Fred North: Behind the Scenes  Welcome to the season finale of the Forever on the Fly Podcast! What a journey the second season has been delving into the lives of some seriously awesome pilots and human beings…and of course we want to finish Season 2 strong with our next guest! He has accumulated over 18,000 flight hours over his 30+ year career. 15,000 of those were spent shooting for over 160 films and countless commercials making him one of the biggest names in aerial cinematography...

What to say, what to say about our next guest. She was the very first African American female Black Hawk pilot for the North Carolina National Guard. But not only is she a trail blazer, she's someone that exudes her love for aviation in everything she does. She’s the definition of a leader through and through.  Not only has she displayed immense courage and leadership commanding and coordinating helicopter rescue missions during multiple catastrophic hurricanes, but when she’s not out saving...

Wow what to say about our next guest!  He is an Aviation Hall of Famer and 4X Air Racing Gold Champion.  He's flown over 23,000 hours in more than 270 aircraft types, flight-tested over 685, and even built 3 of his own! He has been to every country in the world...except one! Listen in to find out which. He likes to live on the edge and is a living example of what it takes to be a true leader.  Peter’s company, High Performance Aircraft Group, manages several corporate jets, provides his...

Have you ever wondered what your life would look like as a utility helicopter pilot flying in Alaska? What kind of a schedule could you have? What challenges you would face? What is it like to drop off a group of heli skiers on a snow covered mountain top? Well…you have come to the right episode my friends.  Today we are bringing to you a pilot who found his path with Pathfinder, an Alaskan based helicopter company who flies various missions from exploratory drilling, heliski, firefighting...

What is up Av Nerdation! Welcome to Season 2 Episode 8 of the Forever on the Fly Podcast! Jose is back and joins in for a special interview with helicopter pilot Mike Tomlinson. Mikey goes way back with Jose and Diane to their Papillon days. He was their lead pilot and colleague who has now flies the AW109 in support of transporting Columbia River Bar boat Captains (otherwise known as bar pilots) out to cargo ships in the Astoria, Oregon area. Cape Disappointment is home to some of the...

John Gray and Jeff Ratkovich, hosts of the Hangar Z Podcast, join me for a brutally honest conversation about important subjects like mental health and how it is perceived in the aviation industry, the pros and cons of how some law enforcement agencies run their aviation departments as to raise awareness and hopefully spark a positive change in the industry. We also discuss the importance of Just Culture, and how companies should be held accountable and to a high standard when it comes to...

A million words come to mind when describing our next guest….leader, aviatrix, inspirer, maaaajorly awesome human being! With over 1500 hours in the F16, including 163 combat hours over Afghanistan in support of Operation Resolute Support and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, there’s no doubt that this woman is a true hero and patriot.  She’s Currently flying her second season with the USAF’s Thunderbirds, paving the way  as Lead solo pilot flying the #5 jet out of Nellis AFB, and serves as the...

Whaaaats up AV Nerds! I can't believe we are already on SEASON 2 EPISODE 5! Mind bloowwn away with so many amazing guests, and our next one is no exception.  Are you a helicopter pilot? Are you thinking about making the switch to the airlines? Well this episode is for you! We're here to chat with Scott Gendron; USCG rescue swimmer veteran, former helicopter pilot, previous Skywest Captain,  and current 747 new hire at Kalitta Air. Have you ever wondered what your path could look like to...

This week our guest joins us from Valdez, Alaska with her story! She has flown everything from Robbies, Hughes 500s , 412s, AS350s, to most recently her personal Bell 505. She’s here to share her journey from traveling the world as a pro snowboarder, to how she developed in the aviation world beginning in Hawaii to starting her own utility helicopter company based in Valdez, AK.  In this episode we dive into bush flying in Alaska, and her journey in starting her own utility helicopter company...

LIVE PODCAST! We want to give you guys an opportunity to submit any questions you might have, and to get to know your hosts! We will be holding a Zoom meeting  Monday 7/26 at 1600PST  We will post the zoom link on this posting, or if you pre-register via our website www.foreveronthefly.com we will send the link directly to your email. Submit your questions through the form on our website right on the front page, through email [email protected] , or directly in the comments on IG or...

