Behind the scenes with Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance | EC135 Helicopter

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  • čas přidán 21. 03. 2024
  • In this special edition of Rory On Air, I go behind the scenes with Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance. I meet the crew based at Aberdeen airport and find out about the roles carried out by the pilot and paramedics, the kit they carry which could save your life, and with cameras mounted onboard the helicopter, we get to travel with them on HEMS and Air Ambulance missions across Scotland.
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Komentáře • 196

  • @AirdrieOviedo77
    @AirdrieOviedo77 Před 2 měsíci +5

    We’re really very lucky to have both the SCAA EC135, the Yellow H145s and King Airs as part of the Scottish Ambulance Service north of the border.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I couldn’t agree more. They all do fantastic work and the overall level of service to tye Scottish people is superb.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I couldn’t agree more. A superb level of service provided for the people of Scotland. Thanks for watching

  • @MrAlwaysBlue
    @MrAlwaysBlue Před 2 měsíci +13

    Good to hear from you again.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Cheers, it’s good to be back.

  • @ruhr_joe
    @ruhr_joe Před měsícem +1

    A brilliant report on the Air Ampulance in Scotland. As a foreigner outside the UK, very exciting and informative. My favourite thing about Scotland is the people and their character. Best regards from the Rhine-Ruhr a👌👋🧔‍♂

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you very much - I’m delighted you enjoyed the video. Cheers from sunny Aberdeenshire.

  • @theflyingfool
    @theflyingfool Před 2 měsíci +9

    Brilliant service, aircraft, crew and video Rory! Hope your Dad is making a full recovery!!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thank you - yes he has improved quite a lot since then. He has Parkinson’s sadly so there’s a limit to how much he can improve but that’s life.

  • @thisandthat871
    @thisandthat871 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Well that was a nice surprise 😮 Really good to see you back Really interesting stuff Rory
    Hope Lizzie and the Bairn are good all the best mate 👍

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thank you - glad you enjoyed it. Yes, they are doing well thank you. Another bairn on the way in fact!

    • @thisandthat871
      @thisandthat871 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @RoryOnAir Oh congratulations that's great news all the best to you all

  • @nickbowie2275
    @nickbowie2275 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great content mate, from a fellow blade slapper

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you Nick! I just love that sound

  • @Lucasmaximoose
    @Lucasmaximoose Před 2 měsíci +4

    A fantastic video again Rory, love the content and your enthusiasm 😆. The connection to your family highlights just how important these services are, particularly in remote parts of Scotland.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you Luke, you’re very kind. 👍

  • @chrishall2054
    @chrishall2054 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I never cease to be enthralled with the fascinating stories you put together Rory, well done! I've followed you since day one, and all I say is congratulations and thank you for all you do for we the viewers. Thoughts and best wishes to your Dad!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +2

      What can I say Chris - that’s lovely of you to say, thank you. I’m delighted you found this interesting. Cheers, Rory.

  • @mrkevedwards1
    @mrkevedwards1 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Superb video Rory, highlighting the importance of the SCAA.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah they do amazing work and it was a privilege to get to spend some time with the crew and see them in action.

  • @bh0666
    @bh0666 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Good Grief! Just realised it's 40 years since I last worked at EGPD. Enjoy all your vid's but this one was great, the HEMS crew true ambassadors for the service!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Wow, that's quite a career! Yeah, they are a lovely and dedicated bunch of people and I was fortunate to get to spend a couple of days with them.

  • @AviatorJames97
    @AviatorJames97 Před 2 měsíci +5

    A great watch as always Rory. Nicely produced and great to see everyone’s enthusiasm for their individual roles. Big thumbs up from me!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much for watching - I’m delighted you enjoyed it.

  • @TheFlyingReporter
    @TheFlyingReporter Před 2 měsíci +3

    Well done Rory, tremendous effort. Probably not an easy film to put together. Learnt so much…never knew about wire cutters for instance. Presumably IFR is IFR… same minimas, 1000ft/5 miles?

