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Old 4th Feb 2012, 00:09
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Trojan1981
 
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VFR EMS Ops in Australia

I have an interest in EMS Helicopter operations and have been reading about the relitively high accident rate for these operations in the USA. I noticed that many were operating under VFR, often at night (no NVFR in the USA?).

Do such operations take place in Australia under the VFR? I understand that most contracted operators (CHC, CareFlight) would probably be required to conduct EMS operations with IFR capable aircraft and rated aircrew, but what about volunteer organisations?

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