Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Pilot's Lounge
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| EP 48 | Lindsey Danilack Chrismon - The first female AH-6 Little Bird Pilot | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:12:40 | |
This episode was made possible in partnership with MD Helicopters! | |||
| EP 47 | CW5(R) David G. Hill | 13 Mar 2024 | 01:09:48 | |
David brings us over three decades and 12,500 hours of aviation experience spanning from Panama to Hurricane Katrina relief and more. From serving as a mechanic to pinning CW5 as an aviator to flying off-shore oil jobs, David's journey is one we are excited to share. | |||
| EP 38 | PROJECT ECHELON | 30 Nov 2022 | 01:10:05 | |
Eric Hill, Co-Founder and President of Project Echelon, joins us to talk about his background as well as the inception of Project Echelon, a 501c3 non-profit organization with the mission to equip, educate, and empower veterans and their families through physical activity. | |||
| EP 37 | Casey Kroll & The Big Man Foundation | 16 Nov 2022 | 01:03:08 | |
Casey Kroll is the CEO and Founder of The Big Man Foundation, a 501(C)3 non-profit organization with the mission of alleviating and preventing hardships for athletic coaches and their families. | |||
| EP 36 | SIR JUMPS ALOT | 02 Nov 2022 | 02:11:25 | |
Josh Porter, commonly known as @Sir.Jumps.Alot to his vast social media following, is known for his incredible skydiving and fitness content on Instagram. He shares with us his military career, how aviation was an integral role in his profession, and his experiences throughout his time and service. | |||
| EP 35 | APART Prep with "Snak Pak" | 27 Oct 2022 | 01:20:26 | |
Mike, aka "Snak Pak" is a current Chief Warrant Officer 2 and Instructor Pilot at the Aviation Center of Excellence at Ft. Rucker, Alabama. Mike shares with us his story of entering into aviation, experiences he has had, and ultimately how to approach an APART or any flight evaluation with the most preparedness and ease. | |||
| EP 34 | The Artemis Program | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:19:42 | |
We are going back to the moon! On this episode, we briefly dive into NASA's ARTEMIS Space Exploration program talking specifically about the components and procedures to be utilized for Artemis I, Artemis II, and Artemis III. | |||
| EP 33 | HAZE GRAY HELO | 31 Aug 2022 | 01:05:35 | |
Lt. Casey "Casper" Obrien (USN) is MH-60S Weapon and Tactics Instructor and is also qualified on the MQ-8C. He shares with us his story growing up across the globe as well as what brought him to serve the United States, originally in the form of a United States Navy Rescue Swimmer. From athletic sales and marketing to observing multi-service operations, Casey shares with us his incredible story and pathway in pursuit of his dreams. | |||
| EP 32 | Andrew Nicoletti | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:55:50 | |
Andrew Nicoletti is currently Major in the United States Air Force Reserves (HH-60G), Law Enforcement Pilot, and brings over a decade of experience and thousands of hours to us as he shares with us his incredibly story. From attending the Citadel to becoming an Army Blackhawk Pilot (UH-60A/L/M, HH-60M) to serving in Law Enforcement Aviation as well as transferring to the United States Air Force Reserves, he discusses his experiences across a variety of mission sets and environments. | |||
| EP 31 | Heather Howley @Independentheli | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:58:43 | |
"If I put a military pilot in this, they probably couldn't fly it." | |||
| EP 30 | Memorial Day Muster | 17 Jun 2022 | 01:15:55 | |
On today's episode, the Brotallion team gathers in Ft. Walton, Florida for our annual staff retreat. We share stories from staff members you have not heard from, initiatives with Brotallion and the Brotallion Blue Skies Foundation, as well as discuss the importance of Memorial Day. | |||
| Hold Short 06 | The Ladies of Brotallion | 10 Jun 2022 | 00:13:43 | |
In this episode, Britney (aka @Bdelor) hangs out with several of the women that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make Brotallion and the Brotallion Blue Skies Foundation possible. | |||
| EP 46 | David Alan Arnold | 29 Jan 2024 | 01:07:03 | |
David Alan Arnold is a world-renowned arial videographer that has likely been behind the camera for many of your favorite films, TV shows, and sporting events. From the Deadliest Catch to Monday Night Football, he shares with us his upbringing, how his path formed, his perspective on life and risk management, as well as his experience behind the camera on an aircraft on the deadliest sets in the world. | |||
| Hold Short 05 | Training with Heart Rate | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:20:01 | |
Are you a fitness addict? | |||
