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Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!

For the 100th episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider @HeliHalsey is thrilled to celebrate this milestone with Leigh Coates, a trailblazing helicopter pilot who’s been making waves in the aviation world!

Leigh’s journey is nothing short of incredible—from BoarderCross snowboard racing, to piloting helicopters, running her own helicopter business, and even racing jetpacks!

In this exciting episode, they dive into her experiences flying in tough environments, her dedication to safety, and her passion for inspiring new aviators.

Leigh also shares the story behind her iconic Bell 505, affectionately called the “Candy Cane,” and how social media has allowed her to bring her love for helicopters to a wider audience. Plus, don’t miss the inside scoop on how Leigh became the first woman trained to fly a gravity jet suit!

Listen in for an inspiring and fun conversation as we celebrate Leigh’s amazing achievements, and the 100th to this episode of The Helicopter Podcast!

Check out Leigh on Instagram @helipilotleigh

Thank you to our sponsors Vertical Aviation International, Precision Aviation Group and Sellacopter.