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#HELI2
Your funding support will make such a difference
‘We rely so heavily on the support we receive from trusts and grants. Without them, we couldn’t carry out the number of lifesaving missions that we do each year.’
Debbie-Marie Henshaw, Senior Fundraising Manager
We simply can’t purchase our new lifesaving helicopter and keep the service running without the support of a wide range of people.
We invite you to take a look at the menu of fundable items below and if you would like to full or part fund one of our important elements please click the ‘Contact Us’ buttons.
1
Library Resources
Available to fund
Help us gain vital training resources for the Cornwall Air Ambulance crew to enhance skills and those in training, undertaking their master’s qualifications.
2
Crew Fitness Suit
£3,850
Available to fund
Help us improve our facilities for the crew to ensure they maintain their optimum fitness to carry out their physically demanding work.
3
Crew Back Packs
£10,000
Available to fund
Replace a number of the backpacks and both improve the internal storage and take more advantage of the lightweight options now available.
4
Helipad Repaint
£10,000
Available to fund
We need to improve the visibility of the helipad take-off and landing platform for our aircrafts.
5
LUCAS Devices
£13,000
Available to fund
We are looking to replace our highly used LUCAS devices which our medical team use for cardiac arrest patients. We need three new LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices which we take out on all our lifesaving missions.
6
Cardiac Monitors
£21,000
Available to fund
Our three Zoll Cardiac Monitors are used to continuously monitor our patients’ heart rhythm, automatically detecting and recording clinical arrhythmias as well as patient-initiated recordings. We currently have three in operation which have had heavy use as they approach 10 years old.
7
Weather Stations
£25,000ea
Available to fund
Following the successful launch of our Bude weather station, we can instantly check weather conditions in the north of Cornwall, we are now looking to raise the funds to locate a further three weather stations in other key locations across Cornwall.
8
Enhanced Care Responders
£41,000
Available to fund
A new initiative for us to deploy enhanced care responders to attend an incident significantly faster than the main team, especially when they are responding by road or flying by night. This would allow for the commencement of enhanced care far sooner, which can then be handed over to the duty team once they arrive at the incident.
9
Hanger Door
£58,000
Available to fund
We need to urgently replace our electronically governed aircraft hanger door which opens onto the Newquay Airport runway.
Discover helicopter parts we need your support for
Whether you’re able to purchase a specific item or could help us fund some of our operational needs, we would love to hear from you.
10
Main Wheel
£1,750
Available to fund
The main wheels carry nearly the full weight of your AW169. Each wheel has an independent brake allowing a running landing to be steered using the brakes if required.
11
Radio Transmitter Ariel
£2,000
Available to fund
The ariels provide clear communication at long range for the advanced communication systems on the AW169. This is essential when conducting longer range missions or late at night when less Air Traffic services are available.
12
Windscreen Wiper
£3,360
Available to fund
Your AW169 has two front windows, which means it’ll need a second wiper, can you help keep the rain off and the crew view clear?
13
Windscreen Wiper
£3,360
Available to fund
Operating day or night in varying weather conditions, like on your car the windscreen wipers are essential.
14
£3,600
Available to fund
Like at home, smart devices provide a lot of functionality that was previously provided by a lot of separate, bulky items. We utilise iPads to providing mapping, aircraft documentation and even check-lists. This efficient access to key documents in flight while also increasing our awareness of what is around the aircraft.
15
£4,800
Available to fund
The ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) is designed to detect if the aircraft has crashed or suffered a hard landing. It will then alert the Rescue Co-ordination Centre automatically to call for help.
16
£7,250
Available to fund
While seemingly a simple cover, the nose cone is very light being made of composite while also allowing the weather radar sheltered behind it to operate correctly.
17
£7,860
Available to fund
The strobe lights are essential for making your Air Ambulance more visible to other aircraft. This helps reduce any chance of a mid-air collision.
18
£12,780
Available to fund
Unlike car exhausts, those fitted to the AW169 don’t even try to keep it quiet. Instead these advanced titanium structures protect the airframe and sensitive systems from the extreme heat our jet engines produce, dissipating it safely away.
19
£18,000
Available to fund
Your AW169 weighs up to 4800kg fully ladened. When the ground is soft the means the aircraft would sink in, potentially causing damage and danger. These “bear-paws” increase the surface area of the landing gear preventing this.
20
£24,000
Available to fund
The medical equipment rack provides storage for the large bags, mechanical CPR device and ventilator. It also allow these to be accessed in flight if the patient condition changes.
21
£30,000
Available to fund
Flip up crew seats provide a flexible cabin space. When not in use, space to care for the patient is maximised. However, when needed these provide safe and secure seating for crew and passengers.
22
Available to fund
Your aircraft often conducts missions to the Isles of Scilly or where over water transits are required. The floatation bags are used in the event of the aircraft needing to conduct an emergency landing on water. They can keep the aircraft afloat up to sea state 6 – 6m waves!
23
Tail Rotor Blades
£36,000
Available to fund
We have 3 tail rotor blades in total to fund, help us fly your new AW169 with a third tail rotor blade.
24
£42,000
Available to fund
Tested to exacting standards the pilot seat is both crash worthy and highly adjustable allowing pilots to control the aircraft while optimising their view.
25
£54,000
Available to fund
While seemingly only a floor, this structure protects the vulnerable airframe both from big boots and bags as well as fluid spills. Interestingly these can be highly corrosive and cause significant damage to the aircraft without the correct protective floor.
26
Trakkabeam
£72,720
Available to fund
This light is an 800w xenon bulb that is able to be focused and steered. Providing the equivalent brightness of around 22 car headlights, it is essential when assessing a safe place to land at night. It is so bright it has a 50m safety distance!
27
Rotor Blades
£100,000
Available to fund
Like the rest of your AW169, the main rotor blades are a technological marvel. Designed to take the huge loads in flight yet to be light and super efficient, the shape changes along the length. They are made from advanced materials like carbon, kevlar fibre and titanium. (There are four available)
28
Nose Landing Gear
£108,500
Available to fund
The AW169 has complex nose gear. Functions include allowing the aircraft to steer when manoeuvring on the ground while also locking, allowing high speed running landings in an emergency.
29
Stretcher
£198,000
Available to fund
A huge advantage with the AW169 is the ability to provide good access to the patient in flight. However, to facilitate loading this requires some clever engineering. The stretcher can slide, pivot and is removable as well as providing storage and mounting points for other equipment including the aircraft oxygen supply.
30
Engine
£900,000
Available to fund
Despite each engine being small enough to easily fit in the bonnet space of a super-mini car, they can produce over 1000 shaft horse power. Designed to the highest specification, they are also super reliable ensuring the safe operation of your aircraft.
If you would like to buy one of our important components, or join in part funding a component please contact us
Whether you’re able to purchase a specific item or could help us fund some of our operational needs, we would love to hear from you.
Please note T&Cs – The figures shown are a guide based on rates at the time of print, true figures may vary slightly. Your contribution will be allocated for the secondary helicopter and not to the individual part but your contribution will be noted on this web page next to your selected part. Please note you will not own the part, only fund the part within the second AW169 helicopter.
We would love to connect with you if you have any questions or want to support us in a different way.
Debbie-Marie Henshaw
MCIOF(Dip) MILM (Cert), BSc Hons
Senior Fundraising Manager
debbie@cornwallairambulancetrust.org
+44 (0) 1637 838967
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