This video provides insight into the typical routine of a fixed wing MEDEVAC pilot flying the Rockwell Turbo Commander 690B-10. Filming takes place between February 2017 and October 2019 in Arizona.
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@devingraves80444 жыл бұрын
As an aspiring pilot, I never felt drawn to the airlines. Ive always considered this or firefighting as potential alternatives. Great video!
@adamgrove46484 жыл бұрын
Mike‘s World I agree
@lemonator88134 жыл бұрын
I agree, the airlines seem all stress and like they would beat the love of flying out of me. This job seems legit!
@andytaylor15884 жыл бұрын
@No you check out Mentour Pilot here on KZfaq. He is all about bringing aspiring pilots in properly. Of course, it always depends on where you are going to work. There is no equal of hours as PIC.
@AcairWellness4 жыл бұрын
@No you Im personally just finishing up my private pilot training and would certainly recommend that you do a very thorough look into the different schools near you if you have options. $80k is certainly a typical price to pay, but going to a smaller school that offers the pay as you go option tends to help you and your wallet in major ways. In order to get where I am I cranked through trade school to get certified as a welder and am now making decent money, working through the week monday through friday and flying during the weekends. The progress wont be near as fast as you'd see for a student in a fast track program, but Im personally on track to finish my flight training private-commercial $30k cheaper and debt free. There's a dozen ways to approach your training, just do your research first and talk to different schools and figure out the path that's right for you. Whatever you do, don't loose the fire of ambition that'll make your dreams become a reality, there's nothing more exciting than reaching your potential no matter the effort that it takes. Best of luck to you!
@matthewr23614 жыл бұрын
Prepare to never have a summer ever again if you go into firefighting. This guys schedule isn't like most. They'll max your hours and you'll be on call every day for 3 months straight.
@marcusmikeal6034 жыл бұрын
Congrats on moving into the airlines. My dream as a child was to become one. I went into the navy to work with airplanes and did get my private on my way. Had a bad accident and lost my left eye, so much for my dream. I did get over 270 hrs in my logbook, and got my High Perf. and Tail wheel endorsements.Wish things had gone my way.
@bbqworld21032 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that, you may want to check with an eye doctor, they’re making strides in giving people back their sight in recent years. Good luck to you
@krcrk Жыл бұрын
Monocular vision is FAA approved via CFR 67.401 so long as you can pass the standards. It will definitely be a more challenging road, but if you want it you can still get it. Best of luck to you
@chrisdee9620 Жыл бұрын
First thank you for your service 🇺🇸 second thank you @Ken Cote for encouraging @marcus mikeal to never give up on his dream believe me I know that dreams do come true we just need to push ourselves sometimes over the limit. Good luck and God bless
@13donstalos2 ай бұрын
Dang that's rough. Sry buddy.
@calvinnickel99954 жыл бұрын
Kind of interesting. I started medevac in Feb 2017 as well but I’m still here with no immediate plans to leave.. especially with what aviation has done this year. Same job, but so different. I’m in British Columbia and live in the same town I work.. 10 minute commute. 12 hours scheduled occasional 14, 15, or extremely rare 17 hours for critical calls on 4/4 rotation days only (7am to 7pm). Since BC is insanely huge (700 nautical miles bottom to top... Phoenix to Bozeman MT) and has many small and remote communities with limited medical services, lots of our flights are scheduled transfers and repatriations. Every day at 7:00 they usually have something for us to do. I average about 700 hours a year. Two crew operation. Captains require 3000 hours and an ATPL, First Officers require 1000 hours and 500 multi. Plane is a new King Air 350i which is absolutely essential for meeting dispatch reliability, steep climb gradients and powering out of icing, all while transferring up to two patients at a time and carrying several hundred pounds of critical care equipment and two medics, and doing it at 300KTAS in the mid 20s on average stage lengths of 300-400 nautical miles, tankering gas to airports that don’t have any. The operation is pretty FO heavy. They do the weather checking and flight planning and liaison with dispatch. I just pull the plane in and out of the hangar, order fuel, liaison with maintenance, and make sure things don’t get missed. We go in and out of about 50 airports-many of which have no services whatsoever, no radar coverage or controlled airspace, not even instrument approaches in some very challenging terrain and weather so two pilots are absolutely essential. I always wanted to fly the Turbo Commander. It’s a real sexy airplane and Ted Smith always thought of the pilot first when designing them. Fly safe.
