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The Vertical MRO Podcast

Vertical HeliCASTS

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Our episodes feature MRO experts who share invaluable tribal knowledge and stories that are sure to inspire current and aspiring industry maintainers.

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All Episodes

51:21

Vertical MRO Tech Talk By Bell - Episode 4 - The...

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2025/03/31

Welcome to another episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell. In this episode, hosts Val Medved, Greg, and Skip, dive into the evolution of technical publications (tech pubs) at Bell, highlighting how the shift from traditional PDF manuals to the interactive S1000D format is transforming maintenance efficiency. Skip shares his insights on the critical role tech pubs play for operators and maintainers, shedding light on recent enhancements designed to improve accessibility an...

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Episode 41: Inside the 2025 Vertical MRO Conferences...

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2025/03/21

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Leslie Ferry to discuss the upcoming Vertical MRO conferences in Kelowna, British Columbia, and Dallas, Texas. Leslie shares insight into the significance of these conferences for helicopter maintenance professionals, highlighting their focus on education, networking, and hands-on trainin...

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Episode 40: Quality Assurance and Mentorship in...

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2025/03/14

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, hosts Val Medved and Scott Hayward sit down with Paul Sliskovic, a seasoned aviation professional with over 25 years of experience, now serving as quality assurance manager at Wildcat Helicopters. Paul shares his journey in the helicopter industry, highlighting the challenges and rewards of transitioning from a mechanic to a qualit...

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Episode 39: Aviation Operations & MRO Challenges with...

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2025/03/07

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In Part 2 of this two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Peter Yegen and Jed Wagner from Billings Flying Service for a deep dive into the complexities of aviation operations and maintenance. Peter and Jed share their personal journeys into aviation, discussing the influence of family, mentorship, and hands-on experience. They explore critical topics such...

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55:27

Episode 38: Aviation Operations & MRO Challenges with...

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2025/02/28

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In Part 1 of this two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Peter Yegen and Jed Wagner from Billings Flying Service for a deep dive into the complexities of aviation operations and maintenance. Peter and Jed share their personal journeys into aviation, discussing the influence of family, mentorship, and hands-on experience. They explore critical topics such ...

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Episode 37: Engineering the Future of Aerial...

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2025/02/21

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this episode, hosts Val Medved and Scott Hayward are joined by Ephraim Nowak, an esteemed engineer specializing in unmanned aircraft, with a focus on innovative applications in firefighting. Ephraim discusses his journey from working with small drones to pioneering the development of autonomous firefighting helicopters. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge technology ...

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71:38

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell – Episode 3 – The...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/02/14

Welcome to another episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell. In today's episode, hosts Val, Greg, and Martin, dive deep into the intricate world of track and balance in helicopters. They begin by unpacking the fundamental principles of helicopter dynamics, explaining the importance of one-per-rev, two-per-rev, and four-per-rev vibrations. The discussion emphasizes the significance of understanding harmonics and resonance conditions, alongside practical tips for adjus...

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51:24

Episode 36: Arctic Operations Uncovered: A...

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2025/02/05

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this two-part series, Val Medved is away visiting Australia so Jon Gray, and Faith Ortega step in to host a conversation with Rob Estey from Pathfinder Aviation. This podcast episode accompanies an article featured in Vertical Magazine that explores helicopter operations in Antarctica. Be sure to check out the February-March 2025 Aerial Work issue of Vertical Magazine to r...

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52:08

Episode 35: Arctic Operations Uncovered: A...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine.In this two-part series, Val Medved is away visiting Australia so Jon Gray, and Faith Ortega step in to host a conversation with Rob Estey from Pathfinder Aviation.This podcast episode accompanies an article featured in Vertical Magazine that explores helicopter operations in Antarctica. Be sure to check out the February-March 2025 Aerial Work issue of Vertical Magazine to read ...

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54:47

Episode 34: Lessons from 53 years with veteran...

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2025/01/24

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine.In this two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray are joined by Mike Broderick, a seasoned aviation mechanic with an impressive 53 years of experience in the field. Together, they explore Mike's remarkable journey in aviation, reminiscing about his early days, memorable experiences, and the legal challenges that shape the industry today.Listen in as they highlight the need ...

