Episode 351 - Mike Durant: Blackhawk Down and Beyond Part 2

About this episode

In this episode, Mike Durant shares his inspiring journey from his first helicopter flight to his experiences as a Black Hawk pilot.

Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Plus. Today, we are truly honored to be joined by Michael J. Durant—retired Chief Warrant Officer 4, Night Stalker, and MH-60 Black Hawk pilot—whose story is one of extraordinary courage, resilience, and unwavering determination. In this episode, Mike takes us all the way back to his very first flight in a helicopter—the moment that sparked a passion and set the course for a remark...

People in this episode

Host: Jon Gray

Guest: Michael J. Durant

Topics covered

• aviation
• courage
• resilience
• military
• helicopter flight

Keywords

• Blackhawk Down
• helicopter
• aviation
• military
• courage
• resilience
• MH-60

Sponsors

Vertical HeliCASTS, Vertical Valor Plus

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