The Helicopter Podcast

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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!

Recent Episodes
  • Episode #130 - New Pilot Foundations: Spencer Cahoon - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jun 10, 2025 – 54:45
  • Episode #129 - High-Flying Futures - Quantum Helicopters: Terry Blakemore - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jun 3, 2025 – 01:16:32
  • Episode #128 - Volo Mission: Long Line & Human Behavior – Kimberly Hutchings – The Helicopter Podcast
    May 27, 2025 – 01:03:16
  • Episode #127 - Air Medical Advocate: Brett Reeder with NEMSPA - The Helicopter Podcast 
    May 20, 2025 – 01:01:19
  • Episode #126 - Taming the Alps: Daniel Aufdenblatten of Air Zermatt - The Helicopter Podcast
    May 13, 2025 – 01:14:32
  • Episode #125 - 17,000 hour Flight Instructor: Simon Jones - The Helicopter Podcast
    May 6, 2025 – 01:07:10
  • Episode #124 - UAVs and Helicopters Unite: Verticon 2025 - Ascent Aerosystems – The Helicopter Podcast
    Apr 22, 2025 – 01:04:00
  • Episode #123 - Flying with the LAPD: Hangar Z and The Helicopter Podcast
    Apr 15, 2025 – 01:07:26
  • Episode #122 - Luxury helicopters: Cornéll Grové and Dr. Daniel Borer from Swiss Premium – The Helicopter Podcast
    Apr 8, 2025 – 01:01:31
  • Episode #121 - Power in the Sky: Verticon 2025 with Pete Anderson of PG&E – The Helicopter Podcast
    Apr 1, 2025 – 01:03:26
  • Special Bonus Episode! - The Airbus H140 Takes Flight: Verticon 2025 with Dirk Petry and Volker Bau – The Helicopter Podcast
    Mar 27, 2025 – 28:22
  • Episode #120 - The all new R66 and R88: Verticon 2025 with Robinson Helicopter Co.
    Mar 25, 2025 – 01:09:17
  • Episode #119 - Shaping the helicopter industry: Cade Clark with VAI – The Helicopter Podcast
    Mar 18, 2025 – 52:14
  • Episode #118 - From Helicopters to Real Estate: Dylan Tent’s Journey – The Helicopter Podcast
    Mar 11, 2025 – 01:05:31
  • Episode #117 - Gearing Up for VAI – What to Expect & Why You Should Be There! – The Helicopter Podcast
    Mar 4, 2025 – 33:21
  • Episode #116 - Pre-purchase inspections with Beth Christianos of HeliPackers – The Helicopter Podcast
    Feb 25, 2025 – 50:57
  • Episode #115 - Helicopters at Sea - Challenges and Risks: Felix Christians - The Helicopter Podcast
    Feb 18, 2025 – 01:07:43
  • Episode #114 - Antarctic Adventures and Canadian Aviation with Felix Christians - The Helicopter Podcast
    Feb 11, 2025 – 01:12:16
  • Episode #113 - European pilot training: Sascha Richter & Phil Haupt – The Helicopter Podcast
    Feb 4, 2025 – 52:18
  • Episode #112 - VR meets reality: Fabi Riesen, CEO of Loft Dynamics - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jan 28, 2025 – 58:23
  • Episode #111 - Insights from the Helicopter Institute - Randy Rowles - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jan 21, 2025 – 01:14:34
  • Episode #110 - Fredrik Kämpfe, chair of the European Helicopter Association – The Helicopter Podcast
    Jan 14, 2025 – 35:08
  • Episode #109 - Helicopter Pilot turned Entrepreneur: Shawn Johnson - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jan 7, 2025 – 58:31
  • Episode 108 - Podcast Recap! A look back on 2024 - The Helicopter Podcast 
    Dec 31, 2024 – 01:41:26
  • Episode #107 - Cyclic Back with Pete Gillies: A Legendary Pilot's Journey Part II - The Helicopter Podcast
    Dec 17, 2024 – 57:40
