Foilsiú
Helicopters
- Foilsithe: 9 Meán Fómhair 2019
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 9 Meán Fómhair 2019
The Irish Coast Guard -Sikorsky S92
- Thermal imaging (FLIR) and high-definition low light sensors & Powerful searchlight
- Direction finding equipment
- AIS (Automated Identification Tracking System) & Satellite communications with flight tracking system
- PHECC registered Paramedics and advanced medical equipment
- Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
- Crash worthy seats for all occupants
- Energy absorbing landing gear
- Lightning strike protection
- FAA/JAA certified Rotor Ice protection (RIPS)
- Bird strike protection at maximum speed
- Fuel tanks designed to keep fuel away from passengers
- Rapid cabin conversion (to perform a variety of missions)
- 2.13m (7 foot) rear ramp- enables quick and easy loading of cargo, personnel, stretchers and Incubators
- Traffic Collision Avoidance system (TCAS)
- High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) protects electronics from Electromagnetic Interference.
- Mode S Transponder
Crew Experience
Aircrew will have the following minimum experience and qualifications:
Captains
| Total helicopter hours | 2500 hours |
| Hours in command of multi-engined helicopters | 1000 hours |
| Hours on type | 250 hours |
| Hour in command on type | 100 hours |
| Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence | |
| Instrument Rating held for at least two years | |
| Minimum of one year’s experience on a dedicated civil or military SAR unit |
Co-Pilots
| Total helicopter hours | 750 hours |
| Hours on multi-engined helicopters | 350 hours |
| Hours on type | 50 hours which may include simulator time |
| Commercial Pilot’s Licence | |
| Instrument Rating | |
| ATPL theory credit |
Winch Operators
At least one year’s experience as a Winch Operator on a dedicated military or civilian SAR unit and at least the EMT qualification accredited by PHECC.
Winchpersons
At least three months experience as a Winchperson on a dedicated military or civilian SAR unit and at least the Paramedic qualification accredited by PHECC.