Valor Flight Crew cover art

Valor Flight Crew

Valor Flight Crew

By: Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider
Listen for free

About this listen

Produced in partnership with ECHO (Every Coast Helicopter Operations), the Valor Flight Crew Podcast promotes the personnel and life-saving equipment behind helicopter air ambulance services.


Join hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider for in-depth interviews and expert insights from air medical personnel, pilots, communication specialists, and maintenance crews who play critical roles in airborne emergency response.



Both members of the ECHO team, Mike and Blake, have diverse backgrounds in public safety aviation and leadership, allowing them to bring unique perspectives and expertise to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast.

© 2025 Valor Flight Crew
Hygiene & Healthy Living Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Episode 22 - Mindset of the Resuscitationist: The calm inside the chaos Part 1
    Jul 16 2025

    Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine.

    In this episode, we’re diving into the mindset of the resuscitationist, and what it takes to perform under pressure when every second counts.

    This week we are joined by Dr. Garrett Cavaliere as we explore how preparation, teamwork, and self-awareness shape outcomes in high-stress environments like flight medicine.

    We’ll talk about managing stress responses, the impact of fatigue, the power of mental rehearsal, and the value of debriefing after critical incidents. If you're in the business of saving lives under pressure, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

    Throughout this episode, Dr. Cavaliere references various studies and graphs, so be sure to head over to our YouTube channel to get the full effect of this conversation.

    Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Metro Aviation and Precision Aviation Group.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 21 - All Flight Paths Lead to Louisville: Inside the 2025 ECHO Conference
    Jul 9 2025

    Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine.


    In this special episode, we are joined by Ashley Chitty, ECHO’s marketing director and one of the driving forces behind this year’s much-anticipated ECHO Conference in Louisville!

    We’re diving deep into what makes this conference more than just another gathering—how it’s evolved, what keeps the energy alive, and why the ECHO family is unlike anything else in public safety aviation. From world-class education and powerful vendor partnerships to fresh initiatives and a true sense of community, this conversation is your insider look at everything coming your way in Louisville.

    If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be part of something bigger—something that connects, supports, and inspires flight crews across the country—this episode will light that fire. Registration is open, and trust us, you’ll want to be there.

    Let’s get into it.

    Thank you to our sponsors: Airbus, Night Flight Concepts and Precision Aviation Group.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 20 - High Fidelity Simulation on a Low Fidelity Budget Part 2
    Jul 2 2025

    Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine.

    In this episode, we dive into the world of simulation training in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) with special guest Jonathan Corolla.

    From high-fidelity mannequins to low-cost, high-impact solutions, we explore how simulation is evolving and why it’s critical for preparing crews to perform under pressure.

    Jonathan brings a wealth of experience in crafting realistic scenarios that connect with clinicians and improve outcomes in the field.

    We’ll talk about the challenges of building effective training programs, the power of creative problem-solving, and why advocacy and buy-in are key to making it all work. Whether you’re in the air or on the ground, this conversation is all about training smarter, pushing boundaries, and staying mission-ready.

    Thank you to our sponsors Metro Aviation, Night Flight Concepts and Precision Aviation Group.

    Show More Show Less
    51 mins

What listeners say about Valor Flight Crew

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.