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah it was interesting trying to self shoot that when I haven’t used the kit for ages, and when the team were ‘live’ on the job as it were. Good fun though! Yeah they have reduced minima for HEMS jobs but if they go IFR it’s the same for them as you or I. Thanks for watching!

  • @POLITICAL-BIAS.
    @POLITICAL-BIAS. Před 2 měsíci +2

    My favourite airport Aberdeen based at good old Dyce. Very interesting indeed, seeing behind the scenes, at this crucial service. Thank you for the upload, and the work you put in. We appreciate it Rory.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks very much for watching - I’m delighted you enjoyed it. 👍

  • @PhilipBartlett-jw2xi
    @PhilipBartlett-jw2xi Před 2 měsíci +3

    Hi Rory I am 10 years old and I love watching your videos I hope to be a helicopter pilot too

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Fabulous Philip, well I wish you the best of luck. Work hard at school and I’m sure you’ll get there. Thanks for watching.

  • @glennwatson
    @glennwatson Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great to see you back Rory. Great video about this important charity. Last week I passed my instrument rating (fixed wing).

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Congratulations! That’s a superb achievement.

  • @rainmaker290
    @rainmaker290 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Fantastic video Rory. I'm a volunteer with SCAA and I've learnt some new things 🚁🚁

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Well thank you! The volunteers do amazing work all over Scotland. I’m glad you enjoyed my video. 👍

  • @callumhaywood2315
    @callumhaywood2315 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great video Rory, always liked your content and what a great service this video is about. Strange compliment but I really think you've got a good voice for voiceover, like narrating TV programmes and stuff.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks Callum. It’s funny as I used to do a bit of voiceover work back in the day. I kind of stopped when I got busy running our podcasting business but it’s something I still enjoy doing here on CZcams. Thanks for the compliment.

    • @callumhaywood2315
      @callumhaywood2315 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@RoryOnAir Every success to you, keep up the great content 😄

  • @sharkamov
    @sharkamov Před 2 měsíci +2

    IF ol' *Igor* _was_ to look down, I feel confident he'd just nod his head (in profound satisfaction), and murmur to hisself:
    *_''Only_** in a Heelicopter!'' . . .*_
    Thanks for sharing this Rory! 👍

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes! A plane can drop flowers but a helicopter can land and save your life. Legend. Thanks for watching.

    • @sharkamov
      @sharkamov Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@RoryOnAir Shared pleasure Rory, I'm sure! 😉👌

  • @amfwelsh
    @amfwelsh Před 2 měsíci +1

    Awesome to see another upload hopefully see more soon. Followed you for ages. Hope your parents are well

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! Yeah it’s a bit more sporadic these days with work and family but hopefully they are enjoyable when a new one appears. Cheers

  • @manhoot71
    @manhoot71 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good effort, you got further than i ever would have

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Well thank you for watching!

  • @BANKYTWO
    @BANKYTWO Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video Rory , worth the wait . Also enjoyed your brothers vlogs .Does their kind of work interest you .
    Please keep them coming.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you. Yes I'd very much like to do this kind of flying work in the future. I need more hours first though!

  • @user-cx1uq8ug5t
    @user-cx1uq8ug5t Před 2 měsíci +1

    Throughly enjoyed the video, these amazing people do such a wonderful job, I donate to them every,such an amazing charity. I can see you flying one in the next leg of your career. All the best 👍

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Well I’d certainly like to fly in this role in the future for sure. Thanks for your support.

  • @abbiegarvie9314
    @abbiegarvie9314 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great video 😁 I'll often see them taking off when I'm spotting at Aberdeen and its amazing what they do

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Nice one, yeah you get some great pics. 👍

  • @thamesking
    @thamesking Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thanks Rory. Very informative video. Your journalistic and flying skills have come together nicely.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you - that’s very kind. I’m glad you enjoyed watching.

  • @gordonbruce2416
    @gordonbruce2416 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Cheers Rory, first rate presentation. Welcome back. Hope your father is doing well.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much. Yes, he is doing better cheers.

