FPP199 - How to Land an F-35B on the Boat

Landing an F-35B Lightning II aboard a ship at sea requires more than simply pulling alongside and setting down from a hover. Numerous procedures, policies, and contingencies are at play, which is why it's always a good idea to have a trained LSO monitoring the approach. On this episode, US Marine Major Brian "SAK" Kimmins, a AV-8B-turned F-35B pilot explains the efforts underway to develop a formal landing signal officer school similar to what Jamboy explained for conventional carrier aircraft on episode 178. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices