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The Hangar Z Podcast

A podcast where we explore the personnel and equipment behind the missions in Public Safety Aviation.

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Episode 229 - Drone Integration in Public Safety...

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2025/01/30

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of The Hangar Z Podcast, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely are joined by Lt. Clay Lacey from Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to discuss the integration of drones with manned aircraft in law enforcement operations. They discuss how collaboration between drone and aviation programs plays a crucial role in enhancing effectiveness and safety in airborne law ...

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Episode 228 - Drone Integration in Public Safety...

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2025/01/27

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.In this episode of The Hangar Z Podcast, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely are joined by Lt. Clay Lacey from Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to discuss the integration of drones with manned aircraft in law enforcement operations.They discuss how collaboration between drone and aviation programs plays a crucial role in enhancing effectiveness and safety in airborne law enfo...

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Episode 227 - Natural Disaster Responses: A Coast...

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2025/01/23

Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, Jon Gray and Jack Schonely sit down with Lieutenant Commander Scott Kellerman, U.S. Coast Guard pilot. Join us as Scott shares his remarkable journey from a Southern California upbringing to the prestigious U.S. Naval Academy, detailing the challenges and traditions that shaped his career in aviation. We'll explore how Scott's experiences a...

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Episode 226 - Natural Disaster Responses: A Coast...

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2025/01/20

Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, Jon Gray and Jack Schonely sit down with Lieutenant Commander Scott Kellerman, U.S. Coast Guard pilot. Join us as Scott shares his remarkable journey from a Southern California upbringing to the prestigious U.S. Naval Academy, detailing the challenges and traditions that shaped his career in aviation. We'll explore how Scott's experiences a...

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Episode 225 Breaking In: A Conversation on How to Get...

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2025/01/16

Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.We get a ton of questions from people asking how they can break into the public safety aviation career field, so in this episode, we’re thrilled to explore the diverse pathways into public safety aviation careers like airborne law enforcement, aerial firefighting, airborne search-and-rescue technicians, and emergency medical services. Join Rob Munday, Stef Maier, Mike Calhoun, an...

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Special Episode - LA County Fire Pilot Mike Sagely on...

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2025/01/14

Welcome to this special episode of The Hangar Z Podcast, covering the 2025 Los Angeles firestorm. This podcast is brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.In this special episode, we talk with Hangar Z alumnus and L.A. County fire pilot Mike Sagely about the recent wildfire disaster that has swept through Los Angeles. Mike is a dedicated L.A. County fire pilot on the front lines, who will shed light on this urgent and devastating situation.Over this pa...

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Episode 224 International Series: Lieutenant Pilot...

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2025/01/13

Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, host Jack Schonely and co-host Harald Brink go international and speak to Joseba Mendizabal, a Lieutenant Pilot from the Basque Police in Spain. Joseba is an inspiring and funny fixture in our industry. His journey spans from aspiring pilot to military service and now a dedicated helicopter pilot for the Basque Country’s police force.&...

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Episode 223 International Series: Lieutenant Pilot...

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2025/01/09

Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, host Jack Schonely and co-host Harald Brink go international and speak to Joseba Mendizabal, a Lieutenant Pilot from the Basque Police in Spain. Joseba is an inspiring and funny fixture in our industry. His journey spans from aspiring pilot to military service and now a dedicated helicopter pilot for the Basque Country’s police force. &...

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58:02

Episode 222 - Innovating for Impact: Cal Meeker's...

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2025/01/06

Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. This episode of The Hangar Z Podcast was recorded in Amsterdam on the floor of European Rotors, at the MHM Publishing podcast booth. In this episode, I get to sit down with Cal Meeker, founder of Meeker Aviation. Just about every public safety aviation mission would not be possible without the external payload mounts produced by Meeker Aviation that secure mission equipm...

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54:11

Episode 221 ECHO Public Safety Aviation Conference...

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2024/12/26

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS. This two-part series of Hangar Z was recorded on location in Richmond, Virginia, at the ECHO Public Safety Aviation Conference. Host Jon Gray has a roundtable discussion with Terry Miyauchi, Bell’s public safety segment manager; Dave Callen, SR3 Rescue Concepts owner; and Andrew Baity, a Virginia State Police helicopter pilot. They share insights on the importance of networking, training, and collaboration a...

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Episode 220 ECHO Public Safety Aviation Conference...

