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Hello and Welcome to the official website of the National EMS Pilots Association.

My name is Miles Dunagan, I am the current President of the organization. I hope you find this site easy to travel and more importantly useful. We at the National EMS Pilots Associ­ation are striving to be a voice for all EMS pilots. Whether you are a ...
What we do
Formed in 1984, NEMSPA helps EMS helicopter and fixed-wing pilots to keep abreast of current industry issues, thereby contributing to each flight program that has NEMSPA members.

In order to promote issues relevant to the aeromedical industry, NEMSPA ...
- participates in various meetings, seminars and summits
- collaborates with organizations and government entities
- actively supports relevant initiatives and programs
- publishes and contributes to journals, videos, position
  papers and other publications.     ... read more »
Why to join us
Members of NEMSPA know that their interests are served through the Association's commitment to improve safety, facilitate continuing education, increase communication, and to advance the quality of service of the nationwide Air Medical Transport industry.

Your membership adds your voice and influence to a national association of colleagues which has as its primary purpose the advancement of operational safety and the professional development of pilots flying air medical transport missions.

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Breaking News [07/18/2017]
Nominations Open for 2017 Pilot of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards
Each year the National EMS Pilots Association accepts nominations from the nation’s air medical transport community to recognize Air Ambulance Pilots who stand out in the areas of Professionalism, Technical Knowledge, Leadership and dedication to Safety. We invite anyone in the air medical industry who knows such a pilot to ...-
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Safety [02/16/2017]
USHST “30 Seconds for Safety” video clips
See the US Helicopter Safety Team's latest "30 Seconds for Safety" video clips here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p8yzwYf9Fk

There are several clips to view.



Happy browsing!
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Daily News Courtesy of www.HeliHub.com
1
Wiregrass Life Flight closes down in Alabama
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Aug-17
Although Wiregrass Life Flight Dothan has been closed for two years due to Air Medical Resource Group, one of their partners, being sold out and shut down. But now it seems that a new service will arise. Now, Dothan’s Pilcher Ambulance Service and Haynes LifeFlight will partner together, hoping to open on September 1st, reports… Read more »
2
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Celebrates World Helicopter Day
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Aug-17
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters will be offering a 15% discount on all helicopter tours as a way to celebrate World Helicopter Day, August 20. The discount includes any tour that covers Maui, Big Island, O’ahu and Kaua’i. They are also donating a portion of the funds raised during that day to Hawaii’s Make a Wish Foundation,… Read more »
3
German operator Air Lloyd wins pipeline contract
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Aug-17
German operator Air Lloyd has won a gas pipeline contract with Gasunie, a Dutch-owned operator, the EU tenders website TED has announced.  This company has a pipeline network in both their native Netherlands and Germany, and have recently awarded separate helicopter patrol contracts for each part.  Gasunie is contracting Air Lloyd to patrol approximately 2,200… Read more »
4
Royal Bournemouth Hospital upgrades helipad
Source: HELP, 18-Aug-17
The first air ambulance landed on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s (RBH) new helipad yesterday, following a complete rebuild, funded by the HELP Appeal. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s AW169 landed on the new pad, which allows larger aircraft to land and to land during the night. The rebuild, which came to £119,000, was completely funded… Read more »
5
Helijet Appoints New Rotary Wing Chief & Assistant Chief Pilots
Source: Helijet, 18-Aug-17
Helijet International Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Potter as Chief Pilot-Rotary Wing and Phil Sevensma as Assistant Chief Pilot-Rotary Wing effective August 1st, 2017. Together, the men have more than 44 years of flying experience, 29 of them with Helijet. As Chief Pilot-Rotary Wing, Michael Potter will report to the Director… Read more »
6
Forecast for helicopter seating market released
Source: Transparency Market Research, 18-Aug-17
Major participants in the helicopter seating market include Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd., Rockwell Collins, Inc., Stelia Aerospace, Zodiac Aerospace, Oregon Aero, Inc., and UTC Aerospace Systems. The helicopter seating market has a high entry barrier as far as capital requirements are concerned, due to the expensive nature of helicopter construction. But due to the widespread… Read more »
7
Exercise Stealth Guardian enhances rescue capabilities in multiple environments
Source: DVIDS, 18-Aug-17
As a pilot stands in a forest, seemingly devoid of human life, he is watched – by friend and foe. The quiet serenity of the woodlands erupts with the whirling of helicopter blades and the incoming of simulated opposing forces, his rescue or his demise still uncertain. Through a partnership between Moody and Tyndall Air… Read more »
8
The American Helicopter Museum will celebrate World Helicopter Day
Source: The American Helicopter Museum, 18-Aug-17
The public is invited to join the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) to celebrate World Helicopter Day on August 20, 2017, from noon until 4 p.m. World Helicopter Day aims to raise awareness of helicopters’ contributions to society and celebrate the diversity of people who design, fly and support them. Every day, thousands… Read more »
9
HNZ Group Reports FY2017 Q2 Results
Source: HNZ, 18-Aug-17
Revenue was $56.4 million in the second quarter of 2017, a decrease of $0.9 million compared to $57.3 million a year ago. This variation is mostly explained by a decrease in onshore revenue and ancillary revenue, partially offset by an increase in offshore revenue. The Corporation flew 10,725 hours compared to 11,557 hours in the second quarter of 2016, a decrease… Read more »
10
DART promotes Cable Cutter System
Source: DART Aerospace, 18-Aug-17
The team at DART Aerospace has made it a priority to promote safety within today’s helicopter industry. In a recent video, DART’s cable cutter system was used to save an aircraft and its crew from a dangerous wire strike in a rural area of Portugal. Thanks to Portugal’s initiative to pass the legislation of a mandatory… Read more »
Safety [11/20/2016]
HAA and AgFlyers are like...
... brothers and sisters in our eyes.

