The roar of jet engines, the precision of aerial maneuvers and the adrenaline of high speed flight.  Watching the Blue Angels thrills the imagination, but what’s it really like to be the one piloting a fighter jet?

In this course, former Marine Corp pilot, Paul Callahan, takes us behind the scenes and into the cockpit of the F/A18 Hornet.  Through engaging instruction and dramatic video footage, Paul shares the skills, mindset, and training required to fly a high-performance military aircraft.

He will cover the fundamentals of flying a fighter jet – maneuvering at high speeds, managing G-forces, and mastering takeoff and landing procedures on both runways and carriers.  Engaging videos will showcase real-world operations such as low-level flights, aerial refueling, formation flying, low level bombing, basic air combat maneuvers and carrier operations, giving learners an up-close view of the precision required in every mission. With dramatic operational footage, Paul will provide a vivid understanding of the skills, focus, and exhilaration of piloting an advanced Marine Corps fighter jet.

Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or simply curious about the world of military flight, this course offers a vivid, firsthand look at the intensity, focus, and exhilaration of piloting a Marine Corps fighter jet.

What to Expect:  

In this unique course, Paul will show us what it is like to fly a high-performance fighter/attack jet and give us a glimpse of the rigorous training pipeline to qualify for being a fighter pilot. 

Feedback from Paul’s past programs with us:

“Thoroughly fascinating lecture.  Very enjoyable.”

“Fact filled presentation. Well-paced, to the point, and well-illustrated by a slide presentation.”

“Fantastic summary of research carried out by the presenter.   Also a very good discussion afterwards.”

1 session | Thursday | February 12 | 1:30 – 3pm | HYBRID (your choice to come in person, thru zoom, or wait for the recording) | $30