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 45 - Cleared for Takeover: Inside One Year of Valor Flight Crew Podcast
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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine.
Today… the keys have been temporarily handed over.
In this special takeover episode, Jon Gray and Jack Schonely from the Hangar Z Podcast step into the cockpit for a fun, reflective, and forward-looking conversation as we mark one full year of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast. From the moments that defined our first year to the conversations that challenged, inspired, and connected our community, this episode is all about where we’ve been—and where we’re headed next.
Listen in to this two-part episode as Jon and Jack take us hostage to dive into what’s on the horizon for the podcast, what we’re most excited about moving forward, and how emerging technology and innovation are shaping the future of public safety and air medical operations. It’s a relaxed, behind-the-scenes look at the mission, the momentum, and the ideas driving this industry forward.
So strap in and celebrate the journey with us as we hover into the next phase of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast – the takeover starts now.
Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Metro Aviation and Precision Aviation Group.