Helimed 1 is a
Sikorsky S-76A, manufactured in the US. It has 2 engines, and is
operated  by 2 pilots at all times, added safety factors when
operating at night or in bad weather conditions. An
Ambulance from the Far North can take well over 3 hrs on poor quality
roads to reach Whangarei.
The helicopter covers that same distance in 45 mins, delivering
specialist staff and equipment to the patient within the all-important
“Golden Hour.”
Find out more...
Make
a Donation to the Electricity Helicopter Appeal to help
meet 'standing costs' of operating the helicopter service,
including things such as pilot's wages, insurance, interest on
loans and flight crew training. Talk
to Leanne about corporate donations.
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