  • Episode #106 - Cyclic Back with Pete Gillies: A Legendary Pilot's Journey Part I - The Helicopter Podcast
    Dec 10, 2024 – 01:05:07
  • Episode #105 - David Smith & Randall Schaffer, Robinson Helicopter Company – The Helicopter Podcast
    Dec 3, 2024 – 01:00:40
  • Episode #104 - Dr. Frank Liemandt, Show Dir. of European Rotors & German Helicopter Assoc. – The Helicopter Podcast
    Nov 26, 2024 – 59:30
  • Episode #103 - Humanitarian Aviation with PAMAS Mission: Todd Schultz - The Helicopter Podcast
    Nov 19, 2024 – 57:18
  • Episode #102 - Experimental Helicopter Insights: Gerrit Schulze - The Helicopter Podcast
    Nov 12, 2024 – 57:14
  • Episode #101 - The Evolution of Air Medical: Woody McClendon - The Helicopter Podcast
    Nov 5, 2024 – 01:04:57
  • Episode #100 - Jet Suits, Helicopters, and Snowboards! Leigh Coates - The Helicopter Podcast
    Oct 22, 2024 – 01:09:34
  • Episode #99 - From Robinson Mechanic to Delta Pilot: Jacob Tuck - The Helicopter Podcast
    Oct 15, 2024 – 57:01
  • Episode #98 - Hurricane Helene - Heroic efforts of civilian helicopters: Pat Harrigan - The Helicopter Podcast
    Oct 8, 2024 – 45:24
  • Episode #97 - Extended Component Life! David Smith: Robinson Helicopters - The Helicopter Podcast
    Oct 1, 2024 – 01:03:00
  • Episode #96 - Resourcefulness and alternative career paths: Wesley Rhoads - The Helicopter Podcast
    Sep 24, 2024 – 56:19
  • Episode #95 - Aviation Insights: Pay, professionalism, and the road ahead - The Helicopter Podcast
    Sep 17, 2024 – 55:50
  • Episode #94 - A Deep Look at Aviation Safety: Dave Dziura - The Helicopter Podcast
    Sep 10, 2024 – 01:08:32
  • Episode #93 - From the Steel Industry to Flying Air Medical: David Funderburk - The Helicopter Podcast
    Sep 3, 2024 – 01:12:16
  • Episode #92 - Choosing a flight school? Changing careers? Halsey on FAQs - The Helicopter Podcast
    Aug 27, 2024 – 31:24
  • Episode #91 - From Training in Australia to Tours in Texas: Mandy Leader - The Helicopter Podcast
    Aug 20, 2024 – 57:29
  • Episode #90 - Why Europeans come to the USA for flight training: Phil Haupt - The Helicopter Podcast
    Aug 13, 2024 – 59:53
  • Episode #89 - Flight Paramedic to Pilot: Walter Dusseldorp - The Helicopter Podcast
    Aug 6, 2024 – 01:02:44
  • Episode #88 - National Guard Pilot to Civilian Flight Instructor: Colin Lawrence - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jul 30, 2024 – 01:00:45
  • Episode #87 - Flying Offshore in Alaska: Forrest Krupin - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jul 23, 2024 – 01:07:42
  • Episode #86 - Airplanes to Helicopters: Jameson Ault - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jul 16, 2024 – 01:01:58
  • Episode #85 - Airbus Light Helicopters Program Director: Jérôme Ronssin - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jul 9, 2024 – 56:04
  • Episode #84 - CEO of Schweizer Helicopters: David Horton - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jul 2, 2024 – 58:49
  • Episode #83 - Police Helicopter Pilot and Podcast Host: Jon Gray - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jun 25, 2024 – 01:07:05
  • Episode #82 - Colorado Search and Rescue: Tracy Stallings - The Helicopter Podcast
    Jun 18, 2024 – 01:00:50
Recent Reviews
  • HeliSkinner
    Awesome Podcast
    This podcast gets better and better with every episode! Must listen if you’re a helicopter aviator or just interested in helicopters! Keep up the good work!
