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@NewfieOn2Wheels 15 сағат бұрын
Any idea if they were able to recover the balloon? Id hate to see it left out there to rot and pollute the landscape
@xyldkefyi 21 сағат бұрын
From the description regarding top cover: "If the medical scenario is dire and we are still hours away they can dispatch their SAR Techs via parachute to the boat to begin medical intervention." These guys paradrop onto a ship moving in the ocean? That is actually insane
@mattfrom103 20 сағат бұрын
I believe the goal would be to land in the water beside the ship and then have the ship recover them. This is more applicable for life rafts and smaller boats. This is obviously a higher risk mission profile and isn't just randomly done.
@xyldkefyi 20 сағат бұрын
@mattfrom103 that makes sense, thank you. Although, parachuting into the water is no less badass. The more I learn about it, the more I am in awe of the work you guys do.
@hps5089 23 сағат бұрын
Question: who will pay this evac cost? The patient, or the health insurance company?
@mattfrom103 20 сағат бұрын
There is no bill associated with this rescue.
@3516diesel Күн бұрын
Do they sedate patients before the ride up?
@mattfrom103 20 сағат бұрын
I can't discuss the specifics of this case by STs, as well as the ship's doctor, can administer several drugs such as anti-nauseants, pain killers, and sedatives/depressants (downers). These drugs would be administered on a case by case basis. The goal, however, is never to knock the patient out or put them to sleep.
@bazzmcfury9550 Күн бұрын
Why would you need a c130 flying top cover for a hoist job?
@mattfrom103 20 сағат бұрын
Standard procedure to try to get it. If they don't show up the mission would most likely still go ahead.
@hj45lp 2 күн бұрын
Very cool mission, thanks for sharing yet again! - For information on the incident, search for "British balloonists’ transatlantic quest thwarted" and you'll find articles about it. From one of the articles: "If their mission had been successful, Deborah Scholes would have been the first woman to captain a balloon across the Atlantic and Mike Scholes the first registered blind person to crew." - You may see this endeavour many different ways, but humans have always pushed the boundaries of what is possible, facilitating a lot of progress and discovery, even if some of these adventures seem to be less directly useful for anything than others. But then again, we don't know the whole story of sponsorships and tech development they possibly carried along. - Finally, according to the article, they seemed to have made the responsible decision to abort the mission over land at the first sign of (still unknown) trouble.
@fp30e 2 күн бұрын
An Amazing Video. The flight crew were well beyond FANTASTIC.
@ridgeutilities9416 2 күн бұрын
Amazing to see the long format with audio. Thank you all for your incredibly important service.
@artideg 2 күн бұрын
Your video made it into the news: kzbin.infolRcd0MgAXBY?si=-oE8Q8x_HbQLRgG2
@mattfrom103 2 күн бұрын
That is actually not my video. Same Squadron but someone else filmed out. JRCC Halifax produced that video and put it out on their twitter feed.
@artideg 2 күн бұрын
@mattfrom103 so you and the squadron use that platform frequently to refuel?
@MarkLeznik 3 күн бұрын
37:20 you can also see the plane that accompanied you, awesome!
@mattfrom103 3 күн бұрын
Ya, they just sort of circle overhead keeping an eye on things.
@Doowoo 4 күн бұрын
As a SR-71 pilot and ex-navy seal i would just like to check in on this comment section too.
@Ryan-mq2mi 5 күн бұрын
That’s rad, thanks for sharing. I worked aboard a cruise ship, the Norwegian sky, and I don’t remember that ever happening, although people did die occasionally. I myself had to visit the hospital on board and people sometimes don’t realize these are essentially floating cities. They have almost everything you need a board. I can’t imagine what this costs though.
@marcpootmans7454 5 күн бұрын
The tether line "donut" is a really cool knot / assembly. Would you please do a quick vid sometime on how you build that knot donut? Awesome rescue!!
@JohnFox-X333XXX 6 күн бұрын
That was really fascinating, thanks for posting! I'm curious to know how much that repatriation cost and who pays for it. Is the ship owner charged?
@mattfrom103 6 күн бұрын
There is no charge to get them to a hospital. The Squadron is allocated a certain number of hours to fly each year for both missions and training. Had we not flown on this mission we would have instead conducted training with those hours. Thus there is no incremental cost to having conducted this mission. I have no idea about what happens in the hospital or when they leave the hospital.
@morganormrod1622 6 күн бұрын
Awesome video thanks for sharing! Couple of questions... why do the ships radars have to be stopped/stop rotating?? And why not use the larger space on the bow? Edit: scrap question about use of bow. I saw your answer about midship being more stable 👍🏻
@mattfrom103 6 күн бұрын
All radars have a danger zone around them for radiation. We don't know the size of that danger zone for every different kind of radar so we ask for them to be shut off so there is no chance of zapping our STs as they hoist past them.
