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In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider talks with Taylor English of English Air Service, a family-run helicopter operation founded in 1986 by Taylor's father. Taylor traces the company’s evolution from agricultural crop dusting to cutting-edge light detection and ranging (LIDAR) and utility services, showcasing helicopters’ vital role in agriculture and beyond. She emphasizes the strong safety culture built through regular training and the family values that drive their operations. As a woman in a male-dominated field, Taylor shares her journey and challenges, alongside the growing role of her daughters in aviation. The discussion also explores how technologies like LIDAR enhance efficiency and safety. Join Halsey and Taylor for an engaging look at English Air Service’s impact and aviation’s future.

Thank you to our sponsors Robinson Helicopter, Vertical and Sellacopter.

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Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!

In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider engages with Rob Hoffman, host of the Cross-Check and Urban EV podcasts, to explore aviation’s next chapter. They dive into the promise of eVTOL technology, which could transform urban mobility, while addressing the critical need for community acceptance to make it a reality. Rob shares insights from his podcasts, exploring regulatory challenges and global competition, including China’s rapid eVTOL strides. They discuss Rob's history in the niche sport of hang gliding and its unique risks, as well as its similarities and differences to rotorwing flight. Join Halsey and Rob for a clear look at eVTOL’s future and aviation’s innovative edge.

To learn more about Rob Hoffman’s podcasts, visit them at:
Cross-Check
Urban EV

Thank you to our sponsors Robinson Helicopter, Sellacopter and Vertical MRO.

Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Helicopter Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!

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Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!

In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider talks with Lashae Bacon, a former Apache pilot turned entrepreneur, who founded Mile High Health Club to boost health and fitness for aviation professionals. Lashae shares insights on her pathway to becoming an Apache pilot, and her journey from military aviation to addressing the industry’s "C-" rated health trajectory. She discusses the difficulties of maintaining nutrition and fitness while traveling for work, as well as other health challenges pilots face. The conversation underscores the need for better health resources to support pilots’ medical certifications, career success, and positivity in life. Join Halsey and Lashae for an inspiring look at health and wellness in aviation!

If you want to learn more about Mile High Health club, visit them at: https://milehighhealthclub.life/

Thank you to our sponsors, Precision Aviation Group, Airbus and Sellacopter.

Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Helicopter Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!