@andytaylor15884 жыл бұрын
Yer on course for a life well lived. Well done.
@billo10804 жыл бұрын
I administer Anesthesia as a CRNA in a trauma hospital in Detroit doing shift work as you guys do medivac and fly my V35b Bonanza for fun .... Life’s Good
@jonathonmiller63 жыл бұрын
I'm a month away from graduating high school and beginning flight training. The goal is to either do exactly what you're doing in the future, or to eventually got a slot as an aerial firefighter. Keep livin' the dream!
@Starfish21455 ай бұрын
Only the US flies single pilots HEMS …not safe
@patrickmorrissey87544 жыл бұрын
Extremely interesting from the uses of the EFB for operations and flying, flight planning, daily routine, to the actual aero commander flying. Single pilot operation is a tremendous challenge, but rewarding. Thank you! Patrick from Albquerque
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
KABQ, been there! Thanks!
@dannywalker39254 жыл бұрын
Having lived in the populated areas of the Southeast all of my life with numerous emergency rooms and trauma centers I never thought too much about the distances needed to access needed care in our vast Western states. I watched this with great interest and admired the professionalism you demonstrated. Thank you and good luck in your new aviation role.
@Tripplebeem Жыл бұрын
One thing that I really respect about the work that pilots like you do is these are truly jobs where you cannot say, "that's not my job". Your survival is in the details and the work with your crews.
@coldfoot994 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Living in Alaska we depend often on the life saving abilities of pilots like you, their aircraft and flight crews. Best of luck on the new job.
@nightfall224 жыл бұрын
This was awesome. Picked up plenty patients from fixed wing ambulances in my time. Thank you for what you do my brother. Subbed👍🏼 be safe during all this madness
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
And thank you my brother!
@nightfall224 жыл бұрын
Tim Timmons ❤️
@felipel.r.6374 жыл бұрын
Incredible video, thank you for all the effort you invested making it
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching.
@MissionaryBushPilot4 жыл бұрын
That has always been a career I have considered doing after I'm finished flying in PNG.
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you have some great stories flying PNG.
@MissionaryBushPilot4 жыл бұрын
@@FlyingWildAZ Yes, I do. It's an interesting place to fly.
@tuningsnow3 жыл бұрын
It's nice but the pressure gets on you, specially on bad weather missions
@robertomstead89844 жыл бұрын
As a RN-MICP who has worked as Flight /Ground - RN-Paramedic - Firefighter for over 40 year in Oregon and Alaska I want to thank you for good work. I have flown with many Excellent Medvac Pilots in my career, and know they bring the brains and the talent to each call to keep us all safe. So others may live.. Good luck on next chapter ... Blue Skies
@larrybueno Жыл бұрын
Wonderful and inspiring video, looks like fun. The only thing is being away from family for 7 days! Thank you for making these great videos!
@thehunterstruck2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always been into helicopters when it comes to medical flights but started really looking at fixed wing. The difference is so huge it’s unreal but it’s incredible. Fixed wing definitely seems a little more “relaxed” per say because it’s mostly flying from one location to another and you don’t have to worry about a landing zone that is sketchy or tight spaces at hospitals. Aviation is something that amazes me and how far it’s come and living on a flight path and within a few miles of an aviation (both pilot and mechanical) has sparked my interest.
@FlyingWildAZ2 жыл бұрын
Yes the risk factor with fixed wing is substantially less than rotor. For that reason much respect to those who choose to fly rotor. I don't like going into a small airport that I have never been to for the first time at night, can't imagine landing every night at a totally unknown location.
@thatgirlmadge4 жыл бұрын
What an enormous responsibility. Thank you for everything you do.
@FlyingWildAZ3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you.
@VictoryAviation Жыл бұрын
I greatly appreciate how well produced this video is and the thoroughness of so many aspects that you could have easily glossed over. Realism well done sir! The house I’m living at now is owned by a rotary life flight pilot. He basically does what’s depicted in this video. He also drives a few hours away for his shifts. I switched over to the rotary side from fixed wing so I could go into aerial cinematography. I’ve had the thought several times that I may have done a dumb thing, but I still have my fixed wing CPL and need to get my CFI/CFII knocked out so I have those as backups. If I’m able to land some movies later on in my career, then that would be amazing! Thanks again for the awesome video. I hope your aviation journey is still super fulfilling for you! See-YA!
