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In this episode of the Rotary Wing Show, Max Trescott replays a powerful conversation from Aviation News Talk Episode 37, featuring California Highway Patrol pilot Jan Sears. Jan recounts the dramatic night of October 8, 2017, when he and…

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R66 Crash Analysis: Jay Bunning on Low-G Mast Bumping and Turbulence Traps

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Max talks with Jay Bunning about the crash of a Robinson R66, VH-KFT, in Australia that claimed the life of its pilot on October 26, 2023. In addition to the final report, ATSB created a video about the crash. The accident offers vital…
Helicopter Training Safety: Preventing Student Errors with Jay Bunning – Part 2

October 3, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

Max talks with Jay Bunning, CFI and creator of helicoptertrainingvideos.com, for Part 2 of their series on Helicopter Training Safety: Preventing Student Errors. Following up from Part 1, Jay brings real-world accident examples and…
Helicopter Training Safety: Preventing Student Errors with Jay Bunning – Part 1

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Max welcomes Jay Bunning, flight instructor, FAA Safety Team representative, and founder of HelicopterTrainingVideos.com, for Part 1 of a two-part discussion on helicopter training safety and preventing dangerous student errors. Mentioned…
Helicopter Human Factors & Safety Lessons for All Pilots with Richard Mornington-Sanford

August 26, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

Helicopter Human Factors & Safety Lessons for All Pilots takes a deep dive into the psychology, stress responses, and decision-making processes that shape helicopter safety. Host Max Trescott interviews Richard Mornington-Sanford, a…
9/11 from the Air: NYPD Chief Pilot Ken Solosky Remembers

August 7, 2025 · 52 min

Max Trescott talks with Ken Solosky, the NYPD's Chief Pilot on 9/11, about his experiences managing helicopter operations on one of the most catastrophic days in American history. Though Ken wasn’t flying at the moment of the attacks, he…
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This episode originally ran on the Aviation News Talk podcast. In it, Max Trescott interviews Dr. John Trowbridge, a physician and former senior Aviation Medical Examiner, to tackle a hidden yet critical safety topic: how over-the-counter…
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Max Trescott is joined by DPE Matt Johnson for a comprehensive and engaging mock oral checkride focused on the private helicopter pilot certification. This episode, one of the most popular styles in the Rotary Wing Show and Aviation News…

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About the show

Stay current on the world of helicopters with The Rotary Wing Show—your go-to podcast for helicopter news, pilot stories, and aircrew insights. Each episode brings you the latest helicopter industry news, real-world experiences from pilots and crew, and practical advice for those flying—or aspiring to fly—rotorcraft professionally or recreationally. From air medical and firefighting to military, utility, and offshore operations, we cover the full spectrum of helicopter missions and career paths. You'll hear firsthand accounts from experienced aviators around the globe, plus in-depth coverage of new technologies, safety issues, and aircraft developments. Whether you're in flight school, flying EMS, running sling ops, or just passionate about helicopters, The Rotary Wing Show delivers valuable insight from those who live and breathe rotary aviation. Hosted by aviation author and helicopter pilot Max Trescott, the show is part of the Aviation News Talk Network. 📡 Visit https://rotarywingshow.com for show notes, photos, and more. ✈️ Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes extras, and links to the latest helicopter news stories. Keywords: Helicopter podcast, helicopter news, helicopter pilot stories, rotary aviation, helicopter aircrew, rotorcraft careers, aviation podcast, helicopter safety