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
Feb. 26, 2026
Helicopter VR Flight Simulator Training: Loft Dynamics with Fabi Riesen
Max talks with Fabi Riesen, CEO of Loft Dynamics , about virtual reality helicopter simulator training and how VR may improve safety, standardization, and training efficiency for rotorcraft pilots. The premise is simple: heli...
Nov. 13, 2025
Mastering Auto-Rotations, Simulated Engine Failures, and Off-Airport Operations + Helicopter News
See Helicopter News headlines and link to listener survey below. In this episode, Max talks with helicopter instructor Jay Bunning to explore the maneuvers that most frequently injure or kill helicopter instructors—auto-rotat...
Oct. 27, 2025
CHP Pilot Jan Sears: Wildfire Rescues in Hurricane-Force Winds
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, 20...
Oct. 20, 2025
R66 Crash Analysis: Jay Bunning on Low-G Mast Bumping and Turbulence Traps
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 ...
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