NEWS Industry News and Products Industry News] Air Methods Receives Air Conditioning STC For Bell 412'S Steve Weinert, Vice President of Maintenance and Marketing at Air Methods Corporation International (Denver, CO), recently announced that Air Methods has received an FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a vapor cycle (Freon) air conditioning system for the Bell 412. The compressor is belt-driven from the engine output device shaft and re- quires only 13 hp to run. It is estimated that the cool- ing capacity of this system is three times greater than any other currently in pro- duction. Dual fans draw air through the condenser dur- ing ground operations, maintaining a cooling effi- ciency equal to that deliv- ered while in flight. The modular installation main- tains the aircraft's factory appearance and fresh air delivery capability. The first Bell 412 with the Air Methods A/C system was delivered to Roanoke Memorial Hospi- tal in October. Manufacturing Supervi- sor Dave Keen, who as- sisted in the design and development of the A/C system, is currently over- seeing installation into three additional Bell 412s at the completion center in Denver. The A/C system will be featured at Air Methods' booth at the HAI Conven- tion January 27-29 in Anaheim, Calif. Contact Air Methods Corporation International, 303/790-0587. AAMS President Elected As Commissioner Don Stamper, new president of the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), has been elected Presiding Commissioner of Boone County, Missouri, and assumed the new role on January 1, 1991. Stamper will continue in his role as program director for Staff for Life at the University of Missouri (Columbia, MO). Rocky Mountain and LDS Hospital Expand Life Flight Program Rocky Mountain Helicopters, Inc. (Provo, UT) and LDS Hospital (Salt Lake City, UT) have announced plans to expand their Life Flight program with an additional aircraft. The hospital's helicop- ter program, which serves a 100-mile radius, has been using an Alouette II1316B and just added a second Alouette. Program director Jerry Morrison says the aircraft will be specially equipped to handle the neonatal transport requirements of the community. '~ffe're ex- cited about the opportunity to expand our role as a neo- natal provider in northern Utah," says Morrison. '~he additional aircraft will also enhance our present pediatric and adult trans- ports by allowing us to cross-cover our current system." The Hfe Flight program also operates a fixed wing program. NFNA Announces New Executive Director, Relocation Of Headquarters The National Flight Nurses Association (NFNA) has contracted with SLACK Incorporated (Thorofare, NJ) to provide organizational manage- ment services, profes- sional staff and headquarters facilities. SLACK, a respected, multi-faceted management company, is a nationally recognized leader in the health care management/ publishing fields. Located 15 minutes from Philadelphia, "SLACK offers an exten- sive support staff, state-of- the-art computer and communications systems, the latest in office equip- ment technology, and the experience, flexibility and enthusiasm to meet the challenges of the '90s for NFNA," says NFNA presi- dent Jean Herges, RN, CCRN. Lynne P. Dorey has been named Executive Director for NFNA and will attend this year's annual meeting, along with Peter N. Slack, President, and Jean M. Haddock, Director of Management Services for SLACK, to meet NFNA officers, directors and members. NFNA's new headquar- ters address is: NFNA, Lynne P. Dorey, Executive Director, 6900 Grove Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086. The organization's phone num- ber is now 609/384-6725; NFNA's fax number is 609/853-5991. Lifebird Upgrades To BO 105 Hfebird (Spokane, WA) has upgraded to a BO 105 CBS, with the ship com- pleted by Metro Aviation. According to the program, the main reason for upgrad- ing was the additional safety afforded by a twin, although the BO 105's larger size was also a con- sideration. Backed by Deaconess Medical Center, a regional referral center for cardiac cases, Lifebird averages 1,000 missions a year and serves a 120-mile radius that includes parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. 34 The Journal of Air Medical Transport ° January 1991
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NEWS
Industry News and Products Industry News]
Air Methods Receives Air Conditioning STC For Bell 412'S
Steve Weinert, Vice President of Maintenance and Marketing at Air Methods Corporation International (Denver, CO), recently announced that Air Methods has received an FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a vapor cycle (Freon) air conditioning system for the Bell 412.
The compressor is belt-driven from the engine output device shaft and re- quires only 13 hp to run. It is estimated that the cool- ing capacity of this system is three times greater than any other currently in pro- duction. Dual fans draw air through the condenser dur- ing ground operations, maintaining a cooling effi- ciency equal to that deliv- ered while in flight. The modular installation main- tains the aircraft's factory appearance and fresh air delivery capability.
The first Bell 412 with the Air Methods A/C system was delivered to Roanoke Memorial Hospi- tal in October.
Manufacturing Supervi- sor Dave Keen, who as- sisted in the design and development of the A/C system, is currently over-
seeing installation into three additional Bell 412s at the completion center in Denver.
The A/C system will be featured at Air Methods' booth at the HAI Conven- tion January 27-29 in Anaheim, Calif.
Contact Air Methods Corporation International, 303/790-0587.
AAMS President Elected As Commissioner
Don Stamper, new president of the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), has been elected Presiding Commissioner of Boone County, Missouri, and assumed the new role on January 1, 1991.
Stamper will continue in his role as program director for Staff for Life at the University of Missouri (Columbia, MO).
Rocky Mountain and LDS Hospital Expand Life Flight Program
Rocky Mountain Helicopters, Inc. (Provo, UT) and LDS Hospital (Salt Lake City, UT) have announced plans to expand their Life Flight program with an additional aircraft.
The hospital's helicop- ter program, which serves a 100-mile radius, has been using an Alouette II1316B and just added a second Alouette.
