The Hangar Z Podcast
A podcast where we explore the personnel and equipment behind the missions in Public Safety Aviation.
Episodes
397 episodes
Supporting Law Enforcement Beyond the Sale: Dallas Avionics part 1 | Ep 393
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.We're coming to you from the show floor at E...
Public Safety's Next Chapter: Workforce Evolution in Modern Policing, part 2 | Ep 392
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.In this special two-part series of the Hanga...
Public Safety's Next Chapter: Workforce Evolution in Modern Policing, part 1 | Ep 391
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.In this special two-part series of the Hanga...
Chief Gillespie: How leadership and aviation helped reduce crime | Ep 390
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.In this episode, we're joined by Chief Brand...
Earning the buy-In: Professionalism, politics, and building in-house advocates part 2 | Ep 389
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.Celebrating the sixth anniversary of the Han...
Beyond the mission: The strategy behind justifying your air support program part 1 | Ep 388
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.Celebrating the sixth anniversary of the Han...
Elevate and Connect: Creating impact past the call part 2 | Ep 387
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.In this special two-part series, hosts Jon G...
Leadership & Trust: The power of consistency with Delaware State Police part 1 | Ep 386
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.In this special two-part series, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely are joined by Vertical Plus editor-at-large Brent Bundy and Delaware...
Wade Bourassa’s blueprint for smarter police aviation part 2 | 385
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.Today’s episode was recorded at the Vertical...
Wade Bourassa’s blueprint for smarter police aviation part 1 | 384
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.Today’s episode was recorded at the Vertical...
Data, Fatigue & Innovation: Joel Smith on Building Hero Aviation part 2 | 383
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.In this special two-part series, hosts Jon G...
Flying the Frontlines: Inside L.A. City Fire with Pilot Joel Smith part 1 | 382
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.In this special two-part series, hosts Jon G...
Tactical Labs, Zero Ego, Real Training: Why ECHO 2026 Is a Must-Attend | Bonus
Welcome to this special joint episode of the Hangar Z Podcast and the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, brought to you by HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus
How Blades of Valor Turned a Vision Into a Powerful Public Safety Story Part 2 | Ep 381
Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus. We're glad you're with us, because...
How Blades of Valor Turned a Vision Into a Powerful Public Safety Story Part I | Ep 380
Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus. We're glad you're with us, because...
Nicholas Ianiero - APSCON 2026 - Maintainer of the Year | Ep 379
Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by HeliCASTS and in partnership with Valor Plus.For this episode of Hangar Z, recorded live at APS...
Todd Jager Shares the Hard-Earned Lessons That Changed Aviation Tactics Part 3 of 3 | Ep 378
Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.This is a three-part podcast! Ma...
Todd Jager Shares the Hard-Earned Lessons That Changed Aviation Tactics Part 2 of 3 | Ep 377
Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus.This is a three-part podcast! Make sure ...
Todd Jager Shares the Hard-Earned Lessons That Changed Aviation Tactics Part 1 of 3 | Ep 376
Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus. This is a three-part podcast! Make...
Over the black ocean: Teamwork, determination, and the rescue of 3 survivors Part 2 | Ep 375
Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus.On today's episode, we're honored to welcome Deputy Jona...
Over the black ocean: Teamwork, determination, and the rescue of 3 survivors Part I | Ep 374
Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus.On today's episode, we're honored to welcome Deputy Jona...
How Has Modesto’s New Air Unit Made a Positive Impact on Public Safety? Part 2 | Ep 373
Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus. In this episode we are heading to ...
How Has Modesto’s New Air Unit Made a Positive Impact on Public Safety? Part 1 | Ep 372
Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Valor Plus. In this episode we are heading to ...