@thecessnaflyer67544 жыл бұрын
Great video man! Working to get where you are right now! Thank you for for what you do! You all are heroes!
@kenbryant25704 жыл бұрын
That was the first video of yours I have seen. I enjoyed it very much. I look forward to seeing more from you as you go forward.
@aaronfloyd144 жыл бұрын
Talk about a one man show!
@ChickenHawk8414 жыл бұрын
Really nice video Tim, Thank you for the insight on fixed-wing MEDIVAC ops and the 690B. Good luck in your new job.
@SethSutherland4 жыл бұрын
This was a fantastic video!!! Absolutely loved it. I know how challenging it can be getting all those angles.
@PilotChiccon4 жыл бұрын
I cracked a smile when I saw the Embry-Riddle shirt. I’m currently at the Daytona campus in Florida and our flight department was shutdown down due to the virus. I was about a few modules away from getting my instrument rating :/ be safe flying out there!! Hopefully things will clear up and can resume getting my ratings
@gmontoy153a4 жыл бұрын
Great video Tim. I had no issues with the music or the volume of your voice.
@kenleblanc42243 жыл бұрын
What a cool job! Man, I love seeing people that enjoy and care about what they do.
@wesmoody57154 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for your Service and taking great care of us may your future in Aviation be onward and upward sir .
@bertrodgers91534 жыл бұрын
Great video Tim. I used to fly N79BE for a previous owner. It was good to get a glimpse of it again.
@metaltubechronicles4 жыл бұрын
Very well directed video & great insight into the nature of medevac flying, Tim! I'm a medevac pilot myself in the Canadian Arctic servicing some of the most remote communities on the planet. Your schedule does make me very jealous, though! Up here, we do 14-day rotations (both day & night shifts on a rolling 14-hr duty day) and then get 14 days off.
@calvinnickel99954 жыл бұрын
Ouch. They really need to get rid of that 14 hour rolling duty day BS. I’m 4/4 in the south with 12 hours all days home every night. I think in this market I’m staying put for now.
@metaltubechronicles4 жыл бұрын
Calvin Nickel I agree! The 14-day on call operation does take its toll on the body and mind. Are you at Ornge by any chance? The schedule sounds familiar and definitely what I would prefer. Too bad there won’t be much movement happening in this climate.
@william_ochieng Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is my dream job. I've re-watched your video 3 times already. I'm so drawn to this life. Airlines aren't for me but being a medevac pilot is. Hoping I'll achieve my dream one day. I'd give anything for this life. Thanks for sharing your expectations with us sir, and congratulations on the upgrade 💪
@eaglekeeper60563 жыл бұрын
I never understood how important IFR was until I watched you land at night.
@FlyingWildAZ3 жыл бұрын
Interesting to note that most countries require pilots to have an instrument rating to fly at night, not the US. I have been out on VFR clear moonless nights in the middle of the desert where it was more IMC than being in the middle of a cloud yet it was perfectly legal for a non-instrument rated pilot to be flying around. Go figure.
@9HighFlyer94 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. When I did my night xcountry (about half a lifetime ago) with my instructor we went to ktus. While I was checking weather for the return flight he started talking to a fixed wing medevac pilot. Native Air if Iirc. He loved his job.
@endwood4 жыл бұрын
The B200 is the choice of medivac for twins. Cargo door, rugged and good all round perf for the role.
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
You forget to mention best "ramp presence." What a beast that B200 is!
@ictpilot4 жыл бұрын
@@FlyingWildAZ Used to build the King Airs in Wichita before I went active duty Navy (79). They used to advertise that you could take out every third rivet and it would still exceed FAA standards for safety. Nowadays if they tried that the company legal department would freak out and blow a gasket! 😂😂😂
@calvinnickel99954 жыл бұрын
Beech 350 is best. Tons of power. 300 knots. With full gas you can still take a patient and two medics. In and out of 3000 foot strips.
@marv3794 жыл бұрын
Thanks for filming. Enjoyed the experience with you. Always wondered about those flights!
@jasonrwilkinson92164 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim really interesting insight into your typical day, good luck with the next chapter of your career!
@scottk9174 жыл бұрын
I was a 4 year flight medic for Critical Air San Diego (now defunct). I loved this video. I have my PPL now and can enjoy both sides of the business.
