The Helicopter Podcast
Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, with your host Halsey Schider!This podcast is for helicopter pilots, maintainers, and enthusiasts! Whether you've been in the industry for 30 years or are just someone that loves helicopters, this podcast is for you! The podcasts will feature guests from a wide array of industry sectors to have casual conversation, answer questions, give sound advice, and talk shop. Finally, a podcast produced by helicopter professionals for all types of helicopter people!
The Helicopter Podcast
Episode #129 - High-Flying Futures - Quantum Helicopters: Terry Blakemore - The Helicopter Podcast
Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!
In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider talks with Terry Blakemore, CEO of Quantum Helicopters, a premier flight school shaping skilled pilots through top-tier training. They explore Quantum’s mission to advance aviation with cutting-edge instruction and strong community outreach, and share fun stories, like Terry landing at his daughter’s wedding. From flying fighters in the United States Air Force to running a helicopter flight school, Terry shares a fascinating pathway through aviation, and underscores the value of public awareness of helicopter operations. The conversation also highlights Quantum’s work opening financial pathways to aviation careers for veterans.
Join Halsey and Terry in this episode of The Helicopter Podcast for an engaging look at how Quantum Helicopters is training the next generation of pilots!
Thank you to our sponsors Astronautics Corporation of America, Robinson Helicopter and Vertical Aviation International.
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