• E93 Helicopter Interdiction Tactical...RON (HITRON)
    Jul 19 2024
    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.

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    55 mins
  • E92: Chuck Aaron - Keep your RPM’s up!
    Jul 4 2024
    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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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • E91: WAI Pt. 3 Where Do We Go From Here?
    Jun 21 2024

    For our final installment of the Women in Aviation Series, Miranda talks with a few members of th eplanning committee to get a behind the scenes look at thier goals for the future. LCDR Michelle Cosenza, LCDR Cassie Hawley, and LCDR Maggie Champlain discuss this year's conference, planning committee challenges, and their hopes for future conferences... With a few sea stories as well, obviously.

    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, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    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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    48 mins
  • E90: WAI Pt. 2 Liz Booker
    Jun 7 2024

    Part 2 of the WAI series, Miranda sits down with Liz Booker. Liz is a retired US Coast Guard helicopter pilot and foreign diplomat, and a writer for children and young adults. She built a community of readers, writers, and aviation enthusiasts around stories featuring women in aviation. Her community includes a 2K+ member book club, 170 member writers' group, a website with 600+ books, an author interview podcast, and writers for the Aviation for Women magazine Authors Connect coumn.

    Check her and the book club out @LiteraryAviatrix

    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, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    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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    50 mins
  • E89: First Responder PTSD
    May 24 2024

    Welcome! As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the team called Kenny and Ryan to pinch hit with Nick and a special guest, CAPT Patrick Dill. CAPT Dill has been spearheading a campaign to better track and take care of Coasties from all communities, even the ones who float on boats. He shares some phenomenal insight into how we are taking care of our people. The team discusses doing better as an organization, but also doing better as friends.

    If you need help, please dont hesitate to go to CGSUPRT.com the password to log in is USCG.

    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, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    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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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • E88 Jason Quinn, The Real ResQ
    May 10 2024

    The team sits down Jason Quinn from The Real ResQ Podcast and discusses his former life as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, his current adventures, and new rescue gear! Tune in and hear some different perspectives and techniques on high risk rescues!

    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, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • E87 2024 Women in Aviation Conference Pt. 1
    Apr 19 2024

    Normally behind the scenes, Miranda Fay takes the mic to kick off our Women in Aviation International Conference coverage. Miranda is joined by 6 junior aviation members to talk about their experience at the conference, provide insight to the importance of the conference and talk about the take aways from the weekend. It’s not often we get to highlight our most junior members, so shout out to AMT3 Gina Ryan, AET3 Nacole Nader, AMT2 Megan Howard, AMT3 Winter Smith, AMT2 Alex Roper, and AMT3 Melanie Andrews for sharing your experiences with us!

    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, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    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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    30 mins
  • E86 CDR Doug Watson (ret.) and CG 6020 Pt. 2
    Apr 6 2024

    The team welcomes CDR Doug Watson (ret.). Doug recounts his experience from a survivors perspective as an HH-60 pilot whose helicopter entered the water during the dramatic M/V Selendang Ayu SAR case!

    P.S. Sam was last seen shredding some gnar in Europe, we really don't know where he is this time..

    Nick is still learning how to upload files to the internet so apologies for the day late episode drop!!

    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, 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, and LCDR Kenny Ingram


    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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    1 hr