Originally Posted by
air pig
There are commercially available stretcher hoists or ramps available for aircraft C604 or Global Express size. Aeromedical stretchers are about 2 feet wide, they are built for utility not comfort. The big problem the civilian industry faces is the repatriation of the obese in terms of strtcher load bearing capability, aircraft loading strategies and aircraft size, all have health safety and cost implications.
I know, and what wonderful contraptions they are,
take up much space in the cabin if installed as a cabin mod in aeroplane ( the door retains its airstair) , or you have to provide it to the aerodrome handling agency...God forbid they ever buy their own.
Company I used to work for operated 2 Learjets in med fit. One 45, one 35A
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