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Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast

Bruce Webb has spent four decades flying helicopters. Now, he’s stepping out of the cockpit to learn more about the different lives lived around the industry. Each episode examines a different guest — pilots, technicians, photographers, wildlife experts and more. In the air and on the ground, every person has something unique and useful to say. contact: bruce@webbsightaviation.com

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45:30

THINKING, FAST AND SLOW: How Do We Really Make...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/04/03

This is the second part of our series exploring the work of psychologist Daniel Kahneman, and how it relates to aviation. In Episode 1, we laid the groundwork by introducing our two modes of thought: System 1 — the fast, instinctive system — and System 2 — the slow, logical one. Today, we’re looking at heuristics; the mental shortcuts our minds use to make quick decisions.

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56:01

THINKING, FAST AND SLOW: A Pilot's Perspective On The...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/03/27

There has been perhaps no greater influence on my views of human behavior than Daniel Kahneman’s 2011 book, Thinking Fast And Slow. In the book, Kahneman — a psychologist — makes the case that human behavior is driven by the interplay of two differing modes of thought: System 1 — the fast, instinctive system — and System 2 — the slow, logical one. If you’ve listened to this podcast, you’ve almost certainly heard me reference this book. I believe that understanding Kahneman will help us better...

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72:00

Episode 44: Classic Airbus Helicopters + A Story That...

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2025/02/13

Larry Chappell knows more about classic Airbus helicopters than perhaps anyone alive today. Having started with the company in 1983 — before MBB merged with Areospatiale to create Eurocopter — Larry has a remarkable amount of insight about helicopters, and how they work. In this episode, Larry will give us an overview of his extraordinary career, from flying in the the deserts of Iran to the Amazon rainforest. We’ll take a look at the early history and development of the BK1...

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53:30

Episode 43: Human Factors Engineering with Airbus France

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/01/30

As aviation propels into the second quarter of this century, we’re learning more than ever that the best aircraft designs consider the humanity of aviators — their strengths, their shortcomings…their very nature. Raphael Paquin and Fabien Bernard are experts in human factors engineering. They work together at Airbus in France, where they find new ways to bring flying closer to the human experience. In this conversation, I’ll speak with Raphael and Fabien about their work. We’ll look...

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52:26

Episode 42: Life Of An Accident Investigator (w/ Seth...

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2025/01/16

Seth Buttner has investigated over 400 accidents in a career spanning 30 years. Formerly with Cessna, Seth works today as the senior investigator for Airbus Helicopters.In this conversation, Seth will trace his career back to the start. How did a boy piecing together a model airplane in his father’s office go on to work accident cases in Chile, Russia, and beyond? Also, we'll talk about the surreal nature of accident sites, what it takes to be a successful investigator, and much more.

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30:16

Episode 41: Orville Wright And The First Fatal...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/12/19

In this solo episode, I'm looking back in history to the first fatal heavier-than-air accident, and the insights we can draw from Orville Wright and the death of Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge. Along the way, I’ll look at a few other historical accidents, and how they might apply to those of us flying today.

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61:36

Episode 40: Green Dot Syndrome (w/ Matt Johnson)

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/12/05

Perhaps you’ve been here before — flying, not long after takeoff, when you encounter low ceilings. Before departure, your weather app indicated everything was clear...You may have just become a a victim of Green Dot Syndrome, according to our guest today. Matt Johnson flies for Metro Aviation, at an air ambulance program based in Southwestern Ohio. An accomplished pilot and pilot examiner, Matt is one of the industry’s most forward-thinkers when it comes to our working relationship with ...

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44:38

Episode 39: The Psychology of Accident Investigation...

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2024/11/07

Lindsay Cunningham is a former accident investigator for Airbus. Today, she works as Managing Director for Helisim in the United States, where she facilitates the cutting-edge of simulation training. In this conversation, I’ll speak with Lindsey about the psychology of accident investigation; how to avoid false starts and misleading conclusions.

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66:31

Episode 38: Choosing Community over Airframe (w/...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/10/17

Rusty Sloane is a lecturer at Baylor University’s aviation program, where he prepares student pilots for careers in the airlines. A former coast guard helicopter pilot, Rusty spent several years flying with me here at Airbus. In this conversation, I’ll speak with Rusty about finding one's place as a pilot, a student, a leader, and everything in-between. We’ll look at the truth behind the pilot shortage, the importance of camaraderie, and much more.

