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True or False? The Navy has Developed a 100% Bio-Fuel for the F-18?

January 3, 2017 biofuel_sample_f-18-jp5

On the Naval Aviation News website, the Navy lauded its use of a 100% bio-fuel JP-5 jet fuel replacement on a recent EA-18G “Green Growler” flight. After the flight, the View More ›

FighterSweep Staff 2 Comments Military Aviation, Navy, News
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Watch: In Your Face! Navy F-18 Pilot From The Inside – VFA-83 Cruise Video

January 2, 2017 vfa-83-f-18-cat-shot

A US Navy cruise video shows the life and times of personnel on the ship. This one from VFA-83 Rampagers gives you an inside look into the life of F-18 fleet View More ›

FighterSweep Staff 1 Comment Military Aviation, Navy, Video
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6 Questions with Fox News Correspondent Lea Gabrielle

December 29, 2016

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 ›

Joe Ruzicka 21 Comments Ask A Fighter Pilot, Civilian Aviation, Expert Analysis, Interview, Navy
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Aviation History: McDonnell FH Phantom – First Carrier Based Jet Aircraft

December 28, 2016 FH-1_CVB-42_landing_NAN9_46-Lt-Cmdr-James-Davidson

On 21 July 1946, a prototype McDonnell FH Phantom became the first jet only powered aircraft to successfully takeoff and land from a US Navy aircraft carrier. Operating from the Franklin View More ›

FighterSweep Staff No Comments History, Military Aviation, Navy
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The US Navy Has a Pilotless Helicopter? Yes They Do! The MQ-8B Fire Scout

December 27, 2016 MQ-8B Fire Scout

The United States Navy hit a milestone this month marking the 10th year of flying the pilotless MQ-8B Fire Scout helicopter. The Fire Scout has logged over 15,000 flight hours successfully View More ›

FighterSweep Staff No Comments Drones, Military Aviation, Navy, News
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US State Department Approves Sale of P-8A Poseidon Patrol Aircraft to Norway

December 24, 2016 P-8A_Poseidon_of_VP-16_dropping_torpedo_in_2013

The United States State Department has approved a proposed $1.75 billion dollar deal with the government of Norway to purchase five P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft. The deal also includes engines, View More ›

FighterSweep Staff No Comments Military Aviation, Navy, News
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Trump Doubles Down with another Twitter Strike on the F-35! Bring on the Super Hornets!

December 22, 2016 FA-18_Super_Hornets

Earlier today and just 24 hours after meeting personally with Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson, President-elect Trump launched another Twitter strike on the F-35 program. Mr. Trump said that he has View More ›

FighterSweep Staff 1 Comment Air Force, Marine Corps, Military Aviation, Navy, News
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Today in Aviation History: 1970 – First Flight Grumman F-14 Tomcat

December 21, 2016 f-14-tomcat

Who has not seen the hit Tom Cruise movie Top Gun? The movie captivated a generation and was all about the glory of being a Navy fighter pilot featuring the View More ›

FighterSweep Staff 1 Comment History, Military Aviation, Navy
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Watch: Navy Sailor on Aircraft Carrier Literally ‘Blown Away’ by Jet Blast!

December 19, 2016 sailor_blown_away_by_jet_blast

The US Navy used to have a television commercial with a saying, “Navy. It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure!” This video clearly shows just how much of an View More ›

FighterSweep Staff 2 Comments Military Aviation, Navy, Video
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Today in Aviation History: 1979 First Flight of the Navy’s Sikorsky SH-60/MH-60 Seahawk

December 13, 2016 us navy seahawk missile fire

December 12, 1979 marked the first flight of the US Navy’s Sikorsky SH-60/MH-60 Seahawk. Derived from the Army’s UH-60 Blackhawk the Navy uses the Seahawk in a variety of missions including View More ›

FighterSweep Staff No Comments History, Military Aviation, Navy
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