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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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69:09

Episode 52: What Happens To A Damaged Blade? (w/...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Since 1998, Maurice Sabourin has been a part of an elite team specializing in the repair of aircraft blades at Airbus. Their work falls somewhere between the skill of a mechanic and the finesse of an artist. In this episode, Maurice will give us an inside look at the work of a blade tech. We’ll follow the process of blade repair, from it’s initial damage to it’s return to service. We’ll learn technical insight, like the difference between working on a metal blade vs a composite blade. And fin...

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65:08

Episode 51: All About Batteries (w/ Chris Holder)

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/09/11

From lead-acid, to NICAD, and lithium-ion, the evolution of aircraft batteries has always been a balancing act of weight, power and reliability. Getting that balance right is essential. Today, I’m speaking with Chris Holder of Concorde Battery about the work their company is doing to provide dependable power to the industry. We’ll look at the development of aircraft batteries over time, common misconceptions about batteries, the future of power in aviation, and much more.

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Episode 50: Returning To Flight After Medical Crisis...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Dwight Robinson is the deputy chief pilot of flight testing at Airbus. Last year, his flying career was almost cut short when he was hospitalized with Atrial Fibrillation. But despite losing his medical, and battling the effects of his condition, Dwight made a decision. One way or another, he told himself, he was going to fly again. Against all odds, he did just that. In roughly a year, Dwight was back to flying, with no further heart complications. His story exemplifies a spirit of of ...

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Episode 49: Inside The USHST Peer Pilot Program

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Last March, the US Helicopter Safety Team launched their Peer Pilot Program — an online resource for pilots to seek help with the inner turbulence they might face. Through the program, users can speak with a trained industry “peer” who will listen to the user, and guide them through their concern — personal, professional, and otherwise. These sessions are free, and completely confidential. In this episode, I’m speaking with Chris Baur — industry co-chair of the USHST — about launching t...

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59:50

Episode 48: Changing The Safety Paradigm (w/ Dr....

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Dr. Ivan Pupulidy is an expert on safety in complex systems and high risk environments. He’s been a featured speaker for TEDx, and his new book “Human Organization And Potential” has been called “a roadmap toward a new era in workplace safety.” In this conversation, I’ll speak with Dr. Pupulidy about aviation safety reform; how we can can discard the ideas that have been holding us back, and empower pilots with the skills to think on their feet.

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65:22

Episode 47: The Science Of Flight Test Engineering...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Carl Ockier is the senior expert for flight test engineering at Airbus. Over the last 25 years, Carl has been instrumental in developing some of the most iconic Airbus helicopters, including the H145 and H135. In this conversation, I’ll speak with Carl about his work engineering aircraft; from the nitty-gritty technical details, to his larger ideas about humans and our relationship to the machines we fly.

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50:21

Episode 46: Inside the ICARUS Smart View Limiting...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Nick Sinopoli is the creator ICARUS, a smart view limiting device that is revolutionizing IFR training. With a screen visor mounted to a hat or helmet, ICARUS allows its user to seamlessly move between levels of visibility, with a peripheral range not possible with earlier training tools. I spoke with Nick about ICARUS, and why it’s making such an impact in the industry…but I was just as interested in his story — how a pilot at his lowest point channeled frustration into innovation.

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Episode 45: Inside A UIMC Event (w/ John Roberts)

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Unintended flight into IMC is one of the most severe risks we face as pilots. If you haven't been there, it's a hard thing to fathom — flying into the clouds, quickly losing all orientation. Our guest today is John Roberts. John is the Senior Training Manager at the Transportation Safety Institute. In a previous career, John flew helicopters in the army, where he retired with the rank of CW 5. In this episode, John will tell the story of a UIMC event he survived while flying in th...

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40:52

THINKING, FAST AND SLOW 4 : Flying With "The...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/04/17

This is the fourth and final episode of our mini-series on Daniel Kahneman's Thinking Fast and Slow. In it, we focus on his insights into human behavior and how we can apply them to aviation. We'll discuss anchoring and "the possibility effect" — how we undervalue likely outcomes while overvaluing unlikely ones.

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39:38

THINKING, FAST AND SLOW 3 : What You See Is All There...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

2025/04/10

This is the third part of our series exploring the work of psychologist Daniel Kahneman, and how it relates to aviation. In this episode, we’re looking at cognitive ease and our tendency to mistake correlation for causation.

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

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

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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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...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

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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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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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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Episode 39: The Psychology of Accident Investigation...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

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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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...

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast ·

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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