Flight/HEMS

[VentMonkey]

The FP-C? Welp, you have a handful of people to network with, to include myself. Ask away

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[VFlutter]

I think it is awesome there are a few of us members going to AirMethods orientation together. Small world.

 

[NomadicMedic]

I'd have to get quite a bit skinnier before I could ever see wedging myself in a 407 as a flight medic.

 

[TransportJockey]

I'd have to get quite a bit skinnier before I could ever see wedging myself in a 407 as a flight medic.

I know that feeling. Lol a 145 or 429 might be more my size, but im still too big rigjt now

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[NomadicMedic]

I'd be more comfortable in a CH-47.

 

[VentMonkey]

I'm a whopping 5'6", and ~160 lbs. with all my gear on, and still feel crammed in our 407, haha.

 

[NomadicMedic]

I'm 6'1" and 230. This is how I always felt in DSPs 407.

 

[TransportJockey]

I haven't had a chance to get in the 407 yet. I liked the EC130. Anyone know how much smaller they are?

How is the 407 compared to AirEvac's 206s?

The 130 will be larger. The 407 is larger and faster than the 206s. I hear one of my local flight friends complain everytime her 407 goes in for maintenence and they get a loaner 206

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[VentMonkey]

The 130 will be larger. The 407 is larger and faster than the 206s. I hear one of my local flight friends complain everytime her 407 goes in for maintenence and they get a loaner 206

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This. The 407 is essentially an upgrade to the Long Ranger. Again, still a single engine airframe without an incredible amount of wiggle room; I believe an A-Star is even smaller still.

I've heard the EC (Airbus) 130's have some wiggle room, though.

 

[chrls]

This. The 407 is essentially an upgrade to the Long Ranger. Again, still a single engine airframe without an incredible amount of wiggle room; I believe an A-Star is even smaller still.

I've heard the EC (Airbus) 130's have some wiggle room, though.

Talking to guys who have been in our program for awhile that have been in both Long Rangers and our current A-Star the A-Star is quite a bit smaller.

 

[SeeNoMore]

I'd be happy to help those with questions about FP-C etc and think a flight forum is a great idea. The EC-130 has a great deal of "wiggle room" indeed. Very spacious. I still prefer to work in an EC-135. Even though it's more cramped I feel like everything I need is within easy reach with proper planning and organization.

 

[Carlos Danger]

I'd be happy to help those with questions about FP-C etc and think a flight forum is a great idea. The EC-130 has a great deal of "wiggle room" indeed. Very spacious. I still prefer to work in an EC-135. Even though it's more cramped I feel like everything I need is within easy reach with proper planning and organization.

We went from a Bell 430 to EC135's and despite the dramatic decrease in cabin space, I thought the 135 was easier to work in, for the same reason as you.

 

[VentMonkey]

Anybody ever flown in a 109? The other HEMS service in our county is currently in one, and it seems to have its fair share of issues.

 

[TransportJockey]

Anybody ever flown in a 109? The other HEMS service in our county is currently in one, and it seems to have its fair share of issues.

An aw109? Never flown in one but sat in some and some 119s. Laid out well, but a little cramped. A lot smaller inside tha you'd figure for the size lol

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[VentMonkey]

An aw109? Never flown in one but sat in some and some 119s. Laid out well, but a little cramped. A lot smaller inside tha you'd figure for the size lol

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Sí, señor, the Augusta. Yeah, I'd heard it wasn't as roomy as it looks. I was just curious if it was their particular helicopter that was the issue, or if the AW109's themselves were problematic in general.

Before our service went to the 407, thet had a 222, The "Ol Triple Deuce" as they'd call it.

 

[Handsome Robb]

I want to fly PRN. And get my FP-C

I fully support the new sub-forum.


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[VentMonkey]

Best of luck, brutha. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions in the meantime.

 

[VFlutter]

So what is everyone's policy on facial hair? I was pretty bummed about shaving my beard for the N95 fit test, since PAPR is not an option like in the hospital. Are you expected to be clean shaven or can you have a neat kept beard?

 

[CALEMT]

So what is everyone's policy on facial hair? I was pretty bummed about shaving my beard for the N95 fit test, since PAPR is not an option like in the hospital. Are you expected to be clean shaven or can you have a neat kept beard?

Where I'm at for us ground pounders, clean shaven.

 

[CANMAN]

Clean shaven, can get away with a few days of stubble but no beards allowed Between my flight and FD job I have had to shave my entire career. When I retire I am growing a straight up Duck Dynasty beard!