FPP209 - When (and Where) 5th Gen Simulation Meets Reality

About this episode

Doug “Rosie” Rosenstock discusses the role of simulation in the testing and fielding of 5th generation fighters, particularly the F-35.

As software has become the center of gravity for 5th generation fighters, simulation has become increasingly foundational to testing and fielding those aircraft. On this episode, Doug “Rosie” Rosenstock , a U.S. Marine Corps Harrier-turned-test pilot who helped shape the F-35's mission systems and its simulation backbone, explores how the joint simulation environment was—and is—instrumental in the F-35's adoption by frontline forces. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

People in this episode

Host: E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello

Guest: Doug “Rosie” Rosenstock

Topics covered

• 5th generation fighters
• simulation
• F-35
• military aviation
• test piloting

Keywords

• simulation
• F-35
• 5th generation fighters
• military aviation
• test pilot

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Marine Corps, F-35, Fighter Pilot Podcast

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