The Epstein Chronicles: Mega Edition – The Deposition of Epstein’s Chief Pilot Larry Visoski (Parts 1-3)

Host: Bobby Capucci
Deposition Conducted by: Bradley Edwards
Date: April 4, 2026 (Depositions from 2009)
Episode Type: Deep-dive analysis with real deposition excerpts

Overview of the Episode

This "Mega Edition" of The Epstein Chronicles features detailed analysis and extensive excerpts from the 2009 deposition of Larry Visoski, Jeffrey Epstein's chief pilot. Attorney Bradley Edwards conducts the deposition, which explores Visoski’s long tenure as Epstein’s pilot, the operations of Epstein’s private planes, and personal observations regarding Epstein, his residences, staff, and associates. The episode is split into several parts and skips no detail, aiming to pull back the curtain on the mechanics of Epstein's world through the eyes and testimony of someone with direct, daily involvement.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Pilot Background and Epstein Employment (01:31–06:00)

• Visoski’s Role and History: Chief pilot for NES LLC since 1991, working exclusively for Epstein's operations for nearly two decades.
• Company Structure: Visoski receives paychecks from NES LLC but is unclear regarding its exact purpose or ownership, though Epstein is the effective boss.
• Notable Quote:
  • “I don’t really know. I mean, it’s the company that my check comes from.” (04:20) – Larry Visoski, on NES LLC

2. Residences and Living Situations (06:00–13:00)

• Epstein’s Properties in NY and Palm Beach: Visoski describes frequently collecting luggage from Epstein’s homes for flights but denies socializing with him there.
• 301 E. 66th St. NYC: Used as pilot accommodations; also the NES LLC office; other staff (e.g., Leslie Groff, Sarah Kellen) possibly reside or work there.
• Memorable Exchange:
  • “Other than picking up luggage, have you been to his home to visit or socialize?”
    – "Not to socialize, no." (09:50)
• Staff Observed: Occasionally sees people like Sarah Kellen in the elevator but can’t confirm who lives there.

3. Salary, Compensation, and Gifts (13:31–27:30)

• Salary Details: Started at ~$55-60K/year in 1991, rose steadily to $200K by 2008, then dropped by 10% during economic downturn.
• Bonuses: Annual “Christmas bonuses” ($10K typical, skipped in 2008 crisis).
• Gifts & Perks:
  • Received gifts such as a pool heater (“He kind of laughed at me saying, how can you have a pool without a heater?” – 18:55)
  • Deeded 40 acres on Zorro Ranch to build a home (approx. $5 consideration but not a real sale).
  • Company car (a Hummer, registered to Zorro Development).
• Notable Moments:
  • “In addition to monetary bonuses, were there ever gifts or any other type of compensation…?”
    – “Yes… pool heater… land at the ranch…” (20:30–23:00)
  • Visoski emphasizes his professional, not personal, relationship with Epstein despite years on the job.

4. Epstein’s Properties and Operation of Aircraft (27:32–35:00)

• Familiarity with Residences: Regularly visited Manhattan house, Palm Beach property, and Zorro Ranch (NM); provided details about the latter, including a private airstrip.
• Zorro Ranch Operations: Describes layout (main house "up on the hill," bunkhouse/motel at entrance for staff and guests), and his own home there thanks to Epstein.
• Ownership: Visoski repeatedly states he doesn’t know the legal structures or owners, assumes Epstein controls them but is careful to clarify assumptions.

5. Flight Operations, Logs, and Passengers (35:00–44:00)

• Types of Aircraft Flown: Hawker (early 1990s), Gulfstream, Boeing 727.
• Flight Logs: Standard aviation manifests and logs kept by fellow pilot Dave Rogers; sometimes included names for operational reasons (weight/balance, IRS rules), but not required.
• Passenger Privacy: On 727, partitions prevent pilots from seeing all passengers; Visoski didn’t generally interact with passengers unless necessary.

