The Hangar Z Podcast

Mar 09 2025 242 ep. 73 mins 35
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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 240 - The Role of Airbus and Loft Dynamics in LAPD Operations, with Chief Pilot Kevin Gallagher Part 1

Mar 09 2025 73 mins  
Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. Thank you to our special sponsor Airbus for making this recording possible. In this two-part series, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray highlight how the Airbus AS350 series helicopters make LAPD’s mission sets possible through a conversation with LAPD’s Air Support

Episode 239 - From Combat to Creativity: The Story Behind Helo Girls™ and Aviation Advocacy Part 2

Mar 05 2025 72 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely talk with Kodey Bogart. During this series we explore Kodey’s career and impact within the aviation industry, highlighting her remarkable path from military service as a Black Hawk pilot to her current rol

Episode 238 - From Combat to Creativity: The Story Behind Helo Girls™ and Aviation Advocacy Part 1

Mar 02 2025 72 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely talk with Kodey Bogart. During this series we explore Kodey’s career and impact within the aviation industry, highlighting her remarkable path from military service as a Black Hawk pilot to her current rol

Episode 237 - Baja Racing and Law Enforcement Aviation Part 2

Feb 26 2025 81 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely talk with Eric Hannum, who is not only a law enforcement pilot but also a chase pilot for a professional off-road truck team racing in the SCORE Baja series in Mexico. Eric shares his journey with the Rivers

Episode 236 - Baja Racing and Law Enforcement Aviation Part 1

Feb 23 2025 78 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely talk with Eric Hannum, who is not only a law enforcement pilot but also a chase pilot for a professional off-road truck team racing in the SCORE Baja series in Mexico. Eric shares his journey with the Rivers

Episode 235 - Tim Tucker: A legacy of 54 years in aviation Part II

Feb 19 2025 72 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray are thrilled to welcome Tim Tucker, a seasoned aviator with an extraordinary 54-year career in aviation. Tim shares compelling stories from his time flying the Bell Huey helicopter during the Vietnam War, detai

Episode 234 - Tim Tucker: A legacy of 54 years in aviation Part I

Feb 16 2025 76 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray are thrilled to welcome Tim Tucker, a seasoned aviator with an extraordinary 54-year career in aviation. Tim shares compelling stories from his time flying the Bell Huey helicopter during the Vietnam War, detai

Episode 233 Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department: Henry One Part 2

Feb 12 2025 80 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray talk with members of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department's Henry One, including unit supervisor Chris Haas, pilot Nigel Cooper, and tactical flight officer Lawrence Matelli. This is a unique project in conju

Episode 232 Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department: Henry One Part 1

Feb 09 2025 76 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part series, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray talk with members of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department's Henry One, including unit supervisor Chris Haas, pilot Nigel Cooper, and tactical flight officer Lawrence Matelli. This is a unique project in conju

Episode 231 - Leadership Series with Clint Pulver: I Love it Here Part II

Feb 05 2025 62 mins  
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part leadership series episode, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray sit down with Clint Pulver, an Emmy Award winner, author, keynote speaker, pro drummer, helicopter pilot, and partner in the helicopter apparel company Heli Life. During our conversation, we