CFRN: Aircraft Fundamentals
~appropriate for mission profile
~NOMAX strongly encouraged
~boots or sturdy footwear
~reflective material at night
~flame retardant clothing; can pull 1/4" inch from skin
~environment protection (hearing protection)
~helmets required for rotor-wing operations - ANS-What are CAMTS uniform and protective
requirements?
~Emergency transmit frequency *406MHz* (satellite can pin-point to 15 sq mile radius, newer)
~ELT (emergency locator transmitter) activation occurs around 4G - always broadcasts at
*121.5 MHz* (pin-point is over 600 sq miles radius)
~If pilot is incapacitated, when movement stops [think "*to freaking bad*" - throttle, fuel, battery]
*1) disengage the throttle 2) fuel 3) battery*
~don't exit aircraft until the motion stops
~grab survival bag, exit and meet crew members at *12 o'clock* - if safe
*1) shelter 2) fire 3) water 4) food* - ANS-What are post-crash procedures?
~lay patient flat
~assure patient straps secure
~turn off O₂
~secure equipment
~confirm your belts are secure
~helmet visors down
~assume crash positions (knees together, feet 6" apart and flat on the floor)
~~Lean forward "kiss ass goodbye" used with lap belt only
~~Cross arms, feet forward, grab chest harness - ANS-What do YOU need to do for an in-flight
emergency?
~Must have 2 approach and depart headings
~Perimeter lighting on helipad
~Landing beacon
~Windsock - ANS-What are the requirements for a permanent landing zone?
~refueling policies
~O² delivery policy
~latex allergies policy
~weather minimums policy
~cellular phones policy (can use in flight for emergency)
~night vision goggle required for rotor-wing policy
, ~safety committee - has to represent all the members of the program - meet minimum once
quarter
~minimum equipment like
~~minimum of 3 straps on stretcher
~~minimum of 3 pumps (like mini-med)
~~2 source suction and O₂
~airway management
~child birth capabilities - ANS-What are some safety issues regulated by CAMTS?
1. Direct comms capable
2. Automated following exceptions
3. Sterile cockpit: below specific altitudes and during critical phases of flight - ANS-What are
some CAMTS communication standards?
1. Flight following standards
2. Minimum crew training and staffing standards
3. Proper flight crew uniforms and protective equipment
4. Safety issues - ANS-What are some CAMTS recommendations?
1) fire drill
2) intruder on premises
3) catastrophic comms failure
4) helipad mishap
5) tornado/hurricane, etc. - ANS-What must be included in annual test of emergency
procedures?
1) licensed where the service is based
2) experience in ground and air transport
3) medical director training
4) active involvement in QM
5) active involvement in hiring, training and annual education - ANS-What qualifications does
the Medical Director need?
1) Must be documented/readily available
2) Personnel to be notified
3) Pre-planned time frame to activate
4) Conduct drills at least semi-annually (one day, one night) - ANS-What must be included in a
PAIP?
75x75 @daytime
100x100 @night - ANS-What is the optimal LZ size?
A non-profit organization - ANS-What type of organization is CAMTS?
All aircraft that do not have a 406 MHZ ELT - ANS-What aircraft are required to have satellite
tracking?
Annual:
Didactic:
~Aviation safety issues
~State EMS rules & regulation
~Altitude physiology & flight stressors
~appropriate for mission profile
~NOMAX strongly encouraged
~boots or sturdy footwear
~reflective material at night
~flame retardant clothing; can pull 1/4" inch from skin
~environment protection (hearing protection)
~helmets required for rotor-wing operations - ANS-What are CAMTS uniform and protective
requirements?
~Emergency transmit frequency *406MHz* (satellite can pin-point to 15 sq mile radius, newer)
~ELT (emergency locator transmitter) activation occurs around 4G - always broadcasts at
*121.5 MHz* (pin-point is over 600 sq miles radius)
~If pilot is incapacitated, when movement stops [think "*to freaking bad*" - throttle, fuel, battery]
*1) disengage the throttle 2) fuel 3) battery*
~don't exit aircraft until the motion stops
~grab survival bag, exit and meet crew members at *12 o'clock* - if safe
*1) shelter 2) fire 3) water 4) food* - ANS-What are post-crash procedures?
~lay patient flat
~assure patient straps secure
~turn off O₂
~secure equipment
~confirm your belts are secure
~helmet visors down
~assume crash positions (knees together, feet 6" apart and flat on the floor)
~~Lean forward "kiss ass goodbye" used with lap belt only
~~Cross arms, feet forward, grab chest harness - ANS-What do YOU need to do for an in-flight
emergency?
~Must have 2 approach and depart headings
~Perimeter lighting on helipad
~Landing beacon
~Windsock - ANS-What are the requirements for a permanent landing zone?
~refueling policies
~O² delivery policy
~latex allergies policy
~weather minimums policy
~cellular phones policy (can use in flight for emergency)
~night vision goggle required for rotor-wing policy
, ~safety committee - has to represent all the members of the program - meet minimum once
quarter
~minimum equipment like
~~minimum of 3 straps on stretcher
~~minimum of 3 pumps (like mini-med)
~~2 source suction and O₂
~airway management
~child birth capabilities - ANS-What are some safety issues regulated by CAMTS?
1. Direct comms capable
2. Automated following exceptions
3. Sterile cockpit: below specific altitudes and during critical phases of flight - ANS-What are
some CAMTS communication standards?
1. Flight following standards
2. Minimum crew training and staffing standards
3. Proper flight crew uniforms and protective equipment
4. Safety issues - ANS-What are some CAMTS recommendations?
1) fire drill
2) intruder on premises
3) catastrophic comms failure
4) helipad mishap
5) tornado/hurricane, etc. - ANS-What must be included in annual test of emergency
procedures?
1) licensed where the service is based
2) experience in ground and air transport
3) medical director training
4) active involvement in QM
5) active involvement in hiring, training and annual education - ANS-What qualifications does
the Medical Director need?
1) Must be documented/readily available
2) Personnel to be notified
3) Pre-planned time frame to activate
4) Conduct drills at least semi-annually (one day, one night) - ANS-What must be included in a
PAIP?
75x75 @daytime
100x100 @night - ANS-What is the optimal LZ size?
A non-profit organization - ANS-What type of organization is CAMTS?
All aircraft that do not have a 406 MHZ ELT - ANS-What aircraft are required to have satellite
tracking?
Annual:
Didactic:
~Aviation safety issues
~State EMS rules & regulation
~Altitude physiology & flight stressors
