advances in Air Combat
21:08 Comparing Fighter Jets and Their Capabilities
24:59 Navigating Tactical Challenges
26:43 The Art of Flyovers and Air Shows
28:14 Memorable Flyover Experiences
30:34 Documentary Insights on Air Shows
32:41 The Reality of Training and Performance
34:54 Current Events and Military Operations
40:32 Escalating Global Tensions
44:42 The Rise of Drone Warfare
47:16 Innovations in Military Technology
50:17 Challenges in Modern Air Combat
53:55 The Future of the F-35 Program
01:00:01 The Complexities of Military Procurement