Matt Taggard

Independent Helicopters: operations manager, commercial helicopter pilot, CFII

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Perfect day to finally get this out of the garage...... #vulcanclassic #kawasaki #vulcan1600classic #dayoff #peaceful #rest #home (at Lake Katrine, New York)

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He's a maniac on the track and a natural behind the controls of a helicopter. Is there anything this guy can't do? I'm proud to be a sponsor for Gibbons Racing this year and blessed to have him as a friend. @carter_gibbons427 ...... Check him out! #Motocross #yamaha #yz250f #thisismoto #blucru #factoryconnectionsuspension #gibbons427 #pilotlife #dirttrack #helilife

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If a picture is truly worth a thousand words, then what words come to mind with this one? Teamwork, trust, motivation, confidence, balance...... It's all part of the success we've seen. But make no mistake about it, this is her vision and it's a privilege to be a part of the big picture! #independenthelicopters #independentheli #teamwork #businessteam #workwife #success #pilotlife #thankgodforlife #poise #bigpicture #stewartairport #upstatenewyork #newyorklife (at Stewart International Airport)

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Night flight !! #cfilife #crosscountry #saratoga #saratogalife #nightflight #cfijourney #ipullpitch #helilife #pilotlife #r44 #flighttraining #flighttime #saratogacountyairport (at Saratoga County Airport)

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Does anyone else have a problem with this!?! Lol #coldashell #saratogacountyairport #winter2017 #newengland #newyork (at Saratoga County Airport)

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Awesome way to start the day. #sunrise #sunrise_sunsets_aroundworld #burningtree #grace4ulster #gracecommunitychurch #mymorning #life #newlife #godsightings #godschristmastree #godispresent #crosscountry #picoftheday #newyorklife #newengland #fall🍁 #fireinthesky

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Incredible shot by @airbornecamera while filming for ESPN in Philly!! #picoftheday #shotofday #heliporn #perfectpic #nightops #r44 #robinsonheli #nightlights #pilotlife #cfilife #crosscountry #phillylights #flightforlife #flightfollowing @heliweb @verticalmag @rotorcraftpro @heliopsmag (at Philadelpha International Airport - PHL)

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NFL live coverage setup in Philly! This is what it looks like on the other end of those awesome aerial shots! #nfl #nfllive #espn #philadelphia #philadelphiaeagles #pilotlife #skylove #cityscapes #aerialphotography #crosscountry #cfijourney #mondaynightfootball (at Lincoln Financial Philadelphia Eagles Stadium)

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What does your office view look like? This was my view on a recent commute to Saratoga. Does this ever get old? LOL #sunrise #sunrise_sunsets_aroundworld #helisunrise #helisunriseoverclouds #naturesbeauty #cfilife #autumn #newyorklife #newengland #fall🍁 #morningcommute #saratoga #northeast #helilife #clouds #morningmist #pilotlife #skyporn

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The leaves are changing already! Lake Saratoga looks unbelievable tonight!! #lakesaratoga #lakesaratoganewyork #northeast #newengland #autumn #fall🍁 #fallfoliage #cfilife #cfijourney #lakesunsets #saratoga #r22#pilotlife

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It's that time of year again! Prepping for winter.......

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Yeah, she took me to the races, lol! My first time at the Saratoga Race Track yesterday ! Great afternoon and perfect weather..... #saratogaracetrack #saratoga #northeast #upstatenewyork #cfilife #crosscountry #horseracing #lovemyjob #bestbossever #trackseason #saratogasprings (at Saratoga Race Course)

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Awesome shot from a recent evet in Schenectady, NY courtesy of #Talex media! #empirestateaerosciencesmuseum #helitour #airtours #schenectadycountyairport #northeast #summer #summerfun #pilotlife #retirementjob #lovemyjob (at Empire State Aerosciences Museum)

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My morning commute to Saratoga for a full schedule....... Sunrise is better in a helicopter! #sunrise_sunsets_aroundworld #sunrise #saratoga #schenectadyny #cfilife #cfijourney #crosscountry #picoftheday #lake #lakesunrise #sunbeam #pilotlife #helicopterpilot #helicoptertours #matttaggard #naturesbeauty (at Saratoga County Airport)

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Love my job! Charter to the mountains of Manchester VT today. A perfect day! Where would YOU like to go today? @independentheli #vermont #manchester #pilotlife #crosscountry #farmhouse #vermontfarms #northeast #newengland #cfijourney #cfilife #skylove #travel #helitour #ipullpitch #helienvy (at Manchester, Vermont)

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One of my favorite pics from the Stewart Air Show last year with "The Boss" (Heather) and Ray. Looking forward to this year's show on July 1 and 2. Helicopter rides both days! #stewartairshow #stewartairport #helicoptertours #pilotlife #ipullpitch #cfijourney #cfilife #airshow #tour #newyorklife #newyork #newengland #teamwork (at Stewart International Airport)

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The terrifying, yet proud and satisfying moment when your student picks up to a hover for the first time solo!! Congratulations Carter on a great first solo! #cfilife #cfijourney #flightschool #flighttraining #firstsolo #pilotlife #helipilot #r22 #saratogacountyairport #studentpilot #independenthelicopters #trainhard (at Saratoga County Airport)