Not to mention the time taken to convert to the great unmentionables - goggles.
You would think that training staff would need at least three months with the aircraft to work out SOPs before they start training the front line crews.
How is NVG training going on the GAP SAR contract anyway?
Latest News - bristowgroup.com
"Bristow invested in the latest night vision goggle technology in order to give the Gap SAR crews the very best equipment to be able to operate safely. Our new S-92 search and rescue aircraft are the first type in Europe to be certified for night vision goggle (NVG) technology."
With the long dark nights of winter coming they must be glad they've got their goggles. Or am I mistaken? Surely it's true if it appears on the website.