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Episode 72: The LIFT: Lead-In Fighter Training in Italy and flying the CF-18 Hornet and the T-346 Master Part 2 - Brian "Humza" Kilroy

Episode 72: The LIFT: Lead-In Fighter Training in Italy and flying the CF-18 Hornet and the T-346 Master Part 2 - Brian "Humza" Kilroy

The Pilot Project Podcast

October 7, 20251h 0m

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Show Notes

In Part 2 of our fighter pilot series, Major Brian “Humza” Kilroy returns to share his journey from CF-18 Hornet instructor to RCAF Demo Pilot and now Senior National Representative at Italy’s International Flight Training School.

We dive into the challenges of leading four-ship formations, training young fighter pilots at 410 Tactical Fighter Operational Training Squadron, and the adrenaline of flying airshow routines in the CF-18 Hornet. Brian also describes his current work instructing Canadian and international pilots on the T-346 Master in the LIFT program, preparing the next generation of fighter pilots for frontline jets.

If you’re passionate about aviation, fighter jets, and military training, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look you won’t want to miss.

Topics

RCAFCanadian Air ForceCF-18 Hornetfighter pilotNATOfour ship leadCold Lake410 Tactical Fighter Operational Training Squadronfighter pilot trainingCF-18 Demo PilotCanadian airshowsChris Hadfield SpitfireDecimomannu Air BaseInternational Flight Training SchoolIFTS ItalyT-346 MasterLIFT programadvanced fighter pilot trainingCanadian fighter jetsaviation podcastmilitary aviation podcastRCAF pilot storiesCanadian fighter pilot instructorair combat trainingairshow flyingCanadian military aviation