1. From Instagram to Book Deal: A Fighter Pilot's Journey to Writing and Podcasting 2. Intertwining Stories and Precision: A Fighter Pilot's Approach to Writing 3. Nonlinear Thinking and Aviation: Lessons from a Fighter Pilot's Book 4. Reimagining Pilot Training with Technology and AI: Lessons from the F 35 Program 5. Emotional Training for Pilots: Applying Sports Psychology Techniques to a High-Stress Environment 6. Controlling Stress and Emotions in Combat: Techniques and Tips from Fighter Pilots 7. To Choose or Not to Choose: The Importance of Decision Making in Hazardous Situations 8. Hazard Lee, Author and Fighter Pilot: Life Lessons and Writing Process 9. Women in Space: Insights from an Astronaut Guest and a Fighter Pilot Host 10. Writing in the Cockpit: Hazard Lee's Unique Approach and Tools for Conveying Experience.

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Hasard Lee is a fighter pilot who understands the complexities of multi-domain warfare. He has experience in coordinating and leading large forces of aircraft across all domains to face multidimensional enemies. As a fighter pilot, his primary task is decision-making, and he believes it's more important than ever before. He thinks that any advanced technology can seem like magic, which makes his job even more critical to the success of the mission.

On this episode of The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast, we explore the world of fighter pilots through the eyes of a decorated Air Force pilot and author. We discuss the process of writing a book, the importance of human performance in pilot safety, and the use of heuristics for nonlinear situations. We also delve into the changing landscape of pilot training, the impact of sports psychology, and the difficulty of relinquishing control to automated systems. Our guest, Hazard Lee, shares his writing process, the tools he used to convey the feeling of being in the cockpit, and his experience reading from his audiobook while flying. Join us for an insightful conversation on the art and science of piloting.

03:30 "Stealth fighter pilot's guide to decision-making"

12:20 "Surviving 9 G's: The Physical Demands of Fighter Piloting"

22:33 "Revolutionizing Pilot Training for the F-35"

27:46 "Pilot Training: Mastering Stress and Performance"

38:57 "Why Nonlinear Thinking is Key to Success"

44:50 "Veteran's Journey From Podcast to Book Deal"

52:06 "Tips for Managing Stress in High-Pressure Situations"

01:01:38 "The F-117 Nighthawk: A Stealth Success Story"

01:09:37 "Preparing for Higher-End Threats in Conflict"

Topics Covered: 1. Writing Process for a Book and Podcast - Started Instagram to decompress and write down stories - Began podcast and speaking in classrooms to gain an audience - Spent over 500 days straight writing in the morning - Went through nine revisions to make the book precise 2. Managing G-forces and Enhancing Human Performance among Fighter Pilots - Physical training, nutrition, hydration, and sleep - Human performance embraced in the Air Force - Air Force pilot training utilizes John Boyd's framework of Ace Helix - Pressure during execution of missions 3. Nonlinear Situations and Pilot Training - Mind's poor adaptation to think nonlinearly - Heuristics or rules of thumb to deal with nonlinear situations - Pilot training has drastically changed over the years 4. Sports Psychology and Training - Background in sports psychology helps with emotional regulation and stress management - Reimagining pilot training for the F 35 - Adaptation of sports psychology training for all pilots 5. Decision Making and Growth - Choosing leads to growth - Sometimes the best option is not to choose - Pausing before making a choice in an emergency 6. Interview with Hazard Lee - Author of a book and podcast - Conveying the feeling of being in the cockpit through writing
Note: The last point is not elaborately explained in the episode, and it is a brief reference to a segment towards the end.

"Judging Books by Its Cover: Why did you choose the art of clear thinking, not the science of clear thinking?" — Brian Keating 00:02:11 00:03:26

Top Gun Tribute: "We have actually two real life American heroes on the podcast today." — Brian Keating 00:05:12 00:06:37

"The Importance of Mental Models and Training for High-Performance": "If you're relying on hand-eye coordination, yeah, people say, oh, Hazard, you must have like, this phenomenal hand-eye coordination. You could just make split-second reactions. The book, I came away with a very different perspective." — Brian Keating 00:08:09 00:09:17

Physical Training and Cognitive Performance: "The brain uses most of the calories in the body when it's at rest. But do you have a physical training routine? And do you have any tools, tips, techniques to get sleep when it counts? That's really important." — Brian Keating 00:10:46 00:12:19

The Future of Education: "Education is the modern day professoriate class, kind of the equivalent of medicine in the era of bloodletting and leeches." - Carl Wyman — Brian Keating 00:20:04 00:21:30