| EP 29 | Entering Hangar Z | 06 Apr 2022 | 01:40:23 | |
Jon Gray and Jeff Ratkovich from The Hangar Z Podcast join us to share their extensive knowledge and experience in the Public Safety Aviation realm. From serving as Law Enforcement Officers on the ground to becoming Tactical Flight Officers and eventually pilots, they discuss just what it takes to serve the community in the sky. | |||
| EP 28 | Passive Income with Markian Sich | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:58:02 | |
CEO and Founder of Active Duty Passive Income, Markian Sich separated from the US Marine Corps in 2021 where he was trained as a CH-53E “Super Stallion” Pilot as well as Public Affairs Officer. Markian is a third-generation Ukrainian immigrant who learned about the opportunities that our great country provides its citizens from the example set by his parents and grandparents. To secure his financial future, Markian began pursuing real estate investing shortly after graduation from the United States Naval Academy. His successes inspired him to teach other members of the military about real estate investing, which is how Active Duty Passive Income, the education platform, company and community, was born. | |||
| Hold Short 04 | March News & No Fly Zones | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:14:11 | |
What is a military No-Fly Zone? | |||
| EP 27 | Dan Sheehan Part 2 | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:51:38 | |
Continuing our two part episode, Dan Sheehan is a legend in the Marine Corps Attack Aviation community. A former AH-1W Cobra pilot, Dan flew prior to and including the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003. He went on to deploy as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) attached to Marine Corps Special Operations, the unit that would pave the way for the development of MARSOC, and shares with us his experiences on this two part series. | |||
| EP 26 | Dan Sheehan: Part I | 19 Nov 2021 | 00:54:35 | |
Dan Sheehan is a legend in the Marine Corps Attack Aviation community. A former AH-1W Cobra pilot, Dan flew prior to and including the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003. He went on to deploy as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) attached to Marine Corps Special Operations, the unit that would pave the way for the development of MARSOC, and shares with us his experiences on this two part series. | |||
| EP 25 | Over 8000 with Bob Yerex | 04 Oct 2021 | 01:35:33 | |
Bob Yerex served as a military aviator in the U.S. Coast Guard, United States Army, as well as the United States Marine Corps. He brings to us his experience of over 8200 flight hours, flying everything from overwater rescues to low IFR at 200ft AGL over the mountains of the Pacific North West. He is the recipient of the Alaska Medal of Heroism, the Distinguished Flying Cross, an Order of Daedalians Exceptional Pilot, among many others. He shares with us his story and it is our honor to share it with you. | |||
| EP 24 | Hanging with Hayden Hurst | 23 Jul 2021 | 00:59:42 | |
Hayden Hurst is a starting Tight End for the Atlanta Falcons (#81). He shares with us his story of getting drafted out of high school to the MLB, suffering from depression and addiction, then rising from the ashes to become a first round NFL Draft pick in 2018. We dive into the Hayden Hurst Family Foundation, Human Performance, Nutrition, and so much more. | |||
| EP 23 | AIR CAV with Stephen Irving | 09 Jul 2021 | 01:32:29 | |
Maj. Stephen Irving is a U.S. Army Aviator, entrepreneur, and teacher. From serving as a Troop commander providing aerial reconnaissance and strategic combat support in Afghanistan, opening his own brewery, and on to teaching our next generation of pilots at Veracity Aviation, LLC, he shares with us his incredible story. | |||
| EP 22 | Welcome To Nashville | 02 Jul 2021 | 01:11:07 | |
Our Brotallion Staff and several ambassadors meet up in Austin, Texas prior to our Blue Skies Foundation Auction in Austin Event to hang out and talk about a myriad of subjects from flight, fitness, stress and mental health, as well as how they all play together. We are joined by several amazing friends and family who share outside insights into aviation as well as introduce you to many people behind the scenes. | |||
| EP 45 | Aerial Resupply Coffee | 22 Nov 2023 | 01:00:39 | |
Mike Klemmer, 20 year United States Army Veteran and founder of Aerial Resupply Coffee joins us to talk about his military career, transition to the civilian world, as well as the mission behind Aerial Resupply Coffee (ARC). | |||
| Hold Short 03 | Aircraft Ownership | 11 May 2021 | 00:22:42 | |
What I wish I knew going into aircraft ownership! On todays short episode we cover some basics to think about prior to purchasing your first airplane! | |||
