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Helicopter landing

 

Safety and Landing Zone Information

Choosing a Landing Zone (LZ)

  • Try to select an LZ that is adjacent to the scene to avoid the need for ground transport that could prolong a patient’s pre-hospital time.
  • Select a landing zone that will allow for an angled approach from at least one direction. This approach and departure path should be clear of towers, poles, wires, trees, signs, and other obstructions.

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Touchdown Area

  • Select a touchdown area that is as flat as possible. The slope should not be more than five (5) degrees.
  • Ensure the touchdown surface is firm. Parking lots, roads, sport fields, and other locations are most desirable.
  • The size of the landing zone during the day should be 75’X75. The size of the landing zone during the night should be 100’X100’.
  • Ensure the touchdown area is free of debris and obstructions. Wet the LZ if it is dusty or has loose gravel.
  • Keep spectators and vehicles away from the landing zone.

Marking the Touchdown Area

  • Use flares, cones, or LED lights to mark the four corners of the landing zone.
  • Position an emergency vehicle near the landing zone with its warning lights on
  • .JeffSTAT Landing Zone

Designation of a Landing Zone Officer

  • Designate a landing officer to communicate with the helicopter crew as soon as they are dispatched. Notify the emergency dispatch center of the frequency you intend to communicate on.
  • Provide the helicopter crew with a description of the landing zone prior to their arrival. Include the size of the landing zone, how it is marked, a list of any nearby obstructions, and the wind direction and speed.
  • Notify the helicopter crew when you have them in sight. Immediately notify the crew if any last minute hazards are detected or if an unsafe condition develops.

Safety Pointers

  • Do not approach the helicopter until motioned to do so by a crewmember.
  • Remain clear of the tail rotor and main rotor at all times.
  • Secure all loose belongings which may be disrupted by rotor wash.
  • Do not flash any bright lights at the aircraft.
  • There should be no smoking within 200 feet of the aircraft.

Landing Zone Saftey Presentation

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Our staff is available to conduct helicopter safety presentations for your organization. This includes a presentation from the flight crew followed by a demonstration with the helicopter. This is an approved continunig education program. Please contact John Roussis at (215) 503-9280 or email John.Roussis@mail.tju.edu to schedule this training.


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