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How does the FE judge distances with the hoist? For example, knowing when the SAR tech is close to the ground and when to start slowing down? Via comms/hand signals? Or is the helicopter at a fixed altitude that the FE can judge distances from?

Awesome video as always! Do you actually land on some of the bigger ships that have a designated helipad, or is the Cormorant too heavy for those helipads? Keep the videos coming, they’re great!

Will be super cool when you guys get your FLIR system up and operating to be able to splice in that footage as well into these excellent vids.

Smooth as silk. Excellent vid as well as the usual great explanation as to whats happening as the operation is being executed.

Thank you Matt, ut’s jawdropping

Matt I see you are ignoring my request to remove this video of my family member

If the patient wasn’t feeling well before this, the hoist could be the final straw!!!! I HATED hoisting!!!! Ex Chief Flight Doctor, Flight for Life Air Ambulance Service, South Africa.

Forgive my ignorance, but what is "ST" an acronym for? Fantastic video!

Awesome to see how big the Cormorant is, and such fine precise control from all involved, impressive 👍

Cabin is pitch Black . Any reasons for not keeping ON any form of low intensity lights ? And do these medics wear night vision devices while they are being hoisted up to the helicopter to see better in pitch black night ?

Matt the videos are all great! Keep them coming. Another suggestion for content; I'd love to have a tour of the interior of the Cormorant. In this hoist you brought up the patient and next of kin. I suspect that the ST ensured the kin was removed from the basket and well strapped into their seat so everyone could focus on the patient extract. How many passenger and crew seats are there? What kind of med tech is on board? I think I saw a shot (in another vid) of a NICU being installed for a mission. And there's a large tailgate as well? All very cool!

Great video.thanks. I wonder if it would have been possible to land on the deck of the QM2? If there is a Heli pad do you still prefer hoist operation or landing?

So unique to see the QM2 again at night - man, that thing is very well lit. You guys did an amazing job again, and don't worry, these are repetitive! I think every rescue is very unique.

Look how steady that chopper is...some grt piloting right there.

Do you remember what month you film?

Thanks for the videos, keep em coming! Are there any hurdles getting permission to make/publish these? Are you allowed to monetize?

If the people in charge of recruiting in the Forces had half a brain they would be promoting your videos. On mission you guys are exemplary models of professionalism and as a civilian I thank you for your incredible work. I'd imagine SAR would be a pretty competitive program (trade?) to get into, from an outsiders perspective this seems like just about the coolest job in the world.

Just excellent! I’m from the prairies and old enough to remember that Edmonton and Calgary are 186 miles apart. Approximately the distance to the QE2. So your mission was a flight from Edmonton to Calgary (roughly) and a hoist and then back again. Over the Atlantic Ocean. At night. Whatever they’re paying you, it’s not enough.

This is always great content, always super exited when I see one pop up! Would be great to have your commentary and anecdotes over the top! It's alot more effort I'm aware but it would be so epic hearing more of what you have to say and your thoughts during each phase of the mission

Hi Matt, would it be possible to get the SAR Tech's POV in the future? Would be cool to see what their experience is like. Thanks for uploading these videos as usual!

Not at all repetitive. Former navigational officer on the great lakes here, luckily never had a medevac during my time out but it's really cool to see and have a lot of respect for you and your co-workers.

There was a video of a guy reviewing his stay on the this ocean liner I watched recently and I noticed right away the spot on top of the ship where extractions are performed from watching your videos, and now you upload this:D super cool, thanks for the awesome work you and your team do and I really appreciate these videos you put together and taking the time to explain how your operations work. I wish you guys the best!

How often would you say the pilots and hoist crew are communicating? Constantly?

Great videos! Thank you for what you do. What is the reason for "top cover" on a hoist like this? Thanks.

Another great video. Thanks for posting.

Looks like the deck hand got a shock around 6:40 there... I imagine the rotors are building up a lot of static. Great video as always.

This helicopter is gigantic compared to the EC145s used here in France. I guess it's mainly about the range ? (twice bigger according to wikipedia !) I also suppose a smaller/lighter aircraft is better for mountain rescue missions. Interestingly I've never seen them using a guideline. I think there is some kind of "flag" at one end of the stretcher to reduce spinning.

Whoa! Watching from Ontario Canada, that was very interesting although a little scarey being over the Atlantic. Thanks for sharing with us.

