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…

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…

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…

Developing resilience in helicopter operations

‘Startle and surprise’ training is mandatory in the airline industry, but not so in helicopter operations. Alex Pollitt argues that until companies are forced to pay for this extra training by…

Elevating HEMS training with virtual reality

Virtual Reality, or VR, has a seemingly limitless potential that is being harnessed in industries the world over. The global air medical sector is beginning to tap into this, with…

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…

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

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

Communication versus expectation – flight in IMC demands an exacting compliance

Developing resilience in helicopter operations

Elevating HEMS training with virtual reality

Flying in icing conditions