    • @gordonbruce2416
      @gordonbruce2416 Před 2 měsíci +1

      How was your winter in the North Sea? Interesting?

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@gordonbruce2416 actually really interesting- definitely challenging at times. I managed to get signed off to fly night decks which was an eye opener!

  • @SimonAmazingClarke
    @SimonAmazingClarke Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video Rory. These air ambulances are vital. Glad to see you on CZcams again.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks Simon. Yeah these guys do superb work.

  • @jim4165
    @jim4165 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great video Rory, and good to hear from you again. The SCAA is a great service we are firtunate tohave. I am familiar with the Perth based team and aircraft as I frequently fly in / out of Scone and see / hear them on a shout, or in the circuit. Good job!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you Jim. Glad you enjoyed the film. Have a good summer

  • @phil9573
    @phil9573 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Fantastic video, I have so much admiration for the works these crews do really good to get an insight into there daily shifts, great to see you back filming again look forward to your next one
    Thanks🚁👍

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks very much Phil. I was fascinated to see how their shifts play out.

  • @InducedBank
    @InducedBank Před 2 měsíci +3

    Really, really enjoyed that! Thank you so much! We get to see these air ambulances on the telly, but it's all super dramatized, where this is such a nice and real look at the people and the helicopter without the unnecessary drama! Very well put together too! The pics of the various (conveniently photogenic!) places it's landed were a great addition!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Brilliant! Thank you for your lovely review. I love the air ambulance TV shows but it is nice to spend a bit of time on the details and not have quite so much tension! Cheers.

  • @MJB9559
    @MJB9559 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Brilliant video and really interesting. The Air Ambulance’s all over the UK do a fantastic life saving job.
    I visited the Wiltshire Air Ambulance near me to meet the crew and see the base and it was fantastic.
    Great to see you again and look forward to more videos 😜👍🚁

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you. You’re right, the crews all over the UK do fantastic work and on the various air ambulances. I’m glad you enjoyed watching.

  • @musoseven8218
    @musoseven8218 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Two days ago, I thought, "I miss Rory, where is he, how is he, I bet he's got thousands of hours now the lucky so and so".
    Good to see you back, hope that the family is well💜👍🤞✌️🙏😊

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Well that’s fortuitous timing then isn’t it!? Yeah I’m over 1100 hours total now and really enjoying my job. It was great to see what these guys get up to though. Thanks for watching.

    • @musoseven8218
      @musoseven8218 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@RoryOnAirFortuitous or heaven sent🤔🙏😉
      1100 hrs? Well done, an old hand now, piece of cake and all that old boy👍😉😀 Glad to hear that you still love it, hell of a commitment on your part. Hope you get some fixed wing in from time to time too🤞👍
      We've been blessed with being able to raise funds for our local air-ambulance team - such a worthwhile service.
      Sadly, several times a year now, a helo (air-ambulance) comes in low over our house roof up the Cul de Sac, to land inbetween, older houses (1950/60s) on the patch of grass because of the rise in knife crime injuries. I've seen them do a go around in iffy wx - I've flown in, had a go in a Scout, I also fly helos on flight sims (landing in tight spots for fun) I can only imagine the challenges of landing a helo between houses, telegraph poles, on a small patch of grass. My neighbours thought the world was ending when it first happened - I twigged what he was up to and where he'd land. Good work, essential work💜✌️💜

    • @musoseven8218
      @musoseven8218 Před 2 měsíci

      @@RoryOnAir I wrote a reply, it vanished Rory. I hope that your dad is on the mend now🙏🤞✌️💜💜
      We've been blessed with being able to raise funds for our local air-ambulance team - such a worthwhile service.
      Sadly, several times a year now, a helo (police or air-ambulance) comes in low over our house roof up the Cul de Sac, to land in between, older houses (1950/60s) on the patch of grass because of the rise in 'blade' crime. I've seen them do a go around in iffy wx - I've flown in, had a go in a Scout, I also fly helos on flight sims (landing in tight spots for fun) I can only imagine the challenges of landing a helo between houses and telegraph poles, on a small patch of grass. My neighbours thought the world was ending when it first happened - I twigged what he was up to and where he'd land. Good work by these teams💜✌️💜

