Welcome to episode 63 of the Hangar Z Podcast! In this episode we get to hang out and have a blast with Rob Munday. 

Rob is a world class hoist operator working for Blackcomb Helicopters in British Columbia.  Rob also works with SR3 Rescue Concepts where he is spreading his vast knowledge of all things Rescue to students and agencies worldwide. 

Rob is an Australian native and has a super diverse background including time spent as a wild land firefighter both in Australia and Canada. 

Relax and enjoy this epic conversation Rob Munday 

In addition to a really great guest (Rob Munday) we have some exciting news. 

As you all know we are huge fans of SHOTOVERS new M2 camera system and their augmented reality mapping software.  

Well I would officially like to thank SHOTOVER systems for joining with Metro Aviation as a sponsor of the The Hangar Z Podcast.

Just a month or so ago In episode 59 we had the opportunity to speak with Tom Churchill the CEO of SHOTOVER, which was formerly Churchill Navigation.

In that conversation Tom joined us to discuss their new 6-axis M2 EO/IR Multi Sensor camera. The system comes with the next generation of their augmented reality mapping software. 

I had the opportunity to demo the camera locally here in Southern California. The new features I absolutely loved were the automated license plate recognition, steering, tracking and over all quality. For more information Go check it out at shotver.com

Lastly I would ask that you all leave a rating and review. Well only if it’s a good one on the platform you use to listen to the hangar Z podcast.

We would like to thank our SPONSORS Metro Aviation and now SHOTOVER as well as our supporters on Patreon. 

In this episode we sit down and talk with Nick Minx. Nick is the owner of tactical flying who specializes in providing airborne law enforcement units with the most advanced thermal imaging and aircrew tactical training available. 

In addition to owning Tactical Flying, he also works for San Diego PD where he is a sergeant, he has worked a wide variety of assignments including air support where he was both a pilot and TFO. He worked the gang unit, beach patrol and various patrol assignments across the city.

During our conversation we talk about his business Tactical Flying and discuss the trends Nick is seeing in the training world. We also talk about the impact technology is having on safety as well as tactics.

Thank you to our sponsor Metro Aviation and our supporters on Patreon.

In episode 61 we spend more time talking about how technology is improving our industry by increasing our mission readiness.

We sit down and chat with Todd Powers and Ronnie Ries from GPMS. GPMS produces a predictive health and usage monitoring system that is available for, a wide range of airframes which now includes single engine ships most frequently used in public safety aviation.

This technology is used to get an in-depth look at the aircrafts vital systems using sensors that report information on the aircrafts overall health after each flight allowing maintainers, pilots and administrators to maintain their mission readiness with peace of mind.

Most people will recognize Todd Powers from his 20 plus year career with Airbus. And most will know Ronnie from his career at Bell Flight.

Both Todd and Ronnie are working together at GPMS and are working to expand the use of HEMS technology in aviation and in particular public safety aviation.

Welcome to episode 60 of The Hangar Z Podcast.

In this episode we talk with an American patriot Ray Freeman, who served our country as a pilot in the US Army flying a huge variety of airframes to include the OH58 and the Blackhawk.

During our conversation Ray unpacks his military aviation career which includes his involvement in the rescue mission after hurricane Katrina, as well as the evacuation mission he flew in Afghanistan as the US withdrew.

 I would like to thank all our friends who have sent pictures to us of all the cool places Hangar Z swag has been from the Netherlands to Australia, Antarctica down to Mexico and tons of places In between. Please keep sending in those pictures.

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Thank you to our Sponsor Metro Aviation and our supporters on Patreon.

Cheers

In this episode we sit down with the man who co-founded a company that was instrumental in developing technology for flight crews that has led to the apprehension of countless criminals across the world.

Churchill Navigation’s Augmented Reality mapping System has also helped TFO’s of all levels increase their skill set and situational awareness while assisting the men and women on the ground in public safety.

On August 4th, 2020, Churchill Navigation and Shotover Camera systems who makes world class aerial camera systems merged to become Shotover Systems. 

Fast forward to APSCON in Reno 2022, and Shotover released their new M2 EO/IR Multi-Sensor camera System for public safety aviation.

During our conversation with Tom, he talks about the development of the navigational software, the new camera system and how the two will work hand in hand to give us capabilities we never thought possible.

As always, we would like to thank our sponsor Metro Aviation and our supporters on Patreon. 

In this episode we get to sit down and chat with Zoey Schade. Zoey is a Navy vet who served on the Aircraft carrier USS Abraham, and is now a commercially rated helicopter pilot serving CBP Air and Marine as a Aviation Enforcement Agent also known as a TFO. 

During our conversation she talks about the great experience she had serving in the Navy as well as the CBP. She talks about CBP, its opportunities and how to get into their aviation program. 

Zoey has a really inspiring story of grit and determination to become a helicopter pilot. 

The Hangar Z Podcast had the honor of being asked by ECHO Heliops to join them at their national public safety aviation conference to Podcast from the convention floor in Austin Texas.

In this episode we chat with Terry Miyauchi from Bell Flight. Terry retired from Arizona DPS as their Aviation Commander and is now with Bell Flight assisting public safety aviation programs.

We previously interviewed Terry in episode 17. After hearing this interview go check it out.

During our conversation we talk about leadership in public safety aviation.

Thanks for our sponsor Metro Aviation.

The Hangar Z Podcast had the honor of being asked by ECHO Heliops to join them at their national public safety aviation conference to Podcast from the convention floor in Austin Texas.

In this episode we chat with Michelle Kline. Michelle is a flight nurse and has been in the EMS industry for 24 years. We talk with Michelle about the course she teaches at ECHO titled Fit for Flight.

Michelle is a mental and physical health advocate and is helping first responders develop habits that will allow them to endure a 30-year career in public safety.

The Hangar Z Podcast had the honor of being asked by ECHO Heliops to join them at their national public safety aviation conference to Podcast from the convention floor in Austin Texas.

In this episode we chat with Dave Callen and Rob Munday from SR3. We had the opportunity to interview Dave in episode 25 so check out that episode if you haven't already, it's an epic episode.

During our conversation we talk briefly about Dave and Rob's careers and in some length about the training SR3 brings to their clients.

I highly recommend training with SR3. Each instructor is highly experienced and excellent at the art of instruction.

You can find SR3 by following the link SR3 Rescue Concepts - Professional Training for First Responders