Six Ways Winter Weather Affects Helicopter EMS
Winter weather can be the best flying weather for EMS helicopter pilots.
On good days dense, stable air masses create smooth flying, better aircraft performance and less traffic.
Unfortunately, winter flights also involve hidden dangers not always apparent to non-aviation personnel. These hidden dangers can have catastrophic consequences if not properly accounted for. As a result, pilots and air crews must be conservative during winter months to prevent inadvertently placing themselves, their aircraft and their patient in dangerous situations.
