Issue 148 | May 2024

AMR May 2024 Issue

In our special training edition for May, find out how operators of all sizes are using new tools and equipment to train their pilots; discover what is the latest in technology for training hoist and winch operators; learn how air medical crew remain current and up to date with the latest techniques and procedures; and find out what goes into the essential medical kit bags that are carried into the skies; plus more of our regular content.

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ESG

Developing innovative methods in medical training

ESG has developed the Simulated Tactical Casualty Care in Extended Reality (SimTCCC-XR) to realistically train medical personnel in a simulated environment

Sponsored by ESG

Helicopter and birds

Industry voice: Bird and drone strikes

Helicopter operations are particularly vulnerable to bird strikes and the risks of drones venturing into airspace. Terry Palmer recommends training to avoid them and other tips for staying safe

Coptersafety

Five reasons to train in a full-flight simulator

Mikko Kallio, Coptersafety’s Head of Training, describes how simulation for helicopter training can be superior and lists the benefits of full-flight simulators

Sponsored by Coptersafety

Helicopter flying next to sky scrapers

Industry voice: Uniquely different: customizing public safety helicopters

There is no ‘standard’ configuration for police, fire, medical or SAR helicopters – each aircraft or fleet must be configured according to its mission. The first step is to define...

Istvan 1

Industry voice: A case for air ambulance officers

As medical staff shortages grow, Dr István Lunczer, Medical Director of TrustAir Aviation, asks if Hungary’s ambulance officer qualification could provide a solution

Dr Istvan Lunczer

Helicopter winch

Gallery: Longhorns on a SAR training exercise

Based out of Naval Air Station Fallon, Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Breeden captured images of a simulated accident and rescue of an injured person in the Nevada desert by...

Crew standing in front of plane

Case study: Seaplane medical evacuations in South Florida

A 79-year-old man experienced a cardiac arrest while on a cruise ship in the Caribbean and was medevaced by seaplane back to the USA. Steve Williams, Senior Director, Global Air...

Steve Williams RN

Host building

Event review: Aerial Firefighting North America 2024

AirMed&Rescue was represented at the North America edition of the Aerial Firefighting series by Mandy Langfield. She shares some the insights she gained from the conference’s educational sessions

Mandy Langfield