SR3 Rescue Concepts

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It's rare that we share in-depth training videos online as it is so easy for viewers to take things out of context and make assumptions. However today we're pulling back the curtain and giving you a look at a full swiftwater hoist training evolution from our recent class with Riverside County Sheriff's Department, including pilot debrief points from Dave Callen in the front and from hoist operator instructor Rob Munday in the back. The swiftwater environment is a dynamic one, and theres a couple of points that we wanted to make sure we mentioned along with this video for clarity and context. We hope you enjoy. - The area was pre-scouted before we commenced training to check for obstacles, we're also deliberately using a section of river with no downstream hazards below the work site - if we abort the evolution, the students simply wash into the pool you see at the end of the sequence. - We're big fans of training (safely) to the most challenging level possible, that way, when our clients are faced with these situations in the real-world, it wont be the first time they've seen it. - We hear it time and time again, our clients enjoy our teaching style, we don't try and take over, we don't raise our voices, we let students learn, even if it's by sometimes making mistakes. This is clearly shown in the video. - There's many different ways to accomplish this evolution, many of them are "right", there is certainly ways this particular sequence could have been done differently, by all means let's have a discussion on that, but keep in mind that this is just one sequence from a full week-long class. -Prior to this class our students had not performed hoist rescues in moving water, at all. They progressed a huge amount in such a short period of time, we're proud of them, and they will continue to improve, but we know we have built them a solid foundation. Great job to the entire RSO crew, and thank you to Mike Calhoun for putting together such an awesome video!

Let’s take a moment to talk about real world training. SR3’s classes revolve around scenarios and skills that have a direct application to the environment our clients actually operate in. Our crawl-walk-run approach throughout this week of swiftwater training with Riverside Sheriff’s Office in California reflects this. The techniques we teach have real world applicability and our course participants now have a stronger appreciation of the unique challenges of the swiftwater environment, thanks to the decades of experience of our instructors have working in it. Such a great week with phenomenal people. . . #SR3 #SR3rescueconcepts #America #USA #aviation #helicopter #helicopters #rescue #avgeek #SAR #heli #police #pilot #aircrew #searchandrescue #hoistoperator #winch #hoist #teammassif #massifgear #verticalmag #thatothersmaylive #rescue #fire #firefighter #EMS #offshore #oilandgas #pilottraining #lawenforcement . . Massif?

Let’s take a moment to talk about real world training. SR3’s classes revolve around scenarios and skills that have a direct application to the environment our clients actually operate in. Our crawl-walk-run approach throughout this week of swiftwater training with Riverside Sheriff’s Office in California reflects this. The techniques we teach have real world applicability and our course participants now have a stronger appreciation of the unique challenges of the swiftwater environment, thanks to the decades of experience of our instructors have working in it. Such a great week with phenomenal people. . . #SR3 #SR3rescueconcepts #America #USA #aviation #helicopter #helicopters #rescue #avgeek #SAR #heli #police #pilot #aircrew #searchandrescue #hoistoperator #winch #hoist #teammassif #massifgear #verticalmag #thatothersmaylive #rescue #fire #firefighter #EMS #offshore #oilandgas #pilottraining #lawenforcement . . Massif?

“Pilots don’t need training to hoist” I have heard this several times, almost always from non-pilots. It’s a common misconception that if you can fly a helicopter, particularly if you have a lot of flight time, that you have the skills to be a safe hoist pilot. But is this true? One of our focus points at SR3 is to provide pilot instruction on how to operate safely in real world, challenging situations. In straightforward conditions there is a much higher margin for error - but these situations can be rare in helicopter rescue. Our goal is to teach pilots good techniques in order to maintain control in the worst conditions, with high winds, in hot, high, and heavy aircraft conditions. Real world stuff. Keep it simple - The approach to, and departure from the hoist area should be made in a way that provides the highest power margins and aircraft controllability. Picture this - your rescue area is at sea level, the terrain is mild, and the winds are calm. You can likely make any kind of approach with no issue - you could climb, descend, make turns, or even a combination. But just because you can, does that mean you should? Take that to 9,000’ MSL in the mountains, or in gusty winds, or with a heavy aircraft. Unnecessary turns, changes in altitude at slow speeds (below ETL), descending, flying backwards, rapid deceleration, abrupt maneuvers - any of these can quickly result in a loss of control. An approach that is as flat as possible - with minimal climbing or descending, along a constant ground track - avoiding making turns, with a gradual reduction in speed, will allow the required power, pedal and cyclic inputs to come in slowly. If power or controllability aren’t good, the onset will be more gradual and a go-around can be made. If possible, pick an approach path with an escape route - and be prepared to use it. The bottom line is, you have to be able to maintain control of the helicopter and the techniques you use to approach and depart the scene facilitate this. Everyone deserves great training, including pilots. If you think your agency could benefit from real pilot training - please reach out - we’d love to chat! . . #SR3 #SR3rescueconcepts #America #USA #aviation #helicopter #helicopters #rescue #avgeek #SAR #heli #police #pilot #aircrew #searchandrescue #hoistoperator #winch #hoist #teammassif #massifgear #verticalmag #thatothersmaylive #rescue #fire #firefighter #EMS #offshore #oilandgas #pilottraining #lawenforcement

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What an absolutely epic first day of water rescue training with Survival Systems Training Limited (SSTL) in Halifax, NS. The Cougar Helicopters Inc. team put in a huge effort today and absolutely crushed it. 4 more days to go with the team here, let’s get it! ?????? . . #SR3 #SR3rescueconcepts #America #USA #aviation #helicopter #helicopters #rescue #avgeek #SAR #heli #police #pilot #aircrew #searchandrescue #hoistoperator #winch #hoist #teammassif #massifgear #verticalmag #thatothersmaylive #rescue #fire #firefighter #EMS #offshore #oilandgas #pilottraining #lawenforcement

Over the past 14 days SR3 and Blackcomb Helicopters have collaborated to provide a comprehensive training program to a contingent of new Rescue Specialists at Cougar Helicopters Inc. This program provides an incredible introduction to the world of helicopter rescue and includes 6 full days of land-based static training in the newly completed static training tower in Vancouver, Canada, followed by a second 5 day block of live flight training in the mountains of British Columbia. The students have been exposed to all types of rescue terrain, scenarios, and devices that they will be expected to utilize once back on the job on Canada’s east coast in Newfoundland. The team of 4 expert SR3/Blackcomb instructors and Blackcomb’s highly skilled pilots, coupled with state of the art training tower and flawless aircraft serviceability made this class the success that it was. We thank the students for their tireless efforts, the Blackcomb staff for helping to make this incredible class happen, and the students who perfomed above all expectations and gave it 110% for the entire training period. We’re not done yet either - we’re off to Survival Systems Training Limited (SSTL) in Halifax next for an incredible week as we move into the third phase of training - Water work. . . #SR3 #SR3rescueconcepts #America #USA #aviation #helicopter #helicopters #rescue #avgeek #SAR #heli #police #pilot #aircrew #searchandrescue #hoistoperator #winch #hoist #teammassif #massifgear #verticalmag #thatothersmaylive #rescue #fire #firefighter #EMS #offshore #oilandgas #pilottraining #lawenforcement Massif? Axnes Bell Flight Vertical Magazine Rob Munday Lenny Cunningham

The team has been getting work done in AZ this week too!