These emergency services should be funded by the government they all do a fantastic job for us when we need them in dire situations. I take my hat of to them and thank them for their care .
They used to be. They had names like 202 Squadron. 202 Takes Care of You. But the Tory government put it up for private contract so Bristow and others could make more profit.
In Scotland the two main air ambulance helicopters, plus fixed wing aircraft are operated by the Scottish Ambulance Service funded by the Scottish Government. The SCAA service is supplementary, but still very busy.
I live just a few miles away from the north west air ambulance base. That thing is up all the time helping with road accidents, injured walkers etc. it’s a godsend and must save so many lives
@@FeckHallBahn I'd echo this. By being a charity and not government funded/managed it allows them greater flexibility both operationally and financially. Fortunately many value the contributions these teams make to society and subsequently the revenue from donations, and the fact that that aircraft are (in some cases) funded and operated by private businesses can make it a viable operation.
I’d like to live in a country where people sell raffle tickets to fund the next aircraft carrier or sports stadium and instead, all the important things like this are funded out of taxes !
Thanks for the great video! It's amazing to see how fast these pilots are able to make the right decisions in such bad weather conditions in a rather tight space with lots of obsticles and bad sight. When I was 5 years old I observed for the first time how a rescue helicoper was landing close to the place of an accident and taking off again. My parents were not able to pull me away until the helicopter disappeared. I fell in love with helicopters forever. But it took another almost 60 years until I started to fly RC helis. A small compensation for not flying the "Real Thing" and tons of fun and joy!!
It's a rough old place Glen Coe weather can change in a minute been there fair play to the helicopter pilot. Saving lives nothing more important than that.
Helicopters look the most terrifying unstable form of transport around today , fully understand why they use them , by the way that took ages to get down why was that
Hope the evacuee survived - had no idea you could control the copter so accurately - you can see the weather coming off those mountains - wonder how many pilot-years it takes to be this good ?
It’s a bit of a dilemma being a charity providing these services because being independent and able to make their own decisions is much better than having central government interfere.
Does everyone here commenting about how windy it was, realise the wind is from the helicopter? Look at the trees in the distance, there's barely a slight breeze (just saying)
There used to be a wind sock up there on the A82; not far from Jimmy Savill’s house. If you were caught in slow traffic, it’s not unusual to see it pirouette to all directions of the compass and vertically as well.There’s no usual wind direction in that location. It’s a fair bet that the pilot had a firm gluteal grip on the vinyl seat while his hands were on the controls.
@@ellaevansbolt Nope. But for example, I just checked the Glen Coe weather forecast for today and the next few days and wind speeds are between 2-4mph (if that's what you're referring to?).
Was wondering why the pilot was going slowly upwards and backwards - is it to reduce causing too much "wind" and blowing cars off the road, etc? For all vehicle insurance policies, the insurance companies should donate 2 - 3% to the voluntary emergency services, e.g. mountain rescue and these helicopter folk. In addition, we should have statory hill walking insurance, this insurance will go to voluntary emergency service charities.
Wonder how many of these comments for both heli-med / magpas and RNLI are actually supported by regular donations, I direct debit monthly to both but then I use the sea and use the mountains
Npt sure about Scotland but our local air ambulance is funded solely by charity. I once asked the polot and he said that if it was government funded they could regulate when flights would and wouldn't occur and impose restrictions such as no flying after certain times or no flying at weekend's etc.
I do not know how they stole the design, however components are missing, something is always left out as a security measure just in case the former happens, we won’t comment further.
Again talking more shite about this. As a previous commentator stated. This is the “charity” air ambulance. The other air assets are paid for by the Scottish government. What’s crazy is you comment before knowing the facts.
@@obsessedcloset2638 He’s no talking shite, it is a vital service and extremely busy and is funded totally donations. If there was no requirement, ie we had all the cover needed, it wouldn’t exist, but unfortunately it is required, does exist and is funded by donations
@@macsmith6216 Well said. So what would have happened if the charity service didnt exist? No response and possible deaths? There isnt enough coverage from government assets, hence the need for charity support.