@ChickenHawk8414 жыл бұрын
I have a dark blue CA polo shirt that a friend gave me 20-years ago.. It has a few holes and printing is getting pretty faded.. I refuse to let my wife throw it out. You guys were primarily out of Montgomery (KMYF) right?
@scottk9174 жыл бұрын
@@ChickenHawk841 Our headquarters, dispatch, and maintenance was at MYF but our bases were CRQ and RNM. We had fixed wing bases all over the west. I did both fixed wing and rotor
@scottk9174 жыл бұрын
still have my flight suit modeled after lifeflight San Diego. Yellow strips over blue. Very blue angel like as well
@wycliffeecapps10474 жыл бұрын
Thanks A lot Mr .Timmons for the great interesting video!
@JeffDenham56914 жыл бұрын
Fascinating to watch. Thanks Tim. Well done mate.
@wagnergitirana4 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. It gives me great perspective as well. Thank you for sharing.
@yv295c4 жыл бұрын
Love the Riddle T-shirt! Go Eagles!
@jcraigshelton4 жыл бұрын
I’ve done the fixed wing and rotor wing side and I must say that I preferred the rotor wing side. And one of the things that I liked most about it was that the pilot and the medical crew shared crew quarters and were under the same roof. That way your safety briefing and aircraft checkouts were done together and everyone knew the status of things. That and you get to hang out and you just bond more.
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed working with my med crews and had a great relationship with them. I hear it is not like that in many places.
@chriseliante66454 жыл бұрын
Wow, I loved your video. Always wondered how fixed wing med evac works. My aunt worked for Native Air in PHX on the helo for years as a flight nurse. Great video! Keep it up!
@krishs91924 жыл бұрын
Loved watching this video !!!
@darickymeister4 жыл бұрын
I'm a medevac pilot....Mitsubishi MU2 for a year and 13 years on the PC-12....Ontario and Quebec. You have a new subscriber.
@ChickenHawk8414 жыл бұрын
I'm probably one of few that really like the Moo2.. Does Canada have a SFAR for it like we do here in U.S.?
@darickymeister4 жыл бұрын
@@ChickenHawk841 The SFAR is a US FAA thing.... I was trained on the Mu2 before the SFAR was required... (Trained by Reece Howells, from TN) Did my 135 ride in PBI with him. To fly the MU2 in Canada requires more training, about the same standard as to what Reece Howell provided, including the Orlando SIM and icing videos (an AD) I flew the MU2 in Fl for year, before flying in Canada.
@ginothecat4 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, great watching this video and thanks for posting. I fly out of Safford myself (I am one of the King Air guys doing the same thing you do) - I hope you and your family are well! Again, pleasure watching! (I like music in my videos as well)
@stefanocolletto69844 жыл бұрын
Impressive job my friend. Thank you, Stefano.
@jeffhicks10083 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear the name Safford, Arizona it always reminds me of the 690 that impacted the Superstitions in 2011. I am glad your videos came up, now I can't stop watching. Love the area especially around Springerville where I have a few acres to come up from Texas to enjoy the cool weather in summer.
@hawky2254 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I work as a flight paramedic in Ontario and it's interesting to see the differences and similarities across the border. That being said, I'm super thankful that we fly PC-12s now that I've seen the sardine can your medics work in!
@calvinnickel99954 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’d love to fly the PC-12... except all of the really tall pointy hard things in BC that makes me really appreciate an extra PT6.
@georgeacenas23498 ай бұрын
I'm exploring aviation work and see it has time commitments and if course risk. Then again, no job comes without risk- especially helicopter medevac piloting. Thank you.
@beno1774 жыл бұрын
Really well done and best of luck on your next job.
@madeofnapalm4 жыл бұрын
This was both informative and pleasant to watch.
@paulog4053 жыл бұрын
It will be great to watch videos on this line of work. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
@generalsturgeon60074 жыл бұрын
This video was awesome! Thanks for giving us a look at one of the possible aviation careers out there! Also, saw the ERAU shirt! GO EAGLES!
@DB-zh3ti4 жыл бұрын
Tim, can you lower the music volume at or below your talking volume on the video. My neighbors get mad at me for playing loud music before I get a chance to lower the volume, then when the music stops I have to raise the volume to hear you.
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Uggh, so sorry DB! My apologies. Thank you, I really need to learn how to normalize the entire sound track so at least if there is music it does not blow the listener away. Next video is almost all commentary on the ice protection system of the Turbo Commander. Stay tuned.
