Combat Ready

Lessons Learned in the Journey to Fighter Pilot

Take an unparalleled look at the incredible journey from civilian to combat-ready through the eyes of an American Fighter Pilot. Author Captain Taylor Fox chronicles his experiences while training to fly the F-16 and F-22 fighter jets in the United States Air Force. From doing push-ups in the mud to flying the world’s most advanced warfighting machine, Fox weaves a remarkable tale of life as an airman, both on the ground and in the air. Uniquely honest and without prejudice, Captain Fox's story bears personal truths, incorporating humor, trepidation, reflection, and a firm dedication to good storytelling. Each new entry leads to another revelation and lesson learned, portrayed with humility, honesty, and the author’s own authentic voice. Unlock the adventure of a lifetime as you race through the clouds at Mach 2. "Combat Ready is a uniquely entertaining read explaining the life lessons of becoming a warfighter in $150 million supersonic jets and how they can relate to your business and personal life. These young men are held to a higher standard, a standard this book identifies and organizations can learn to strive toward." -Rob K. Voss, Executive Vice-President of Sams's Club, Inc "A must read for anyone interested in the path to become, and experience of being, an American fighter pilot. Combat Ready is an in-depth look at what it takes to join one of the most elite communities in the world." -Colonel Peter B. Field, USM (ret.), F-18, A-4, and F-4 Pilot

Fighter school, read by a robot

The story is fine. This is not an "exciting" story, but it walks through the process of becoming a fighter pilot in the US. It has its moments. The "virtual voice" narration isn't great. It keeps making mistakes, which break you out of the story.

Great

I learned alot about upt and other aspects about becoming a pilot in this book.

Get ready to consider the path not taken!

This story is about a dream realized and the path taken. A great story from an airman who went the guard route. From early flying leasons with grandpa all the way to Luke AFB and the F-16 Viper, Capt. Fox relives the journey detailing how difficult it is to become a Viper pilot, and how fortunate one is to finally make it happen. A good story for anyone who loves the Viper!

AI can't read.

As an Air Force pilot who finished UPT more than 30 years before the author, I enjoyed hearing how much had stayed the same, despite the change in equipment and the ENJJPT program. As a tanker pilot my training lasted just 18 months but I recognized all of the emotions and many of the experiences. I'm encouraging two groups to read this; it will bring back memories, both good and bad, for UPT grads, and let everyone else gain some insight into a unique experience. A must read for every pilot!

My only critique concerns the AI reader. After listening to this book I will stick to books read by human beings.

Good listen I Hate Audio Voice

This is a great story, however Audio Voice screws it up by misinterpreting words like Lead, G’s, etc. it’s a great story. Best told by a strong human voice not AV. Robin Olds Fighter Pilot was human voice and so was Dan “Two Dogs” Hampton’s Viper Pilot. I listen to those more than once just because of the human narrator. Redo this story with a human voice and it would be a great story!