Thanks for sharing these videos! I’m sure I’m not the only one who appreciates seeing the whole process, uncut. Every hoist is different, I don’t see it as repetitive. The subtitled commentary is great to help understand the intricacies of these maneuvers. What a chance to learn about your work! Cheers!

Neither I nor all the people you’ve rescued and whose lives you’ve saved would describe these videos as repetitive. Keep posting.

no worries about repetition this is so cool! i was very lucky to get a ride on a bar pilot helicopter, and see a hoist on to small cruise/tour ship, kinda looked a bit like this ship to give reference. Was an iconic helicopter in my childhood and getting a ride was pretty neat

Great video. Congratulations 🎉

Got to love the CH-149 !!! Fondly remember in the early 2000's when just coming on line....Shearwater International Airshow....still had the new car smell!! 😎

Thanks for keeping us safe ! And you're channel is getting noticed, great work.

Crazy footage. Thanks for the explanations. I didn't think going forward required less power than hovering ! A few questions : - Could you land on the ship if needed ? - do you have any idea of the cost of that kind of mission ? - do you have a special mode for taxing ? I was also wondering why you didn't hoist in the middle of the ship but saw your answer :) Thanks !

What an awesome video! And that SAR guy coming up on the line made it look so easy. The skill by all is outstanding!

I was on a cruise ship back in 2014 that needed to Medevac 2 young boys + guardian, off the coast of South Carolina. The US Marine Corps sent a CH-46 Sea Knight out to hoist all three occupants up. There was also a Hercules (can't remember if it was Marines or Air Force), providing overwatch. It was a sight to see, but in a somber way. If I ever get into trouble and need someone to come rescue me (God Forbid), I hope its the Canadian Forces SAR Techs coming to get me. Great video!

Are the crew on board in contact with the ST's when they've left the aircraft / on the ship? A narration might be a nice addition, more personal, and I've enjoyed hearing the radio traffic on some videos too, I'm not sure if that's a lot more work to capture. I'd love to see a walk around the aircraft and learn about it's features and additions too if that's possible. I've noticed you blur your crews faces so I guess meeting them isn't possible, but would be nice if we could. I've not been watching your videos for long but I'm very much enjoying them, thank you.

These videos are amazing. As a Canadian, I'm very proud of the work you do! Without breaking the rules, could we possibly know the basic health issue that has caused the rescue and if the patient recovered? I can't help, but wonder. Very cool that you'd hoist the best of kin. However, had the patient been my father, I just can't see my matronly mother Taking a ride in that basket!!! Haha! Be safe! You folks do special work!

Thanks Matt - Just a regular Canadian taking time out to watch you guys at work. Great video, we're proud of all you folks!

Omg that’s sketchy

Great video. I salute the great RCAF for their courage and professionalism. An Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S - 92 did a similar medi vac from Queen Mary 2 a few years ago some many many hundred nautical miles off the west coast of Ireland while QM2 was on route from New York to Southampton. It was an amazing sight (I did not realize they could fly out so far) to see that helicopter emerge from the grey clouds so far out in the wild Atlantic and to professionally execute an evacuation to assist a very ill elderly passenger. This recent video is a reminder of that astonishing event. These aviators deserve our deep gratitude

Nice video again! 👍

Good thing buddy was out there with the wands, otherwise you might have flown right past it! 😏

Don’t forget there in my opinion quite a few people that watch this that are Also pilots, And we quite enjoy the technical breakdown of fuel versus distance versus time versus weight and such like. Also radio chatter. An aside from my own training. What do you call carving is commonly used by Taildragger pilots in high cross wind situations. Interesting to see the same technique for helicopters.

Excellent content, thank you. Having called in a Night Medivac from a Rig years ago, it is very insightful seeing things from the Flight Crew's perspective.

Awesome work. I wonder what the ‘next of kin’ said after that ride up and into the helicopter? Must have been very thankful you folks were on duty to come out to the QM2 and take care of their sick family member.

The very first video YT recommended me of yours was a QM2 medevac. Now we get another one. Does this mean you're more likely to get ill on the QM2?? Who knows, love the vids boss!

Very nice video! What's the reason the helicopter flies away from the ship/ goes to a "loose rest" between the hoists? Is it just to have more room for a potential error? Wouldn't it be easier to just keep the same spot? Just curious, I have no idea about helicopter maneuvers.

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