@CMDRSweeper4 жыл бұрын
@@FlyingWildAZ Oh and remember, you already have music on every video when you hit the fuel on switch and get ignition on those two engines of yours :D
@DANCINGERN4 жыл бұрын
You should not be playing LOUD MUSIc in th 1st place. Put your dam head phones on instead. You are disrupting other peoples lives, and it is against the law.
@andytaylor15884 жыл бұрын
@@DANCINGERN I wish it was against the law in my city. My neighbours like to intrude.
@DANCINGERN4 жыл бұрын
A You tuber emailed me letters that were uneducated in their writing@@andytaylor1588 style with poss threats from so called other people so it worked.
@jerrybarlar9768 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the new adventure!
@Stefano504 жыл бұрын
Just tripped upon your channel by chance! Well done!! As an old (but not bold) pilot, I still cannot get enough aviation "content" ever!! I am soooo old, we used to fly checks around at night to build time!! Keep up the great videos....... LOVE IT!
@steeltiger50004 жыл бұрын
Great video Tim! It was a great behind the scenes. I wish you well in the next phase of your career.
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Wastegateproductions Жыл бұрын
seeing this in 2023! the commander is the LOUDEST turbo prob ever!! I work in PHX as an LST and always look forward to seeing these guys roll through! oh and N389P I still see that bird every once in a while !
@FlyingWildAZ Жыл бұрын
Make your ear's bleed!
@attainaviation1184 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video Tim, very interesting, informative an also funny. Congrats and good luck on your next GIG!.
@OPR2684 жыл бұрын
so wonderful just keep going i in joy watching your filling and wayting your next video thank you so much 💐🌄👍
@markcorboy85284 жыл бұрын
1st time watch loved it.
@Beet50904 жыл бұрын
I know you’ve gotten a lot of comments about this but I could really do with quieter or even no music. We love hearing chatter with atc!
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, the constructive criticism about the audio has been very civil and tactful and I promise you, noted. Kinda shocking for a KZfaq crowd that normally takes no prisoners. I appreciate you and thanks for watching.
@Julian-tf8nj3 жыл бұрын
thank you for all your good work... and for this interesting video
@FlyingWildAZ3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Julian!
@davidfrost14284 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Tim. Best of luck.
@stejer2114 жыл бұрын
15:43 For the love of fine food, what is THAT...
@nythawkfpv3 жыл бұрын
sausages with onion?
@wyatta65283 жыл бұрын
Glizzy with cheese
@StephenMcElroy13 жыл бұрын
Looked like a future ride onboard his on platform.
@joshedwards22724 жыл бұрын
There’s something calm and beautiful about flying at night for me, stunning video sir 😎
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Yes, and little to no traffic to compete with except FEDEX and UPS. ;)
@djatnikasaleh22184 жыл бұрын
It's surprising me that your job/services so complete (pax, ramp, flight service's) good job, may God bless you ...👍👍👍
@almarasco80884 жыл бұрын
That was awesome thank you for your services
@joelriou75294 жыл бұрын
Good video. Former medevac pilot on Beech 200 with cargo door. Easier to board the streachers. Good flights.
@williamdeveson26734 жыл бұрын
My favorite part about this was the pilot math involved. My god, I wish I knew that when I was flying caravans.
@lemonator88134 жыл бұрын
Im new to flying, where did he pull those numbers from?
@g_a_b_r_i_e_l_4 жыл бұрын
This video deserves more views! Well done 👍
@babenning4 жыл бұрын
This was brilliant. I really enjoyed this video. I hope the person you transported is doing well. I also hope you're enjoying your new job.
@BlackHawkJag4 жыл бұрын
What’s the turnaround time? How fast can you get back to base if there was another person that needed a medevac while you were out?
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Almost exactly four hours from phone call to back at the crew house. Had more than a few times where we got back and took another patient right away. Could count on my fingers the number of times in three years where we flew three back to back mission with the ambo waiting for us on the ramp when we got back to base. When the weather turns real crappy the rotors don't fly so business picks up for us. That said I flew less than five trauma patients in three years.
@joeyknight82724 жыл бұрын
@@FlyingWildAZ why do they choose aircraft over helicopters?
@00peter0000004 жыл бұрын
@@joeyknight8272 Range
@jameson12394 жыл бұрын
Joey Knight longer range and faster
@dickjohnson42684 жыл бұрын
@@joeyknight8272 A lot of our flights were over 350 nm. with multiple legs.
