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MEDEVAC: Flying the Irish Air Corps HEMS Mission
Hello everyone,
I’ve recently retired from the Irish Air Corps and I’ve written a book on the part of my time there flying civil/military HEMS in coordination with the National Ambulance Service.
As a long time lurker, first time poster I can’t put up a URL yet, but if you fancy a read on how HEMS came together in Ireland it’s available on Amazon titled
Medevac: Flying the Irish Air Corps HEMS Mission.
Thanks!
Dec
I’ve recently retired from the Irish Air Corps and I’ve written a book on the part of my time there flying civil/military HEMS in coordination with the National Ambulance Service.
As a long time lurker, first time poster I can’t put up a URL yet, but if you fancy a read on how HEMS came together in Ireland it’s available on Amazon titled
Medevac: Flying the Irish Air Corps HEMS Mission.
Thanks!
Dec
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Stranded by J.E. Timlin
Before starting my career in aviation I read Chicken Hawk by Robert Mason.
There was a memorable story in the book about how Mason managed to get some extra lift by doing a slow anti-torque turn in his Huey. A few years later I found myself in a single-engined helicopter hovering in a hollowed area of ground at an altitude of around 5,000' with no spare torque to get me out of the situation that I had put myself and my passengers in to. Remembering Mason's solution I performed the same anti-torque turn and managed to reduce the power being taken up by the tail fenestron which gave me some extra lift...
I recently got a copy of a novel aimed at teenagers with an interest in and a desire to fly. The book is Stranded by J.E. Timlin. ISBN 978-1916173538
There was a memorable story in the book about how Mason managed to get some extra lift by doing a slow anti-torque turn in his Huey. A few years later I found myself in a single-engined helicopter hovering in a hollowed area of ground at an altitude of around 5,000' with no spare torque to get me out of the situation that I had put myself and my passengers in to. Remembering Mason's solution I performed the same anti-torque turn and managed to reduce the power being taken up by the tail fenestron which gave me some extra lift...
I recently got a copy of a novel aimed at teenagers with an interest in and a desire to fly. The book is Stranded by J.E. Timlin. ISBN 978-1916173538
Thirteen-year old Nate now knew where the middle of nowhere was! It was right here and he was stranded in it.
The plane carrying him and five other kids to a dream holiday in Alaska had crashed in the midst of a horrific snowstorm. They were miles off their scheduled route and the weather was far too extreme for anyone to reach them, even if they could work out where to search.
Their pilot, the only adult in the group was in a coma and his best friend, Luke and a little girl were badly in need of immediate medical attention.
An impossible dilemma faced Nate:
Should the group hunker down and wait it out, hoping rescuers would reach them before the three injured or sick members of their party died?
Or, should he try to patch up their battered plane and attempt to fly them out himself, possibly killing them all?
Struggling for survival in the brutal Canadian winter, the ragged little group face problems on top of set-backs, with complications thrown in for good measure. Fixing the plane requires ingenuity and team work. Do Nate and his new friends have the problem-solving abilities, the determination and the courage to make it out of the wilderness alive?
The plane carrying him and five other kids to a dream holiday in Alaska had crashed in the midst of a horrific snowstorm. They were miles off their scheduled route and the weather was far too extreme for anyone to reach them, even if they could work out where to search.
Their pilot, the only adult in the group was in a coma and his best friend, Luke and a little girl were badly in need of immediate medical attention.
An impossible dilemma faced Nate:
Should the group hunker down and wait it out, hoping rescuers would reach them before the three injured or sick members of their party died?
Or, should he try to patch up their battered plane and attempt to fly them out himself, possibly killing them all?
Struggling for survival in the brutal Canadian winter, the ragged little group face problems on top of set-backs, with complications thrown in for good measure. Fixing the plane requires ingenuity and team work. Do Nate and his new friends have the problem-solving abilities, the determination and the courage to make it out of the wilderness alive?
