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Module 1: Helicopter Engineering London’s Air Ambulance

Explore how engineering advancements enhance London’s Air Ambulance operations with MD902 Helicopters, specialized uniforms, and rapid response cars for 24/7 coverage.

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Module 1: Helicopter Engineering London’s Air Ambulance

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  1. Module 1: Helicopter Engineering London’s Air Ambulance

  2. In this module, you will learn: • How engineering helps London’s Air Ambulance. • How the design features and materials of an MD902 Helicopter help it to operate. • To understand how the design features of London’s Air Ambulance uniforms help paramedics, doctors and pilots. • Why London’s Air Ambulance uses rapid response cars after dusk and in adverse weather conditions.

  3. Introduction London’s Air Ambulance uses MD902 Explorer Helicopters. They have been specially engineered and modified to meet the performance requirements of saving lives across the Capital. They are piloted by two pilots and carry a specially trained paramedic and senior doctor as well as all the equipment needed for specialist trauma treatments. One MD902 can be ready to launch in 3 minutes and has an average flight time of 7 minutes.Each vehicle must be up to the job and right on spec for each mission. Captain Dave Rolfe, Pilot

  4. The MD902 Helicopter Lightweight body of aluminium, carbon fibre composite and polymers Two engines for safety Pitot tubes on the nose to measure speed in knots and air temperature Rotorless tail, for safer flying in urban environments Skids for landing on soft surfaces, made of steel for durability Space for two pilots, a specialist doctor, paramedic and trainee paramedic

  5. Modified Interior The interior is specifically modified. It has a medical grade floor for cleanliness, and 176kg of medical equipment including everything needed for open heart surgery, blood transfusions, chest drains and other proceedures not normally performed outside of hospital.

  6. Uniforms High visibility LAA insignia Pilots, paramedics and doctors wear flame retardant, reflective, high visibility nomex jumpsuits that are not only hard wearing but keep them safe, visible and comfortable in dangerous environments. Steel toe-cap boots are adjustable and quick to put on, whilst an array of loops and belts allow easy carrying of medical equipment. Kneepads protect the knees and shin whilst doctors treat casualties. Flame retardant, hard wearing fabric Custom fitted Safety harness Knee pads Steel toe-cap boots

  7. Rapid Response by Road Blue lights To ensure 24/7 cover for London, the MD902 helicopter is replaced by high performance Skoda Octavia estate cars after dusk or in adverse weather conditions. These are navigated by doctors and driven by paramedics after special training for driving in blue light conditions. 2.0 TSI 220PS 6G manual engine High visibility strips

  8. Tasks Complete the worksheet. I studied engineering at university, and later trained as a pilot. To study engineering, you should focus on maths, physics and engineering at GCSE and A-Level. Captain Dave Rolfe, Pilot

  9. Careers Download the free HELIMED app to learn more about being a pilot, paramedic or doctor with London’s Air Ambulance.

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