Issue 110 | October 2020

AMR 110 Cover

In this issue:

  • Avionics modernization
  • Firefighting technology updates
  • IIMC – top tips for avoidance
  • Interview: Manolo Guillen, CopterSafety
  • Profile: AirCARE1
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In this issue

Helicopter

Counting the cost of wildfires in California

Erickson considers the causes, and projected futures, of wildfires in the state of California, and the role that aerial firefighting resources can play in minimizing damage and mitigating risk

Sponsored by Erickson: Leading the way in Innovation

2 Oct 2020
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Erickson Incorporated
Man holding tablet

Benefits of paperless operations in a life or death world

Embracing paperless technologies and mobile accessibility means you're mission-ready. Flightdocs reports on the solutions that mean helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) are ready to respond at any time.

Sponsored by FlightDocs

2 Oct 2020
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ATP FlightDocs
Helicopter

Industry Voice: CAMTS on the audits during a pandemic

Conducting audits during a pandemic is a new challenge that has been met head on by accreditation organizations around the world, and, in the world of air medical operations, where...
2 Oct 2020
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Eileen Frazer
Manolo Guillen

Interview: Manolo Guillen, AW139 Lead Instructor, CopterSafety

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Manolo Guillen, AW139 Lead Instructor for CopterSafety, about his newest role with the simulation training company, and his history in HEMS, SAR and aerial firefighting cockpits in...
2 Oct 2020
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Editorial Team
Avionics upgrades

Upgrading aircraft avionics systems

Dr Joetey Attariwala discusses the latest innovations for operators seeking to upgrade the avionics in their current fleet
2 Oct 2020
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Editorial Team
Provider Profile

Provider Profile: AirCARE1

Critical care flight nurse Denise Waye envisioned an aeromedical company that would incorporate holistic approaches and put the patient first. Now, 16 years later, AirCARE1 is continuously growing
2 Oct 2020
Clara Bullock
flying blind 1

Avoidance of VFR flights into IIMC

HEMS pilot Mike Biasatti talks about his experience with inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions and shares how, with a few simple measures, pilots can avoid putting themselves, and their...
2 Oct 2020
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Mike Biasatti
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Aerial firefighting technology and tactics

Aerial firefighting can take many forms – from surveillance drones, to huge water bomber jets and light utility helicopters equipped with buckets. Mario Pierobon takes an in-depth look at what...
2 Oct 2020
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Mario Pierobon