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Episode 26- Infrared Technology with Teledyne FLIR's Brian Spillane Oct 11, 2021

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In episode 26, we sit down with public safety aviation legend Brian Spillane. Brian is the industries foremost expert on infrared technology and comes to us from Teledyne FLIR who generously sponsored this episode of the Hangar Z podcast.

Infrared camera systems from Teledyne FLIR have undoubtedly given public safety aviation the tactical advantage and the ability to increase situational awareness in protecting citizens and personnel on the ground.

If you have ever been to the APSA conference you have attended the Teledyne FLIR vision awards where TELEDYNE FLIR “recognizes state and local law enforcement agencies for their tireless contributions to public safety through the powerful use of tactical airborne thermal imagery.” These awards ceremonies feature hilarious videos featuring Brian Spillane.

During this episode Brian talks about his education and experiences that got him into public safety aviation. We also talk Teledyne FLIR’s line up of products as well as the advancement of infrared technology.

We would again like to thank our podcast sponsor CNC Technologies and Teledyne FLIR for sponsoring this episode.

Episode 25- David Callen Surviving the Unexpected. Retired Las Vegas Metro PD Pilot / Sergeant & founder of SR3 Rescue Concepts Sep 20, 2021

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This episode is an absolute must hear as we speak with Retired LVMPD Sergeant and Pilot David Callen. In this episode Dave talks about his career in which he survived not one but two auto rotative landings and was part of countless high profile incidents to include the Laughlin River Run Riots between the Hells Angels and Mongols on April 27th 2002, and the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on October 1st, 2017. Dave also talks about losing his best friend Officer David Vanbuskirk during a search and rescue incident that took place July 23rd, 2013. Dave Vanbuskirk was a part of LVMPD's elite SAR team where he provided support as a mountain rescue team leader, tactical emergency medical support coordinator, helicopter crew chief and tactical medic for LVMPD SWAT. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Officer David VanBuskirk.

Episode 24- Australia's Matt Stanton Head of Helicopter Operations New South Wales Police Force Sep 06, 2021

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We've gone international! Join us as we sit down and chat with Matthew Stanton, the Head of Helicopter Operations for the NSW Police Force Aviation Command - PolAir.
Matthew shares his inspiring story of living out his childhood dream to fly for PolAir and the amazing journey he took to get there!
We also discuss the latest developments at PolAir, to include their new fleet, new facility and the bright future for the Aviation Command.
This episode is currently available for early access to our Patreon supporters, to include exclusive access to the special "Debrief Episode," where Matthew shares the moving story from a search and rescue incident he was involved in. If you want to help support the podcast, get early access to episodes and access to exclusive content, head on over to https://www.patreon.com/HangarZ
As always, thanks to our sponsor CNC Technologies

Episode 23- Apprehending Fleeing Suspects with LAPD’s Jack Schonely Aug 13, 2021

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Episode 23 officially begins with the launch of legendary Jack Schonely’s episode. Jack is a 36 year Law Enforcement Veteran, with 31 years at LAPD 19 of which were spent in the Air Support Division as both a TFO and Command Pilot. Jack created and instructs a course titled A “Apprehending Fleeing suspects.” Jack has also written a book available online with the same title. Jack is a Contributing Editor and writer to Vertical 911 Magazine, Police K9 Magazine, Recoil Magazine and Police Magazine.

Jack was the 2017 recipient of the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Law Enforcement Salute to Excellence award in Dallas Texas. 2016 recipient of the Robert L Cormier Memorial Award from the Airborne Law Enforcement Association. Awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement in the advancement of aircraft in public service.

2005 Runner up for the Governor’s California Police Officers Standards and Training Instructor of the Year Award.

2004 Air Crew of the Year Award for LAPD Air Support Division.

If you are looking for training to help prepare yourself for a career in Airborne Law Enforcement or looking to sharpen your knowledge base in the science of suspect containment you can’t miss this episode. This episode will be available everywhere next Friday August 13th which will coincide with Hangar Z’s one year anniversary.