Program director Jerry Morrison says the aircraft will be specially equipped to handle the neonatal transport requirements of the community. '~ffe're ex- cited about the opportunity to expand our role as a neo- natal provider in northern Utah," says Morrison. '~he additional aircraft will also enhance our present pediatric and adult trans- ports by allowing us to cross-cover our current system."
The Hfe Flight program also operates a fixed wing program.
NFNA Announces New Executive Director, Relocation Of Headquarters
The National Flight Nurses Association (NFNA) has contracted with SLACK Incorporated (Thorofare, N J) to provide organizational manage- ment services, profes- sional staff and headquarters facilities. SLACK, a respected, multi-faceted management company, is a nationally recognized leader in the health care management/ publishing fields.
Located 15 minutes from Philadelphia, "SLACK offers an exten- sive support staff, state-of- the-art computer and communications systems, the latest in office equip- ment technology, and the experience, flexibility and
enthusiasm to meet the challenges of the '90s for NFNA," says NFNA presi- dent Jean Herges, RN, CCRN.
Lynne P. Dorey has been named Executive Director for NFNA and will attend this year's annual meeting, along with Peter N. Slack, President, and Jean M. Haddock, Director of Management Services for SLACK, to meet NFNA officers, directors and members.
NFNA's new headquar- ters address is: NFNA, Lynne P. Dorey, Executive Director, 6900 Grove Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086. The organization's phone num- ber is now 609/384-6725; NFNA's fax number is 609/853-5991.
Lifebird Upgrades To BO 105
Hfebird (Spokane, WA) has upgraded to a BO 105 CBS, with the ship com- pleted by Metro Aviation. According to the program, the main reason for upgrad- ing was the additional safety afforded by a twin, although the BO 105's larger size was also a con- sideration.
Backed by Deaconess Medical Center, a regional referral center for cardiac cases, Lifebird averages 1,000 missions a year and serves a 120-mile radius that includes parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
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STARS Celebrates Five Years Of EMS Service
The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) program (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) recently cele- brated five years of emer- gency response to central and southern Alberta. In its five years of operation, STARS has become a widely recognized program in the emergency
health care system. The non-profit organization operates on call 24 hours a day, and has a dedicated medical team (emergency physician, flight paramedic and nurse) who volunteer their time to the program. Specialized teams, such as the Neonatal Unit at Calgary's Foothills Hospital, are also called upon to assist at emergency sites.
STAR's MBB BK 117 has flown over 1,000 accident-free missions, with approximately 55% of its missions for trauma cases, 35% for neonatal
transfers, and 10% for gen- eral emergency missions, such as organ transfers.
Catherine Anderson Promoted
Catherine Anderson, RN, BSN, of Air Ambu- lance, Inc. (Hayward, CA) has been promoted to the position of chief flight nurse.
Fatally Injured Flight Paramedic Honored
Greg Neely, flight para- medic for LIFE FORCE at Erlanger Medical Center
(Chattanooga, TN), died recently from injuries sustained while providing patient care. The LIFE FORCE crew had responded to the scene of a climbing accident in which a free climber had fallen 100 feet, and rescue personnel requested that Neely rappel to the patient and initiate advanced life support.
During the ascent, with the patient rigged in a Stokes Basket, the ropes became tangled. Neely climbed to the top of the cliff and shed his rappeling gear.
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During Neely's final ascent, another rope being used as a lifeline broke and he fell backwards 100 to 125 feet. Neither the patient nor other rescue personnel were affected by the malfunction of the equipment; however, Neely died at 7 a.m. the following day from injuries received in the fall.
In a final salute to Greg Neely, rescue personnel, police and firefighters from three states gathered to pay tribute to the para- medic who gave his life to save another. He was hon- ored with a flyover of air medical helicopters from LIFE FORCE, Vanderbilt Life Fright, Georgia Bapffst Life Fright, East Tennessee Baptist Med Flight, and UT Lifestar.
STARS Program Upgrades To BK 117
The STARS program (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) has put a new IFR BK 117 B-1 into service. The new B-1 will replace their cur- rent BK 117, in operation since November 1985.
The decision to upgrade to the B-1 model was based on several factors, key features being: increased power for lifting, improved performance capabilities, and a full Instrument Flying Regulation (IFR) capability.
The STARS program is Alberta's only dedicated air medical program that provides emergency response and a patient transport service to central and Southern Alberta. Approximately 55% of
missions flown by STARS are trauma flights.
However, with the upgrading to an IFR BK 117 B-I, STARS will be able to respond to more accident scenes in most weather conditions.The new helicopter will be operated by ALC Airrift Corporation.
Ken Edmonds Named Director
Ken Edmonds has been appointed to MBB Helicop- ter Canada Ltd.'s Director of Government Programs and will be responsible for government marketing efforts.
Edmonds has a broad background of the aero- space industry and served as a rotary wing pilo t with the Canadian Armed Forces.
Aeronautical Accessories Purchases Hell Plex, Inc.
Aeronautical Accesso- ries, Inc. (Bristol, TN), a supplier and manufacturer of helicopter parts and accessories, has purchased the assets of Heft Plex, Inc., a replacement helicop- ter window manufacturing firm (Hurst, TX).
Adding the Heli-Plex line, the company will now be able to supply all the Bell Helicopter replacement windows and most windows for Aerospatiale, MBB, and McDonnell Douglas ' current models.
Contact David Kent, Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., 615/538-5151.
36 The Journal of Air Medical Transport • January 1991
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Correction The "Commission on Ac-
creditation of Air Medical Services Forms" sidebar article run in a previous issue (The Journal of Air Medical Transport, Oct. 1990, p. 13) incorrectly identified CAAMS interim secretary David Mclntire as being based in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is based in Chicago, Illinois. The Jour- hal regrets the error.
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