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
May 8, 2026
Helicopter Flying in New Zealand: Billy Watson on Milford Sound + Helicopter News
Max talks with New Zealand helicopter pilot Billy Watson about flying in some of the most dramatic terrain in the world, from Queenstown and Milford Sound to Papua New Guinea and the Western Pacific.Billy flies for Over The Top, a Queenstown-based helicopter company that specializes in bespoke …
April 7, 2026
Helicopter VR Simulator: Loft Dynamics H125
Max flies the Loft Dynamics H125 VR simulator and he talks about why he believes highly realistic virtual reality may become an important part of helicopter training. A Helicopter Simulator That Feels Surprisingly Real This e...
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...
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