The Hangar Z Podcast

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Aviation #38

A podcast where we explore the personnel and equipment behind the missions in Public Safety Aviation. 

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 258 - The Wounded Blue with Randy Sutton Part 2
    May 15, 2025 – 01:09:43
  • Episode 257 - The Wounded Blue with Randy Sutton Part 1
    May 12, 2025 – 01:03:29
  • Episode 256 - From Patrol to Patient Care: with Sean Marston Part II
    May 8, 2025 – 01:10:32
  • Episode 255 - From Patrol to Patient Care: with Sean Marston Part I
    May 5, 2025 – 01:08:26
  • Episode 254 - Air Support Funding Solutions Part II
    May 1, 2025 – 54:27
  • Episode 253 - Air Support Funding Solutions Part I
    Apr 28, 2025 – 52:30
  • Episode 252 A Career in Review With Tony Webber Part 2
    Apr 24, 2025 – 01:04:25
  • Episode 251 A Career in Review With Tony Webber Part 1
    Apr 21, 2025 – 01:05:18
  • Episode 250 - From the RAF to the Royal Navy: A Conversation with Jon Duke
    Apr 17, 2025 – 01:16:05
  • Episode 249 - Leadership and Innovation: Dave Ellis's Impact on Spokane County's Aviation Unit Part 2
    Apr 14, 2025 – 01:16:18
  • Episode 248 - Leadership and Innovation: Dave Ellis's Impact on Spokane County's Aviation Unit Part 1
    Apr 10, 2025 – 01:14:34
  • Episode 247 - Operational Excellence: Insights from the Houston PD Air Support Unit Part 2
    Apr 7, 2025 – 01:14:47
  • Episode 246 - Operational Excellence: Insights from the Houston PD Air Support Unit Part 1
    Apr 3, 2025 – 01:11:10
  • Episode 245 - Insights from the Maryland State Police Part 2
    Mar 27, 2025 – 54:13
  • Episode 244 - Insights from the Maryland State Police Part 1
    Mar 24, 2025 – 01:04:47
  • Episode 243 - "The Gap" Factory Training vs. Advanced Specialty Training Part 2
    Mar 20, 2025 – 01:12:39
  • Episode 242 - "The Gap" Factory Training vs. Advanced Specialty Training Part I
    Mar 17, 2025 – 01:12:36
  • Episode 241 - The Role of Airbus and Loft Dynamics in LAPD Operations, with Chief Pilot Kevin Gallagher Part 2
    Mar 13, 2025 – 01:06:53
  • Episode 240 - The Role of Airbus and Loft Dynamics in LAPD Operations, with Chief Pilot Kevin Gallagher Part 1
    Mar 10, 2025 – 01:13:42
  • Episode 239 - From Combat to Creativity: The Story Behind Helo Girls™ and Aviation Advocacy Part 2
    Mar 6, 2025 – 01:12:31
  • Episode 238 - From Combat to Creativity: The Story Behind Helo Girls™ and Aviation Advocacy Part 1
    Mar 3, 2025 – 01:12:51
  • Episode 237 - Baja Racing and Law Enforcement Aviation Part 2
    Feb 27, 2025 – 01:21:09
  • Episode 236 - Baja Racing and Law Enforcement Aviation Part 1
    Feb 24, 2025 – 01:18:37
  • Episode 235 - Tim Tucker: A legacy of 54 years in aviation Part II
    Feb 20, 2025 – 01:12:03
  • Episode 234 - Tim Tucker: A legacy of 54 years in aviation Part I
    Feb 17, 2025 – 01:16:04
  • Episode 233 Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department: Henry One Part 2
    Feb 13, 2025 – 01:20:33
  • Episode 232 Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department: Henry One Part 1
    Feb 10, 2025 – 01:16:47
  • Episode 231 - Leadership Series with Clint Pulver: I Love it Here Part II
    Feb 6, 2025 – 01:02:03
  • Episode 230 - Leadership Series with Clint Pulver: I Love it Here Part I
    Feb 3, 2025 – 01:05:21
  • Episode 229 - Drone Integration in Public Safety Aviation with Lt. Clay Lacey Part II