  • Heli pilot17
    Fabulous show and host
    I only started listening to The Helicopter Podcast a few months ago and needless to say, I’m hooked. It’s such a great way to learn more about this very niche industry and get insights into all the cool things pilots get up to. Halsey’s not only an awesome host but is also very responsive and helpful to any one who reaches out to him for advice (basing it on my personal experience). Thank you so much for all your help Halsey and please keep up the good work!
  • B34NP0L3
    Listen to Learn!
    Halsey and his podcast have been extremely helpful and informative as I dip my toe into the world of heli pilots and the jobs they do. It’s been a great resource and it’s an easy listen! Great variety of guests as well.
  • BestNickname!
    Fantastic show
    Fantastic show, lots of great information from a diverse range of aspects in the helicopter industry. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get a broader range of information about the different sectors of the industry. Keep the great content coming!
  • SLanier454
    Awesome show
    Thoroughly enjoy each new episode. Great information each week!!
  • Sam 6154
    A great listen, and a great host
    Halsey has been my go to for a podcast to get through long drives and long shifts at work. I am looking into flight schools, especially ones that qualify for the GI Bill and found episode #36 with Adam Rickard very helpful to guide me through the process of utilizing those benefits. Every podcast is different and I enjoy learning different point of views about the industry.
  • GorthWlenn
    Incredible resource for new pilots and existing!
    As a hopeful future pilot that just applied to flight school, this podcast has been an outstanding resource for me, learning the ins and outs of the industry. I am looking to jumpstart my career in aviation and I honestly believe this podcast is giving me a leg up. Thanks Halsey for following through with this podcast and making it thoroughly informative in all aspects of the aviation industry.
  • Douggiie
    The best helicopter podcast, hands down.
    What a great resource for the aspiring helicopter pilot. Immersion is the best way to learn anything, and this is a excellent tool to keep yourself learning about the world of helicopters while just driving along in your car. You never know what little nugget of info might save your bacon someday. Halsey has a great radio voice, and his personality and general attitude is a great role model for young pilots. The only complaints I have are audio quality related. On some episodes, Halsey is very loud, while the guest is too quiet, so I’m constantly fiddling with the volume. Also, the spoken intro audio portion before the Sellacopter plug sounds very compressed. Every time I pick up my keys, my first thought is wether or not I have a new episode.
  • ForrestsAviVenture
    Fantastic Show
    Great helicopter industry based podcast. Halsey has a great way of interviewing someone while keeping topics open for a natural discussion. This show is growing and doing great things while becoming a fantastic resource for helicopter pilots new and seasoned alike
  • 🏆🏆🏆🚁
    Awesome show!
    I’m currently studying for my private pilot checkride and this show is really valuable to my growing knowledge about helicopter. I love the structure of the podcast by talking to people and there story of how they got started in helicopters.
  • amm063
    👍🏻
    Awesome podcast and just the right length.
  • Btownchamp
    👍🏻
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  • SkyBaum
    Episode 1
    Feel like Episode 1 was geared toward the initial CFI, which is the stage I hope to shortly tackle. Loved all the descriptions & emphasis placed on the PTS by both Sean & Halsey. Unfortunately the person I been working (ratings wise) with is Not going to be able to complete my initial CFI thus I’ll have go somewhere else 🥲 Have a good idea of where I would like to go & finish my training, but also open to suggestions. I can easily be found on the social networks under the name #SkyBaum
  • Mwoodbury
    Great for any helicopter enthusiast!
    I’ve been listening to the helicopter podcast for a few days now and so far it’s been awesome. I’m currently going through flight training in Utah working on my PPL and I wanted to find something to listen to in order to keep immersing myself in the helicopter world. I’ve loved listening to the shop talk and helicopter flying experiences. I’m looking to make a career flying helicopters so it’s been great to hear about the careers of various pilots and get a better look into what options for jobs are available in the industry, as well as getting advice for how to land those jobs. The podcast has been great so keep the episodes coming!
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