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2024/12/23

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS. This two-part series of Hangar Z was recorded on location in Richmond, Virginia, at the ECHO Public Safety Aviation Conference. Host Jon Gray has a roundtable discussion with Terry Miyauchi, Bell’s public safety segment manager; Dave Callen, SR3 Rescue Concepts owner; and Andrew Baity, a Virginia State Police helicopter pilot. They share insights on the importance of networking, training, and collaboration a...

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59:06

Episode 219 - Inside The Helicopter Institute: Randy...

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2024/12/19

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS.In This two-part series of the Hanger Z podcast Jack Schonely and Jon Gray welcome Randy Rowles onto the podcast.Randy shares his inspiring journey from dropping out of high school to becoming the owner and president of the Helicopter Institute. He discusses the pivotal moments in his life that shaped his passion for flying, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges he faced along the way. Randy's story is a test...

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Episode 218 - Inside The Helicopter Institute: Randy...

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2024/12/16

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS.In This two-part series of the Hanger Z podcast Jack Schonely and Jon Gray welcome Randy Rowles onto the podcast.Randy shares his inspiring journey from dropping out of high school to becoming the owner and president of the Helicopter Institute. He discusses the pivotal moments in his life that shaped his passion for flying, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges he faced along the way. Randy's story is a test...

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Episode 217 - Behind the Scenes at APSCON: A Dialogue...

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2024/12/12

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS.This episode of the Hanger Z podcast was recorded on location in Houston Texas at the Airborne Public Safety Aviation Conference known as APSCON.Hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray have a discussion with the Airborne Public Safety Association Executive Director and CEO Dan Schwarzbach and APSA President Richard Bray.The conversation at APSCON 2024 highlights the evolution of law enforcement aviation, focusing on technological a...

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55:37

Episode 216 - Honoring Excellence: Tactical Flight...

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2024/12/09

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this two-part series, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray sit down with the 2024 Airborne Public Safety Aviation Association's Tactical Flight Officer of the Year award recipient, Senior Deputy Eric Johnson, and Sergeant Jerry Hunter, from the Kings County (California) Sheriff’s Office. Eric and Jerry discuss the award, their backgrounds in law enforcement, the establishment of their air support uni...

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Episode 215 - Honoring Excellence: Tactical Flight...

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2024/12/05

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this two-part series, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray sit down with the 2024 Airborne Public Safety Aviation Association's Tactical Flight Officer of the Year award recipient, Senior Deputy Eric Johnson, and Sergeant Jerry Hunter, from the Kings County (California) Sheriff’s Office. Eric and Jerry discuss the award, their backgrounds in law enforcement, the establishment of their air support uni...

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Episode 214 - Honoring the Fallen: A Conversation...

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2024/12/02

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS.This episode of the Hanger Z Podcast was recorded on location in Washington, D.C., at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall.Jack Schonely has a very impactful and enlightening conversation with Craig Floyd, founding CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. During the conversation, Craig shares insights about the wall, the Police Unity Tour, and his new initiative, Citizens Behind the B...

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Episode 213 - From the Ground Up: Jim Moss's Journey...

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2024/11/28

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this powerful two-part series, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely sit down with Jim Moss, a retired member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, to discuss the invaluable lessons learned throughout his remarkable career.Join us as Jim shares his journey from growing up in a single-parent household to becoming a deputy sheriff, emphasizing the importance of humility in leadership and the role of cognitive di...

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70:02

Episode 212 - From the Ground Up: Jim Moss's Journey...

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2024/11/25

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this powerful two-part series, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely sit down with Jim Moss, a retired member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, to discuss the invaluable lessons learned throughout his remarkable career.Join us as Jim shares his journey from growing up in a single-parent household to becoming a deputy sheriff, emphasizing the importance of humility in leadership and the role of cognitive di...

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72:04

Episode 211 - Training the Next Generation: Dave...

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2024/11/21

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this inspiring episode, co-hosts Jeff Ratkovich and Jon Gray sit down with Dave Salem, a legendary figure in the law enforcement aviation community. Together, they explore Dave's remarkable journey from police officer to pilot in the Mesa Police Department's air unit, influenced greatly by his father, an Air Force pilot. The conversation delves into captivating locations like Sycamore Creek and Alpine, Wy...

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