Our next guest had a super unique introduction into the helicopter world. You guys ever seen Whale Wars? Yeah he was that dude flying the MD500 off the back of the Sea Shepherd's vessel assisting in whale conservation efforts from the North Atlantic, Galapagos, Gulf of California, all the way down to Antarctica. After his stint with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, he worked his way up from flight instructing in Robinsons to flying utility and firefighting in Hueys, 212s, and now is...

Our season opener starts off strong with our next guest who joins us all the way from Australia! She’s a leader in aerospace innovation, holding the title CEO of iJetPack. This real live iron woman will have you believing that literally anything is possible.  She’s here to share her life journey from building her career in digital innovation in the corporate space, her helicopter experience, to then starting her own jet suit company in the midst of Covid 19. She’s currently training to set...

Today we give the floor to our good friend Scott Booth. On February 10, 2018 Scott survived a fatal helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon. The NTSB determined the cause of the accident to be loss of control likely due to Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness. For more information please refer to the official NTSB report. On this episode we wanted to give Scott the ability to share his story. It is one of courage, survival, and mental resolution.  Today Scott shares his recollection of the accident,...

Hey guys! This week Jose and I are going to do something a little different! We want some face to face with you! Sorry it is late notice it has been a super crazy couple of weeks. If you miss out on this one, it certainly wont be our last. We will also post the audio from this session on Tuesday, the following day. If you would like to join us go to www.foreveronthefly.com register right there on the home page (don't worry we will not spam you!) to receive the Zoom link.   We hope to see...

Self proclaimed "normal every day helicopter pilot" Falko Baguhl,  takes us through his absolutely not normal pilot journey. From flying the Alouette, the S55T, the Bell 204, to now flying the AW169 in support of offshore windmill farms off the coast of Emden, Germany.  In this episode we cover a variety of topics from discussing his path, day in the life of a windmill pilot and its unique challenges, his transition from the FAA license to the EASA license, his experience with the Deep Water...

The lady of the hour, Stacy Sheard, currently sits as Chair of the board for HAI (Helicopter Association International). Her passion for uniting the international VTOL community, and her imagination for the possibilities that the future holds for this...

Our guest this week is an aviation Youtube star and F35 Pilot that not only has explored how fast, but how high he can fly! In this episode, Justin "Hasard" Lee takes us through his journey of becoming an F35 fighter pilot for the Air Force, going...

Here at the Forever on the Fly podcast we not only celebrate pilots, but the men and women behind the curtain. The ones turning wrenches, keeping our aircraft flying, and keeping us safe in the skies. Melvin Williams not only is a pilot, but an...

If you don't know who @iflyheli is on Instagram, you better get on the app and look him up ASAP. I always say the one thing I love most about aviation is its ability to bring good people together. York Galland is just one of those people you meet along...

Isaac Etherington takes us through his journey to becoming an EMS, or what is now called Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA),  pilot.  He has flown HAA from the badlands of the Dakotas, to the mountains of Yellowstone, to the beautiful state of Oregon. His...

This week's guest hails all the way from the fjords of Norway! He is a very talented utility pilot, safety manager, and photographer. On this episode, Tom shares his unique journey to becoming a utility pilot in Norway, and the benefits of working as a...

This week's episode highlights US Coast Guard pilot Miranda Fay. She is here to chat about what it takes to become a US Coast Guard aviator, the challenges involved, stories of her first lives saved, the value of mentorship, and her work as a mentor for...

Anthony Oshinuga is a competition air racer and aerobatic artist. In this episode he shares his journey to becoming a sponsored air racer, how he and his sponsor Epic Fuels are doing their part for the Covid-19 crisis, how he is inspiring young black...

John "Rain" Waters is a former lead F16 demonstration pilot for the Air Force turned 777 cargo pilot. In this episode, John discusses the challenges of life on the road, transitioning from the F16 to the Boeing 777, his experience as the F16 demo pilot,...