In this episode we spoke with Jon about his career, the Blue Angels, Blue Angels History, Blue Angels Debriefing, Navy Flight Demonstration Team precision and teamwork and more!
👉🏻 Commander Jon Fay is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. He attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where he lettered in football and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 2000, and was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. Jon joined the Blue Angels in September 2021. He has accumulated more than 3,200 flight hours and 168 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, two Strike/Flight Air Medals, four Navy Commendation Medals, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, five Navy Achievement Medals, and various personal and unit and service awards.
THINGS WE DISCUSSED:
00:00 Talk4 EP 091 intro by Louis Skupien
00:45 Who is XO Cdr John Fay?
05:20 How did Jon Fay become a Blue Angel?
11:04 What is the role of the Executive Officer?
13:27 What is the mission & purpose of the Blue Angels?
17:46 What does it take to be a Blue Angels Pilot?
22:15 Extreme Practises & Teamwork in making extreme danger become safe.
31:50 Introducing Asali Designs! Grab 10% off!
32:49 Blue Angels Debriefing methods and tips
37:00 How it feel to fly an F18 Super Hornet & Blue Angels G Force
40:27 How to become a Blue Angel & Career tips
45:56 Final thoughts, shameless plug & sign off!
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