  • @arthurmay167
    @arthurmay167 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Excellent Rory...super informative, well produced and edited. From Cape Town 🇿🇦

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it from all the way over there. 🚁👍

    • @gareththwaite5128
      @gareththwaite5128 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Rory I hope you are super proud of this video. It’s very professional and informative. I’m a big supporter of the Welsh air ambulance and in love either the 135!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@gareththwaite5128 thank you Gareth. I love the 135 too. 👍

  • @gorshagabriell3743
    @gorshagabriell3743 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I'm really enjoying your videos and can't wait to see what you cover next. Currently I'm doing my IFR training on a 135 in Norway. I was looking at some of your older videos and saw that you featured another 135 from the Northern Lighthouse Board that looked very familiar to the one I'm currently doing my training on. I looked into it and found out that our school helicopter was previously registered as G-CGPI which matched your old video. Just thought that was a funny coincidence and wanted to point that out. keep up the great work!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Fantastic helicopter tracing! Yeah Papa India featured way back and was operated by the board for a while before PDG started doing it with a different machine in their own livery. I was taken up for a flight around Auskerry in PI so we’ve both flown in the same machine. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you find the content interesting. Good luck with your IR. 🚁👍

  • @sandracurley3012
    @sandracurley3012 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Very very informative. I love supporting this charity.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I’m glad you found it interesting - thank you for supporting the charity and for watching.

  • @SirPrancelot1
    @SirPrancelot1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent video thanks. I enjoy your brother's channel as well.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Our pleasure and thanks for watching us both. 👍

  • @philkfoto
    @philkfoto Před 2 měsíci +2

    YT have just shown me your channel and I went there immediately as I love helis. Now you are closer to my home in UK, although I did live near Inverness. We have here in Norwich the same Air Ambulance helicopter based at Norwich Airport, so was well pleased to see all you showed.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks Phil, I’m delighted you’ve found my channel and that you enjoyed the video. I hope you’ll check out some others! Cheers, Rory

  • @gammouk4934
    @gammouk4934 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A really well made video Rory - well done 👏

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @chrisweir762
    @chrisweir762 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Brilliant video Rory and a great insight into how the Air Ambulance operates. I hope you are enjoying flying the S92. Would love to get my pilots licence someday 🙂

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you, I’m pleased you found it interesting. The 92 is a good machine and I’m very fortunate to be flying as a career.

  • @wxm555
    @wxm555 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Really enjoyed that, thank you! 👏🚁

  • @richardkaberry8790
    @richardkaberry8790 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Such a well presented and interesting video Rory thanks. Hope you and your family are keeping well.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks. Yeah, my family are doing grand cheers. 👍

  • @ryansearle5302
    @ryansearle5302 Před 2 měsíci +1

    One of the best videos Rory. 👍

  • @simonk1307
    @simonk1307 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Brilliant video Rory - you need to do more of these :)

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you. Is that you Captain Kelsey?

  • @Scaleymodels
    @Scaleymodels Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great to see you back

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks! It’s great to have a new video to share.

  • @malky606
    @malky606 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing your video with us. I'm a SCAA volunteer (and a fellow aviation fanatic!) and this is a great additional resource for people to gain a more visual insight into taskings, something I will mention at future talks. I hope your Dad is on the road to recovery too.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Excellent! I’m glad you think it’ll be helpful in showing the public what the charity do. He’s clear of the issue he was lifted for thanks, yes. All the best with your volunteering.

