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- Feb 14, 20251h 49m
E99 O Canada!
It's Friday and you know what that means! Flight Suit Friday sits down with our friendly neighbors to the north to discuss all things Canadian search and rescue. Tune in and hear some crazy stories from the Canadian Royal Air Force crew and our very own U.S. Coast Guard exchange pilot. As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday. Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
- Dec 13, 20241h 58m
E98 Air Station San Francisco Inland Cliff Rescue
It's Friday and you know what that means! Flight Suit Friday hosts an amazing crew from San Francisco and chats about their recent inland cliff rescue. As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfridayWe plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
- Sep 13, 20241h 33m
E97 The Big Sur Rescue
It's Friday and you know what that means! Flight Suit Friday hosts an amazing crew from San Francisco and chats about their recent inland rescue near the Big Sur, California. The crew details rescuing a fallen hiker from unforgiving terrain. Tune in to learn about atmospheric rivers and high hoists! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
- Aug 30, 20241h 18m
E96 North Bend High Altitude Rescue
The team sits down with the crew from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend to discuss their recent high altitude rescue that resulted in one life saved. The crew details their decision gates to continue or abort as well as some solid fuel planning and power management. Tune in, this one is spicy! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
- Aug 16, 20242h 2m
Real Talk on Mental Health
We got the old gang back together to get real on mental health, to include our own personal journeys. This episode dives in head first and doesn't hold back. Check out the new ALCOAST change to the 3710. If you resonate with any of this, know that you aren't alone. As promised, our numbers are below. With love, Sam/Kenny/Ryan Kenny: 619-699-9322 / Sam: 518-396-6715 / Ryan: 860-395-7978 As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
- Aug 8, 202431 min
E94 NHA Aircrew of the Year
Let's hear it for the National Helicopter Association Aircrew of the Year (non-deployed)! The team sits down with the the recipients from Air Station Detroit. Tune in and listen how a fairly routine duty day turned into an unexpected cliff rescue of one survivor! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
- Jul 19, 202455 min
E93 Helicopter Interdiction Tactical...RON (HITRON)
The team sits down with CDR's Charles Wilson and Daniel Schrader to discuss the Coast Guard's own Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON), the mission set, goals, and future growth. Although the team tries to to get the Commanders to spill the tea about the mission, they only give us enough to tease and perhaps have us put it on the ol' dream sheet! Have a listen as we discuss one of the services most unique missions! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo/span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
- Jul 4, 20241h 29m
E92: Chuck Aaron - Keep your RPM’s up!
This is a good one folks! Take a listen as the team sits down with legendary stunt helicopter pilot Chuck Aaron. As the forerunner of helicopter aerobatics, Chuck describes how he got into the business, how he built a Cobra before it became illegal, and a few of the block buster movies he flew in. Please don't get ideas and try this yourself! Keep your RPM's up folks! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course! Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare /span> Disclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.
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About Flight Suit Friday
Flight Suit Friday was a created by a group of Coast Guard Aviators to share stories, discuss the art of search and rescue, and most importantly, to revel in this demanding, yet impossibly rewarding, job. Also, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfridayFor any Coasties out there past or present, aviators, sailors, watchstanders - there are tales of heroism and rules of life we can all live by and enjoy listening to. We hope to expand our reach beyond the Mighty 65 as the show goes on.Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max ShernoSocial Media: LT Miranda FayCreator & Producer: LCDR Ryan VandeheiEditor & Technical Expert: Chuck SeayPrior Hosts: LCDR Nathan Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam HafensteinerDisclaimer:The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of th
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