6. Notable Locations: Little St. James & Zorro Ranch (44:54–50:00)

• Little St. James (Epstein’s Private Island):
  • Logistics: Planes landed in St. Thomas, then transfer to island by helicopter or boat.
  • Visoski flew the helicopter but stayed on St. Thomas, not the island.
  • Entered the island’s home “10 or 15 times” to install theater systems/equipment.
  • “In the hundred or more times that you’ve been to the island…have you ever been inside the home?... Ten, fifteen times. To hook up TV or stereo.” (49:30)
• Zorro Ranch:
  • Described main house and support facilities (“bunkhouse” for visitors staff); described being given land for a home, not recalling any significant financial transaction.
  • Wife and family spent summers at the property.

7. Relationship with Epstein: Personal or Strictly Professional? (Multiple timestamps)

• Visoski is insistent that while he’s friendly with Epstein and has received select perks or practical gifts, his relationship always remained professional, not social:
  • “He’s always been kind and respectful... but only during business reasons.” (21:45)
  • Never dined or socialized with Epstein outside professional, logistics-related interactions.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• On NES LLC:

  • “I don’t really know. I mean, it’s the company that my check comes from.” (04:20)

• On Gifting Land at Zorro Ranch:

  • “He deeded me land to build a home… I might have paid five dollars to my knowledge. I don't remember.” (32:00–34:20)

• On Epstein’s Ownership:

  • “If you want me to answer honestly, I don’t know that he owns any of the residences.” (21:15)
  • “He sleeps [in the Palm Beach house] when he’s in Palm Beach… I assume he does.” (23:20)

• On Interactions with Epstein:

  • “We talk about cars. I mean, does that make you a personal friend?” (10:15)
  • “I'm very professional at what I do and I know the line between being professional and thinking you're somebody's buddy.” (21:45)

• On Operations and Aircraft Preferences:

  • “The last straw was there was a technique called quiet flying... it was a continuous practice of Dave [Rogers] doing that... Jeffrey just got tired of it one day.” (38:15)

• On Little St. James:

  • “In the hundred or more times that you’ve been to the island… have you ever been inside the home?... Ten, fifteen times. To hook up TV or stereo.” (49:30)

Important Timestamps

• 01:31 – Start of deposition, Visoski’s background, NES LLC introduction
• 06:00 – Discussion about NYC properties, pilot accommodations
• 14:00–20:00 – Salary and compensation details
• 23:00–27:00 – Gifts: pool heater, land at Zorro Ranch, and company car details
• 29:00–34:00 – Zorro Ranch, layout and Visoski’s home
• 36:00–38:45 – Operations of Epstein’s planes, flight logs and passenger info
• 44:54–49:30 – Flights to Little St. James, logistics, and Visoski’s visits to the house
• 49:30–End – Summing up, further hints about future deposition episodes

Tone, Language, & General Observations

• The deposition and podcast maintain a formal, forensic tone but remain accessible to lay listeners.
• Visoski is measured, cautious, and often unwilling to speculate—and is careful to separate assumptions from firsthand knowledge.
• Multiple lawyer interjections (notably from Mr. Critten and Mr. Reinhart) highlight the sensitivity and complexity of the questioning.
• Capucci’s introductions and transitions are brisk and focused on moving the narrative forward; Edwards’s questioning is relentless and thorough.

Conclusion

This “Mega Edition” gives listeners an unvarnished look at the nuts and bolts of Epstein’s operations as seen by one of his longest-serving staff. Staying focused on logistics, property use, compensation, and interaction boundaries, this deposition lays groundwork for understanding how Epstein’s infrastructure supported his activities—without implicating the pilot in any criminal activity, but raising further questions about logistics, secrecy, and the inner workings of Epstein’s empire.

Future Episodes Teaser:
Capucci hints that further depositions, notably that of Adriana Ross, may prove “even more revealing.”