| EP 20 | CPT. Karl Baldessari USCG (RET) | 06 Apr 2021 | 01:01:05 | |
Captain Karl Baldessari served 25 years in the United States Coast Guard flying HH-60 Jayhawks in support of a variety of missions, from interdiction to overwater rescue operations. He shares with us his experiences, to include the daring overwater rescue operation that resulted in him and his crew successfully saving two lives from a wrecked ship off the coast of Washington. Cpt. Baldessari shares with us the event and lessons learned, as well as what lead him to his current role leading a collegiate aviation program. | |||
| EP 19 | Aaron Fitzgerald | 05 Mar 2021 | 01:02:38 | |
The Army-turned-aerobatic pilot you've probably seen on the silver screen. | |||
| EP 18 | Full Send with CW5 Joseph Rosamond | 06 Nov 2020 | 01:38:50 | |
The story of the California wildfire rescue. | |||
| EP 17 | LTC Ralph Alexander Jr | 11 Sep 2020 | 01:13:30 | |
Ralph Alexander Jr, LTC (Ret) brings us his decades of experience as a C-130 pilot and leader in the United States Air Force. From the evacuation of Saigon to flying throughout remote areas in the Pacific Theater, Ralph went on to retire as Systems Functional Requirements Branch Chief, United States Transportation Command. He then went on to work for Lockheed Martin and later became Vice President of DPRA, Inc. | |||
| Hold Short 02 | Blue Skies Foundation | 03 Sep 2020 | 00:17:45 | |
On Hold Short 02 we talk about the Blue Skies Foundation and its inception along with some other topics. | |||
| EP 15 | Igor Sikorsky III | 28 Aug 2020 | 01:39:01 | |
A legacy of passion for aviation. Igor Sikorsky III is the grandson of aviation pioneer and legend, Igor Sikorky. Igor III owns and operates Bradford Camps, a remote sporting camp in northern Maine where he also runs a Part 135 Float Plane operation. On this episode, Igor III shares with us his story and dives deep into his grandfather's journey to the history books of aviation. | |||
| Hold Short 01 | Year One Recap | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:19:45 | |
In our first "Hold Short" episode, we recap year one of The Pilots' Lounge. Join us for our favorite moments, some podcast tips, and more! | |||
| EP 13 | Cultivating Success with Mark Fogel | 07 Aug 2020 | 00:35:22 | |
Mark Fogel bridges the gap from being a military fighter pilot to a successful industry leader. Mark graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2002 followed by serving as an active duty fighter pilot deploying multiple times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Mark is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard commanding their squadron in charge of force support. | |||
| EP 12 | Sean Borland | 31 Jul 2020 | 01:13:21 | |
From Army Attack aviation to Air Force Special Operations to flying EMS and to off-shore oil rigs, Sean Borland has done it all. Sean joins us as he currently serves as the Director of Operations for American Jet International and shares with us his story and experiences spread out over 5,346 flight hours. This is one you wont want to miss! | |||
| EP 44 | Mike Balint Heli | 21 Jul 2023 | 00:52:12 | |
Mike Balint is a man of mystery. A jack of all trades. Pilot, hockey player, business man, tik tok star. On this episode, we dive into the world of Mike Balint; his story, how he entered the world of rotary-wing aviation, and most importantly why helicopter pilots are simply better than everyone else. | |||
| EP 11 | Beverly Hills Cop | 24 Jul 2020 | 01:30:53 | |
Scott "Ghettobird Pirate" Hebble sails the skies of Los Angeles County as a Sheriff's Deputy Pilot flying the AS332L1 "Super Puma" as well as the AS350 "Écureuil". From flying patrol to search and rescue operations, Scott shares with us his experiences soaring the skies over the city of angels. | |||
| EP 10 | On the Border | 12 Jun 2020 | 01:21:20 | |
David Grantham is an Air Interdiction Agent for the United States Customs and Border Patrol (CPB) who brings to us his extensive experience flying both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. A true mentor, he tells his story, as well as speaks on opportunities aspiring pilots may have within Customs and Border Patrol. | |||
| Blue Skies Foundation and more! | 25 May 2020 | 00:16:52 | |
Happy Memorial Day! | |||
| EP 09 | CW2 Justin "Moonman" Holt | 15 May 2020 | 00:52:51 | |
CW2 Justin "Moonman" Holt is a UH-60M Blackhawk pilot, Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO), former Ranger Instructor, and overall barrel chested defender of freedom. Join Spencer and Brett as Justin brings to you his experiences serving as a Warrant Officer as well as infantryman in locations from Central America to the Middle East. | |||
| EP 08 | CPT. David "Bender" Benes | 18 Dec 2019 | 01:16:03 | |
