Episodes

  • E98 Air Station San Francisco Inland Cliff Rescue

    E98 Air Station San Francisco Inland Cliff Rescue
    Dec 13 2024

    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.
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • E97 The Big Sur Rescue

    E97 The Big Sur Rescue
    Sep 13 2024

    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.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • E96 North Bend High Altitude Rescue

    E96 North Bend High Altitude Rescue
    Aug 30 2024

    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.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Real Talk on Mental Health

    Real Talk on Mental Health
    Aug 16 2024

    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.
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • E94 NHA Aircrew of the Year

    E94 NHA Aircrew of the Year
    Aug 8 2024
    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.
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    32 mins
  • E93 Helicopter Interdiction Tactical...RON (HITRON)

    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!

    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?

    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