    Jan 30, 2025 – 50:31
  • Episode 228 - Drone Integration in Public Safety Aviation with Lt. Clay Lacey Part I
    Jan 27, 2025 – 52:09
  • Episode 227 - Natural Disaster Responses: A Coast Guard Perspective with Scott Kellerman Part II
    Jan 23, 2025 – 01:06:39
  • Episode 226 - Natural Disaster Responses: A Coast Guard Perspective with Scott Kellerman Part I
    Jan 20, 2025 – 01:02:11
  • Episode 225 - Breaking In: A Conversation on How to Get into Public Safety Aviation
    Jan 16, 2025 – 01:35:22
  • Special Episode - LA County Fire Pilot Mike Sagely on the 2025 LA Firestorm
    Jan 14, 2025 – 01:48:25
  • Episode 224 - International Series: Lieutenant Pilot Joseba Mendizabal, Basque Police, Spain Part II
    Jan 13, 2025 – 01:09:45
  • Episode 223 - International Series: Lieutenant Pilot Joseba Mendizabal, Basque Police, Spain Part I
    Jan 9, 2025 – 01:14:07
  • Episode 222 - Innovating for Impact: Cal Meeker's Journey in Aviation Innovation
    Jan 6, 2025 – 58:02
  • Episode 221 ECHO Public Safety Aviation Conference Roundtable Discussion Part 2
    Dec 26, 2024 – 53:49
  • Episode 220 ECHO Public Safety Aviation Conference Roundtable Discussion Part 1
    Dec 23, 2024 – 52:39
  • Episode 219 - Inside The Helicopter Institute: Randy Rowles’ Inspiring Story Part 2
    Dec 19, 2024 – 58:44
  • Episode 218 - Inside The Helicopter Institute: Randy Rowles’ Inspiring Story Part I
    Dec 16, 2024 – 01:07:12
  • Episode 217 - Behind the Scenes at APSCON: A Dialogue with Dan Schwarzbach and Richard Bray
    Dec 12, 2024 – 01:04:41
  • Episode 216 - Honoring Excellence: Tactical Flight Officer of the Year, Eric Johnson Part 2
    Dec 9, 2024 – 55:15
  • Episode 215 - Honoring Excellence: Tactical Flight Officer of the Year, Eric Johnson Part 1
    Dec 5, 2024 – 52:46
  • Episode 214 - Honoring the Fallen: A Conversation with Craig Floyd at the National Law Enforcement Memorial
    Dec 2, 2024 – 56:32
  • Episode 213 - From the Ground Up: Jim Moss's Journey with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Part 2
    Nov 28, 2024 – 01:10:49
  • Episode 212 - From the Ground Up: Jim Moss's Journey with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Part 1
    Nov 25, 2024 – 01:10:02
  • Episode 211 - Training the Next Generation: Dave Salem's Vision at Eagle West Part 2
    Nov 21, 2024 – 01:12:04
  • Episode 210 - Training the Next Generation: Dave Salem's Vision at Eagle West Part 1
    Nov 18, 2024 – 01:12:04
Recent Reviews
  • Lifeteam pilot
    Like minded Aviators
    A great podcast coving most all of the public safety side of helicopter aviation. Guys with civilian, law enforcement, and military backgrounds that are still active in the industry. Good conversations that should make you think about how you are operating.
  • foxy123511
    Great podcast
    I have all ways wanted to be a black Hawk helicopter pilot for the military but now I know different jobs I can do as a helicopter pilot.
  • Mtnbeast11
    Good
    Good, it no horse doodoo like other podcasts
  • SavPoi
    Love this podcast
    Great interviews!! Loved the episode with Samantha Poirier!!
  • RFreeman03
    Great Podcast!
    Excellent conversations covering all aspects of public safety aviation. I am impressed with their sincere goal obtaining advice for anyone interested in getting into aviation. Great job guys.
