Helicopter Rescue Techniques: A Training Handbook for Rescue Practitioners

Helicopter rescue techniques is a unique resource for rescue practitioners. It covers not only the techniques associated with conducting rescue using helicopters but also the underpinning knowledge needed to avoid disaster, including: · Physics of flight · Accident cause & prevention · Helicopter types · Moving around helicopters · Helicopters as transport · Hoisting operations · Short-haul operations · Water rescue techniques · Night rescue considerations. The book is packed with clear, simple illustrations as well as numerous real-life examples.