Aye. I was airlifted off An Teallach after a fall. They flew me to Inverness hospital. After a night under observation I had to take a taxi back. £96 it cost me. Bastards. They could have dropped me off 🤣
Just a normal everyday landing and departure that any competent helicopter pilot could do. Nothing superb, astounding or amazing about it. I don’t know what you lot are on!
That was actually a wide open LZ with several "tactical errors" committed by the pilot. It looks great to the uninformed casual observer, but the pilot needlessly put himself, the med crew, the helicopter, and those in close proximity in a higher risk profile than required to complete the task at hand. In short, an example of how NOT to do it. I speak from 40 years of experience btw.
It’s quite normal for the pilot to land the helicopter on a two laned road. No obstructions either side, don’t see what the fuss is all about. Run of the mill landing.
I was thinking that, glad you said it! I see them operating at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary helipad regularly. And that's a good bit more confined than Glencoe....
Not run of the mill at all. Obviously not being there I can’t judge 100% but from the video it was an odd procedure unless the craft was near to maximum weight. Even then, that take off was strange also.
Thinking the same... Also didn't get the prolonged hovering off the edge of the road, where the land was not flat or even. Very tenuous hovering,... but.. I wasn't there. !!
@@raymunro9894 Probs trying to see if there a better landing site, I have been down the road off camera to the left there is a slope or at least where I think this was.
@@ln4LN4I think so too. It looks like he was either considering landing on the gravel track first but it's lower than road level and the road would have posed a potential risk of a rotor strike. Then landing on the road itself poses a risk as there's a 45 degree upslope and trees to the right of the landing spot off camera. Lots of terrain all around too, hidden in the cloud and in worsening condition. This probably dictates his departure.
These emergency services should be funded by the government they all do a fantastic job for us when we need them in dire situations. I take my hat of to them and thank them for their care .
They used to be. They had names like 202 Squadron. 202 Takes Care of You. But the Tory government put it up for private contract so Bristow and others could make more profit.
It's not everyday that you get to see superheroes fly!!!
Whoever was flying that helicopter has a really good hand on that machine, windy as hell, superb flying!
Look at the clouds, it wasn’t windy at all. It’s the downwash from the helicopter that’s causing all the apparent wind in the video.
@@russella7263 Correct, and no trees or wires or poles to contend with, flat surface to land on, I thought the pilot was making hard work of it...
@@oliveringram3056what do you fly?
@@MeppyMan An old Augusta AW109 E....you?
It's crazy that these services including mountain rescue and lifeboats all rely on charity rather than being funded by government
In Scotland the two main air ambulance helicopters, plus fixed wing aircraft are operated by the Scottish Ambulance Service funded by the Scottish Government. The SCAA service is supplementary, but still very busy.
An Air Ambulance friend said to me that they’re pleased it’s not state funded as that way they retain full political independence
I live just a few miles away from the north west air ambulance base. That thing is up all the time helping with road accidents, injured walkers etc. it’s a godsend and must save so many lives
@@FeckHallBahn I'd echo this. By being a charity and not government funded/managed it allows them greater flexibility both operationally and financially. Fortunately many value the contributions these teams make to society and subsequently the revenue from donations, and the fact that that aircraft are (in some cases) funded and operated by private businesses can make it a viable operation.
@@mikeh-mikesvintagekeys7739 Only 1 is full time operated by SAS.
Wow! Just wow!
Legends 👏🏻🙏🏻 Giving people in dire need the absolute best chance of a good outcome. Hats off to all HEMS crews nationwide. 🫡
I’d like to live in a country where people sell raffle tickets to fund the next aircraft carrier or sports stadium and instead, all the important things like this are funded out of taxes !