I'm not sure if it's been mentioned and I'm being lazy and not scrolling through all the posts, but the first book that really peaked my attention was a stonker! Bloody amazing book by the late great Captain Eric Brown, entitled 'The Helicopter in Civil Operations" honestly a fantastic read and a truly awesome gent in my opinion!
Above the Law - Adventures in a Police Helicopter
I'm not sure if things like this are allowed but I've always reckoned that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission, so here goes.
My book about my time flying on police helicopters was published this week, there have been lots of great reviews and I figure that people on here might enjoy it.
"This book was engaging, funny, shocking and in a some places I on was on the edge of my seat!! A must read." - Jules Button
"The ultimate police aviation book." - Police Aviation News
"A really great read and very difficult to put down. Funny, compassionate and fascinating. The most enjoyable book I’ve read in a very long time!" - Jim Cooper
My book about my time flying on police helicopters was published this week, there have been lots of great reviews and I figure that people on here might enjoy it.
"This book was engaging, funny, shocking and in a some places I on was on the edge of my seat!! A must read." - Jules Button
"The ultimate police aviation book." - Police Aviation News
"A really great read and very difficult to put down. Funny, compassionate and fascinating. The most enjoyable book I’ve read in a very long time!" - Jim Cooper
I can second Ray Leoni's "Black Hawk - The Story of a World Class Helicopter" - Just laughed at John's response to the opposition's 'pin tail on donkey' prank
The initial print run of Above the Law sold out within ten days which was, obviously, fantastic news but it has meant that it's been unavailable for a little while, it is now back in stock. Thanks to everyone for the support so far.
I've been doing so much promotion of it that, if you rush to Amazon, you might be able to pick up one of the rare unsigned copies.
"Brilliantly entertaining and enlightening." - Catherine Larner, Suffolk Magazine
"A genuinely absorbing read that showed me a side of the police service that I didn’t really know anything about." - Caroline Hooton, I Read Therefore I Blog
"Adrian writes with real immediacy and warmth. He exhibits the dry, black humour so often evident in personnel within the emergency services, while also displaying a real compassion for the people whose lives he is observing whether he is protecting them or pursuing them." - More About Books
"An entertaining insight into a different world, its people and, sometimes, its politics." - FLYER Magazine
"I really enjoyed the writing style. It felt more like I did not have to read, but that the book talked to me. If you are looking for an honest, from the heart tale, it's a must read." - Els, B for Bookreview
"This book was engaging, funny, shocking and in a some places I on was on the edge of my seat!! A must read." - Jules Button, Woodbridge Emporium
"I could not put it down. A simply brilliant, insightful and witty look at the life of a professional living his dream." - Neal Atwell
"An outstanding read." - Bill Davies
"The tale is informative and full of pertinent humour, light but without losing the focus of a serious subject...what a delight it is." - Bryn Elliott
“An engaging and enjoyable read, offering a perspective on policing unlike any other you will have come across before.” - John Sutherland, author of Blue and Crossing the Line
"The ultimate police aviation book" - Police Aviation News
"Adrian takes us on a personal journey, filled with humour and anecdotes, through his time flying in Suffolk as part of their police air support unit. This book provides a great insight into this exciting aspect of policing. " - Richard Brandon, author of The Haynes Police Helicopter Operations Manual
"A hilarious, sad, thought-provoking and brilliantly told story. When my copy of Above The Law landed a few days ago it barely left my hands until I'd read through to the final, unexpected, conclusion." - Andy Betson
"It’s a great read, fascinating, factual and funny!" - Mark Redmond
"A really great read and very difficult to put down. Funny, compassionate and fascinating. The most enjoyable book I’ve read in a very long time!" - Jim Cooper
"An excellent book written by a top bloke." - Ady Powell
"I don't think I have read a book that captivates my attention more than this one does. The way the story is written transports you into the writer's shoes and into his world." - Oliver W.
"This book is outstanding" - Geoffrey Farmiloe
"Loved this book. Not just about life working on a police helicopter but lots of local history weaved nicely into the narrative. Well worth buying!" Peter MacDonald
"An excellent read: Humane, informative, well-written, often moving and very, very funny throughout." - Dave W.
