This might work for remote locations where good landing areas are
plentiful. Anywhere else, and you have to fight with the ground
traffic to land.

A helicopter is the only aircraft with the highest probablility of
being able to land. Gyro-anythings need a bit of a runway. Even
still, where I live, where there is emergency helicopter service, the
firemen/police have to get there first and block off a section of
roadway so that the helicopter can land. Not only that, but its
generally a fair distance from the actual scene. If you set down in a
field, you run the risk of some bull thinking your helicopter is
challenging him for all his cows. Also, here in the US there are
power lines everywhere.

It sounds like a good idea on the surface, but I think there are a lot
of problems to work out before it is feasible.

Dennis.


"Ralph @ G-Squadron" wrote:

Anyone think the idea of using an autogyro as a quick-response ambulance
service is good? Wouldn't actually transport patients, but would act like
the quick response car or bike, delivering emergency help, and looking after
patients until land ambulance arrives.

Dennis Hawkins
n4mwd AT amsat DOT org (humans know what to do)

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