We had a great day out at the Taupo hanger with the crew from the Youthtown Rescue Helicopter on Saturday. The focus was on winch use in and out of the machine since we are temporarily out of action with regards the use of the traditional Strop (longline) until things get sorted out by the CAA.
Overall, it was a great morning and a good chance to work with Nat Every the new pilot at Taupo. Mountain rescue with helicopters is all about building relationships with the team you work with and the more we can do the better the system works.
Thanks to the crew that turned out and to the Youthtown Trust for donating the time to this training.
Andy
