Radio inside rescue helicopter?
I saw a documentary about rescue helicopters. During every takeoff and landing, the pilot speaks to his crew in fixed phrases. What is said and which sentences?
When will "Christopher Sauerland" enter service?
A new rescue helicopter was supposed to be put into service in the Sauerland region. When will that happen?
Do rescue helicopters change their identification or location?
I've noticed that at rescue helicopter bases in Germany, helicopters with different registrations/numbers are sometimes stationed several times a year (for example, Christoph 11 in Villingen used to be D-HDSY and is now D-HDSP). Do the helicopter models change locations, or is it the same helicopter with a different registration? And why would one change…
Anniversary rescue helicopter?
Hello! Does anyone know what the rescue service's anniversary plane is all about? Is it a custom-made model, or are there more of them? One of these landed on the lawn in front of our house today during an operation.
Vatsim UNICOM question?
Hi, I have a question about UNICOM on Vatsim when I fly with a rescue helicopter, do I have to report when I start from the station or only when I want to go through a ctr
Rescue helicopter?
Hi guys, my question is: Is this an EC135 or an H145? Judging by the tail rotor, it looks like a 135 to me! So EC135 and H145 refer to the model of the helicopter!
Is there a flight ban for rescue helicopters?
Good morning, Six months ago, we moved to a small town. Our apartment is just down the street from the hospital. Almost daily, often several times, the rescue helicopter flies directly over our house to the hospital (which doesn't bother me at all; human lives are at stake, and besides, the topic of aviation is…
Why don't helicopters have autopilot?
Autopilots have been used successfully in airplanes for decades, but are still rarely used in helicopters. Why is that?
Green flashing light on crane?
What does a green flashing light on a crane mean? The crane is next to an open field. Does it happen to be for helicopters so that they are careful when landing? If so, why is it green and not flashing red as usual?