HAT Resources.
Below is a collection of resources that will help in the search for a perfect crew.
"Extremely thought provoking, engaging and fun course. An innovative, clever approach to delivering an extremely important subject"
Mike Kelso, North Shore Rescue
The book that starts to explain how crews becomes professional (Amazon.com)
37 accidents in one year - what could you have done? Click here
Backcountry ski knee injury pick up. Notice the crew has selected a perfect spot to land, and remains in place as reference during the landing to prevent the pilot’s loss of situational awareness in blowing snow.
A 12 minute presentation of a study conducted to determine how some heliski guides become expert at being crew without training.
40 Years of Heliski accidents - click here
Wire visibility science in action. Notice how the wires disappear and reappear depending on the angle of the sun. Thinking you will be able to see all the wires all the time in flight is a fallacy.
Helicopters Magazine article about Crew Resource Management - click here
"Well presented course, enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor with a mix of good practical wisdom and stories"
Scott Stewart, Metro Vancouver Watershed Management Division
Pilot’s viewpoint of a rescue - what could you do to make it safer and more efficient?