Dynamic hoisting – what, when, how?

What are the real differences between a dynamic and static hoist, and are there any particular benefits to the dynamic approach? Mario Pierobon and Mandy Langfield spoke to the experts…

Pre-hospital ECMO enters Dutch HEMS

A study currently underway in the Netherlands will ultimately deliver nationwide coverage of extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment onboard emergency medical helicopters

Flexible Response: RCAF conducts record-breaking SAR mission

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron recently broke all previous records for the number of people the AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue helicopter fleet…

End of an era for Canada’s CC-115 Buffalo

On 15 January 2022, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) conducted its final operational flights of the last two remaining de Havilland Canada CC-115 Buffalo (DHC-5A) fixed-wing search and rescue…

What exactly does ‘critical care’ mean in a medical transport setting?

Eileen Frazer, Executive Director of the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), shared the latest changes the organization is making to its standards, which define exactly what ‘critical…

Three Little Pigs – or, how hard work and dedication pay off

In the third of four features, aeromedical pilot Mike Biasatti stresses the importance of being the master of the airframe you’re piloting, while demanding of yourself an expert grasp…

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Dynamic hoisting – what, when, how?

Pre-hospital ECMO enters Dutch HEMS

Flexible Response: RCAF conducts record-breaking SAR mission

End of an era for Canada’s CC-115 Buffalo

What exactly does ‘critical care’ mean in a medical transport setting?

Three Little Pigs – or, how hard work and dedication pay off