They call it "Starflex" for a reason...

Pointed out to us by NEMSPA...

Good thing he had a second engine...

The odds of an engine failure are extremely rare...

But it does happen. Here is a bit from a Concern Network posting...

Part 91 ferry flight with pilot and passenger onboard. While climbing
        through 7200' MSL (1000' AGL), the pilot heard three loud pops in
        rapid succession and simultaneously a #1 engine chip light
        illuminated. The pilot immediately began a turn towards lower terrain
        and lowered the collective to an OEI profile at which time the engine
        completely failed. The pilot secured the engine in accordance with
        checklist procedures and proceeded to the closest, most suitable
        landing area wherein he made an uneventful landing.
        The company performed a full PAIP and debrief. The pilot has been
        commended for his exemplary performance in managing the emergency
        procedure.
        The engine was removed and sent to PWC for teardown analysis. The
        result of this analysis determined that there was a failure of the #3
        bearing. Currently there is an elective Service Bulletin (SB28340) for
        operators to replace this bearing during engine overhaul time.

UK crash report finalized...

I don’t mind telling you i’m not **** very happy about lifting out of here”. The
other replied: “it should be ok it’s... i don’t think it is because you can still see the moon”.

The planned departure time was originally 1830 hrs, but the passengers were not ready to leave until around 1920 hrs. By this time,dense fog had set in; witnesses at the departure site and in the local area described visibility of the order of tens of metres.

Click here to read full accident report from this preventable tragedy....

Today is the day for a new Alabama Air Ambulance Service...

Photo Courtesy Dothan Eagle

A new private HEMS service is scheduled to commence service today, October 6th, 2015. Their billing practice differs from other providers in that they appear to accept payment from a patient's insurance company as payment-in-full with no balance billing. No mention is made of subscription payments being required.


"Barrett said Haynes is the only helicopter emergency medical services provider in Alabama that accepts commercial insurance as payment in full from all commercial insurance companies, and that Haynes is also contracted with Medicare and Medicaid."

Click here to read full story at dothaneagle.com

AMRM Training Solutions selected for Memorial Hermann Lifeflight in 2016

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Is it real or is it simulated? Instrument approach to Aspen, Colorado - via boldmethod.com

The Most Educational Trauma Surgeon in the World... (Dr. McGonigal "taps" his inner famousness)