@pilotcmull4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Even for us guys that fly for a living, all flying jobs just aren't the same! I miss the days of VFR hand flying and doing my own flight planning! Good luck on the new endeavors and again, awesome job!
@danm75964 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I appreciate all the small details that are shown as I am considering a career in aviation.
@federicoalves32942 жыл бұрын
the video what I wanted watch,congrats for amazing video and your awesome style life,cheers from Argentina!!!
@gamingforlive21504 жыл бұрын
10:46 there`s probaly someone playing flight sim
@andytaylor15884 жыл бұрын
They even have the pedals.
@cjbarr7234 жыл бұрын
You'd think since it's what they do for a living day in and day out they'd get tired of aviation related stuff and want to do something different when they're not at work or on a flight. That being said, I guess I can't really say anything. I'm a Firefighter/ AEMT full time paid and I volunteer at a fire department and a rescue squad and also play DOJRP (A game using Grand Theft Auto 5 that has been modified and you play as Police/ Fire/ EMS.) So I guess pilots playing Flight Sim is no different. lol
@cianoreilly92614 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video 👍 I see you have a Volkswagen Passat, one of the best cars made imo. I still have mine since 05 !!
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Owned that car from new all the way back in 2001. Loved that car, sold it when I left the job in November, it had 230,000 miles.
@cianoreilly92614 жыл бұрын
Tim Timmons that’s crazy, Such a reliable and smooth car to drive. They certainly don’t make now like they did before. All the best from a private pilot and subscriber here in Ireland 🇮🇪
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
@@cianoreilly9261 Greetings to the homeland from a third generation Irish-American!
@mamoruisamu14 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video; glad KZfaq suggested it. Looks like good work for a good purpose. Best wishes on your new job, and looking forward to more videos!
@alancarter83963 жыл бұрын
Good video , well made and enjoyable.
@ZombieGamingVideo4 жыл бұрын
Do you get paid for the entire 12 hour shifts? Or is it only when you’re in the air like commercial pilots? Thanks, and great video!
@timjon11224 жыл бұрын
I am sure he is being paid by shift not by flight.
@22640cal4 жыл бұрын
Paid salary. EMS stands for Earn Money Sleeping lol
@danielthornley2484 жыл бұрын
why am i imagining someone suffering in pain waiting for a life flight while this guy is setting up angles for a montage of him getting suited up hahaha
@medicalopsgirl Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Thank you. ❤
@michaelhurst5062 жыл бұрын
A wonderful story and congratulations on your moving to a new venture in flying.
@100lladventures74 жыл бұрын
Great Video Tim, what are the requirements for this type of flying? I am currently a firefighter working to finish ratings and build time then transition into flying as a career change.
@pssryan4 жыл бұрын
Commercial Multi Engine with an Instrument rating at a minimum. Can imagine their insurance is also looking for at least a 500-1500 hour pilot. No type rating needed as it is below the 12,500 pound gross weight.
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
They want you to have a ME ATP. 2000TT/ 250 hours turbine time. Second class medical. I started flying at 35 and retired from the military at 43 before flying for a living so a career change is definitely possible. Good luck to you.
@bobshaw40634 жыл бұрын
@@FlyingWildAZ Tim Fellow Veteran Thank You for your Service . I'm a US Air Force Veteran & VA Retiree . What branch of the Service were you in & when did you serve ? I served 18 August ' 71 - 25 May ' 75 . VA I worked May ' 76 - August ' 97 .
@ryanwalters41094 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Just curious, what company do you fly for? I’m currently working on my ratings down at KIWA
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan. Was flying for an outfit called Ponderosa Air Ambulance. I left there in November 2019.
@earthllamma16134 жыл бұрын
Do you still fly
@earthllamma16134 жыл бұрын
If so where
@andytaylor15884 жыл бұрын
@@earthllamma1613 during the part at the end of the video, he explains.
@alwatt93674 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.. Brilliant watching
@pauloestevam34624 жыл бұрын
Great video! L love Twinn Commanders, a rocky solid plane. Cheers from Brazil.
@alec46724 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure "rocky" is just a typo but I think "rock" is the word to use for the intent
@davidc.robinson2614 жыл бұрын
How does a town of 7,000 have a fixed wing medevac aircraft? Is this common in small towns?