  • @JordanJMcQueen
    @JordanJMcQueen Před 2 měsíci +1

    Just found your channel and I'm impressed by the quality of this video so have already subscribed! I'm from Aberdeen so the video was extra interesting!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hi Jordan, welcome to my channel and thanks for watching. I’m glad you found this interesting. 👍

  • @kathyschreiner4852
    @kathyschreiner4852 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’ve been watching Hamish’s videos of your family and now have found yours. You both do an excellent job of presenting and explaining your experiences.
    I’m looking forward to more!
    I live in the US and still am good friends with my penpal who lives in Wormit, Fife. We’ve been friends for over 65 years!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Well thank you Kathy, that’s very kind. My sister-in-law lives in Fife, small world! I’m glad you enjoyed my video and Hamish’s too of course!

  • @caihilton7202
    @caihilton7202 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video, gives a really good insight into how they work 👏

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you very much. I think it’s fascinating and vital work they do. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @WilliamWarburton-to4xx
    @WilliamWarburton-to4xx Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you Rory. Enjoyed this video. I was born in Montrose, (Only live in Scotland for 1 year, my Dad was in RN) so was nice to see the Scottish countryside.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Lovely stuff William. I’m glad you enjoyed the views from the sky.

  • @coffeeguy6673
    @coffeeguy6673 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Fantastic documentary style video, Rory !! As well as a great helicopter pilot you'd make a great documentary maker as well, well, you already do !! I was glued to this video the entire nearly 28 minutes. Your brother is the spit of you, seems like a great lad. Hope your Dad is as well as can be expected and sending my best wishes to you and your family, all the way from Leicester. I'm James's neighbour ( James of helicentre fame ). Thanks for another great video, cheers, Daz.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yeah I recognised your handle Daz, thanks for watching. Yeah Hamish is a chip off the old block. All the best to you in Leicester. 👍

  • @user-wk5kg8nl3d
    @user-wk5kg8nl3d Před 2 měsíci +1

    Awesome vlog Rory do you think you could fit in if you ever got the chance.amazing helicopter crew awesome for the people who need them in a emergency very well trained people it's a credit to them Phil 👍🍀

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks Phil, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah it’s not a big helicopter but I can fit in it just fine thanks. 👍

  • @belugast
    @belugast Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video Rory! 🚁😁

  • @chazboyle9456
    @chazboyle9456 Před 2 měsíci +1

    good to see you again rory , hope your dad and mum are doing well

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you Chaz. Yeah they seem to be doing ok thanks. 👍

  • @alfiejones4
    @alfiejones4 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great episode, thanks so much Rory!
    We'll be in Aberdeen in May so will keep an eye out for the SCAA!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching Alfie. 🚁🤟👍

  • @26tracya
    @26tracya Před 2 měsíci +1

    Fantastic video showing the work of the team and the aircraft of the SCAA, I have recently joined as a volunteer with SCAA and can’t wait to get more involved, I have been lucky enough to visit the base in Aberdeen and meet the crew )also had a seat in the helicopter) 😊😊 thankfully not as a patient tho hopefully sharing this video will give more of an insight as to the amazing work they do.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Well from what I’ve seen, you’re getting involved with a super bunch of people so good for you. Thanks for watching my video. 👍

  • @LetsGoFlying
    @LetsGoFlying Před 2 měsíci +1

    Really enjoyed that mate. Another flawless Rory On Air production! Great to see you on the big screen again and I have to say I enjoyed the transition to 4k as well! Always a pleasure to see you’ve released a new video. Send my regards to Lizi.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Well luckily my computer seems to have the grunt to cope with 4K. I probably need to upgrade my camera but it’s coping ok at the moment. Thank you for watching dude. 🤟👍

  • @bryanlongmuir8565
    @bryanlongmuir8565 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent video Rory, living about a mile from Dyce I see and hear HLE79 every day. I donate to SCAA and would encourage others to do the same.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for your comment and for supporting superb charity.

  • @dannycrooks8462
    @dannycrooks8462 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Fantastic video well done

  • @usmanfarook5826
    @usmanfarook5826 Před měsícem +1

    great informative video! i’m a medical student who works part time at the airport sometimes even at bristows but was looking for more info on the SCAA would be a really cool working for them someday

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před měsícem +1

      Great stuff, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your medical training.

