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  • It's Friday and you know what that means! Flight Suit Friday hosts an amazing crew from San Francisco and chats about their recent inland cliff rescue.

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfridayWe plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span>


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • It's Friday and you know what that means! Flight Suit Friday hosts an amazing crew from San Francisco and chats about their recent inland rescue near the Big Sur, California. The crew details rescuing a fallen hiker from unforgiving terrain. Tune in to learn about atmospheric rivers and high hoists!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span>


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

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  • The team sits down with the crew from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend to discuss their recent high altitude rescue that resulted in one life saved. The crew details their decision gates to continue or abort as well as some solid fuel planning and power management. Tune in, this one is spicy!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span>


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • We got the old gang back together to get real on mental health, to include our own personal journeys. This episode dives in head first and doesn't hold back. Check out the new ALCOAST change to the 3710. If you resonate with any of this, know that you aren't alone. As promised, our numbers are below.

    With love, Sam/Kenny/Ryan

    Kenny: 619-699-9322 / Sam: 518-396-6715 / Ryan: 860-395-7978

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span>


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • Let's hear it for the National Helicopter Association Aircrew of the Year (non-deployed)! The team sits down with the the recipients from Air Station Detroit. Tune in and listen how a fairly routine duty day turned into an unexpected cliff rescue of one survivor!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo, and LT Leigha Steinbeck/span>


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • The team sits down with CDR's Charles Wilson and Daniel Schrader to discuss the Coast Guard's own Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON), the mission set, goals, and future growth. Although the team tries to to get the Commanders to spill the tea about the mission, they only give us enough to tease and perhaps have us put it on the ol' dream sheet! Have a listen as we discuss one of the services most unique missions!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield and LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare,LT Rob Mineo/span>


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • This is a good one folks! Take a listen as the team sits down with legendary stunt helicopter pilot Chuck Aaron. As the forerunner of helicopter aerobatics, Chuck describes how he got into the business, how he built a Cobra before it became illegal, and a few of the block buster movies he flew in. Please don't get ideas and try this yourself! Keep your RPM's up folks!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare /span>


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • For our final installment of the Women in Aviation Series, Miranda talks with a few members of th eplanning committee to get a behind the scenes look at thier goals for the future. LCDR Michelle Cosenza, LCDR Cassie Hawley, and LCDR Maggie Champlain discuss this year's conference, planning committee challenges, and their hopes for future conferences... With a few sea stories as well, obviously.

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • Part 2 of the WAI series, Miranda sits down with Liz Booker. Liz is a retired US Coast Guard helicopter pilot and foreign diplomat, and a writer for children and young adults. She built a community of readers, writers, and aviation enthusiasts around stories featuring women in aviation. Her community includes a 2K+ member book club, 170 member writers' group, a website with 600+ books, an author interview podcast, and writers for the Aviation for Women magazine Authors Connect coumn.

    Check her and the book club out @LiteraryAviatrix

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • Welcome! As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the team called Kenny and Ryan to pinch hit with Nick and a special guest, CAPT Patrick Dill. CAPT Dill has been spearheading a campaign to better track and take care of Coasties from all communities, even the ones who float on boats. He shares some phenomenal insight into how we are taking care of our people. The team discusses doing better as an organization, but also doing better as friends.

    If you need help, please dont hesitate to go to CGSUPRT.com the password to log in is USCG.

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • The team sits down Jason Quinn from The Real ResQ Podcast and discusses his former life as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, his current adventures, and new rescue gear! Tune in and hear some different perspectives and techniques on high risk rescues!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • Normally behind the scenes, Miranda Fay takes the mic to kick off our Women in Aviation International Conference coverage. Miranda is joined by 6 junior aviation members to talk about their experience at the conference, provide insight to the importance of the conference and talk about the take aways from the weekend. It’s not often we get to highlight our most junior members, so shout out to AMT3 Gina Ryan, AET3 Nacole Nader, AMT2 Megan Howard, AMT3 Winter Smith, AMT2 Alex Roper, and AMT3 Melanie Andrews for sharing your experiences with us!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • The team welcomes CDR Doug Watson (ret.). Doug recounts his experience from a survivors perspective as an HH-60 pilot whose helicopter entered the water during the dramatic M/V Selendang Ayu SAR case!

    P.S. Sam was last seen shredding some gnar in Europe, we really don't know where he is this time..

    Nick is still learning how to upload files to the internet so apologies for the day late episode drop!!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, and LCDR Kenny Ingram


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • The team welcomes CDR Doug Watson (ret.). Doug recounts his experience from a survivors perspective as an HH-60 pilot whose helicopter entered the water during the dramatic M/V Selendang Ayu SAR case!

    If you're at WAI, go find Miranda (our IG Guru), she is currently hosting the show down in Orlando!

    P.S. Sam's feet are cold from all the amazing skiing he's been doing in Europe so we think he's heading back to the states soon

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • We have a great show this Friday with LT Brian Dugal. He and Nick regale stories of hangardeck life before they switched to the dark side of officership and pilotage. Leigh Steinbeck joins as well to back up Nick as a host!

    If you're at WAI, go find Miranda (our IG Guru), she'll be hosting the show down in Orlando!

    P.S. Sam thought Zurmat was too fancy, so he's in the back country of Switzerland now!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • Back on track again! The team welcomes LT Leigha Steinbeck to the show to tell us another great SAR story. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the team bringing you the action yet again.

    If you're at the Heli Expo, check out booth 3015 and jump on the show with us!

    P.S. Sam had to switch to IPA's as he hikes the fjords of Norway.

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • We are incredibly sorry for the delay between shows. We'll be back on track shortly, we promise. in a couple weeks the gang will be headed to the Heli Expo to record even more shows! Swing by and say hello on air if you're in the area!

    In the meantime, check out this throwback to one of our most popular shows. It'll give you the chills all over again!

    P.S. Sam had to switch to IPA's as he hikes the fjords of Norway.

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • We're very sorry for the delay, Ryan had sar to take care of on duty. We are joined this week by Royal Navy pilot LCDR Bob Fleming! He is the first Royal Navy exchange pilot to fly at HITRON. One of our more humorous guests, he tells us his stories flying across the pond as well as his experiences training in Mobile and figuring out how to live in America. Thankfully, Max did his best to not to copy his accent the entire time.

    P.S. Sam in Scotland drinking dark beer only.

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • As a thank you all for standing the watch, we have a special episode for you all this holiday routine. The author of "Rescue Rob Saves Christmas" joins us today. AST1 Rob Evans is here to spread some holiday cheer and read his book to us all. But first, the team talks about what is on their respective gift lists!

    P.S. Sam probably skiing the Matterhorn right now, be jealous.

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

  • This one is a big one. The case of the M/V Selendang Ayu is one of the most well known SAR cases in recent CG history. We have CAPT Tim Eason (ret.) join us to recount the story from the perspective of the MH-65 on scene.

    What a way to bring together our 80th episode on our 2-year anniversary! Thank you all for listening!

    P.S. Sam is in Edinbergh Scotland, and recently survived a scary 3-day bout of the "man-flu".

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.