Valor Flight Crew
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.
Valor Flight Crew
Episode 21 - All Flight Paths Lead to Louisville: Inside the 2025 ECHO Conference
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.