Originally Posted by
paco
There is no road response on the TT because the road is being used for the race. That's why they need a helicopter....
The rules go out of the window for the purpose of saving life as far as I am concerned.
I wasn't going to comment on this thread but I can't believe you wrote that. I'd certainly hope that anyone reading what you've written disagrees. Usually I agree with your offerings to PPRuNe but to say you'd risk the lives of others in the back of your helicopter to save a life? Is there actually a need? You only have to look at the accident stats in USA where the HEMS aircraft has crashed in poor conditions. If it's not safe or sensible to launch, then you don't launch. To say otherwise, in my personal opinion, is maybe a bit too bold.
edited to add that i'm referring not to Mil ops as I have zero idea about such things, but UK HEMS?