Issue 124 | March 2022

AirMed&Rescue March 2022

In this issue - international requirements for rescue swimmers, aerial firefighting assets in Australia, flying in icing conditions, and how to maximize the training opportunities offered by VR technology.

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In this issue

AirMedandRescue speaks to Dr Timothy Lenz

Interview: Dr Timothy Lenz, Medical Director, Flight for Life

Mandy Langfield spoke to Dr Timothy Lenz, MPH, EMT-P, about complex airway management in pre-hospital settings, and the gap between perception of skill and reality of ability when it comes...
1 Mar 2022
Mandy Langfield
AirMedandRescue speaks to Bruce Webb

Interview: Bruce Webb, Airbus Helicopters

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Bruce Webb, Director of Aviation Education and Community Outreach for Airbus Helicopters Inc., who believes that the future of the industry depends upon its ability to work...
1 Mar 2022
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Editorial Team
Clouds

HEMS operations in adverse weather conditions

The No 1 rule of aeromedical helicopter operations is that all crew go home at the end of the shift. In the first of four features, Aeromedical Pilot Mike Biasatti...
1 Mar 2022
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Mike Biasatti
Cockpit

Flying in icing conditions

Ken Saumure is an offshore line and medevac helicopter pilot in Canada, flying Sikorsky S-92s in some of the most adverse weather conditions imaginable – so how does he do...
1 Mar 2022
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Ken Saumure
AirMedandRescue speaks to Jeff Yarnold

The challenges of certifying products for aviation

Jeff Yarnold, VP Operations at Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc., spoke to Mandy Langfield about the challenges the company faces when it seeks aviation certification for its products
1 Mar 2022
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Mandy Langfield
AirMedandRescue speaks to Jonathan Castorena

Interview: Jonathan Castorena, Bell

Mandy Langfield met Jonathan Castorena, Commercial Business Development Manager for Bell, to talk about the company’s latest partnerships and additions to its suite of helicopters
1 Mar 2022
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Mandy Langfield
Stretcher

Provider Profile: Air Rescue Group

The executive team of Air Rescue Group told AirMed&Rescue about the company’s operations, coming out of Covid stronger, and why good planning, a solid recruitment strategy and strong medical leadership...
1 Mar 2022
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Mandy Langfield
Helicopter

NAAMTA Global International Helicopter Hoisting Standards

In late 2021, Aerospace Qualified Entity (AQE) published its final report after the fatal accident involving an Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S-92 helicopter in 2017. In the light of this...
1 Mar 2022
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Amy Arndt