Helo Girls with Combat Search and Rescue Pilot and Aviation Safety Expert Kodey Bogart
- S3E24
- 41:22
- June 2nd 2025
In this inspiring episode, host Liz Booker sits down with Kodey Bogart, decorated combat veteran and former Blackhawk pilot, to talk about her debut children’s book, The Firefighting Pilot, part of the Helo Girls series. With a rich background in medevac missions, aviation safety, and helicopter operations, Kodey brings her real-life experiences to life through storytelling aimed at young readers.
✨ Kodey shares:
- Her path from military aviator to children’s author
- What inspired her to create The Firefighting Pilot
- The value of representation in children’s literature
- How her experiences in aviation and combat shaped the narrative
- Why it's important to introduce kids to careers in STEM and aviation
Whether you're a fan of aviation, passionate about children’s books, or simply love hearing from women breaking barriers, this episode offers a powerful look at how lived experiences can fuel creative storytelling and inspire the next generation.
📚 Learn more about Helo Girls and how Kodey is empowering young readers—one helicopter mission at a time.
Military Aviatrix
Military Aviatrix is a bold and uplifting podcast celebrating the extraordinary women of military aviation, past, present, and future. Hosted by Liz Booker, in collaboration with Literary Aviatrix, this series takes flight through powerful stories that illuminate the courage, resilience, and determination it takes to soar in a male-dominated field.
Each episode features inspiring conversations with women who have faced down adversity in pursuit of their wings; sharing lessons learned in the cockpit, on the battlefield, and beyond. You’ll hear from trailblazing aviators, rising stars, and the historians who help us honor the legacy of those who paved the way.
More than just a collection of stories, Military Aviatrix is a mission to open minds and ignite dreams. Whether you’re a young woman dreaming of flight, a seasoned pilot, or someone who believes in the power of representation and perseverance, this podcast offers fuel for your journey.
Plug in. Take off. And be inspired to rise.
Because every woman who flies writes a new chapter in history.
Meet the Host
Liz Booker transitioned to full-time writer in 2019 after a 28-year career as a Coast Guard helicopter pilot and foreign diplomat. She holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and a Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She continues to fly, pursuing an extensive aviation bucket-list—a.k.a. ‘research’.