Hedski;
He flew 3 years SAR and training before that. Does he have the actual hours most air ambulance operators require?
Prince William completes search and rescue tour of duty in Wales | South Wales Evening Post
His flying career followed the path of all newly-graduated pilots, serving initially as a co-pilot before progressing through a range of qualifications to become an operational aircraft Captain on May 30, 2012.
He got a total of 1,301 flying hours under his belt in a range of aircraft, including the Tucano fixed-wing training aircraft, followed by more flying in the Squirrel, Griffin and Sea King helicopters.
During his three years of operational search and rescue flying he has accumulated 628 hours and 30 minutes flying in the yellow Sea King helicopter — equal to his fellow Sea King pilots.
During this time he spent with the service, he devoted 231 hours and 25 minutes conducting 156 individual search and rescue operations.
It led to 149 people being rescued, often when no other hope existed of extracting them safely from the situation they were in.
Seems like he has some pretty good quality hours under his belt. Although probably not 'enough' in some eyes here, but who dictates what hours are required? Besides, it would appear he is well qualified in the hours dept.
Qualifications needed to become pilot ? Devon Air Ambulance Trust Blog
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HEMS PILOT ? Filton, North Bristol | Bond Aviation Group