Landing Zone Setup

• LZ area should be free of obstructions. Eliminate these hazards:
  • Wires (surrounding the landing area and High Tension power lines within 1/2 mile)
  • Towers (TV, Radio, Cellular within 1/2 mile)
  • Trees
  • Signs and Poles
  • Buildings
  • Vehicles
  • People
• LZ area should be 100' X 100' if possible.
• LZ should have as little of a slope as possible (less than 5 degrees).
• LZ area should be a hard surface (concrete, asphalt, gravel, lawns, etc.).
• LZ corners should be marked with highly visible devices (cones, flairs, strobes).
• No debris on landing surface and within 100' of landing area.
• Land the helicopter(s) a safe distance from the scene/patient.
• Never point bright lights directly at the aircraft!
• Maintain security of LZ while helicopter is present.

Landing Zone Briefing

• Type of LZ surface and size
• How LZ is marked (cones, flairs, strobes, etc.)
• All noted obstructions (see list above)

Precautions!

• Never assume flight crew will see a hazard!
• Never approach the helicopter unless directed by the flight crew!

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