Thanks for the great video! It's amazing to see how fast these pilots are able to make the right decisions in such bad weather conditions in a rather tight space with lots of obsticles and bad sight. When I was 5 years old I observed for the first time how a rescue helicoper was landing close to the place of an accident and taking off again. My parents were not able to pull me away until the helicopter disappeared. I fell in love with helicopters forever. But it took another almost 60 years until I started to fly RC helis. A small compensation for not flying the "Real Thing" and tons of fun and joy!!
Wonderful flying. Superb service. Will always be grateful for their help when injured at Crinnan. Medivac from Lochgilphead to glasgow.
It's a rough old place Glen Coe weather can change in a minute been there fair play to the helicopter pilot. Saving lives nothing more important than that.
Superb flying and a valuable service. Thanks for the link in your description: a donation has been duly given. I hike regularly here in Scotland.
I hope the casualty was OK. I was a few miles further back in the queue and ended up camping at the ski centre for the night.
WoW! That’s Incredibly Awesome! 🤩❤️✨
Charity donates and the UK is filling Hotels up FREE for overseas holiday makers!,
So much much better than the old multicolour livery! Great flying!
ACHT THAT WAS PERFECT
Not sure about this particular accident, but there was a recent fatality near there. It's busy this time of year.
Yes it amazing that a qualified pilot managed to land a helicopter in a wide open space in broad daylight and in calm weather conditions .
Love it😂
At least he's achieved the whole 'qualified pilot' bit 😉...
Wow!
IMC Heli Air Ambulance flight. Only the best can fly those.
Also low visibility ceiling.
Now there’s a traffic jam that I wouldn’t complain to be in ⛰️⛰️⛰️⛰️⛰️⛰️😍😍😍😍👍
Pretty scuddy weather to be flying VFR I presume in mountainous terrain.😬
Helicopters look the most terrifying unstable form of transport around today , fully understand why they use them , by the way that took ages to get down why was that
Anyone notice the lightning at approx 2.o9 on the tail rotor?
There is no lightning. It’s the anti-collision beacon smeared by a drop of water being wiped away.
@katepurrple Yes, I noticed it but was not realy sure waht it was.
@@RCCopterLove it’s the strobe light being refracted in a rain drop on the window of the car it’s filmed from.
@@calummacfarlane8476 Thanks for the explanation!
Hope the evacuee survived - had no idea you could control the copter so accurately - you can see the weather coming off those mountains - wonder how many pilot-years it takes to be this good ?
All of the pilots are over 20 years experience, 3 of them were RAF pilots, so many thousands of flight hours (at least 3000) in tricky conditions etc.
Even with a clear road he wasnt immediately happy... takes some doing in those conditions I bet.
Likely having a damn good look at the risks involved in the landing, as well as seeing what they could blow away in the rotor wash.
It’s a bit of a dilemma being a charity providing these services because being independent and able to make their own decisions is much better than having central government interfere.
Amazing, very low cloud as well to thread the needle back to the hospital.
@2:03 it looks like someone tried to throw a Banana at the helicopter? Certainly something was thrown at it (not downwash)
Does everyone here commenting about how windy it was, realise the wind is from the helicopter? Look at the trees in the distance, there's barely a slight breeze (just saying)
There used to be a wind sock up there on the A82; not far from Jimmy Savill’s house. If you were caught in slow traffic, it’s not unusual to see it pirouette to all directions of the compass and vertically as well.There’s no usual wind direction in that location. It’s a fair bet that the pilot had a firm gluteal grip on the vinyl seat while his hands were on the controls.
@jason-m I guess you've never been to Glen Coe?
@@ellaevansbolt Nope. But for example, I just checked the Glen Coe weather forecast for today and the next few days and wind speeds are between 2-4mph (if that's what you're referring to?).
Was wondering why the pilot was going slowly upwards and backwards - is it to reduce causing too much "wind" and blowing cars off the road, etc? For all vehicle insurance policies, the insurance companies should donate 2 - 3% to the voluntary emergency services, e.g. mountain rescue and these helicopter folk. In addition, we should have statory hill walking insurance, this insurance will go to voluntary emergency service charities.
I think it’s so they are able to land back on in that same safe area if they have a problem.
