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RE: [RC] Helicopter news and advice - Eric DrewSorry about the sticker shock and thats good advice about the Helicopter insurance but....
I regularly work with the Calstar and Stanford Life Flight crews as they come in to pick up accident victims that we have pried out of mangled wrecks, carried out of remote trails. They are top professionals and their care and skill in getting an injured patient swiftly and safely to a trauma center does make a big difference.
Yes it costs a lot to be flown out, but do think about the cost for keeping a helo constantly in service [maintenance, training, fuel supplies]. The flight crew pay is only a small part of the cost, but IMHO if it means my daughter recovers 100% what ever they make is worth it. [yes I did take offense at your dig about them]
Don't forget that your daughters flight involved Helo maintenance crews [Helicopter and medical equipment staffs], the Pilot, 2 flight nurses, a doctor on the radio at the hospital, the fire crews and paramedics on the ground that made the Landing Zone safe and the radio Command center staff that coordinated the entire rescue plus the Air Traffic controllers that cleared a direct flight path though the bay area for the helicopter to fly safely. It took a heck of a professional team effort to make sure your daughter got the best care possible.....
I'm glad your daughter is going to be ok and I wish her a speedy recovery . May the two of you enjoy many more rides together
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