We both operate in the low level environment, which - as we all know - is becoming more and more crowded. Drones, wires, and MET towers are amongst our common enemies.
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News [08/23/2016]
New poll online
We have launched a new online poll -- see all the way down to the bottom right of our webpage.

Scroll down now!
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BULLETIN BOARD: This is a sneak preview only. Click here to view the full board.
NEMSPA surveys are Your Opportunity to be heard in high places
We are not insensitive to concerns about being "Surveyed to Death".

So, we want to remind our members and website visitors that NEMSPA surveys, and the survey-links that we host on our web page for other researchers, are selected for their relevance to the safety of air medical transport operations. Surveys designed and conducted by NEMSPA will be clearly identified as such.

From time to time, we will also host a survey link for other researchers when the survey supports our primary goal of enhancing safety and excellence in the air medical transport industry. As a condition of hosting links to such surveys, NEMSPA asks the researchers to share the data with NEMSPA as soon as feasible after the completion of the survey, so that we can share it with our membership and website visitors.

Please share your experience and expertise by participating in these surveys.
Your opinion counts!
Join the conversation or start your own new thread on any subject you feel should be discussed.

Share your thoughts on the NEMSPA Forum.
DISCUSSION FORUM: This is a sneak preview only. Click here to view the full forum. 
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Duh, why didn′t we come up with this??? webmaster 11/25/2014
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Safety [11/15/2015]
Selective about surveys - Serious about safety
The occasional surveys that NEMSPA endorses are selected based on our perception of the value of each survey as a potential tool to enhance the safety of air medical operations across the nation. This one passes that test . . .
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Safety [07/14/2011]
Now Taking Orders:
INCREASE SAFETY -
REDUCE LIABILITY

Order your OSHA/ANSI-Compliant Warning Signs today.



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Safety [02/25/2014]
HeliExperts Offers Heliport Risk Evaluation Tool
This tool provides a comprehensive evaluation of any existing helipad. Read more...
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Technology [12/28/2012]
Lat/Long coordinates from Google Maps
Ever wished you could get Lat / Long coordi­­nates right from the center of a Google® map?

Wish no more – it's here!
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Latest entries:
Mel Sorensen 09/17/2016
EDP protocol is a great risk assessment/mitigation tool. We need to push this ASAP to all companies.
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CW3 GM 08/10/2015
I enjoyed the article on EDP. Thanks.
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JayZee 07/01/2014
Very nice site!
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Do you think your fellow pilots have heard of the EDP concept yet?
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RESULTS:  (20 votes so far)
 
 
 A: 30% B: 50% C: 0% D: 20%  
Poll launched: 08/23/2016
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