70 episodes

Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, with your host Halsey Schider!This podcast is for helicopter pilots, maintainers, and enthusiasts! Whether you've been in the industry for 30 years or are just someone that loves helicopters, this podcast is for you! The podcasts will feature guests from a wide array of industry sectors to have casual conversation, answer questions, give sound advice, and talk shop. Finally, a podcast produced by helicopter professionals for all types of helicopter people!

The Helicopter Podcast Halsey Schider

    • Leisure
    • 4.9 • 40 Ratings

Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, with your host Halsey Schider!This podcast is for helicopter pilots, maintainers, and enthusiasts! Whether you've been in the industry for 30 years or are just someone that loves helicopters, this podcast is for you! The podcasts will feature guests from a wide array of industry sectors to have casual conversation, answer questions, give sound advice, and talk shop. Finally, a podcast produced by helicopter professionals for all types of helicopter people!

    Episode #69 - Heli Expo In Person - David Smith: New CEO at Robinson Helicopter Company

    Episode #69 - Heli Expo In Person - David Smith: New CEO at Robinson Helicopter Company

    This episode is brought to you interruption-free by Robinson Helicopter Company!

    In this first ever in-person podcast episode of The Helicopter Podcast, Join host Halsey Schider as he speaks once again with David Smith, the new CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company!

    With the excited ambiance of HAI Heli-Expo in the background, Smith takes us on a journey through the past, present, and future of not only his career, but the helicopter manufacturer's as well.

    For a deep dive into the exciting plans and goals of Robinson Helicopter Company, make sure to tune into this episode of The Helicopter Podcast! 

    • 57 min
    Episode #68 - Keith Campbell: Owner of Utah Helicopter

    Episode #68 - Keith Campbell: Owner of Utah Helicopter

    In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider engages with Keith Campbell, owner of Utah Helicopter. Campbell’s journey from security sales to helicopter piloting and flight school ownership is both inspiring and informative. 
    Together, they dive into crucial topics like instructor safety, employee retention, pilot pay structures and the challenges of entrepreneurship in the industry. 


    Whether you're a seasoned pilot or an aspiring aviator, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of helicopter operations and business ownership.
    Thank you to sponsors Precision Aviation Group and Bell.
    Want to see the conversation while you listen? Check us out on YouTube!

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode #67 - Darcy Hoover: Bell 47 to Sea Kings

    Episode #67 - Darcy Hoover: Bell 47 to Sea Kings

    In this thrilling episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider is joined by the intrepid Darcy Hoover, a seasoned helicopter pilot with tales to captivate any aviator. Together they embark on an exhilarating journey through Hoover’s history, with a look into some amazing stories from his career.
    Hoover, a first-generation pilot, shares his flying journey from mastering the iconic Bell 47 to flying Sikorsky SH-3 Sea Kings and Airbus H225 Super Pumas. The two also reflect on the evolution of safety culture in the industry and the critical role of making sound decisions, even in the face of pressure.
    Whether you're a seasoned pilot or an aspiring aviator, there's something for everyone in this riveting episode of The Helicopter Podcast!
    Want to see the conversation while you listen? Check us out on YouTube!

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Episode #66 - Jessica Burch: National Guard Blackhawk Pilot and Meteorologist

    Episode #66 - Jessica Burch: National Guard Blackhawk Pilot and Meteorologist

    In this special episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Jess Burch, a meteorologist and helicopter pilot, in celebration of Women in Aviation Week.
    Explore Burch's fascinating journey as she navigates the skies and airwaves, from her start with ROTC, to flying Blackhawks in the Army, to working as a meteorologist for NBC and flying in the California National Guard. 
    Burch shares insights into the rigors of Army Flight School, the intersection of military service and civilian life and the vital role of the National Guard in search and rescue missions.
    Tune in to The Helicopter Podcast for an engaging dialogue filled with great stories, insightful perspectives, and a shared celebration of Women in Aviation Week.
    Want to see the conversation while you listen? Check us out on YouTube!

    • 58 min
    Episode #65 - Nick Paladeni: From office windows to helicopter windshields

    Episode #65 - Nick Paladeni: From office windows to helicopter windshields

    In this captivating episode of The Helicopter Podcast, join host Halsey Schider as he sits down with Nick Paladeni, a seasoned helicopter pilot with a broad range of experience.
    From their shared roots in Oregon, to their formative years at Hillsboro Heli Academy, Paladeni provides a fascinating glimpse into his journey.
    Paladeni discusses his transition from a corporate job to the exhilarating realm of helicopter piloting, underscoring the importance of embracing new opportunities.
    Paladeni’s career has taken him all over the country, from the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, to longs flights over the Gulf of Mexico, to operations in the busy Manhattan airspace. 
    The two talk about the  vital role of attitude and integrity in the tight-knit helicopter community, sharing anecdotes from their diverse experiences
    Tune in to this episode of The Helicopter Podcast for insight and lessons gleaned from Paladeni’s journey, and gain a newfound appreciation for the boundless possibilities of a career in flight!
    Want to see the conversation while you listen? Check us out on YouTube!

    • 59 min
    Episode #64 - Eli Bickley: Current Flight Instructor

    Episode #64 - Eli Bickley: Current Flight Instructor

    In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider is joined by Eli Bickley, a certified flight instructor (CFI) currently on his path through instruction, with nearly 600 hours of flight time.
    Together, they explore Bickley's journey, tracing his transition from entrepreneurship in the landscaping industry to a dedicated pursuit of aviation.


    Bickley candidly shares the intricacies of balancing rigorous flight training with the demands of business ownership. He reflects on the challenges encountered along this transformative path, underscoring the significance of online ground school and the necessity of unwavering focus across all facets of life.


    He recounts the pivotal moments of his flight instructor journey, emphasizing the critical role of vigilance against overconfidence and complacency in piloting. Bickley also illuminates the profound impact of flight instructors as mentors and life coaches, shaping the trajectories of aspiring aviators.


     Listen in to this enlightening episode of The Helicopter Podcast for a nuanced exploration of the path to flight instruction in the modern aviation industry.
    Want to see the conversation while you listen? Check us out on YouTube!

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
40 Ratings

40 Ratings

BestNickname! ,

Fantastic show

Fantastic show, lots of great information from a diverse range of aspects in the helicopter industry. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get a broader range of information about the different sectors of the industry. Keep the great content coming!

SLanier454 ,

Awesome show

Thoroughly enjoy each new episode. Great information each week!!

Sam 6154 ,

A great listen, and a great host

Halsey has been my go to for a podcast to get through long drives and long shifts at work. I am looking into flight schools, especially ones that qualify for the GI Bill and found episode #36 with Adam Rickard very helpful to guide me through the process of utilizing those benefits. Every podcast is different and I enjoy learning different point of views about the industry.

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