Podcast
Flight Suit Friday
Hosted by Ryan Vandehei · EN
Flight Suit Friday was a created by a group of Coast Guard Aviators to share stories, discuss the art of search and rescue, and most importantly, to revel in this demanding, yet impossibly rewarding, job. Also, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday
For any Coasties out there past or present, aviators, sailors, watchstanders - there are tales of heroism and rules of life we can all live by and enjoy listening to. We hope to expand our reach beyond the Mighty 65 as the show goes on.
Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno
Social Media: LT Miranda Fay
Creator & Producer: LCDR Ryan Vandehei
Editor & Technical Expert: Chuck Seay
Prior Hosts: LCDR Nathan Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner
Disclaimer:
The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
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E99 O Canada!
Feb 14, 202501:49:10Tap to summarizeIt's Friday and you know what that means! Flight Suit Friday sits down with our friendly neighbors to the north to discuss all things Canadian search and rescue. Tune in and hear some crazy stories from the Canadian Royal Air Force crew and our very own U.S. Coast Guard exchange pilot. As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday. Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
Transcribe →E98 Air Station San Francisco Inland Cliff Rescue
Dec 13, 202401:58:31Tap to summarizeIt's Friday and you know what that means! Flight Suit Friday hosts an amazing crew from San Francisco and chats about their recent inland cliff rescue. As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfridayWe plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
Transcribe →E97 The Big Sur Rescue
Sep 13, 202401:33:07Tap to summarizeIt's Friday and you know what that means! Flight Suit Friday hosts an amazing crew from San Francisco and chats about their recent inland rescue near the Big Sur, California. The crew details rescuing a fallen hiker from unforgiving terrain. Tune in to learn about atmospheric rivers and high hoists! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
Transcribe →E96 North Bend High Altitude Rescue
Aug 30, 202401:18:25Tap to summarizeThe team sits down with the crew from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend to discuss their recent high altitude rescue that resulted in one life saved. The crew details their decision gates to continue or abort as well as some solid fuel planning and power management. Tune in, this one is spicy! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
Transcribe →Real Talk on Mental Health
Aug 16, 202402:02:37Tap to summarizeWe got the old gang back together to get real on mental health, to include our own personal journeys. This episode dives in head first and doesn't hold back. Check out the new ALCOAST change to the 3710. If you resonate with any of this, know that you aren't alone. As promised, our numbers are below. With love, Sam/Kenny/Ryan Kenny: 619-699-9322 / Sam: 518-396-6715 / Ryan: 860-395-7978 As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
Transcribe →E94 NHA Aircrew of the Year
Aug 8, 202400:31:43Tap to summarizeLet's hear it for the National Helicopter Association Aircrew of the Year (non-deployed)! The team sits down with the the recipients from Air Station Detroit. Tune in and listen how a fairly routine duty day turned into an unexpected cliff rescue of one survivor! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
Transcribe →E93 Helicopter Interdiction Tactical...RON (HITRON)
Jul 19, 202400:55:08Tap to summarizeThe team sits down with CDR's Charles Wilson and Daniel Schrader to discuss the Coast Guard's own Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON), the mission set, goals, and future growth. Although the team tries to to get the Commanders to spill the tea about the mission, they only give us enough to tease and perhaps have us put it on the ol' dream sheet! Have a listen as we discuss one of the services most unique missions! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
Transcribe →E92: Chuck Aaron - Keep your RPM’s up!
Jul 4, 202401:29:16Tap to summarizeThis is a good one folks! Take a listen as the team sits down with legendary stunt helicopter pilot Chuck Aaron. As the forerunner of helicopter aerobatics, Chuck describes how he got into the business, how he built a Cobra before it became illegal, and a few of the block buster movies he flew in. Please don't get ideas and try this yourself! Keep your RPM's up folks! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare /span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
Transcribe →E91: WAI Pt. 3 Where Do We Go From Here?
Jun 21, 202400:48:03Tap to summarizeFor our final installment of the Women in Aviation Series, Miranda talks with a few members of th eplanning committee to get a behind the scenes look at thier goals for the future. LCDR Michelle Cosenza, LCDR Cassie Hawley, and LCDR Maggie Champlain discuss this year's conference, planning committee challenges, and their hopes for future conferences... With a few sea stories as well, obviously. As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
Transcribe →E90: WAI Pt. 2 Liz Booker
Jun 7, 202400:49:34Tap to summarizePart 2 of the WAI series, Miranda sits down with Liz Booker. Liz is a retired US Coast Guard helicopter pilot and foreign diplomat, and a writer for children and young adults. She built a community of readers, writers, and aviation enthusiasts around stories featuring women in aviation. Her community includes a 2K+ member book club, 170 member writers' group, a website with 600+ books, an author interview podcast, and writers for the Aviation for Women magazine Authors Connect coumn. Check her and the book club out @LiteraryAviatrix As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
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