Issue 125 | April 2022

AirMed&Rescue April 2022

This edition of AirMed&Rescue contains in-depth analysis of firefighting aircraft and equipment innovation, the pros and cons of amphibious and land-based air tankers, using drones as fire surveillance machines, and the issue of federal versus state coordination of aerial firefighting assets in the US.

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Conair Group

A comprehensive aerial response to emergencies

In just the past two years, the world has experienced a barrage of catastrophes, from wildfires to floods, pandemic to war, and the need for adaptable multi-mission aircraft has never been greater

Sponsored by Conair Aerial Firefighting

Erickson Inc industry voice

Expecting the best from the industry

Erickson discusses the importance of maintaining high quality standards across the spectrum of aircraft production

Sponsored by Erickson: Leading the way in Innovation

Erickson Incorporated

Drone

High-Altitude Intelligence

Barry D Smith takes a look at how remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper drones have proved themselves an indispensable asset to firefighters battling Californian wildfires since their introduction ten years ago

Helicopter

Innovations in aerial firefighting

Exciting upgrades and innovations in aerial firefighting are enabling fleets to combat the growing severity of wildfires across the globe. Those on the frontline share with Lauren Haigh the latest...

Plane

Rising to the challenge of more frequent wildfires

Amy Gallagher reports on how aerial firefighters are rising to the challenge of increased wildland fires in the US by the introduction of innovative solutions and transforming military-grade aircraft into...

Airport

Communication versus expectation – flight in IMC demands an exacting compliance

Aeromedical pilot Mike Biasatti discusses the importance of having a thorough knowledge of what to expect when flying in IMC, how to recognize when that picture isn’t developing as it...

Plane

Pros and cons – integration of amphibious and land-based airtankers in Western Canada

Michael Benson, Wildfire Operations Research Manager at FPInnovations, explains how the successful integration of amphibious airtankers and land-based airtankers within wildfire airspace in Western Canada has optimized their use for...

Helicopter

Managing bariatric patients onboard air ambulances

Dr Joetey Attariwala looks at the challenges air ambulance providers face in safely transporting bariatric patients, and how better mission planning means better patient care

Dr Joetey Attariwala