Episode 22- Beers and Beignets..... An APSCON 2021 conference breakdown with San Diego County Sheriff Fire and Rescue Pilot Tony Webber Aug 04, 2021

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APSCON 2021 from New Orleans is officially in the books, so now it's time to break it down in a special episode. Join us in the hangar, with our guest San Diego County Sheriff Fire and Rescue Pilot Tony Webber, as we discuss his and Jon's experiences and takeaways from this year's APSA Convention. From some of the movers and shakers in our industry, to some of the latest and greatest on the show floor, to the sights and sounds of New Orleans, including Tony's sighting of the ever elusive, Rob Steht!
We do have to give a special thank you to our listeners. We were amazed and humbled by the positive feedback we received from so many of you at this year's APSCON! We're excited to return to the Hangar after taking a month off for family and work commitments. We look forward to continuing to bring you content that we hope will motivate, inspire and bring value to your operations
Thanks to our Sponsor CNC Technologies

Episode 21- Jason Quinn USCG Rescue Swimmer Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Jun 20, 2021

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Episode 20- CNC Technologies Alex Giuffrida Jun 14, 2021

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In this episode we sit down and chat with Alex Giuffrida, managing partner of CNC Technologies. We have talked about CNC Technologies a lot over the course of our podcast. We appreciate their dedication to design and delivery of cutting edge technology and solutions. We appreciate their willingness to step out and believe in The Hangar Z Podcast by sponsoring us from the very beginning. During our conversation Alex talks about how he helped to build one of the most dynamic and successful companies within the public safety aviation industry. I had a great conversation with Alex and we're sure you will enjoy hearing his story of achieving the American dream.

Episode 19- Clay Lacey...Protecting the Lone Star State May 31, 2021

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In this episode we sit down and chat with Clay Lacey, a lieutenant with a major state agency from the great state of Texas. They say everything in Texas is bigger and we're sure you'll agree that Clay and his agency live up to that motto when it comes to everything they do, including the selection and training of their Tactical Flight Officers (TFO's), a subject that Clay is passionate about.
Special thank you to our sponsor CNC Technologies 🇺🇸

Episode 18- John Fehrs Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient May 17, 2021

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Join us on this episode as we sit down and chat with John Fehrs, a true legend of the airborne public safety industry. John walks us through his remarkable career as an Army Aviator during the Vietnam War, where he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, to his over 30-year career in public safety aviation, where he served as the Chief Pilot of the Riverside Police Department Aviation Unit and later as the Chief Pilot of the Santa Barbara County Fire & Sheriff’s Joint Aviation Unit. If all of that wasn’t enough, John went on to serve as a government contractor, flying missions in Iraq and Afghanistan for the last 13 years!
All of us who have had the honor to serve in a public safety aviation unit know that we are standing on the shoulders of giants. Those who started and served in these units during the early days of public safety aviation, truly started a legacy that has been handed down to us and we must in turn hand it down to the next generation. One of the goals of our podcast is to honor those in the public safety aviation industry who came before us and on this episode, we are doing just that
Special thanks to our Sponsor CNC Technologies.

Episode 17- Terry Miyauchi Arizona DPS Aviation Commander & Bell ParaPublic Customer Solutions Manager May 03, 2021

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Join us as we sit down and chat with Terry Miyauchi, the Customer Solutions Manager, Parapublic, for Bell Helicopters.
Terry's aviation career spans more than 30 years, where he served both as an Army Aviator and as a law enforcement pilot. Terry's public safety career culminated as commander of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Aviation Unit, where he lead a unit of over 40 personnel and a fleet of 15 aircraft.
Terry will give us an update on the Bell 505 program and talk to us about how Bell continues to lead the industry in customer support and satisfaction.
This special episode is sponsored by the @bellflight Bell 505 Helicopter Program.
As always, we'd like to thank our podcast sponsor @cnctechnologies CNC Technologies

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