OK Mr Stop is taking the piss! That’s fine.
But can some one tell me just what the role of a Helicopter Crewman is in Australia?
Don’t you call somebody that sits in the other seat and helps the Captain a “Co-pilot”?
Is it safe to have unqualified people doing this job? Or is it just cheaper?

Seagull
You have to understand the dynamics of the Australianj HEMS cockpit.
There is simply insufficient space in the front for two pilot sized heads.
For a working CRM model we need an EX-military officer type in the stb seat, an underling of some description in the other, and who in reality cares what in the back.
We must have a chain of command. (pecking order).
All manner of complications would result if there was somebody else in the front that knew something about aviation. Ask Helmet Fire.

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Gee, ANOTHER 1 st time poster hiding. Must be an Oz EMS thread.

Why on earth would you need ANYONE up front with any knowledge of aviation Mr Stop? If they really knew what they were doing up there, would they need you???

the new 135,

http://www.bluetonguehelicopters.com.au/pprune/p135.jpg

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EC 135
 

I was having a closer look at it the other day. The Blades are an absolute work of art.

IMABELL Please check your PM's I am chasing a copy of your Mustering DVD :ok:

What an awful, outdated paint scheme :yuk:

Ok so how do i get to fly that, PM me when i need to attend for my endorsement.

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