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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 #151 - Flying Tours to Fighting Fire: Tony...

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2025/11/04

Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this two-part episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider reconnects with his longtime friend Tony Melendrez, a former colleague from their Maverick Helicopters days. Tony shares his unconventional journey into aviation, sparked by a desire to blend his firefighting family background with helicopter flying. Tony’s path took him from flight school in California to tour flying in Myrtle Beach ...

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Episode #150 - From OCS to Helicopter CFI: Kelsey...

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2025/10/28

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 chats with Kelsey Hoogendoorn, an Arizona-based aviation enthusiast and certified helicopter flight instructor (CFI/CFII). Kelsey opens up about her deep-rooted passion for helicopters, sparked during her early days as an Operations Control Specialist (OCS) at Metro Aviation. Drawing on her Embry-Riddle University aeronautics background, and h...

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Episode #149 - Terry Palmer: Simulator Training...

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2025/10/21

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 Terry Palmer, a trailblazer in helicopter safety and training. Terry shares her remarkable journey from building robots for Disney and Universal Studios to becoming a pivotal figure in aviation safety. Initially a fixed-wing pilot, she founded a flight school before joining OmniFlight Helicopters, where she developed air medical resour...

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Episode 148 - Conquering Spatial Disorientation:...

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2025/10/14

Send us a text Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider engages with Tyson Phillips, co-founder of AT Systems and a seasoned Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk pilot with a diverse background in military medevac, military air assault and firefighting. Tyson shares compelling stories from his career, including personal encounters with spatial disorientation (SD) during...

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Episode #147 - Building Safer Skies with TOPS:...

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2025/10/07

Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this engaging episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider welcomes Christopher Young, a seasoned helicopter pilot and executive director of the Tour Operators Program of Safety (TOPS). With a 20-year U.S. Navy career flying Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawks, Chris shares his journey from naval aviation to air medical operations with STAT Medevac, and later to roles at Sikorsky, Argus Prism, and Baldwi...

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Episode #146 - Human Factors in High Stakes: Ken...

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2025/09/30

Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this captivating episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider welcomes Ken Wylie, an International Certified Mountain Guide and author of Buried. Unlike typical guests, Ken’s expertise lies not in aviation but in mountaineering, where he has dedicated his career to understanding human factors and decision-making in high-consequence environments. Drawing parallels between mountaineering and avi...

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Episode #145 - Blades of Valor: Lee Benson - Vietnam...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this gripping episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider welcomes Lee Benson, a 2025 MHM Blades of Valor Award recipient, whose 15,000-plus hours as a helicopter pilot have left an indelible mark on the industry. From his early days as a Vietnam War pilot at 19, Lee transitioned to commercial flying in the “Wild West” era of the 1970s, supported naval operations, and served 27 years wi...

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Episode #144 - Operation Helo - Hope in a Crisis:...

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2025/09/16

Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this inspiring episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider welcomes Eric Robinson, recipient of the Blades of Valor Award and the driving force behind Operation Helo, a nonprofit that mobilized civilian helicopters for disaster relief during Hurricane Helene’s devastating aftermath in western North Carolina. Eric shares his journey from a fixed-wing aviation background, rooted in his father’s...

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Episode #143 - HealthNet’s Legacy of Compassion:...

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2025/09/09

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 Clinton Burley, President and CEO of HealthNet Aeromedical Services, a cornerstone of critical care transport in West Virginia. Starting as a flight paramedic in 1986, Clinton shares his journey from 17 years of frontline clinical work to leading a 501(c)(3) medical transportation organization formed by three competing health systems. ...

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Episode #142 - Hydrogen Powered Helicopters: Dr....

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2025/09/02

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 Dr. Anita Sengupta, an aerospace engineer and founder of Hydroplane, who is revolutionizing aviation with hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. With a PhD in electric propulsion and 16 years at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dr. Sengupta shares her journey from developing ion thrusters for spacecraft to landing the Mars Curiosity Rover wit...

