Issue 129 | August 2022

AirMed&Rescue August 2022

In our August issue of AirMed&Rescue we look at survival, sustainability, and performance; both in the air and on the ground.

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In this issue

Helicopter

Ready for Dispatch – Part One: Helicopter Emergency Services

Kate McLaughlin explores what it takes for a HEMS crew to take flight, alongside the complexities and challenges in making that decision
28 Jul 2022
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Kate McLaughlin
Helicopter

HUMS AND MRO capabilities for airborne special missions operators

Health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), engine management systems, and prognostic health management systems are developing critical mass in the air medical and rescue helicopter sectors
28 Jul 2022
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Mario Pierobon
Helicopter

Overcoming obsolescence

Peter ‘Foo’ Kennard explores fighting obsolescence in aviation and how manufacturers are tackling this ongoing battle
28 Jul 2022
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Paul 'Foo' Kennard
Helicopter

Sustainability in Aviation

In the second of a two-part series that looks at how the aerospace industry is responding to the climate emergency, Jonathan Falconer reviews the use of composite materials, smarter working...
28 Jul 2022
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Jonathan Falconer
Radar

To Live or Die? Rescue aircrew survival tactics and techniques

Chris ‘Razor’ Sharpe looks at the misconceptions of what is an essential part of all aircrew training: aircrew survival
28 Jul 2022
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Chris Sharpe
Baby

Neonatal Flight Medicine

Daniel Abbott, NICU Nurse Specialist clinical Coordinator for Gama Aviation shares his experience in neonate care and repatriation
28 Jul 2022
Daniel Abbott
AirMed&Rescue speaks to Matt Wilcock

Ready to react: Captain Matt Wilcock, Unit Chief Pilot at Wiltshire Air Ambulance

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Captain Matt Wilcock, Unit Chief Pilot at Wiltshire Air Ambulance in the West of England, about how his experience flying military helicopters meshes perfectly with the demands...
28 Jul 2022
Jonathan Falconer
AirMed&Rescue speaks to Cole Tideswell

Interview: Cole Tideswell

Kate McLaughlin spoke with Advanced Life Support and Flight Paramedic Cole Tideswell about hostile environment healthcare, and aeromedical assistance and evacuation solutions
28 Jul 2022
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Editorial Team