CPT. David "Bender" Benes is an MC-130J Commando II pilot for AFSOC and a rated Instructor Pilot with over 1400 hours. Join us as he talks about his experiences coming up originally as a fighter pilot all the way through the F-22 program to his transition over to "heavies" in support of Special Operations Forces around the globe. Later in the episode, we discuss the complexities of military training for a future war with our current processes in place. | |||
| EP 07 | Purdy Fly for a CW5 | 12 Nov 2019 | 00:54:28 | |
Robert Purdy retired from the Army as a Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 with over 26 years of service and over 5000 flight hours. Qualified on a multitude of aircraft, Rob completed his career in Attack Aviation as the Attack Branch Chief at the Army Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization. A passionate pilot, fitness enthusiast, and mentor, Rob discusses topics from culture, to how he came in through the Warrant Officer Flight Training Program (WOFT/ "Street to Seat") as well as his transition to flying for Life Flight after retirement. | |||
| EP 06 | CPT. Charlie Plumb | 21 Oct 2019 | 01:00:23 | |
CPT. Charles J. Plumb, USNR, (Ret.), shares with us his experiences as a six year prisoner of war in Vietnam, an F-4 Phantom pilot in the era, as well as the beginnings of the Naval Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun). He dives deep into his time in captivity at the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" and how he and his brothers survived isolation as well as how the experience shaped his future. | |||
| EP 05 | Because I was Inverted | 30 Sep 2019 | 00:52:19 | |
Navy Lieutenant Steve Sasso is an F/A-18 pilot who shares with us his knowledge and experiences as a Naval fighter pilot. From "trapping" on the carrier to combat missions in Syria, Lt. Sasso takes us on a journey through a life filled with the "need for speed." | |||
| EP 04 | Vito's VTOL | 16 Sep 2019 | 01:06:47 | |
Captain Vito Basso (USMC) is an active duty V-22 Osprey pilot who joins us to share his journey into military aviation along with the employment of his aircraft across the globe in support of combat and humanitarian missions. Join your hosts Spencer, Nick, and Brett as we step outside of Army aviation to catch a glimpse of the life of a Naval/Marine Corps aviator.
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| EP 03 | Fit for Flight | 12 Aug 2019 | 00:57:53 | |
For your hosts, fitness and flight are passions. We decided to dive in to conversation on fitness and nutrition and the relation they have to the life of an aviator. From where we started in our fitness journeys to the health concerns imposed by conducting your job as an aviator, we dig through solutions based off our personal experiences. We hope you enjoy! | |||
| EP 43 | Dave Callen & SR3 Rescue Concepts | 18 May 2023 | 01:02:55 | |
Dave Callen is a 4,000+ hour CFI, NVG Instructor, and former Sergeant with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department who went on to co-found SR3 Rescue Concepts. SR3 employs a group of highly trained experts in the fields of tactical medicine, search and rescue operations, military, utility and public safety aviation. With this group of experts, they are able to execute their missions globally by providing professional training in the areas of Helicopter and Mountain Rescue as well as tactical medicine and safety audits. | |||
| EP 02 | Flying with Fred North | 29 Jul 2019 | 00:58:22 | |
Ever wondered what it takes to fly a helicopter to 42,500 feet? Join us as we dive in and hang out with aerial cinematographer, helicopter stunt pilot, and World Record holder Fred North. From growing up in west Africa to moving into the Hollywood film scene, Fred talks about his upbringing in aviation as well as offers guidance for the next generation of pilots. | |||
| Taking Off (Pilot) | 28 Jun 2019 | 00:58:14 | |
Our pilot (pun intended) episode! | |||
| EP 42 | Whirly-Girls with Fallon Blattner | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:36:16 | |
Whirly-Girls International Women Helicopter Pilots is an organization geared towards advancing women in rotary-wing aviation. We are joined by Fallon Blattner, a former UH-60 Pilot in the United States Army and the current Vice President of Scholarships for Whirly-Girls, who shares with us her story of how she became WG#1950 as well as tons of information regarding the organization. | |||
| EP 41 | Flight Suit Friday | 17 Mar 2023 | 01:27:14 | |
Join us hanging out with the Flight Suit Friday Podcast crew at the HAI Expo 2023 in Atlanta, GA. Flight Suit Friday is run by a group of Coast Guard pilots who share the stories and mission sets of Coast Guard aviation with the masses in an effort to showcase the expertise and skillset of their aviation community; form rescue swimmers to the individuals at the controls. | |||