Episode #134 - eVTOL Visions: Rob Hoffman - The Helicopter Podcast

Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider engages with Rob Hoffman, host of the Cross-Check and Urban EV podcasts, to explore aviation’s next chapter. They dive into the promise of eVTOL technology, which could transform urban mobility, while addressing the critical need for community acceptance to make it a reality. Rob shares insights from his podcasts, exploring regulatory challenges and global competition, including China’s rapid eVTOL strides.  They discuss Rob"s history in the niche sport of hang gliding and its unique risks, as well as its similarities and differences to rotorwing flight. Join Halsey and Rob for a clear look at eVTOL’s future and aviation’s innovative edge. To learn more about Rob Hoffman’s podcasts, visit them at: Cross-Check Urban EV Thank you to our sponsors Robinson Helicopter, Sellacopter and Vertical MRO. Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Helicopter Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!