When under pressure to achieve a task, whether self-induced or applied externally, there's always a danger that the limits will get pushed. With only one genuine aircrew member on board there's nobody of sufficient standing to act as a voice of reason and question whether the HEMS pilot should actually be attempting a transit, approach or landing. Multiply the risk factor by about five for NVG operations. Jayteeto asked what's the difference between a navigator and a paramedic in the LHS. I do hope that was a fishing trip.
Last edited by Vie sans frontieres; 29th Sep 2012 at 06:55.