@morganormrod1622 6 күн бұрын
@mattfrom103 ah thought it would be something to do with interference or radiation, thanks for getting back to me 👍🏻
@Gatorflyer 6 күн бұрын
NOT repetitive at all. They keep getting better! I get to do an amazing job vicariously through you guy! Keep up the strong work
@Gatorflyer 6 күн бұрын
Great videos!! Can you make video showing how you make the tag line coil?
@CoolStuff108 6 күн бұрын
This is absolutely incredible! Proud to be Canadian 🇨🇦thank you for your service!
@CoolStuff108 6 күн бұрын
Approximately how long does it take to refuel in a situation like this?
@mattfrom103 4 күн бұрын
Not that long. I didn't time it. It also depends on the fuel pressure the tanks/pumps are producing.
@Surrlibrumm 7 күн бұрын
Excellent !!! Thank you for sharing !
@PhotogPilot 7 күн бұрын
Are those cameras facing the two pilot positions on the glareshield?
@mattfrom103 6 күн бұрын
Which camera shot are you referring to? I had one above my head, one on my helmet, and one on the side window pointed at the instruments.
@PhotogPilot 6 күн бұрын
@@mattfrom103 - Not one the cameras you use to film. On the glareshield above the instruments there's what looks like a small camera facing towards the pilot positions on both sides of the aircraft.
@mattfrom103 6 күн бұрын
@@PhotogPilot That's not a camera. It's a warning light for the low height warning feature.
@sachaedwards2935 7 күн бұрын
This is awesome! Thanks for a great video, can't wait for the hangar videos!
@craftykoala 7 күн бұрын
This heli is amazing.. I'm blown away just by the moving waypoints haha. Great content and thank you for doing all you do!
@briantampa1164 7 күн бұрын
Fine video man!
@johnkapwn 7 күн бұрын
I'd imagine a two wheel taxi is a little more sketchy in the Corm than a Chinook, but it's an effective method of taxing. We use it to back up into tight spaces, though you have to be cautious to not toss stuff when you're throwing down that much wind.
@mattfrom103 7 күн бұрын
It's just something that is not done very often on this machine. I wouldn't say it's sketchy but one does have to be careful of not over rotating and striking the tail. We rarely back up as well. We do something called 'castering' which is a cool trick where we crank the nose gear over 90 degrees and spin around the centre axis.
@martenkerkhoff6600 7 күн бұрын
At 29:34, the tech reached up and pulled out what I've all along been assuming is a safety pin. Why would he have done that, given he was 100' over cold ocean? Wouldn't that best be left for a few seconds before being on the boat?
@mattfrom103 6 күн бұрын
The danger is when getting in and out of the helicopter when there is no load being carried by the hook. The ST's harness can 'cam out' (twist out) of the hook. That is the reason for the safety pin. Once the hook is carrying a load there is no chance of it camming out. And on the deck they want to be able to hook up and disconnect quickly. I'll see if I can find a video of what I am talking about.
@RtCmdr 7 күн бұрын
What would be involved in refueling from the C130 that's overhead if both it and you were equipped for it? No doubt "a lot", but I'm curious as to the pros and cons of that type of operation.
@mattcomeau5351 6 күн бұрын
The 149 does not have AAR capability unlike some of it's AW101 counterparts. In theory we could do HIFR but it's not set up with the CCG or the Navy.
@mattfrom103 6 күн бұрын
That C130 is not equipped for air to air refueling. The CH-149 is not equipped for air to air refueling. In theory both can be modified to become capable but that is not currently a capability that is being sought by the RCAF. I think it would be a fairly large under taking in terms of time, training, resources, and money for very little added benefit.
@GeorgesWashingtonAirplanes 7 күн бұрын
Hi from Belgium. The top cover is a standard procedure, everytime ? Very interesting things. Not somethings we see there in North Sea SAR with our NH-90
@mattfrom103 6 күн бұрын
It is standard procedure yes. However, if it is not available we will usually still attempt to conduct the mission.
@uneetudiant 7 күн бұрын
Very Well done, you guys are pros. I notice your feet are not on the pedals at times ,Is the heli using auto pilot and moving at the same speed as ship and moving left and right ? Cheers
@mattfrom103 6 күн бұрын
Good catch. The helicopter has heading hold by default so no active use of the pedals is required. That being said my feet probably should have been closer to the pedals to 'guard' them. I will pay more attention to my feet position in the future.
@uneetudiant 6 күн бұрын
@@mattfrom103 LOL ,From what I noticed your feet where only a few inches away,seems ok to me, but perhaps for safety with in yourself it is noted. Good call.
@travismuhler 7 күн бұрын
I enjoy the longer videos!
@davidtaylor5394 7 күн бұрын
Just discovered this site....you guys are amazing! To think that you do this on a regular basis is even more amazing. Thank you for your service and as much as I would love to see yall I hope I never have to lol
@jasonboutilier1380 7 күн бұрын
The videos just keep getting better! You guys don't get paid enough for everything you do! As a volunteer with sar, I love hearing 103 squadron is on the way
@emma.may.6 7 күн бұрын
These videos are awesome, very educational and also just super cool! I begin winchman training with UK SAR next week and find these videos highly motivating and interesting. Thank you for posting.
