Difference between revisions of "NHS Air Rescue"

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The '''NHS Air Rescue Branch''' is a specialist [[National Health Service]] branch that focuses on the '''flying of air vehicles''' in order to attend emergencies at a fast, consistent and reliable speed. They are a group of dedicated [[National Health Service|NHS]] members who have been tested to ensure a consistently good quality of flying and are competent when in control of a helicopter.

==Ranking Structure==

'''To join AR as a trainee you must be PAR+''' however you can take M900 training as a FA. You can [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf50cPrKet-JnCEDfOFt3MUfC-GvVQppHdxPOjrJ1GstTyG0g/viewform '''<u>express your interest here</u>.''']

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!Tier 3

Also, Tier 3 members of the branch get their own '''personal vehicles''', this means that they can patrol on the server in a [[MH-9 Hummingbird|MH-9 Hummingbird,]] no matter how many other helis are out on the current server.

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!M-900 Trained FA

An M900 Trained member can now fly the M900 when they are a lone medic on the server this is to ensure they can treat patients quickly and efficiently.  

You must still undergo the AR Entry Test should you wish to progress into Air Rescue when you become a Paramedic.  

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==Specialist Vehicles==

[[File:NHS Orca.jpg|250x250px|alt=|right|frameless]]

===<u>Altis Air Ambulance (PAR+)</u>===

====M-900====

The [[M-900]] is the NHS variant of the [[National Police Air Service|National Police Air Service (NPAS)]] [[M-900]]. Altis Air Rescue has modified the Helicopter for use as a fast response vehicle in residential areas. It used to be the smallest and most responsive aircraft in the fleet which made it ideal for tight maneuvers. It can support 3 medics + 1 pilot. The M900 is available to anyone above the rank of [[NHS Ranks|Paramedic]]

[[NHS Ranks|First Aider's]] have the ability to take the M-900 test which allows them to use it on patrol when there are no other medics on duty.

===<u>Air Rescue Fleet (Branch Vehicles)</u>===

By being a member of Air Rescue you need to follow a set of Air Rescue Rules as laid out in the Air Rescue Handbook. Failure to follow these rules can result in being removed from the branch.

====PO-30 Orca (Tier 1)====

The [[PO-30 Orca]] is a transport and utility helicopter primarily developed for the Russian air force. The [[PO-30 Orca]] is a fast helicopter with a large length and small width making it ideal when landing in tight locations and can support 6 on duty medics, however using additional vehicles is highly recommended.  

Tier 1 members have access to this Helicopter.

====MH-9 Hummingbird (Tier 3)====

The [[MH-9 Hummingbird|MH-9]] is the perfect patrol vehicle, quick, maneuverable and can land in hard to reach areas with ease. It allows medical staff to travel long distances quickly and utilize landing zones that other aircraft could not. Additionally the Helicopter has a larger capacity meaning it can carry more medics and dispatch the service quicker amongst the island.

The [[MH-9 Hummingbird|MH-9]] is available to any Tier 3 Air Rescue Member as a personal vehicle.

[[File:NHS_Taur.jpg|alt=|right|frameless|250x250px]]

====Mi-290 Taru (Tier 3 + Taru Trained)====

The Taru is a heavy utility helicopter with [[wikipedia:Coaxial_rotors|coaxial rotors]] and a unique modular construction. The Air Rescue Taru has a medical pod for treatment, with advanced life support systems available . Essentially they are Ambulances with rotors.

The [[Mi-290 Taru|Mi-290]] is currently available to Tier 3 Air Rescue members who have completed the Heavy Aerial Assessment (Taru Test)

== Altis Air Rescue Regulations ==

=== General Air Rescue Rules ===

The following rules must be followed at all times:

* NATO(full face night vision helmet) should only be worn by Taru trained pilots  

=== Taru Rules ===

* All Taru Patrols must be noted on the timesheet.This includes CST’s

* Only two Tarus are to be used per server. (Unless authorized by a CMO or CAM)

* CMO’s have their own personal Taru’s so if you see two out but a CMO is flying one you may still pull out another.

== Aviation Laws and Good Practise ==

===Exclusion/No Fly Zones===

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if the pilot does not adhere to a final warning the police will open fire.

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===Helicopter Violations===

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!£ 50,000/Scrap

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===Environmental Protection===

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|Violation of the Minimum Air Travel Altitude is unauthorised, police will send out warnings via radio (message) to any pilot in violation, if the pilot does not adhere to a final warning the police will open fire.

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=== Takeoff Checklist ===

* Collision Lights should be activated

* Reach an altitude of 150 metres after take-off

=== Landing Checklist ===

* When within 1km of a patient, aviation laws no longer apply as you are commencing a landing

* All personnel in the back of the chopper should exit and finally the pilot should exit

* The helicopter should immediately be locked upon the pilots exit

== Emergency Procedures ==

=== Engine Damage Checklist ===

* Sometimes you may still have control and use of engine and you can carry on your flight.

* However if your engine has come to a halt. (Read Autorotation procedure)  

=== Autorotation procedure ===

* First level out the aircraft, while the aircraft is level pitch the nose up just a tad allowing the wind to pass through the rotors.

* --------Keeping the aircraft steady you can slowly approach your landing zone, remembering to stay clear from any trees or powerlines, open fields are your best option.

* As you're getting to around 10-15m from the ground you want to let go of your collective (button bound to lose altitude) and push on the throttle. This is now pushing all the air up into your rotors generating lift so you can bring yourself down softly.

=== Tail Rotor Damage Checklist ===

* Attempt to regain aircraft control, if this fails, take yourself up to a high altitude

* Tap the front of the nose down a tad for just a second and then let go of controls, the aircraft will start to spin faster and faster until gaining control. (make sure once tapping the nose forward you DO NOT touch anymore controls)  

The aircraft will gain control and you will be able to fly back to the nearest helipad to repair.

[[Category:National Health Service]]

[[Category:Air Rescue]]

[[Category:NHS Branches]]

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