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Hi David. Not common, but air assets are strategically located to serve a large area of remote towns so the asset can be flexed. Most of AZ is pretty remote.
@captainjohnh94054 жыл бұрын
It isn't one town of 7000, more like 12 towns within about 20 minutes flight time. The author has at least 8 along US 70 and 191that would fit the bill. Also some companies sell "memberships" for about $500 up to $1000 per year that will cover the patient's out of pocket IF the patient is transported by the company. Google Air Ambulance Membership Plans for examples. Six towns of 7000, could easily generate 3000 memberships. At $100/month which could cover all pilot salaries at a base similar to the author's.
@paulm22064 жыл бұрын
also taxes lolol
@toucansam32174 жыл бұрын
Love everything except for the music lol
@g_a_b_r_i_e_l_4 жыл бұрын
The music is fine just the volume is a little too high
@thedeadbeats2257 Жыл бұрын
thanks for what you do this was very informative!
@csmihaly4 жыл бұрын
Amazing editing, great content. Thanks for making this.
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you!
@willg9674 жыл бұрын
Great Video Tim! I would like to get involved in flying for a MEDVAC company. I have just over 1500hrs, part 135 time, and 300 hrs of multi. Any tips or suggestions where to get started? I'm also a CFII, MEI. Thanks in advance. Will
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Will, sounds like you are on the right track. Probably need to move out to the southwest where fixed-wing MEDEVAC is prevalent. Check Guardian.
@littleferrhis4 жыл бұрын
So just curious, could you live on base and be able to spend your shift time at home instead of a crew house? I know the small town life isn’t as appealing, but I love the idea of getting paid to be a stay at home dad, as long as I fly when I am on call.
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. As a matter of fact two of our pilots lived in town. They were on call but pretty much could do whatever they wanted as long as they could get to the airport before the med crew. Many days they got paid to do nothing. If you are up for moving to a small town I bet you would have no problems getting a job like this.
@livingyourbestlife711 Жыл бұрын
As a long-time pilot from the late '80s to the mid-90s, a lot has changed. I did this service for about 8 years, and all I did was fly company employees and documents from PHX/DVT or CHD to LAS, LAX, SAN, SNA, FUL, and others and then back home. Again, went to pick them up. It was quite boring other than the flying. The money was ok, but not what it is now. Pretty much an "air taxi" driver. It is an alone type of life, not necessarily a "lonely" life. I mostly flew the Baron 55, 58, and P210s the company had. Now, I'm on the EMS side of things. I got my PP, IR, CP, and MER in AZ and have fond memories of flying the SW USA. Thanks for sharing! I hear there is a shortage, but I'm just too old (60)!
@shahidsharif4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting insight into the life of a medevac pilot, thanks for sharing!
@tycejerby91784 жыл бұрын
What kind of salary can be expected with this job?
@tbirds53139 ай бұрын
A little late to the party but over 100k a year
@buckbuchanan58494 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video, and seeing what goes on behind the scenes. You really don't need to lay music over your video. It would be fine without.
@danasampson8183 жыл бұрын
That was cool. I would take that job in a heartbeat. Your video gave truth to a reality of the glamour. Good luck in your future!
@chrismartinez5604 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I enjoyed it a lot. I really hope to become a medevac pilot myself. Very inspiring.
@djquick4 жыл бұрын
@10:54 that roll of TP is in the ‘under’ configuration. No!
@airmackeeee67924 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, when your not transporting patients, have you ever felt the urge to do some Bob Hoover style aerobatics in your Turbo Commander? 😜
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
You know it! Pour some tea!
@airmackeeee67924 жыл бұрын
@@FlyingWildAZ 😂😂😂😂😂 But only backhand pouring!! 😂😂😂😂
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
@@airmackeeee6792 I met him at Oshkosh. Signed my log book. What a legend.
@airmackeeee67924 жыл бұрын
@@FlyingWildAZ Whoa. Absolute legend!! I'm guessing you read his biography "Forever Flying"?
@FlyingWildAZ4 жыл бұрын
@@airmackeeee6792 Had him sign my copy of that book as well.
@jessicaslattery3753 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the type of operation I want to be a part of when I get my multi 😍 Love this plane too
@magueyguate2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome.!!! I still dreaming hopefully one day will get to that point. Keep doing more videos cause that's how we get inspired.
@FlyingWildAZ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex, you are motivating me to get off my lazy ass and make more content!