94 episodes

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.

Flight Suit Friday Ryan Vandehei

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    • 5.0 • 72 Ratings

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.

    E93 Helicopter Interdiction Tactical...RON (HITRON)

    E93 Helicopter Interdiction Tactical...RON (HITRON)

    The 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.

    • 55 min
    E92: Chuck Aaron - Keep your RPM’s up!

    E92: Chuck Aaron - Keep your RPM’s up!

    This 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.

    • 1 hr 29 min
    E91: WAI Pt. 3 Where Do We Go From Here?

    E91: WAI Pt. 3 Where Do We Go From Here?

    For 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.

    • 48 min
    E90: WAI Pt. 2 Liz Booker

    E90: WAI Pt. 2 Liz Booker

    Part 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.

    • 49 min
    E89: First Responder PTSD

    E89: First Responder PTSD

    Welcome! As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the team called Kenny and Ryan to pinch hit with Nick and a special guest, CAPT Patrick Dill. CAPT Dill has been spearheading a campaign to better track and take care of Coasties from all communities, even the ones who float on boats. He shares some phenomenal insight into how we are taking care of our people. The team discusses doing better as an organization, but also doing better as friends.
    If you need help, please dont hesitate to go to CGSUPRT.com the password to log in is USCG.
    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.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    E88 Jason Quinn, The Real ResQ

    E88 Jason Quinn, The Real ResQ

    The team sits down Jason Quinn from The Real ResQ Podcast and discusses his former life as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, his current adventures, and new rescue gear! Tune in and hear some different perspectives and techniques on high risk rescues!
    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.

    • 1 hr

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
72 Ratings

72 Ratings

Antonio Gemma More' ,

USCG aviation at its finest..

What a great show! You guys have great energy and do an awesome job telling the Coast Guard story professionally. Keep up the great work!!

echo papa helo ,

Like a stream-of-consciousness master class in aviation leadership

As a former Marine aviator and now 18-year HEMS pilot, I promise you there’s a gold mine of wisdom behind the microphones here. If you are an outsider listening in, hang on - it’s worth the effort to decipher the lingo. This is NOT the idiot’s guide to USCG aviation; don’t expect a training timeout for Acronyms-101. What you CAN expect is world class aircrew sharing insight with humility and a lot of fun.

CASA Pilot ,

It’ll do

More exciting than a trip to Iowa!

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