  • Purdy302
    Great stuff and great for the aviation community
    These guys are bringing educational and entertaining information to the aviation world. Look forward to every episode as they explore public safety aviation.
  • mason johnstone
    Best Podcast ever
    Best pot cast ever
  • SteadFamily
    Amazing episodes!
    Every episode that Jon and Jeff deal blows me away. The amount of information that I never knew about airborne law-enforcement, airborne fire fighting, EMS, and rescue just blows me away. I am glad to have connected with Jon and Jeff on social media. This is a definite must listen to podcast.
  • Elle131
    Great Content!
    I love this podcast. I’ve learned so much from the creators and guests. Keep up the good work!! We appreciate you all.
  • NoSweat88
    My New Favorite Aviation Podcast
    I LOVE this podcast! As a former 20 year law enforcement officer who, despite being a licensed pilot with a rotorcraft rating, got passed over for a position in our aviation unit because I wasn’t “one of the boys”, I am able to live the life that could have been thru this podcast. To date, the guests have been interesting, informative and entertaining. The hosts share the same characteristics. Despite having a heavy west coast focus (understandable as the hosts are former west coast pilots), I finish each episode looking forward to the next. I look forward to more shows with pilots, TFO’s, and other guests from around the country and the globe. Give this show a try if you have an interest in public safety aviation…you won’t be disappointed.
  • Jake shadow
    Cool stuff
    Nice work men
  • Jon8376
    Great show !
    I am the Chief pilot for a Northern California agency. Happy you started this podcast. Always looking to learn and improve. Thank You.
  • jason_the_helicopter_dude
    Great show
    Great podcast. It’s great to hear from other people in the industry and listen to their experiences. What a great way to share our collective knowledge.
  • hdswwegiijnvdeben
    Excellent
    A great show with an amazing line up of guests, that shows you a whole new perspective of LE and public safety.
  • Chippin16
    Awesome podcast!
    This podcast is unique and fun. It’s great to see more rotary winged podcasts especially about public safety aviation. Keep up the great work!
  • NikiG209
    Great Podcast!
    I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you guys. I learned a lot about aviation and even more about my friend Dan Lowry on S2 Ep3. I will not let him live down the perm...ever lol. Keep up the good work!
  • Lem952
    Awesome Podcast
    Pretty awesome podcast. Find myself shaking my head up and down and constantly agreeing with what the guests being interviewed on the show are saying about how the units work, how to get on as a TFO or even a pilot. Good job keep it up. My only wish is...... more episodes. Lol
  • Bradley 516
    5 ½ Stars, Highly Recommended Chatter
    Jon and Rat have embarked upon an awesome and limitless journey with this podcast. If you’re a cop soaring the open skies or desire to so one day, there is much to learn at Hangar Z! Grab your favorite beverage, pop in an AirPod, and enjoy 🍻
  • td3785
    Great job
    I really enjoy listening to all the guests and their experiences. I'm a TFO and find the conversations really useful. Thanks for doing this, keep up the good work
  • M.Chevy
    First episode down!!
    I am a TFO in a So-Cal agency and stumbled across this podcast. It was entertaining to hear someone else echo the thoughts I have about my career. I hope this podcast keeps going!! Update: I have listened to all 5 episodes. Man this is good. I have learned how to be better at my job. Also, as a student-pilot, I have picked up nuggets of info that could make flying less stressful.
  • Eric Gandolfi
    Great podcast from a great guy!
    Thank you for putting public safety aviation on the air in this format. I'm sure there are others out there, but yours is the first I've seen. Cant wait to share with my other aviation buddies in USFS and Cal Fire. 2nd, great interview man! Of course I have tons of questions on the operations side, but you did a great job asking great aviation questions! Well done buddy! Cant wait to hear more from ya, and will pass this along to others.
  • Police chopper
    Awesome Podcast.
    I love that I get to hear a podcast not only about the aviation industry, but law enforcement and helicopters. Keep up the good work.
  • Dustyskies26
    Excellent Information
    It is very interesting to hear two knowledgeable and well spoken pilots describe their experience flying in the police air unit. Looking forward to the next episode.
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