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In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, Halsey sits down with Jeremiah Griffith of Horizon Helicopters to talk about instruction, experience, and what it takes to operate safely in high-risk real-world environments. From utility flying and powerline awareness to decision making in training, Jeremiah shares how a calm, deliberate teaching style helps build confident, capable pilots. The conversation opens with reflections on recent accidents and how preparation, situational awareness, and training culture shape a pilot's judgment in high-consequence flying.

Jeremiah explains how his instructional videos began as a personal project for his children and organically grew into a widely followed educational resource. Along the way, they discuss family-run flight schools, legacy experience passed down through generations, and why authenticity and professionalism matter. Tune into this episode of The Helicopter Podcast for a grounded conversation about teaching, flying, and contributing positively to the helicopter industry.

Thank you to our sponsors Enstrom, Vertical Aviation International and Metro Aviation.

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In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Robyn Eagles, vice president of marketing at Robinson Helicopters, for an inside look at how one of the industry’s most recognizable manufacturers is reshaping its voice, visibility, and connection to the helicopter community.

From a historically quiet, engineering-first company to a more open, story-driven organization, Robyn shares how Robinson’s leadership team has embraced transparency, accessibility, and a more active approach to telling its story.

The conversation explores the origins of the Climb Higher campaign, Robinson’s support of real-world missions like disaster response and humanitarian flying, and the strategy behind the high-impact R88 reveal at Verticon.

Along the way, Robyn reflects on her unconventional path into aviation, the power of storytelling over selling hardware, and why helicopters—and the people who fly them—play a far bigger role in everyday life than most realize.

Thank you to our sponsors, Robinson Helicopter, Vertical Aviation International and Quantum Helicopters.

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In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Jamie and Jared from Hillsboro Heli Academy for a wide-ranging conversation about helicopter training, pilot culture, and what keeps people connected to the industry long after their first flight.

The discussion explores how shared experiences in helicopters create lasting bonds, forming a brotherhood and sisterhood that spans backgrounds, countries, and career paths. Jamie and Jared talk about the realities of helicopter training, the importance of staying nimble in aviation careers, and how a strong network often shapes where pilots end up next.

The episode also dives into Hillsboro’s role in international training, including why so many European students choose to train in the U.S., and how dual certification with the Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency has created a clearer path into the industry.

Along the way, the group reflects on instruction as a uniquely rewarding experience, the long-standing role of Robinson helicopters in training, and the responsibility flight schools have in building a positive, supportive culture.

From memorable early flights to the future of helicopter training, this episode highlights why the aviation community remains tightly connected — and why, once the helicopter bug bites, it’s hard to ever fully walk away.

Thank you to our sponsors, Robinson Helicopter, Vertical Aviation International and Hillsboro Heli Academy.