Captain Andy “Grand” Mariner is the Deputy Commander of the historic Carrier Air Wing 11. Previously, he was the Commanding Officer at TOPGUN. The United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program is the preeminent training school for naval aviators.
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In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Leadership principles
- Mentality of fighter pilots
- A day in the life of a TOPGUN student and instructor
- What the movie (Top Gun) got right or wrong
- … and so much more!!!
While taking hundreds of flights throughout my life only once has my luggage gotten lost and that was on my honeymoon (fortunately, it wasn’t a sign of things to come)!