EMS and NVGs
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EMS and NVGs
I'm aware of NVG use in the military and for Police, etc.
But is there anyone out there using NVGs for EMS work?
If so, how are they being used (ie: to check out off-heliport landing sites??) I thought pretty much everyone had people out there to set up the site prior to the EMS helicopter being sent.
But is there anyone out there using NVGs for EMS work?
If so, how are they being used (ie: to check out off-heliport landing sites??) I thought pretty much everyone had people out there to set up the site prior to the EMS helicopter being sent.
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There's an EMS operator in Hawks Bay (New Zealand) that have NVG's. As I understand the pilot uses the Mark 1 Eye Ball while the crewman uses the NVG's.
We have NVG's with our EMS operation but we're not aloud to use them even though the Base Manager has 600hrs on NVG's ......just like our $50,000 paper weight( winch ) which we also aren't aloud to use.........long live the 'Long Line'....not...
We have NVG's with our EMS operation but we're not aloud to use them even though the Base Manager has 600hrs on NVG's ......just like our $50,000 paper weight( winch ) which we also aren't aloud to use.........long live the 'Long Line'....not...
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EMS NVG's
REGA in Switzerland use them. I think the Australian Air Force SAR contractor does as well CHC (Aus?).
There would appear to be a problem with legalities though under civilian operations as opposed to "quasi" government. This is the stumbling part.
There would appear to be a problem with legalities though under civilian operations as opposed to "quasi" government. This is the stumbling part.
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There's an operator, I think on the east coast of the US, North Carolina IIRC, that has been certified to use them. Can't recall the name of the company. It takes lots of certification tests, & lots of recurrent training. It seems to be a rather expensive undertaking.
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EMS NVGs in Australia
Unfortunately there are no civil users of NVGs in Australia. A few organisations have tried to gain approval from the regulatory bodies for use of NVGs but to no avail, which is a shame. Sure, they aren't the perfect solution to night flying, but they're the next best thing (Just ask any Army aviator).
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Hot off the press!! The (UK) CAA have performed an about turn and are positively enthusiastic about NVG with clearances soon to be granted for the pilot to ground level. Most Police operators are applying to the Home Office for funding as we speak. Hopefully this will include full cockpit lighting and Gen 3 Goggles.
The reason behind this U Turn is the CAA have realised they are a positive aid to flight safety
The reason behind this U Turn is the CAA have realised they are a positive aid to flight safety
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Will this also be applicable to EMS in the UK?
Will this apparent change in policy by the CAA alter the legal situation regarding HEMS aircraft operating at night also?
Be interested to know..................
Be interested to know..................
