The Hangar Z Podcast

Nov 03 2024 207 ep. 75 mins 32
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A podcast where we explore the personnel and equipment behind the missions in Public Safety Aviation. 

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Episode 206 - Heroes of Hurricane Helene: A Rescue Mission with Virginia State Police Part I

Nov 03 2024 61 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! This is a special two-part series Hangar Z co-hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray recorded with Virginia State Police pilots Jeff Bush and Brian Canada. This conversation highlights their heroic rescue mission that successfully saved 54 individuals from a hospital engulfed by floodwaters during Hurricane Helene.Hur

Episode- 205 Inside Seminole County Air Support: A Conversation with Lt. Farris Part II

Oct 30 2024 65 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of the Hangar Z Podcast, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray sit down with Lt Steve Farris from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Aviation Section. Lt Farris shares his unique journey, tracing his early interest in law enforcement and aviation, alongside his family history that shaped his career

Episode- 204 Inside Seminole County Air Support: A Conversation with Lt. Farris Part I

Oct 27 2024 59 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of the Hangar Z Podcast, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray sit down with Lt Steve Farris from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Aviation Section. Lt Farris shares his unique journey, tracing his early interest in law enforcement and aviation, alongside his family history that shaped his career

Episode 203- Fire and Flight: The Challenges of Aerial Operations and Air Attack Part II

Oct 23 2024 53 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this engaging two-part series of the Hangar Z Podcast, Tony Webber and Jon Gray welcome Dale Head, a seasoned expert in aerial firefighting. With a rich background in both the fire service and aviation, Dale shares his journey and insights into the high-stakes world of aerial firefighting.The conversation kic

Episode 202- Fire and Flight: The Challenges of Aerial Operations and Air Attack Part I

Oct 20 2024 52 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this engaging two-part series of the Hangar Z Podcast, Tony Webber and Jon Gray welcome Dale Head, a seasoned expert in aerial firefighting. With a rich background in both the fire service and aviation, Dale shares his journey and insights into the high-stakes world of aerial firefighting.The conversation kic

Episode 201 - Over the Fence: Celebrating 200 Episodes with Kevin Means

Oct 16 2024 79 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this landmark two-part series celebrating our 200th episode, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray have the honor of welcoming Kevin Means, a legendary figure in law enforcement aviation, and the familiar voice you hear at the beginning of every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast. This special series dives deep into

Episode 200 - Over the Fence: Celebrating 200 Episodes with Kevin Means

Oct 13 2024 80 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this landmark two-part series celebrating our 200th episode, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray have the honor of welcoming Kevin Means, a legendary figure in law enforcement aviation, and the familiar voice you hear at the beginning of every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast. This special series dives deep into

Episode 199 - Capital Watch: Inside the DC Metro Police Aviation Operations Part II

Oct 09 2024 57 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!This episode was recorded on location in Washington, D.C., from the D.C. Metro Police aviation hangar, as part of The Hangar Z Vertical Valor Blades of Valor Tour. The road tour included visits to some of North America’s public safety aviation units, showcasing some of the heroes who exemplify courage, dedicati

Episode 198 - Capital Watch: Inside the DC Metro Police Aviation Operations Part I

Oct 06 2024 60 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!This episode was recorded on location in Washington, D.C., from the D.C. Metro Police aviation hangar, as part of The Hangar Z Vertical Valor Blades of Valor Tour. The road tour included visits to some of North America’s public safety aviation units, showcasing some of the heroes who exemplify courage, dedicati

Episode 197 -Kern County Sheriff's Aviation: Elevating Public Safety with Advanced Solutions Part II

Sep 25 2024 53 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode of The Hangar Z Podcast, Vertical Valor’s Scott Dworkin and Jon Gray visit the Kern County Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit at their hangar in Bakersfield, California. While there, we witnessed the operation of their impressive aviation program. During the podcast, we discuss the evolution of