    • @usmanfarook5826
      @usmanfarook5826 Před měsícem +1

      @@RoryOnAir thank you! If you're still working for bristows I might see you around

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 29 dny

      @@usmanfarook5826 I am indeed! See you at forties Road. 👍

  • @cjbiz69
    @cjbiz69 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Brilliant video as ever Rory! Makes me miss HEMS even more than I already do! Incredible work they do.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Cheers Craig. Yeah I was really impressed by how quickly but calmly they got organised and off on jobs. Certainly something I’d like to do one day and I can totally see why you loved it.

  • @Whirlynerds
    @Whirlynerds Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a wonderful rewarding occupation.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah, I think so. Great work. 👍

  • @ksm1985
    @ksm1985 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the video, really good and informative.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      My pleasure - I’m glad you enjoyed it.

  • @PhilipBartlett-jw2xi
    @PhilipBartlett-jw2xi Před 2 měsíci +1

    I really enjoyed your latest video

  • @weeoutdoorfamily2022
    @weeoutdoorfamily2022 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Superb video Rory - very well presented and informative.
    As an active paraglider pilot of many years I unfortunately have seen a few air ambulances turn up to accidents - thankfully never for me, but it is reassuring that amazing people and services like this exist.
    I flew the coast to coast route ( Workington to Whitby) on my Paramotor back in 2014 to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance which was a fantastic success.
    I’ve made a donation on the SCAA website just now after watching your video.
    Safe flying - I might see you in the front of an S92 taking me to or from work 👍🏻

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Well you’re a gentlemen for donating - thank you. Yeah my brother is a paraglider pilot so I hope he never needs their help but I’m glad they exist should any of us need their assistance. I hope to take you on a smooth trip offshore then! Cheers

  • @ytfan3815
    @ytfan3815 Před 2 měsíci +1

    They are the "Heroes of the sky", in the Netherlands we have a similar crew like yours, one pilot, a paramedic with navigation and ATC skills and a (trauma) doctor, a three crew team, we have four Life-Liners (H-135) as they called plus two extra, one as an extra stand-by in case one of the four has to be replaced, and always one in a full maintenance/service. We also have two H-145-Eurocopters for patient transport to and from the Northern Islands in the Netherlands or to Germany, but your weather is more challenging, thats for sure.
    Thanks for the great video, greets from the Netherlands. 😊👍

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah I follow a few Instagram accounts that share pics of your life-liners. Cool stuff! Thank you for watching and I send my best back from sunny Scotland. 👍

    • @ytfan3815
      @ytfan3815 Před 2 měsíci

      @@RoryOnAir
      Thank you Sir. ☺ 👍 🚁

  • @speedbird01
    @speedbird01 Před 2 měsíci +1

    super job Rory, hope your dad's ok, I will donate, best from London

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      He’s recovered from the issue he was lifted with thank you but he has Parkinson’s so he’s living with that. Thanks for watching and donating to SCAA.

  • @DeadReckoner
    @DeadReckoner Před 2 měsíci +2

    I seems a lifetime ago that I used to send Pete out on air ambulance jobs... Great video as always, Rory!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I didn’t know you guys knew each other. What a small world!

    • @DeadReckoner
      @DeadReckoner Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@RoryOnAirI worked for Gama, tasking the King Airs and Helimeds for about 4 years :)

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      @@DeadReckoner awesome! Well you learn something every day. 🤟

  • @donovandavidsonAlton
    @donovandavidsonAlton Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video Rory its nice to see and very reassuring its a pity that its not funded correctly by government but whats new. Thanks

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Well I’m glad you enjoyed watching. It’s always tricky to decide where tax money should be spent - I’m glad I don’t have to decide - but it’s wonderful we have the charity air ambulances in the uk.

  • @StuartSutherland-1
    @StuartSutherland-1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Another great video, thanks.

