Captain Taylor Fox

Captain Taylor Fox began documenting his experiences flying the F-16 in 2010. Friends and family read about his journey, filled with highs, lows, and humorous anecdotes. His writings detail the path of a civilian working to become a fighter pilot.​

The resulting book - Combat Ready: Lessons Learned in the Journey to Fighter Pilot - provides an insightful look at what it takes to be a fighter pilot today. Fox’s time in the Air Force has imparted valuable lessons in leadership, teamwork, and effective execution. The accompanying speaking series aims to inspire and educate students and businesses on the techniques and practices of highly effective training.

Speaking Topics:

Fighter pilots must excel in rapidly changing environments, much like today’s business landscape. Captain Taylor engages audiences with an entertaining presentation highlighting these essential factors for success:

• Leadership under stress

• Teamwork

• Motivation

• Communication

• Discipline

• The importance of planning and debriefing