Innovative Education Techniques: "What if you could kind of do the opposite and see the so I've often thought in the simulator, we should have, like, an M 80 go off, like when you crash the simulator. Like, I do it for fun, you know, I'm going to fly underneath the Golden Gate Bridge and my F 18 and Microsoft flights, but if I really, you know, if there all of a sudden was a joy buzzer that went off on my butt, maybe I'd have more visceral reaction." — Brian Keating 00:21:30 00:22:33

The Role of Autopilot in Piloting: "How do you teach your students to view an autopilot, these augmented systems, as not a threat to their masculinity or femininity? There's a lot of female fighter pilots, as you guys both know well, but how do you let them overcome and see it as a partner?" — Brian Keating 00:30:30 00:32:51

Nonlinear Thinking: "Trying to optimize it to carry more passengers is actually detrimental." — Brian Keating 00:38:57 00:41:03

"The Art of Thinking in Systems" Author's Writing Process: "Are there commonalities, are there ways, tools that you use besides begging the forbearance of your lovely wife, I assume, and your kids who you acknowledge in the book? How did you work to convey that and do it so spectacularly well in your first ever kind of your first sorty out of the box?" — Brian Keating 00:43:01 00:44:50

When to Make a Choice and When to Pause: "Sometimes the best option is not to choose...the first thing you do when there's an emergency is...take a pause, take a...how do you know when to make a choice and sometimes not to make a choice?" — Brian Keating 00:47:22 00:49:09

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In the latest episode of The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast, we dive into the thrilling world of fighter pilot training with guest Hazard Lee. Here are three key takeaways you won't want to miss: - A fighter pilot's performance depends on physical training, nutrition, hydration, and sleep. The Air Force has adopted human performance as vital for pilot safety, providing nutritionists, therapists, and promoting physical fitness and sleep hygiene. - Nonlinear thinking is crucial in situations where solutions aren't a case of doubling input for output. Applying the art of clear thinking and using heuristics or rules of thumb can help in nonlinear situations. - Pilot training has changed drastically in the past five years, and AI is now being used to analyze student performance. Additionally, the Air Force has adapted sports psychology training to regulate pilots' emotions and stress levels, helping them stay focused on the problem in front of them. Are you excited to hear about the innovation happening in fighter pilot training? Make sure to tune in to the latest episode of The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast to learn more.

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THREAD: In this episode, we hear from a speaker who returned from Afghanistan and started an Instagram to decompress and write down his stories. He eventually realized he needed an audience and started a podcast, eventually getting a book deal. He spent over 500 days straight writing in the mornings and went through nine revisions to make his book precise. The process was challenging but ultimately rewarding. Did you know fighter pilots can experience up to 9 Gs, which can induce a g-lock or loss of consciousness, and can lead to fatal accidents? Physical training, nutrition, hydration, and sleep are critical for managing G-forces and enhancing human performance. The Air Force has embraced human performance as a significant factor in pilot safety, providing nutritionists and therapists while promoting physical fitness and sleep hygiene. Sleep is particularly challenging for fighter pilots who may fly night missions, and they rely on routines, sound machines, and other tactics to ensure they get sufficient, quality sleep. The speaker also goes into detail about John Boyd's decision-making framework and how it's used among fighter pilots. The less expensive 787 is proving better for airlines than the larger A 380 because of its size, which increases the likelihood of an emergency and limits the amount of time it can be on the ground due to brake heating. The F 35 is expected to be the backbone of air power for the next 50 years, and a team came together to reimagine what pilot training for the F 35 would look like. Air Force pilot training has changed drastically in the last five years, including the adaptation of sports psychology training for all pilots. Additionally, the speaker discusses the responsibility that all pilots feel for their safety and the difficulty of letting go of control to an autopilot or other augmented system. To prepare for combat conditions, training missions need to be complex and much more difficult than the actual situation. Overall, this episode offers great insight into the life of a fighter pilot and the various challenges they face. It also highlights the importance of managing stress, making good decisions, and adapting to new technologies. Don't forget to check out the guest's book and podcast!

1. How did the speaker's experience in Afghanistan inspire him to start his Instagram and podcast? 2. What challenges did the speaker face during the 500 days he spent writing his book? 3. How does the Air Force prioritize human performance among fighter pilots, and what factors does this include? 4. How does John Boyd's Ace Helix framework help pilots make good decisions in high-pressure situations? 5. How does nonlinear thinking impact decision-making in aviation, and what are some strategies for dealing with nonlinear situations? 6. How has Air Force pilot training changed in recent years, and what technologies and techniques are being used to improve training? 7. How important is sports psychology in Air Force pilot training, and how can it help pilots manage stress and regulate emotions? 8. How do pilots feel about letting go of control to technology such as autopilots or augmented systems? 9. What techniques do pilots use to manage stress during difficult manoeuvres and missions? 10. How can making the choice not to choose be a valid and valuable decision-making strategy in certain situations?