  • @paranurse
    @paranurse Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video! It’s good that people get to see the other side of the air ambulance paramedic role as observer and crew. Having flown many air missions with the UK and Australian ambulance services, I can say it’s a great job but thank god for larger aircraft and tool such as the Lucas device. If you ever get to Western Australia, a combined fire and ambulance service aircraft also has off shore search and rescue capability. The crews are winch trained and often take patients off of ships. I’m sure Clinton, James or one of the team would love to show you around.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Well that sounds like a fascinating operation and one I’d be keen to see up close. I’m glad you enjoyed seeing how it’s done over here. Cheers, Rory.

  • @cutlass6332
    @cutlass6332 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video, thanks for sharing.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      My pleasure, thanks for watching!

  • @keith478b
    @keith478b Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good job Rory great video, maybe a 135 rating down the line?

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I’d be over the moon to get that on my licence one day. 👍

  • @eurocon
    @eurocon Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video!

  • @mars_hikes967
    @mars_hikes967 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Check out REGA in Switzerland. Apparently they use similar aircraft but they also have the radar nose fitted and I guess it's not just for show. They tried to develop a small helicopter with a heated rotor so they could operate even in snowfall (because they say there are some hundreds of cases where they can't help within 15 minutes as this is their goal, to reach every point within Switzerland within 15 minutes), unfortunately first the project was hampered by the pandemic and afterwards by technical problems.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, some HEMS aircraft in the UK have weather radars fitted in a nose bubble but the SCAA aircraft don't. Heated rotor systems are complex and add extra weight too. It's all a trade off in aviation.

  • @RR-fc2ie
    @RR-fc2ie Před 2 měsíci +1

    Tidy is the best😅 of everythig

  • @gflo2781
    @gflo2781 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video! Would love to see a similar video with our local air ambulance in Northern Ireland, the swapped out the H135s for Aw109s in the last couple of years. Be good to see the pros and cons of each - already I think the AW109, despite being faster, the wheels lend it to some undesirable situations in wet ground, but interested to hear what the experts think!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yeah skids are better in certain situations but the 109 is very fast. I can say that as a rated pilot on it myself! Thanks for watching. 👍

    • @gflo2781
      @gflo2781 Před 2 měsíci

      @@RoryOnAir Yep it sure seems to be, caught it on ADSB exchange apparently doing 177kts groundspeed (with a bit of a tailwind) flying over the other day! Impressive!

  • @akathecops
    @akathecops Před 2 měsíci +1

    Okay the preflight briefing. WTH Did he say?😂

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Ha ha, stay away from nasty weather, don’t run out of fuel and let’s get the job done. 👍😂

  • @dudleysdad
    @dudleysdad Před 2 měsíci +1

    A very competent and interesting vlog. Well put together. As with all jargon filled skills a few acronyms that would benefit from a bottom screen translation? Hope all is well with the family, looking forward to the next instalment. Thanks again.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you and yes, it’s always tricky to judge which acronyms people might know / not know. Are there any I can answer for you here?

    • @dudleysdad
      @dudleysdad Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@RoryOnAir No I'm fine but many who don't know aircraft may not understand.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@dudleysdad I think most people who watch my channel are quite into aviation but there will always be people who aren't I guess.

  • @Mad-Coo
    @Mad-Coo Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hi Rory, enjoyed the insight, i was wondering about the maintenence of this aircraft, who does all the maintenence and servicing? Sometimes people forget that the mechanics and ground crew keep these aircraft flying.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Hi, you’re absolutely right and I should have mentioned the engineers. I met Will, one of the engineers at SCAA who was busy in his office doing paperwork while I was there. Engineers are vital in keeping helicopters airborne and are really worthy of a whole video in themselves at my place of work.

  • @davidkavanagh189
    @davidkavanagh189 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the excellent video. Any idea what sort of aviation background do the pilots have? Only helicopter experience or do they also have to have been a paramedic?