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48:51

Episode 37: Volunteer Work In Aviation (And Why You...

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2024/09/26

Chris Baur (US Helicopter Safety Team) returns to the show to speak about the power of volunteer work in aviation — how we can take the lessons we’ve learned at any level of experience, use them to enrich the lives of others, and, in doing so, enrich our own lives as well.

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28:18

Episode 36: Changing Aviation with Airbus RACER (w/...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/09/12

Perhaps nothing today exemplifies the strides our industry is making more than the Airbus RACER , an experimental compound helicopter that made its first flight in April of this year. With reported ability to reach unprecedented speeds while maintaining groundbreaking efficiency, RACER is changing aviation as we know it.As the chief test pilot for Airbus, Herve Jammyrac is front and center in the development of the RACER. In this conversation, I’ll speak with Herve about his work as a test pi...

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54:38

Episode 35: Life of a Test Pilot (w/ Jeff Trang)

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2024/08/29

Jeff Trang is a lifelong test pilot. His flying played a part in certificating some of the most widely-flown airframes today. For several years, Jeff was my boss here at Airbus; today, he’s the head of the National Test Pilot School, a civilian test pilot training institute in the Mojave desert. In this conversation, I’ll speak with Jeff about his life, his work, and what it means to serve as a link between those who develop aircraft, and the pilots who fly them day-to-day.

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73:00

Episode 34: Moving Air Medical Forward (w/ Krista...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/08/15

Krista Haugen is the director of patient safety for Global Medical Response. While working as a flight nurse in 2005, Krista survived a helicopter crash; an experience that emboldened her to speak up. Today, Krista is a fierce advocate for all things human; from accident prevention, to stress management and trauma recovery, her compassionate insight is key in moving the air medical industry forward.

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55:18

Episode 33: Ten Rules For A Long Career (w/ Nick Mayhew)

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/07/25

1. Act safely, even when no one is watching. 2. Accept that it could happen to you 3. Always follow the rules 4. Abide by personal minimums 5. Always steady, never impulsive 6. Own the outcome and speak up 7. Never cut corners 8. Never say "Hey, watch this!" 9. Regularly use simulated training environments 10. Believe that zero fatal accidents is achievable Nick Mayhew is a pilot and instr...

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Episode 32: Aviation Psychologist Eleonora Avi

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/07/11

Eleonora Avi is an aviation psychologist based in Italy. The same year Eleanora earned her degree in psychology, her mother was rescued by a Helicopter Air Ambulance — an event that inspired Eleonora to give back to the industry by helping pilots understand the inner-workings of their minds. In this conversation, I’ll speak with Eleanora about her unique and fascinating field; how can we recognize what drives our bodies to act, and use it to be more conscious aviators?

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58:24

Episode 31: Warrant Officer Program + Surviving a...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/06/27

Frank Kanauka is a helicopter pilot and former army aviator. In this conversation, Frank and I will discuss his early training in the Warrant Officer program during the Vietnam War, and the events leading up to his survival of a mid-air collision in Cambodia.

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80:53

Episode 30: Reducing the Personal/Private Accident...

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2024/06/13

Personal and private flights account for the largest percentage of helicopter accidents — despite making up just 3% of hours flown. So how can we fix this?Our guests today are Scott Tyrell — a former FAA accident investigator — and Arvid Albanese — a business owner and private pilot. As co-sponsors of the personal/private segment of the US Helicopter Safety Team, Scott and Arvid promote safety ideas for those pilots who might not have easy access to the learning resources other sectors of the...

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59:40

Episode 29: The Virtue of Hangar Flying (w/ Chris Hill)

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/05/30

Chris Hill is the senior director of safety for Vertical Aviation International — formerly, HAI. In his role, Chris seeks out new ways to promote and adhere to safety culture. In this conversation, Chris and I will examine the importance of open dialogue in safety; why we should feel motivated to share the lessons we’ve learned from our shortcomings, and withhold judgement from others doing the same.

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60:00

Episode 28: Improving Flight With The Hughes App (w/...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/05/16

Chris Baur of Hughes Aerospace returns to the show to tell us about The Hughes App, a new all-in-one flight aid, complete with maps, charts, camera feeds, weather data, risk assessment functions, and many more flight supplements.

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Episode 27: Bölkows in Borneo (w/ Alida Soemawinata)

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2024/04/25

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