CAMTS Global Air Medical Workshop’s “Preparing for Accreditation” was successfully attended by over 80 participants on Saturday, June 15, 2024, prior to the Asia Pacific ITIC conference in Bangkok. #helicopter #airmedical @stefanwbecker @HelicopterAssoc
April 1
IHSF and April 1st: It looks like NASA’s Mars #helicopter has found its first paying passenger. But he’s wondering where his seat is.
Congratulations to Rick Kenin for your new position on the HAI Board. Rick is a driving force in safe Air Medical operations and will represent our sector of the industry at HAI.. Rick Kenin is an executive in an accredited program and a member of several of our committees.
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CAMTS retweeted
@HeliAssoc election of Board this week. Rick Kenin is a 20-year #helicopter #pilot “It is an honor to be nominated.” says Kenin. “I am willing to roll up my sleeves & find solutions. I know what it takes to keep the rotors turning. @bostonmedflight tinyurl.com/rx7a5usz
Jennifer Homendy, NTSB
talks about EMS safety and CAMTS Accreditation
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In a new article for @IAFC iChiefs, Member Homendy reminds EMS operators about their role in improving flight safety. Improving the Safety of Part 135 Flight Operations is on our #NTSBmwl: iafc.org/iCHIEFS/iCHIEFS-art… #NTSBmwl #MWLMonday
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HAI CEO James Viola w/ AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli & NTSB Vice Chair Bruce Landsberg on preventing accidents in degraded visual environment (DVE). Landsberg talks value of helmet mounted simulation devices for training. #helicopter
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CAMTS retweeted
Flight into DVE requires IFR Proficiency & Aircraft IFR equipped. #Proficiency is perishable skill requiring initial & ongoing recurrent training in IFR skills & ability to recognize & recover from SD. #trainingworks #helicopter atsystemsllc.com linkedin.com/posts/terrypalm…
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Have you packed your bag? Electronic flight bags – the realities of standards, regulations, and innovations. Find out more on this topic here airmedandrescue.com/latest/l…
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IHSF info: The #Helicopter Weather Tool has been updated. Find it here. How can it help you? ushst.org/infrastructure/
CAMTS site surveyors come from many areas of expertise in our industry. Jeff Guzzetti discusses recent accidents involving engine failure on commercial aircraft in an NBC news report.
#UA328
This is 4th fan blade out (FBO)event in past 5 years involving separation of engine cowl & inlet. Two were CFM56 engines (Southwest 737s), and 2 were P&W4000 engines) on United 777-200s). Not “uncontained” technically. Nacelle Structural integrity issue. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/uni…
CAMTS retweeted
Spatial Disorientation can affect any pilot. Training is critical to understand how, why and when it can happen and most importantly how to avoid it. NTSB, USHST, HAI and most other industry experts recommend TRAINING #spatialdisorientation atsystemsllc.com
IHSF learning 5: We located one more full accident report, with detailed photos, about an Airbus EC-135 fatal #helicopter crash involving pilot spatial disorientation.
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According to NTSB, 184 deadly aircraft crashes—including 20 deadly #helicopter crashes—involved spacial disorientation (SD) in the time period between 2010 and 2019. @popsci Popular Science explains. #trainingworks atsystemsllc.com
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CAMTS retweeted
How does a helicopter rescue mission take place in the middle of a city? We focus on the challenges aircraft crew face when surrounded by high rise buildings and how they overcome them. airmedandrescue.com/latest/l…
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We spoke to RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Rotary Wing, @FAI_rentajet and @taloncopters about their experiences with electronic flight bag applications and the development of this new technology. airmedandrescue.com/latest/l…
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The US Helicopter Safety Team developed a new Recommended Practices document and offers training and decision-making solutions. ow.ly/dTFI50DDvqy #aviation #avionics #helicopter #safety #pilots #flight
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USHST summary: Here is a summary of the NEW document on spatial disorientation – “A Blueprint for Confronting IIMC and #Helicopter Pilot Spatial Disorientation.”
ushst.org/press-releases/
CAMTS retweeted
New Virtual Reality Tool Aims To Reduce Aviation Crashes. My latest for @NPR npr.org/2021/02/15/967697239…
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Spatial disorientation SD frequently has fatal consequences. Training is effective with new technology being evaluated by NTSB & US Army for effective SD scenario-based training. atsystemsllc.com/ #helicopter #trainingworks #KobeBryant
NTSB determined Tues., Feb. 9, 2021, pilot’s poor decision making, spatial disorientation, led to fatal Jan. 26, 2020, helicopter crash near Calabasas, CA ntsb.gov/news/press-releases…
