Episode #89 - Flight Paramedic to Pilot: Walter Dusseldorp - The Helicopter Podcast

Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider interviews Walter Dusseldorp, known as The Dutch Mentor, an executive coach in the healthcare industry and a helicopter and airplane pilot and enthusiast. Walter shares his remarkable journey in aviation, detailing his experience as a flight paramedic and his passion for sharing helicopter content on social media.Halsey and Walter discuss the critical importance of crew resource management in air medical operations and the potential risks associated with bird strikes. Walter introduces his book, Flight Path Pioneers, a new aviator's handbook designed to provide guidance for aspiring pilots and support a scholarship fund for young aviators.Throughout their conversation, they explore the learning process in aviation, emphasizing the significance of setting realistic goals and milestones. Walter shares valuable lessons from his own training, underscoring the importance of asking questions and being inquisitive.For an excellent insight into his world, visit thedutchmentor.com or YouTube, and check out his book Flight Path Pioneers on Amazon!Thank you to our sponsors Hillsboro Heli Academy, Vertical Aviation International and Sellacopter.