Thunderbird Pilot Interviews the Real Top Gun Maverick Dave Berke | Full Podcast Episode

Thunderbird fighter pilot interviews the real-life top gun pilot, Dave Berke, who inspired the character of Maverick in the movie Top Gun Maverick. Dave shares his story of how he became a fighter pilot, some of his most dangerous missions, and his thoughts on Tom Cruise as maverick in the movie Top Gun.

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00:00-04:15 Introduction and flying 5 different fighter jets
04:15-08:41 Meeting Jocko and Wearing a Gold Polo
08:41-12:45 Humble, Credible, Approachable, Humor
12:45-22:23 Advising for Top Gun Maverick
22:23-25:17 Flying the F-22
25:17-31:05 Specialized F-18's
31:25-32:06 Dogfighting other planes
32:06-41:27 Success traits at Weapons School
41:27-43:30 F-35B Qualification
43:30-48:15 How to Become a Pilot
48:15-52:03 Winning at All Costs
52:03-54:16 Ideal principles to live by
54:16-56:16 Which Jet Would You Fly in DCS?
56:16-58:14 Definition of a Life Well Lived
58:14 Conclusion

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