@morganormrod1622 6 күн бұрын
Bring a winchman for HM coastguard do you also need a paramedic qualification???
@emma.may.6 3 күн бұрын
@@morganormrod1622 yes HCPC registered paramedic
@morganormrod1622 3 күн бұрын
@@emma.may.6 ah cool. How about the person controlling the winch (not sure what there called)? Do they need a paramedic qualification too? It's a job I'd love to do so just curious
@darbelihaydar 7 күн бұрын
a pretty niche video Well done guys 👍
@martijn9568 7 күн бұрын
At first I thought that this was going to be a rather small fishing vessel, at least it seemed that way far out. Then you go closer and had a person on deck to compare it to. While the ship is far from the largest, it sure is a hell of a lot bigger than any small ship would be.😅 Edit: Cool to see the bundled guide line (if that’s what it’s called) from up close. It looks like it’s all tied up in those slipping knots, which is pretty satisfying to see go loose. Although a lot of work to get it all properly tied back up!
@paulrandig 7 күн бұрын
Hihi, the QM2 slowly appearing and continuing to appear while the stern is long passed, reminded me of the spaceship "Spaceballs 1" being introduced, just the other way round: appearing from behind the camera and seemingly never ending.
@permelin8317 7 күн бұрын
Amazing! 🙏
@kathyschreiner4852 7 күн бұрын
Best one yet. I agree with all the other comments. Pretty tough rescue for the FE, to say the least. Kudos to him.
@AlexNiepokalanow 7 күн бұрын
One of the greatest I´ve ever seen. Was no easy task but you guys nailed it. Thanks Matt for the video
@smithmatt321 8 күн бұрын
Great video, the audio really ties it all together. Thanks for taking the time to put these together!
@lolo2221 8 күн бұрын
it's really disorienting watching the ship rapidly approach the helo while it rides a swell, makes it seem like you've dropped 50 feet! Is that effect better or worse in person? edit: I also just gotta say I love the overhead camera view. 10/10
@mattfrom103 7 күн бұрын
Yes. It can be challenging to tell if it's the ship going up or the helicopter going down. It's much much more challenging at night when there is no horizon.
@ajrandall87 8 күн бұрын
Amazing work to you and crew, love this format and hearing the comms and process. Can't wait to see the next video. A few questions: 1. Why not use the bow? At first glance seems like much more open space? 2. What was the "caution" audio alert for each time the helicopter approached? Thanks for all you do
@mattfrom103 7 күн бұрын
1)In this case the bow would have been acceptable. Trouble with the bow is it goes up and down more so than them midships. This is due to how the boat goes up and down the swells while pivoting about its center of buoyancy. I just picked midships and went for it. 2) I had to override the radar altitude hold feature every time I got close to the ship. The way I chose to do that sometimes causes a caution to be generated. It's no big deal.
@ajrandall87 7 күн бұрын
@ makes sense, thank you for the reply!
@TheStowAway594 8 күн бұрын
You guys use piddle packs I assume? Great job btw and an excellent video.
@mattfrom103 7 күн бұрын
No, we do not use those.
@ThroneOfBhaal 8 күн бұрын
Amazing. Incredible skill and airmanship from everyone involved. Thank you for sharing what's probably a normal day to you :P
@user-du8wf3ub5i 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for uploading the file. It is greatly appreciated!
@johannesschmidt9580 8 күн бұрын
Very nice video!!
@newfdog4tee5 8 күн бұрын
Wow ! amazing work, i was wondering about a night search that was done near Botwood and Northern Arm in late 2024 looking for someone in the water, i had to go outside and watch, the noise was intense from being so low and it lasted for a while and no one was found in the water, do you have any video of the that search and Thanks for all you do
@mattfrom103 8 күн бұрын
I'd have to go through my files but probably not. It wouldn't normally record a search.
@newfdog4tee5 8 күн бұрын
@@mattfrom103 Thanks
@1BCamden 8 күн бұрын
Big day, well done guys, the swell is deceiving, it’s like you have to pick your time very carefully, snatching the hoist, no wonder the FE was feeling the load. Top cover is very reassuring in these conditions Best wishes
@heli-crewhgs5285 8 күн бұрын
How come the pilots were wearing olive green, prior to the hot refuel, and afterwards were wearing orange?
@jpcycleservices3810 8 күн бұрын
I think in a previous video, he said once they are going over water they need to be in dry suit etc. which is orange.
@mattfrom103 8 күн бұрын
We changed from regular flight suits to our dry suits when we were hot refueling. When operating for extended periods of time over water we will generally wear survival suits.
@gragor11 8 күн бұрын
Just like being there but without the wind, motion, cold and exposure. Well coordinated mission. Thanks for taking me along.
@gragor11 8 күн бұрын
I wonder if they’ll appreciate the extra special nature of the Christmas gift you left them ;)