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Episode #141 Valor Flight Crew: Blake & Mike on...

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2025/08/26

Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! Fadale, hosts of the Vertical Valor Flight Crew Podcast on the Helicast platform. Both seasoned professionals with over a decade each of air medical experience, they share exciting stories from critical medevac missions throughout their careers. They explore the vital role of crew resource management, advancements in air medical technology like blood products and AI, and the pressing need for mental health...

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Episode #140 - Helicopter Rescue Missions: Jason...

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2025/08/19

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 Jason Quinn, former U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer and host of The Real ResQ Podcast. Jason shares his journey from a high school graduate inspired by his uncle’s Coast Guard service to becoming rescue swimmer No. 500, tackling gruelling training and high-stakes missions. From hoisting into 20-foot Bering Sea waves to earning an Air M...

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Episode #139 - Aviation Insurance Insights: Daren...

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2025/08/12

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 Daren Humphries, a seasoned helicopter pilot turned aviation insurance broker at Assured Partners. With a career spanning from flight instruction to law enforcement flying, Daren shares his journey from flying Cessnas in the United Kingdom to mastering complex helicopter operations in the United States. He delves into the intrica...

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Episode #138 - Aviation Insights: Halsey Schider -...

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2025/08/05

Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this solo episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider shares his personal journey from air medical flying to founding Sellacopter, a company revolutionizing aircraft sales. Halsey reflects on the challenges of transitioning from pilot to entrepreneur, highlighting how resilience and networking fueled Sellacopter’s growth. He emphasizes the critical role of ethics and standardization in delive...

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Episode #137 - Helo Girls & Real-World Safety: Kodey...

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2025/07/29

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 Kodey Bogart, a seasoned aviator whose journey spans military medevac missions to civilian instruction. Kodey shares how her passion for helicopters led to flying air medical missions, both in National Guard UH-60s in Iraq and civilian helicopters in the U.S. She offers real-world insights into safety management systems (SMS), drawing ...

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Episode #136 - Training Insights: Glen White, Euro...

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2025/07/22

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 Glen White, founder of Euro Safety, to explore his dynamic contributions to helicopter training and safety. Glen shares how Euro Safety delivers hands-on instruction, from private owners to large operations, using platforms like the twin-engine Airbus AS355 F2. His engaging social media videos, born from a desire to offer free, ...

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Episode #135 – Flying a Family Legacy: Taylor English...

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2025/07/15

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 talks with Taylor English of English Air Service, a family-run helicopter operation founded in 1986 by Taylor's father. Taylor traces the company’s evolution from agricultural crop dusting to cutting-edge light detection and ranging (LIDAR) and utility services, showcasing helicopters’ vital role in agriculture and beyond. She emphasizes the s...

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Episode #134 - eVTOL Visions: Rob Hoffman - The...

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2025/07/08

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 engages with Rob Hoffman, host of the Cross-Check and Urban EV podcasts, to explore aviation’s next chapter. They dive into the promise of eVTOL technology, which could transform urban mobility, while addressing the critical need for community acceptance to make it a reality. Rob shares insights from his podcasts, exploring regulatory challeng...

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Episode #133 - Mile High Health Club: Lashae Bacon -...

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2025/07/01

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 talks with Lashae Bacon, a former Apache pilot turned entrepreneur, who founded Mile High Health Club to boost health and fitness for aviation professionals. Lashae shares insights on her pathway to becoming an Apache pilot, and her journey from military aviation to addressing the industry’s "C-" rated health trajectory. She discusses the diff...

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Episode #132 - Fast-Track Flyer: Matt Goodrich - The...

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2025/06/24

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 talks with Matt Goodrich, a software engineer who rocketed from student pilot to air medical pro in record time. They explore Matt’s swift transition to flying the advanced Leonardo AW169 helicopter, tackling night shifts and tough weather. Matt shares the vital role of Vertical Aviation International (VAI) in connecting pilots and mechanics, ...

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