Episode 289 - Women in Law Enforcement: Helicopter Pilots Breaking Barriers Part 1
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!Today’s episode comes to you from the floor of VAI Verticon 2025 in Dallas, Texas, where we recorded live at the Vertical magazine booth. Host Jack Schonely is joined by three outstanding guests: Pilot Natalie Hernandez of the San Antonio Police Department, Sgt Pilot Yvette Tuning of the Los Angeles Police Department, and Kodey Bogart, pilot and CEO of KB Aviation Solutions.Each of these accomplished women followed a unique path into law enforcement aviation, and together they share valuable insights on a wide range of topics, including technology, budget considerations, safety and training best practices, SMS, and the challenges ahead for our industry. We also discuss the panel they were preparing to present at the Airbus booth the following day.This was an engaging and inspiring conversation, and we’re honored to have had all three aviators join us. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to The Hangar Z Podcast—we truly appreciate your support.Thank you to our sponsors CNC Technologies, Airbus and Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing.
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Episode 288 - Blades of Valor Tour 2025: Inside Texas DPS Aviation Part 3
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!This three-part series was recorded on location in Texas at the McKinney Air Center, as part of the 2025 Blades of Valor Road Tour.This year, our journey takes us to four agencies across four states, showcasing their exceptional work through print, video, and right here on the podcast.The Blades of Valor tour wouldn’t be possible without the support of Airbus and Massif Flight Suits.The Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations Division has an outstanding program supporting multimission public safety aviation operations throughout the great state of Texas.During this conversation, we are privileged to speak with Texas DPS assistant chief Marcus Tomerlin, Captain Saben Emery, and Lieutenant Clay Lacey.These conversations highlight the importance of solid leadership and a great unit culture, the value of internal and external training, and the crucial role of internal marketing—such as detailed activity reports and video documentation—which showcase the agency’s achievements, justify operations, and secure funding for the aircraft division.For more about our visit to Texas DPS, be sure to check out the article written by Brent Bundy in Vertical Valor magazine and check out the incredible video footage captured by Lloyd Horgan on the Vertical Magazine YouTube channel.Thank you to our sponsors Onboard Systems Hoist and Winch, Robinson Helicopter and Wysong Enterprises.
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Episode 287 - Blades of Valor Tour 2025: Inside Texas DPS Aviation Part 2
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!This three-part series was recorded on location in Texas at the McKinney Air Center, as part of the 2025 Blades of Valor Road Tour.This year, our journey takes us to four agencies across four states, showcasing their exceptional work through print, video, and right here on the podcast.The Blades of Valor tour wouldn’t be possible without the support of Airbus and Massif Flight Suits.The Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations Division has an outstanding program supporting multimission public safety aviation operations throughout the great state of Texas.During this conversation, we are privileged to speak with Texas DPS assistant chief Marcus Tomerlin, Captain Saben Emery, and Lieutenant Clay Lacey.These conversations highlight the importance of solid leadership and a great unit culture, the value of internal and external training, and the crucial role of internal marketing—such as detailed activity reports and video documentation—which showcase the agency’s achievements, justify operations, and secure funding for the aircraft division.For more about our visit to Texas DPS, be sure to check out the article written by Brent Bundy in Vertical Valor magazine and check out the incredible video footage captured by Lloyd Horgan on the Vertical Magazine YouTube channel.Thank you to our sponsors BLR Aerospace, Garmin and Wysong Enterprises.
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Episode 286 - Blades of Valor Tour 2025: Inside Texas DPS Aviation Part 1
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!This three-part series was recorded on location in Texas at the McKinney Air Center, as part of the 2025 Blades of Valor Road Tour.This year, our journey takes us to four agencies across four states, showcasing their exceptional work through print, video, and right here on the podcast.The Blades of Valor tour wouldn’t be possible without the support of Airbus and Massif Flight Suits. The Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations Division has an outstanding program supporting multimission public safety aviation operations throughout the great state of Texas. During this conversation, we are privileged to speak with Texas DPS assistant chief Marcus Tomerlin, Captain Saben Emery, and Lieutenant Clay Lacey.These conversations highlight the importance of solid leadership and a great unit culture, the value of internal and external training, and the crucial role of internal marketing—such as detailed activity reports and video documentation—which showcase the agency’s achievements, justify operations, and secure funding for the aircraft division.For more about our visit to Texas DPS, be sure to check out the article written by Brent Bundy in Vertical Valor magazine and check out the incredible video footage captured by Lloyd Horgan on the Vertical Magazine YouTube channel.Thank you to our sponsors Metro Aviation, Onboard Systems Hoist and Winch and SHOTOVER.
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Episode 285 – Tactical Communication w/ LAPD’s Manny Dickerson & Lee Owen, Canyon AeroConnect Part 2
Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical Helicasts and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!In this episode, host Jack Schonely sits down for an in-depth conversation with Manny Dickerson of the LAPD and Lee Owen from Canyon AeroConnect to discuss tactical communications. In this conversation, Manny and Lee share their personal journeys in the field of aviation communication. They explore the importance of effective communication for Tactical Flight Officers (TFOs), the challenges they face, and the impact of technology on their operations. Plus, they discuss the evolution of radio technology for TFOs, the significance of maintenance in communication systems, and the training necessary to manage workload effectively. The discussion emphasizes the need for preparedness and the impact of reliable communication systems in ensuring officer safety and operational success.Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Canyon AeroConnect and Quantum Helicopters.
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