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Burning Oil Rig Rescue – Offshore Emergency Event
Longside (EGPS) → Oil Rig (OL355) → Raigmore Hospital (EGVH3) → Longside (EGPS)
Aircraft: Airbus H145 (HEMS configuration) Altitude: 2,500 ft Duration: ~1 hr 10 min Role: Offshore rescue and medical evacuation
Mission Objective
Respond to a distress call from Oil Rig OL355, where an explosion has injured several workers. Perform a precision landing on the rig, simulate casualty pickup, then transport to Raigmore Hospital (EGVH3) in Inverness for medical handover. Return to Longside Heli Base (EGPS) for debrief and shutdown.
Route Overview
| Leg | From → To | Distance (NM) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EGPS → OL355 | ~42 | Depart Longside, track northeast over the North Sea |
| 2 | OL355 → EGVH3 | ~67 | Evacuation leg to Inverness Hospital helipad |
| 3 | EGVH3 → EGPS | ~45 | Return to base for mission completion |
Operational Flow
- Departure – Longside Heli Base (EGPS)
- Brief crew, load rescue gear.
- Climb to 2,500 ft, heading 045°.
- Rig Approach – OL355
- Descend to 300–500 ft for visual contact.
- Orbit once to assess smoke and wind.
- Land on helideck, simulate casualty pickup.
- Medical Evacuation – Raigmore Hospital (EGVH3)
- Maintain stable cruise at 2,500 ft.
- Land on hospital pad, simulate patient transfer.
- Return to Base – Longside (EGPS)
- Refuel and log mission completion.
Mission Notes
- Weather: Broken cloud, moderate wind for realism.
- Visibility: Clear or light haze for smoke effects.
- Optional: Add emergency lighting or smoke effects at OL355 for immersion.
Achievement Badge
Rig Rescuer – Offshore Emergency Ops Awarded for successful completion of the rescue and return flight.
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