The Helicopter Podcast
Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, with your host Halsey Schider!This podcast is for helicopter pilots, maintainers, and enthusiasts! Whether you've been in the industry for 30 years or are just someone that loves helicopters, this podcast is for you! The podcasts will feature guests from a wide array of industry sectors to have casual conversation, answer questions, give sound advice, and talk shop. Finally, a podcast produced by helicopter professionals for all types of helicopter people!
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Episode #101 - The Evolution of Air Medical: Woody McClendon - The Helicopter Podcast
Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider interviews Woody McClendon, a seasoned pilot and author of When the Angel Calls. Woody shares his extensive experience in air medical services, emphasizing the critical
Episode #100 - Jet Suits, Helicopters, and Snowboards! Leigh Coates - The Helicopter Podcast
Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! For the 100th episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider @HeliHalsey is thrilled to celebrate this milestone with Leigh Coates, a trailblazing helicopter pilot who’s been making waves in the aviation world! Leigh’s journ
Episode #99 - From Robinson Mechanic to Delta Pilot: Jacob Tuck - The Helicopter Podcast
Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Jacob Tuck, a pilot and mechanic, to discuss his unique journey in aviation—from working as an aircraft mechanic to becoming a first officer at Delta Airl
Episode #98 - Hurricane Helene - Heroic efforts of civilian helicopters: Pat Harrigan - The Helicopter Podcast
Send us a text In this special edition of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Pat Harrigan, a Green Beret, entrepreneur, and congressional candidate from North Carolina, to discuss Hurricane Helene"s devastating impact and the critical role of civilian helicopters in the disaster response efforts
Episode #97 - Extended Component Life! David Smith: Robinson Helicopters - The Helicopter Podcast
Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider welcomes back David Smith, CEO of Robinson Helicopters, for an insightful discussion on the latest developments surrounding the R66 and the company’s ongoing commitment
Episode #96 - Resourcefulness and alternative career paths: Wesley Rhoads - The Helicopter Podcast
Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode, host Halsey Schider chats with Wesley Rhoads, a helicopter pilot and sales broker whose journey into aviation is anything but ordinary. Wesley"s journey is full of practical insights and valuable lessons for aspirin