In Part 1 of this unique blog series, Chris discusses the dynamics surrounding medic support of a TV production.
Skids Up No. 17: Show Me the Money
In this blog, Chris outlines how to brief, debrief, and ultimately get the kit and operational standards you want.
Skids Up No. 16: A Time to Act
In this 'Skids Up' blog, Chris reflects on a recent aircraft malfunction that almost resulted in fatalities.
Skids Up No. 15: Taming the Beast Within
In this 'Skids Up', Chris discusses his recent tropical storm rescue operation and how emotions are driven by training.
Skids Up No. 14: Good Vibrations
In this blog, Razor discusses the negative effects of helicopter vibration on our bodies and how to mitigate it.
I Call ‘Shotgun’
In this 'Skids Up', Razor discusses the history and responsibility of the crew member sitting in the left seat.
Skids Up No. 12: No ‘I’ in Crew
In this blog, Chris discusses the delineation between cargo and crew member, and how you can be the latter with a few simple ideas.
Skids Up No. 11: Human Factors
In this blog, Chris focuses on the last two elements of the "IM SAFE" mnemonic: fatigue and eating.
Skids Up No. 10: Food
This "Skids Up" blog focuses on food, its place in prioritization, and how to acquire it in a survival situation.