Issue 102 | December 2019

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In this issue:

•Conference reviews: ICAR, HeliResQ and ITIC Global 2019

•Avionics upgrades breathing new life into aircraft

•Optimising rear crew communications in rescue helicopters

•Efforts made to stop helicopter shopping in the US air medical market

•Latest IFR regulation changes by the FAA

•Provider Profile: Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance

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In this issue

Silver Arrow 2019

Silver Arrow 2019 - multinational aeromedical training exercise

In September this year, the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing participated in Silver Arrow, a multinational aeromedical exercise that took place at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. AirMed&Rescue...
26 Nov 2019
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Editorial Team
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Helicopter shopping part 1 – hospital dispatchers

In the first of two articles, James Paul Wallis looks at the role that hospital dispatchers play in the complicated issue of helicopter air ambulance ‘shopping’ in the US healthcare...
26 Nov 2019
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James Paul Wallis
SCotland's charity air ambulance team

Provider Profile: Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) about the unique challenges they face on a daily basis, providing the population with access to emergency air medical transport services
26 Nov 2019
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Editorial Team
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Solutions to enhance rear crew communication

During helicopter rescues, communication with and among rear crew members is critical to safe and effective operations. Mario Pierobon delves into the specific requirements and distinctive features of rear crew...
26 Nov 2019
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Mario Pierobon
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HEMS pilot view of the latest in IFR regulations

Mike Biasatti details some of the latest changes to regulations regarding helicopter IFR operations, and why they are so important.
26 Nov 2019
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Mike Biasatti
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The evolution of avionics suites

Dr Joetey Attariwala finds out more about the technology that is breathing new life and capability into existing air rescue helicopter platforms
26 Nov 2019
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Dr Joetey Attariwala
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HeliResQ 2019 - event report

Sami Ollila, Vice-President, EURORSA - Rescue Swimmers Association, reviewed the recent HeliResQ – Nordic Workshop for AirMed&Rescue
26 Nov 2019
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Sami Ollila
ICAR 2019

ICAR 2019 – conference review

The International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR) Annual Convention, hosted by Tatra Volunteer Search and Rescue (Tatrzańskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (TOPR)), included 440 rescue professionals from 109 rescue organisations, representing...
26 Nov 2019
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Charley Shimanski