Rotary Wing Show - Interviews from the Helicopter Industry
Capturing stories of helicopter pilots and crew from around the world. Find out about different helicopter career paths, pick up some tips and learn more about what life as helicopter aircrew has to offer.
Featured Episodes
A curated selection of standout conversations from the Rotary Wing Show, highlighting remarkable pilots, unique missions, and key moments in helicopter aviation. These episodes capture the best stories, insights, and lessons from across the industry.
Recent Episodes
Aug. 26, 2025
Robinson Helicopter Human Factors & Safety Lessons for All Pilots with Richard Mornington-Sanford
Robinson 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 Morni...
Aug. 6, 2025
9/11 from the Air: NYPD Chief Pilot Ken Solosky Remembers
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...
July 21, 2025
Benadryl, Zyrtec, and Other OTC medicine Wait Time Rules for Pilots
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 ov...
July 3, 2025
Helicopter Private Pilot Mock Oral: Max Trescott’s Checkride with Matt Johnson
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 A...
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