The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1962

Helicopter Rescue Options Expand for Ski Resorts

This piece outlines the recent FAA decision to open U.S. helicopter-hoist rescues to civilian operations and outlines the gear and training needed. Previously, the use of a hoistline in difficult-to-reach helicopter rescues in the U.S. was limited to military helicopters.

This piece outlines the recent FAA decision to open U.S. helicopter-hoist rescues to civilian operations and outlines the gear and training needed. Previously, the use of a hoistline in difficult-to-reach helicopter rescues in the U.S. was limited to military helicopters.

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