What does it mean to be a good wingman? Fighter jets rarely fly by themselves. Most of the time, if not all of the time, they fly in a section View More ›
What makes for a good wingman? Here are 5 rules to follow
About Joe Ruzicka
Joe Ruzicka "Smokin" Joe Ruzicka is a former Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) in the F-14 Tomcat and Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) in the F-18 D/F. He was selected as the Legislative Fellow for Senator John McCain (R-AZ) in 2011. Smokin has accumulated over 2000 hours in the Tomcat, Hornet, and various training aircraft, holds a FAC(A) "Forward Air Controller Airborne" designation and was the RIO on the final F-14 Tomcat Airshow Demonstration in September 2005. He graciously thanks all of his former pilots for bringing him home safely. You can follow him on Twitter at @smokinjoe96
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6 Questions with Fox News Correspondent Lea Gabrielle
Former F/A-18C Hornet pilot and Principal Correspondent for the Fox News Channel, Lea Gabrielle, sits down with FighterSweep for 6 questions. FighterSweep had the privilege of sitting down with Fox News View More ›
China Makes Huge Step Forward with J-20 Debut Flyby
The Chinese Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter made its public debut for the first time on Tuesday during the Airshow China. It’s finally here—and flying in front of the public for View More ›
Fighter Pilot Legend Bob Hoover Dies at 94
World famous aviator and fighter pilot, Robert “Bob” Hoover, who escaped the Nazi’s during WWII by stealing a plane, dead at age 94. Oh, what an aviation life to have View More ›
USS George Washington Aircraft Carrier to Help with Hurricane Relief
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington, USS Mesa Verde, an amphibious transport dock ship, and USNS Comfort, a hospital ship, are deployed from Norfolk, Virginia to assist in hurricane relief View More ›
Watch: North Korea First Airshow Highlights
Back in July, we told you about plans for North Korea’s first airshow. Now it’s time to report how the Wonsan Air Festival 2016 turned out! Kalma International Airport in View More ›
Fighter Jet Sales Approved for Middle East Countries
F-15, F-16 and F/A-18 fighter jet sales to several Middle East countries have been approved by The White House according to the chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob View More ›
Exclusive Photos: 10 Years Gone, the F-14 Tomcat’s Last Flight
10 years gone: The F-14’s last flight from NAS Oceana, VA to Republic Airport, Farmingdale NY on October 4, 2006. Check out exclusive photos and thoughts from those who flew View More ›
Blue Angels Crash Investigation Complete: Remove Split S
Blue Angel and Marine Capt. Jeffrey Kuss, 32, was killed in a June 2 crash near Smyrna, Tenn., during a practice for the Great Tennessee Air Show. The Navy’s safety View More ›
Watch: Auto GCAS Saves Unconscious F-16 Pilot
This newly declassified video footage from the head-up-display of a U.S. Air Force Arizona Air National Guard F-16 records the dramatic moment when its unconscious pilot is saved from certain View More ›
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