One of the biggest game-changers for our Westpac Rescue Helicopter Pilots is something called IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) – Flying under IFR means the helicopter can be safely flown using just the instruments and navigation equipment on board the helicopter, so the pilots don’t have to be able to see outside apart from take-off and landing. The arrival of our brand new H145 helicopter and its advanced avionics and navigational systems means the ability for IFR flight is becoming a reality for