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Chasing the story

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As a helicopter reporter in Houston, no two days are ever the same. From covering dramatic police chases to breaking news unfolding high above the city, flying over Houston offers a front-row seat to stories that matter. Join me, Tammy Rose, along with pilot Samantha Fisher and mechanics Todd Pierpont and Sergio Martinez, as we navigate life in the air and on the ground in this behind-the-scenes look at chasing the story.

Life as a Helicopter Reporter in Houston

Working as a helicopter reporter in Houston means being ready for anything. From sudden breaking news to long days tracking developing stories, every flight brings new challenges and unforgettable views of the city.

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Helicopter mechanic Sergio Martinez preparing aircraft for flight in Houston
News helicopter pilot Samantha Fisher preparing for flight in Houston
Pilot Samantha Fisher
Helicopter reporter Tammy Rose preparing for aerial news coverage in Houston
Helicopter Reporter Tammy Rose

Flying Over Houston: Behind the Scenes of Aerial News Coverage

Flying over Houston allows us to see the city from a perspective few experience. Whether covering traffic incidents, police activity, or major events, aerial reporting plays a critical role in keeping the public informed in real time.

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Meet the Team Behind the Helicopter

Great aerial coverage depends on teamwork. Pilot Samantha Fisher and mechanics Todd Pierpont and Sergio Martinez ensure every flight is safe and successful, allowing me to focus on delivering accurate and timely reports from above Houston.

Aviation News, Breaking News

An all female flight News crew is taking aviation to new heights.

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As a helicopter reporter, I’ve covered breaking news from the sky for years — but this story was different because it was personal. I had the rare opportunity to be part of an all-female flight news crew, something almost unheard of in television aviation at the time.

From pre-flight planning to live coverage in the air, this experience showed what’s possible when women take the controls in a field long dominated by men.

Behind the Scenes of an All-Female Flight Crew

Watch the full behind-the-scenes video below — filmed, written, edited, and produced by me — for an inside look at what it really takes to report the news from the sky.

From mechanical checks and routine maintenance to live breaking-news coverage, viewers rarely see what happens behind the scenes of a television flight crew. As Helicopter Reporter Tammy Rose, flying alongside Pilot Samantha Fisher, I experienced firsthand what it takes to safely gather news from the sky. Together, we became the only all-female flight news crew in our company nationwide — proving that women belong in every level of aviation.

All female flight news crew Pilot Samantha Fisher preparing helicopter for flight
Pilot Samantha Fisher
All female flight news crew Helicopter Reporter Tammy Rose in back seat
Helicopter Reporter Tammy Rose