A new “top of the line” rescue helicopter better able to fly in bad weather will now service the Bay of Plenty coastal region.
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter said today it had added the larger Airbus H145 twin-engine rescue helicopter to its fleet.
The Airbus H145′s advanced autopilot capabilities allowed its flight control system to run several manual tasks previously operated by the pilot, a statement said.
The helicopter can fly predefined and customised routes accurately, reducing the pilot’s workload so they can concentrate on critical tasks.
The autopilot also allows for greater capability to fly in poor weather conditions previously considered unsuitable.