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      The pilots don’t need to have medical experience - they are there to fly and look after the aircraft, not provide medical help. The pilot in the video is ex military. Thanks for watching.

  • @user-tf9yd8xu8f
    @user-tf9yd8xu8f Před měsícem +1

    Hey Rory, loving your vlogs and have followed your channel from the start. Can I ask you which Gimbal you use or recommend ?

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks very much. Mine is a DJI RS3 which has been superb. My brother bought the RS4 and has been happy with it too. Depends what camera you have and what you plan on using it for though. CZcams reviews are always handy!

    • @user-tf9yd8xu8f
      @user-tf9yd8xu8f Před měsícem

      @@RoryOnAir Many thanks Rory.

  • @borjaruiz1941
    @borjaruiz1941 Před 2 měsíci

    Great work, but I have a question here: why is this helicopter based at Aberdeen (east coast) and not at Inverness (more centric)?

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks. Well as the pilot said, the charity have one in Aberdeen and one in Perth. The Scottish government have one based in Inverness and one based in Glasgow. There are also two fixed wing air ambulances, one in Glasgow and one in Aberdeen.

  • @Rorywizz
    @Rorywizz Před 2 měsíci +1

    Your name is very good

  • @johnfitzpatrick2469
    @johnfitzpatrick2469 Před 2 měsíci +1

    G,day Rory from Sydney Australia. Hope your dad's recovered from his medical condition that required an air ambulance.
    I was loading patients into a Hong Kong built ex military jet turbines helo with side winch- (2000-2001) off roadways and bushland
    Then ended up living next door to the helicopter base. It was funded by a bank, state Ambulance service and community financial support.
    Do you have enough hours to fly for an air ambulance? Isn't it a goal to fly onto your home Island?
    🚁🌏🇦🇺

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Hi John, thank you - yes he’s recovered from the issue he was air lifted for. I don’t have enough hours and experience for HEMS yet but I’d love to in the future. I almost made it to Auskerry, but haven’t quite managed to make it yet. The weather thwarted me!

  • @hannesgraff
    @hannesgraff Před 2 měsíci

    Wenn hier vor so einer erstklassigen Reportage nochmal Werbung der GRÜNEN Ideologen läuft, künde ich CZcams.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed my video. I can’t help what adverts get shown I’m afraid.

  • @pablofb75
    @pablofb75 Před 2 měsíci +1

    How's your Dad doing?

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      He’s over the temporary issue they lifted him for thankfully but he’s got Parkinson’s so that’s just doing what it does to a person. Thanks for asking.

  • @flyingturnip1
    @flyingturnip1 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I cannot fathom how Air Ambulances are not government funded. They can afford multiple helicopters per police force, but not one air ambo per NHS area. Shameful, and shows where the priorities are.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci +1

      There are actually some government funded air ambulance’s in Scotland, but I take your point. I think we are lucky to have the charity funded ones.

    • @flyingturnip1
      @flyingturnip1 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Definitely lucky and would never want to undermine the great work they do by talking politics! Glad to hear the Scottish government does fund some of them. Thanks for documenting their efforts@@RoryOnAir

  • @markmcgowan1846
    @markmcgowan1846 Před 2 měsíci

    It’s a shame those rich muppets in the SNP doesn’t dip into their pockets and donate to the trust!

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Well I won’t comment on political stuff but I’m delighted you enjoyed the video!

  • @pdicko4573
    @pdicko4573 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hi Rory, welcome back dude, great to catch up again. I was wondering, do you ever get to fly fixed wing planes these days? As a longstanding subscriber, I recall that you started on these and would've thought you'd have needed to keep your hours up to retain the licence. More videos if you get a chance, thanks.

    • @RoryOnAir
      @RoryOnAir  Před 2 měsíci

      Hi, thanks for watching. Yeah I miss the microlights but there isn’t anywhere near me in Aberdeenshire with a microlight field plus I’m sure busy being a parent and running a business as well as flying helicopters. I’ll hopefully get back to fixed wing fun at some stage.