Re: landing safety of BK117

[RNBK117@aol.com]

Hi Loyd,
We utilize  3 BK117's and do quite a bit of scene work.  The RN and PARA sit 
in the aft facing cabin seats to and from the scene (or hospital), we open 
doors each time we land once  we reach a speed below 60 knots and secure the 
cabin, and then clear on our respective sides for obstacles and hazards.  We open 
doors for scenes, hospital pads, and refueling landings, neither crew member 
sits copilot at any time.   Having both doors open and both crew looking and 
clearing the tail and main rotors has prevented several potential incidences and 
property damage on landing as well as identifying crowd control problems.  
This system works well for us, hope this helps some. 
Lori Ortiz RN, BSN, LP 
Memorial Hermann Life Flight
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