Rotorcraft
Metro Embraces Camera, Training Technology
Metro Aviation works to improve operations through the use of supplemental technology including base weather cameras and Icarus IFR training devices.
Metro Aviation is assessing the benefits of weather cameras and the Icarus view-limiting device for pilot training.
Metro Aviation is assessing the benefits of weather cameras and the Icarus view-limiting device for pilot training.

Metro Aviation, continuing to broaden its use of new and advanced technologies, is winding down the test phase of a base weather camera trial at the University of Michigan Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. The helicopter ambulance services provider, which is running the Michigan weather camera program in cooperation with the FAA, began the trial in August.

When placed into regular operation, Brian Bihler, director of operations for Metro (Booth 7736), said the cameras, which cost just under $10,000, will more than pay for themselves.