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69:23

Episode 33: Lessons from 53 years with veteran...

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2025/01/17

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine.In this two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray are joined by Mike Broderick, a seasoned aviation mechanic with an impressive 53 years of experience in the field. Together, they explore Mike's remarkable journey in aviation, reminiscing about his early days, memorable experiences, and the legal challenges that shape the industry today. Listen in as they highlight th...

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Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Episode 2 - ThixO SYN...

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2025/01/15

Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts, presented by Bell!In this episode, hosts Marc Dubé and Mike Vautour, technical experts on the Bell Product Support Engineering (PSE) Team, share insights into recently released Service Directives regarding the obsolescence of ThixO SYN Grease, which impacts various Bell 206, 407, and 505 models.These seasoned professionals provide additional background context on the ThixO SYN Grease obsolescence, the team's process in finding a replacement, and other helpful i...

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Episode 32: The Power of Partnership: Kamatics &...

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2025/01/10

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this episode, Val Medved welcomes Scott Hayward to the pod as a co-host. Val and Scott interview two incredible guests: Seth Hardage and Chris Prain. Together, we’ll explore the revolutionary Dragon Skin Xtreme (DSX) coating developed by Seth’s company, Rotorcraft Repair and Manufacturing. In this episode, we’ll uncover the origins of the DSX coating, discussing its rigorous...

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51:44

Episode 31 - Rotor Maintenance Mastery: Beth...

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2024/12/20

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine.In this inspiring two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Beth Christianos, founder and director of maintenance at Leading Edge Aerospace. During the conversation, Beth shares her unique journey into the aviation industry, from her initial fascination with helicopters to her strategic decision to pursue engineering over flying. With no family background in a...

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50:34

Episode 30 - Rotor Maintenance Mastery: Beth...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine.In this inspiring two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Beth Christianos, founder and director of maintenance at Leading Edge Aerospace. During the conversation, Beth shares her unique journey into the aviation industry, from her initial fascination with helicopters to her strategic decision to pursue engineering over flying. With no family bac...

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Episode 29: Instructing the Next Generation With...

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2024/12/06

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, host Val Medved sits down with Tristan Beddoe from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to delve into the aviation maintenance engineering (AME) profession. They discuss the various career paths within helicopter maintenance and the vital role of training and mentorship in the field. Tristan shares his own journey and insights on the skills taught at SAIT, high...

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Episode 28 - Empowering the Rotorcraft Maintenance...

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2024/11/22

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode, Jon Gray takes the helm in Val’s absence to discuss the newly announced Vertical Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) conference with an esteemed panel of guests: Linda Reyno, Mike Reyno, Leslie Ferry, and Madison Reyno.Join us as the speakers share their vision for creating a vibrant atmosphere at the conference, explore the crucial role of the VMRO Podcast in fostering ongoing industry dialogues, a...

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Episode 27 - Survey Says: Insights from Bell and...

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2024/11/08

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode, join host Val Medved as he engages with industry experts Van Wilson, director of customer solutions at Bell; and Brad Fandrich, president of Valley Helicopters.Together, they dive into the latest insights from Vertical magazine's Helicopter and Engine Manufacturers Survey, showcasing Bell's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction in the helicopter industry.Explore critical topics such as post...

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68:49

Episode 26 - Salus Aviation: Building the Future of...

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2024/10/25

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical Helicasts!In today’s episode, host Val sits down with Keir Brown from Salus Aviation, diving deep into the company’s rich history and innovative services that are making waves in the market.Join us as Keir shares his personal journey in aviation and offers a unique perspective on the evolution of Salus Aviation and its commitment to self-sufficiency in the aviation sector. You'll learn about the company’s aircraft sales and leasi...

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13:07

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Inaugural Episode

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2024/10/22

Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts, presented by Bell!In this inaugural episode, hosts Marc Dubé and Gabriel Leveille, both seasoned professionals with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, introduce this new podcast series dedicated to keeping Bell aircraft maintainers and owners informed about important service directives. The team dives into what service directives are, including Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs), Operational Safety Notices (OSNs), Technical Bulletins (TBs), and Info...

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