How will the Night Vision Goggles benefit the flight crews and patients?
A. Night Vision Goggles will allow pilots to fly UT LIFESTAR helicopters to area previously deemed off limits due to the lack of visual light reference. This will increase operational capability. The pilot and flight crew will be able to better detect hazards and obstructions (telephone poles/wires, high tension power lines, trees, fences, mountain ridges etc.) when flying into unimproved landing areas. This enhancement will make flying safer for both flight crews and patients.
