DRF Luftrettung, November 15, 2021 - The most modern helicopter currently used in civil air rescue is now also flying in Mannheim: As of today, an H145 takes off as the new Christoph 53.
A glass cockpit with large screens, a powerful autopilot and a new interior concept in the cabin make the crew's work easier and contribute to even better patient care.
Martin Beitzel, station manager and pilot, proudly presents the new Christoph 53: “We are very pleased that we are now starting our missions here in Mannheim with an H145, the most modern helicopter currently used in air rescue. Even a look into the cockpit shows the difference to the previous machine: All flight data - for example about the engines or the attitude - are shown to us pilots on large-format displays . With the new Christoph 53, we can now live up to our claim of providing the best possible care for our patients in the region.”
On the weather radar, the pilots can recognize rapidly changing weather conditions at an early stage. The four-axis autopilot brings further relief because it can automatically take over control functions. This makes Christoph 53's life-saving missions even safer. The encased tail rotor, the so-called fenestron, also catches the eye: It is quieter, better protected against damage and offers rescue workers on the ground more safety.
Emergency physicians and emergency paramedics are also looking forward to working with the new machine, as it is particularly suitable for the tasks of the ward, especially the highly demanding transports between clinics.
The new interior concept , co-developed by DRF Luftrettung, also brings advantages , which, among other things, offers more space and rotating seats for the crew, thus further improving patient care. For the transport of seriously ill premature babies in the so-called incubator, the "incubator", or other medically demanding operations that the station regularly carries out, the H145 offers even better conditions with more space in the cabin, a greater range and more power.
A glass cockpit with large screens, a powerful autopilot and a new interior concept in the cabin make the crew's work easier and contribute to even better patient care.
Martin Beitzel, station manager and pilot, proudly presents the new Christoph 53: “We are very pleased that we are now starting our missions here in Mannheim with an H145, the most modern helicopter currently used in air rescue. Even a look into the cockpit shows the difference to the previous machine: All flight data - for example about the engines or the attitude - are shown to us pilots on large-format displays . With the new Christoph 53, we can now live up to our claim of providing the best possible care for our patients in the region.”
On the weather radar, the pilots can recognize rapidly changing weather conditions at an early stage. The four-axis autopilot brings further relief because it can automatically take over control functions. This makes Christoph 53's life-saving missions even safer. The encased tail rotor, the so-called fenestron, also catches the eye: It is quieter, better protected against damage and offers rescue workers on the ground more safety.
Emergency physicians and emergency paramedics are also looking forward to working with the new machine, as it is particularly suitable for the tasks of the ward, especially the highly demanding transports between clinics.
The new interior concept , co-developed by DRF Luftrettung, also brings advantages , which, among other things, offers more space and rotating seats for the crew, thus further improving patient care. For the transport of seriously ill premature babies in the so-called incubator, the "incubator", or other medically demanding operations that the station regularly carries out, the H145 offers even better conditions with more space in the cabin, a greater range and more power.
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