"An extremely informative, interesting, compassionate and well written account of the real business of police helicopter operations. The kind of book you can’t put down." - Trevor H.
"I couldn't put this book down from start to finish. A very enjoyable read, feels more like you are making friends with the author over a few beers than it does reading a book. With an incredible twist at the end." - Cameron Bowden
"The writing style is a joy. An excellent and entertaining book. If you haven't read it yet, you need to address that omission in your life." - John M.
"Really enjoyed the positive outlook on life and not just the flying." - Matt L.
"So well written." - Jim Jones
"I've read two books now and I've never read one like this. The other one was green." - Roger Lewis, former police Tactical Flight Officer
I've been doing so much promotion of it that, if you rush to Amazon, you might be able to pick up one of the rare unsigned copies.
"Brilliantly entertaining and enlightening." - Catherine Larner, Suffolk Magazine
"A genuinely absorbing read that showed me a side of the police service that I didn’t really know anything about." - Caroline Hooton, I Read Therefore I Blog
"Adrian writes with real immediacy and warmth. He exhibits the dry, black humour so often evident in personnel within the emergency services, while also displaying a real compassion for the people whose lives he is observing whether he is protecting them or pursuing them." - More About Books
"An entertaining insight into a different world, its people and, sometimes, its politics." - FLYER Magazine
"I really enjoyed the writing style. It felt more like I did not have to read, but that the book talked to me. If you are looking for an honest, from the heart tale, it's a must read." - Els, B for Bookreview
"This book was engaging, funny, shocking and in a some places I on was on the edge of my seat!! A must read." - Jules Button, Woodbridge Emporium
"I could not put it down. A simply brilliant, insightful and witty look at the life of a professional living his dream." - Neal Atwell
"An outstanding read." - Bill Davies
"The tale is informative and full of pertinent humour, light but without losing the focus of a serious subject...what a delight it is." - Bryn Elliott
“An engaging and enjoyable read, offering a perspective on policing unlike any other you will have come across before.” - John Sutherland, author of Blue and Crossing the Line
"The ultimate police aviation book" - Police Aviation News
"Adrian takes us on a personal journey, filled with humour and anecdotes, through his time flying in Suffolk as part of their police air support unit. This book provides a great insight into this exciting aspect of policing. " - Richard Brandon, author of The Haynes Police Helicopter Operations Manual
"A hilarious, sad, thought-provoking and brilliantly told story. When my copy of Above The Law landed a few days ago it barely left my hands until I'd read through to the final, unexpected, conclusion." - Andy Betson
"It’s a great read, fascinating, factual and funny!" - Mark Redmond
"A really great read and very difficult to put down. Funny, compassionate and fascinating. The most enjoyable book I’ve read in a very long time!" - Jim Cooper
"An excellent book written by a top bloke." - Ady Powell
"I don't think I have read a book that captivates my attention more than this one does. The way the story is written transports you into the writer's shoes and into his world." - Oliver W.
"This book is outstanding" - Geoffrey Farmiloe
"Loved this book. Not just about life working on a police helicopter but lots of local history weaved nicely into the narrative. Well worth buying!" Peter MacDonald
"An excellent read: Humane, informative, well-written, often moving and very, very funny throughout." - Dave W.
"An extremely informative, interesting, compassionate and well written account of the real business of police helicopter operations. The kind of book you can’t put down." - Trevor H.
"I couldn't put this book down from start to finish. A very enjoyable read, feels more like you are making friends with the author over a few beers than it does reading a book. With an incredible twist at the end." - Cameron Bowden
"The writing style is a joy. An excellent and entertaining book. If you haven't read it yet, you need to address that omission in your life." - John M.
"Really enjoyed the positive outlook on life and not just the flying." - Matt L.
"So well written." - Jim Jones
"I've read two books now and I've never read one like this. The other one was green." - Roger Lewis, former police Tactical Flight Officer
you might be able to pick up one of the rare unsigned copies
The other one was green." - Roger Lewis, former police Tactical Flight Officer
