The Pilots' Lounge
Captain Karl Baldessari served 25 years in the United States Coast Guard flying HH-60 Jayhawks in support of a variety of missions, from interdiction to overwater rescue operations. He shares with us his experiences, to include the daring overwater rescue...
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The Army-turned-aerobatic pilot you've probably seen on the silver screen.
Aaron Fitzgerald served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division prior to pursuing his (what would be legendary) career in aviation. When Red Bull's Chuck Aaron retired from aerobatic helicopter flying, the door was open for his shoes to be filled and "Fitz" stepped into the role. With over 8,500 hours of flying time, he has done everything from news flying to long-line work in addition to performances and filming.
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Aaron Fitzgerald served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division prior to pursuing his (what would be legendary) career in aviation. When Red Bull's Chuck Aaron retired from aerobatic helicopter flying, the door was open for his shoes to be filled and "Fitz" stepped into the role. With over 8,500 hours of flying time, he has done everything from news flying to long-line work in addition to performances and filming.
CW5 Joseph Rosamond, Distinguished Flying Cross recipient and pilot for the California National Guard, brings his experience to share with us his story as the CH-47 Pilot-in-Command and Air Mission Commander of the Creek Fire rescue mission that saved 240 lives during the California wildfires.
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