@@calummacfarlane8476 thanks
Wonder how many of these comments for both heli-med / magpas and RNLI are actually supported by regular donations, I direct debit monthly to both but then I use the sea and use the mountains
Npt sure about Scotland but our local air ambulance is funded solely by charity. I once asked the polot and he said that if it was government funded they could regulate when flights would and wouldn't occur and impose restrictions such as no flying after certain times or no flying at weekend's etc.
I do not know how they stole the design, however components are missing, something is always left out as a security measure just in case the former happens, we won’t comment further.
So windy
Looked pretty still to me until the helicopter arrived !
its crazy that this vital service is funded through Charity in Scotland, no Scottish Government money.
There is a funded service, this is an additional charity funded one ( which is very busy!)
@@joep5080 Yes I know this I am a volunteer for Mountain Rescue.
Again talking more shite about this. As a previous commentator stated. This is the “charity” air ambulance. The other air assets are paid for by the Scottish government. What’s crazy is you comment before knowing the facts.
@@obsessedcloset2638
He’s no talking shite, it is a vital service and extremely busy and is funded totally donations. If there was no requirement, ie we had all the cover needed, it wouldn’t exist, but unfortunately it is required, does exist and is funded by donations
@@macsmith6216 Well said. So what would have happened if the charity service didnt exist? No response and possible deaths? There isnt enough coverage from government assets, hence the need for charity support.
Someone came a cropper on the devils staircase?
Aye. I was airlifted off An Teallach after a fall. They flew me to Inverness hospital. After a night under observation I had to take a taxi back. £96 it cost me. Bastards. They could have dropped me off 🤣
ROFLMAO It would have been a few orders of magnitude more expensive than your taxi ;)
Maybe they shouldn’t bothered picking you up in first place
Just a normal everyday landing and departure that any competent helicopter pilot could do. Nothing superb, astounding or amazing about it. I don’t know what you lot are on!
Indeed. Lots of faffing around for a routine landing.
Not normal at all. Strange approach and even stranger take off.
Can't park there sir !
lol!🤣 Yes, watch out ! There's a jobsworth about! 🙂
Not quite sure what makes that superb flying, I would expect that level of competancy from any experienced commercial pilot,
That was actually a wide open LZ with several "tactical errors" committed by the pilot. It looks great to the uninformed casual observer, but the pilot needlessly put himself, the med crew, the helicopter, and those in close proximity in a higher risk profile than required to complete the task at hand. In short, an example of how NOT to do it. I speak from 40 years of experience btw.
Superb??…..he’s just doing a normal landing!
Not even that. Strange approach and even stranger take off.
It’s quite normal for the pilot to land the helicopter on a two laned road. No obstructions either side, don’t see what the fuss is all about. Run of the mill landing.
@Vtechead…………oh is that a fact biggles!!!! 🫵🖕
I was thinking that, glad you said it! I see them operating at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary helipad regularly. And that's a good bit more confined than Glencoe....
@@chuckfinlay6093 spoiled brat response...
Not run of the mill at all. Obviously not being there I can’t judge 100% but from the video it was an odd procedure unless the craft was near to maximum weight. Even then, that take off was strange also.
Superb flying? why does he perform a CAT A takeoff if there is no a safe spot to land ??
I think its due to the wind and terrain around the aircraft
🤦♂️
Thinking the same... Also didn't get the prolonged hovering off the edge of the road, where the land was not flat or even. Very tenuous hovering,... but.. I wasn't there. !!
@@raymunro9894 Probs trying to see if there a better landing site, I have been down the road off camera to the left there is a slope or at least where I think this was.
@@ln4LN4I think so too. It looks like he was either considering landing on the gravel track first but it's lower than road level and the road would have posed a potential risk of a rotor strike. Then landing on the road itself poses a risk as there's a 45 degree upslope and trees to the right of the landing spot off camera. Lots of terrain all around too, hidden in the cloud and in worsening condition. This probably dictates his departure.