Rotorcraft

Floods in Central Europe: Woman rescued by a helicopter,
Sky News, Sep. 16, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bdlY6kENWc

See also for instance this other TV programme by Al Jazeera English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vokibM3l2tM

Following the sudden and severe flooding event in July 2021 in Western Germany (NRW) and Eastern Belgium (Povince of Liège), with Storm Boris, Europe experiences its worst flooding in decades. Most scientists believe that such extreme episodes could be due to climate change.

Congratulations to the helicoper hoist rescue team shown in these two videos and to all rescuers engaged in evacuation operations.

Condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives, and support to those whose homes were destroyed by flooding.

FAA's A New Era of Aviation: An Advanced Air Mobility Webinar - AAM Airspace Integration Assessments, Sept. 11, 2024, 2-3 pm, EST
https://www.youtube.com/live/3LWkTgxbCSs
(Video will be published on the webinar's day.)

See and learn about the simulators and technology the FAA is using to assess the integration of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft - such as air-taxis - into the US airspace, much of which is happening at the FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center.

Learn more about AAM and the FAA webinar series at
https://www.faa.gov/air-taxis.
For questions about this event or webinars, send an email to
9-ANG-Communications@faa.gov.

Hello EASA Community,

I'm planning to expand my involvement in rotorcraft events across Europe and would love to get some insights from this knowledgeable community. I will be attending the European Rotors event in Amsterdam this November, and I'm really looking forward to it!

However, I would appreciate any recommendations for other fairs, conferences, or tradeshows that are worth attending within Europe. What have been your favorite events, and why? Whether it's for networking, learning about the latest technologies, or finding valuable workshops, I'd love to hear your experiences and suggestions.

Looking forward to your recommendations!

SKYbrary article The importance of effective risk management at all hospital helicopter landing sites, Sept. 2, 2024
https://skybrary.aero/accidents-and-incidents/s92-plymouth-uk-2022?utm_…

"On 4 March 2022, a helicopter touching down on the designated landing site at a Plymouth hospital to deliver a recovered casualty subjected several people in an adjacent car park to significant downwash. Two were blown over sustaining serious injuries with one dying later the same day. Hospital management was found to have failed to effectively assess the risks of landing site operation and its communications with the operator to ensure safe site use. The landing site was not being operated in accordance with guidance applicable to more recently opened sites nor was it required to be."

Picture: "The HLS showing the direction of the helicopter’s approach and the locations of the two people seriously injured after their stability was compromised by the downwash. [Reproduced from the Official Report]"

Today is VAI World Helicopter Day. Let's celebrate!
https://rotormedia.com/dont-forget-to-celebrate-world-helicopter-day-au…

(ROTOR magazine) - World Helicopter Day, Aug. 18, 2024, presents an opportunity to boost the public’s awareness of the wonderful contributions rotorcraft make to society.

VAI has created a tool kit to help members celebrate the day and promote their businesses.

This great initiative could be ported to Europe in September (to be confirmed).

Watch this video The Best Day of the Year - World Helicopter Day! by Vertical Magazine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX4ISxmg_wc.