The Hangar Z Podcast

In this episode we sit down and chat with Alex Giuffrida, managing partner of CNC Technologies. We have talked about CNC Technologies a lot over the course of our podcast. We appreciate their dedication to design and delivery of cutting edge technology and solutions.  We appreciate their willingness to step out  and believe in The Hangar Z Podcast by sponsoring us from the very beginning. During o...

In this episode we sit down and chat with Clay Lacey, a lieutenant with a major state agency from the great state of Texas. They say everything in Texas is bigger and we're sure you'll agree that Clay and his agency live up to that motto when it comes to everything they do, including the selection and training of their Tactical Flight Officers (TFO's), a subject that Clay is passion...

Join us on this episode as we sit down and chat with John Fehrs, a true legend of the airborne public safety industry. John walks us through his remarkable career as an Army Aviator during the Vietnam War, where he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, to his over 30-year career in public safety aviation, where he served as the Chief Pilot of the Riverside Police Department Aviation Unit and la...

Join us as  we sit down and chat with Terry Miyauchi, the Customer Solutions Manager, Parapublic, for Bell Helicopters. Terry's aviation career spans more than 30 years, where he served both as an Army Aviator and as a law enforcement pilot. Terry's public safety career culminated as commander of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Aviation Unit, where he lead a unit of over 40 perso...

 In this episode, where we sit down with Bryan Smith, the Airborne Public Safety Association Safety Program Manager. Bryan is an extremely experienced law enforcement aviatior, who currently serves as the chief pilot for a Florida sheriff's department. We think this is going to be a valuable episode for anyone working for an agency that is implementing an aviation safety program in their unit...

In this episode we chat with Airframe and Powerplant mechanic Aaron Boulias. Everyone in aviation knows the mission cannot go on without maintainers. Aaron talks about his time as a A&P Mechanic and his progression through the career field.  Special thanks to our sponsor CNC Technologies 🇺🇸

On this episode, we sit down and chat with Major Brian Harris, a U.S. Army helicopter pilot and host of The Low Level Hell Podcast. We discuss the mission similarities between military and law enforcement helicopters as it relates to reconnaissance and close air support operations. We also discuss Brian's career flying both the OH-58D 'Kiowa Warrior' and AH-64 'Apache,' su...

In this episode we talk with Stockton PD's Dan Lowry. Dan is a prior military aviator, professional bull rider and worked to establish the Stockton PD Air Support program. Dan talks about selecting the Bell 505 as the units airborne law enforcement platform.  Special thanks to our sponsor CNC Technologies.

In this episode we will be chatting with San Diego County Sheriff Corporal Tony Webber. Corporal Webber has been in law enforcement since 1983 and in aviation for over thirty years. He has been assigned to fight fires and fly search and rescue missions since 2005. 

We are excited to kick off our first episode of 2021 with an exceptional guest! Jacob Green is an accomplished local government executive, nationally recognized leadership and change management consultant, and Amazon best-selling author of "See Change Clearly: Leveraging Adversity to Sharpen Your Vision and Build Resilient Teams." Jacob's story of resilience, after suffering a life...

In this episode we'll be talking with Mike Calhoun, the Chief Pilot for the Riverside County Sheriffs Department. The Riverside County Sheriffs Department covers approximately 7,000 square miles and spans across a variety of terrain ranging from the desert to the mountains and into the densely populated valley area. Their response area gives them a diverse mission profile completed by their h...

In this episode we'll be talking to Dan Futscher, a sergeant and pilot with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Aviation Unit, one of the most versatile law enforcement aviation units in the country! The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit provides general law enforcement support, narcotics surveillance, personnel/cargo transport, airborne photography, search and rescue operati...

In this episode we will be talking to Rob Steht, an extremely experienced law enforcement aviator and all around great guy! We were excited to sit down and chat with a guy who has flown just about every mission profile there is to fly, in both helicopters and airplanes, for multiple law enforcement agencies in California, Florida and now Georgia. If you're someone that's interested in a...

In this episode we introduce you to the people behind The Hangar Z Podcast and announce a cohost for the podcast. We also talk about the origin of the podcast and discuss where we would like to take it. We also announce a Veteran's Day Black Rifle Coffee Give away. Check out our social media accounts for details in the days to come. Instagram @Hangar_Z_Podcast and The Hangar Z Podcast on Face...

In episode 5 we talk with air traffic controller extraordinaire Brian Gleason. Brian is a controller in a busy class Charlie airspace in Southern California. In this episode he gives us some insight to the world of ATC. Special thanks to CNC Technologies for sponsoring The Hangar Z Podcast.

In Episode 4 we talk with Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Rosamond. He was the pilot of the CH-47 Chinook that flew through extreme conditions to rescue over 260 people and 16 pups trapped by the California wildfires at Mammoth Pools on September 5th, 2020. Special thanks to CNC Technologies for sponsoring The Hangar Z Podcast.  

In episode 3 we will be talking with Jeff Ratkovich. Jeff worked as a police pilot for the Riverside (Ca.) Police Department. He is currently an EMS pilot in Tennessee. He will discuss how he utilized social media to promote his agency. He also talks about the transition from law enforcement aviation to flying EMS. 

In this episode Tim talks about being a reserve pilot with the Orange County Sheriff's Department and flying for KTLA channel 5 as a news pilot. He talks about flying in class bravo airspace and covers an in flight emergency he experienced.

Over the next two episodes two we will be talking with Tim Lynn. You have heard Tim Lynn cover pursuits and critical incidents over Southern California on KTLA Channel 5. Tim has over thirty years of law enforcement experience. In this episode he will be talking about his time with the Huntington Beach PD air support unit as well as some tips for paying for your flight training.

In this premiere episode we will be talking with retired Police Pilot, Sergeant Eric Weidner. He will be discussing his time with the Ontario (Ca.) Police Department as well as some tips on marketing your air support unit.