PEAK SEASON FLIGHT DILEMMAS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Peak season in the Philippines usually mean commercial airline flight dilemmas. We have been getting a lot of calls at my company, Airgurus Ltd. Co., from people all over the Philippines wanting to be picked up by our helicopters and other aircraft to get them back on time from the islands to Manila. Most calls we get are from families and foreign visitors in the country. 

During peak season in the country, Airgurus' customer service representatives are on a 24/7 standby mode. Call our 24/7 hotlines at +632 624 8247 | +632 274 9758 | +63 925 889 2987  and +63 917 885 7911.

Anytime. Anywhere. Airgurus.

MY LIFE IN THE MEDEVAC CRISIS MANAGEMENT TEAM

It's about time to say that I am very proud to be part of Airgurus Ltd. Co. the pioneers and leaders in air medical transport (Medevac / Medivac - Medical Evacuation) in the Philippines, Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific as the company continues to be the largest and safest provider of air transport services and medical assistance. Woot! Woot!

It's only been four (4) months since I joined the company and handled its' Marketing department (their first LOL ... online and offline) and now, I can say with great pride that we have become the largest provider of air ambulances (fixed wing and rotor) in the Philippines. Airgurus Ltd. Co. has earned a reputation of high safety standards and professionalism both nationally and internationally. Not a day goes by that we haven't been confidently and efficiently evacuating the seriously injured or sick patients from even the remotest of areas.... even far out international shores especially starting last month!

 
Many calls us for patients requiring specialized care, urgent surgeries needing to be transferred to hospitals with adequate facilities for their condition. Time plays an important factor for Airgurus' Medical Evacuation Crew thus; we provide rapid, professional care and transferring of these patients. Many at times already that I see ourselves in the team fully-dedicated to providing flawless professional air ambulance transport of patients to and from anywhere in the Philippines, outside international shores and other continents.

Airgurus Ltd. Co., uses the most appropriate means of transfer according to the locations, weather conditions and condition of the patient. Transfer is made possible either by our fleet of airplanes and helicopters. Critical care aircraft are all outfitted as flying intensive care units with all lifesaving equipment and medication. Our AeroMed flight medical staff are all highly trained to handle the most critical of patients whether they are on life support, have myocardial infarction or multi-trauma etc., providing dedicated critical care in the skies. Our service ensures continuity of quality care to all our patients.

For the past two (2) months, our clientele has expanded internationally. Our full time aero medical teams have started to provide coordinated "bedside-to-bedside" transfer worldwide. I found the team available to respond quickly to emergencies that within minutes of a call, all the necessary arrangements for that service is coordinated to the appropriate medical team, specialists, highly-skilled pilots while taking into consideration... the patient's best interest. Yes... the medical teams are chosen carefully based on the needs of each patient. 

It makes me happy and proud of my company and of the team when patients, their families, companies and other various organizations entrusts us to safely transport their loved ones, friends, clients, employees, etc. The praises through calls and e-mails have been overwhelming. The medevac crisis team management handles basic life support, advanced life support, critical care nationwide and now, critical care on international flights. 

At Airgurus Ltd. Co., I must say now that all of us has hidden wings... yes, I have grown wings too! Not all Filipinos know about medical evacuations / air ambulance's importance and benefits. Aside from assisting on medical emergency calls, it is my primary duty for the company and as a concerned citizen that I spread my own wings to let people know that all of us at Airgurus Ltd. Co. are angels... in our continuing quest for being the lifeline in the skies!

For Medical Evacuations / Air Ambulance, call Airgurus on the 24/7 hotlines at +632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 905 272 3022 / +63 920 955 0897 / +63 917 596 6288 or email us at info@airgurus.com 

THE 1st MOUNTAINEERS' BORACAY SUMMER CAMP 2011

Airgurus Ltd. & Co., the number 1 air ambulance/medevac provider and aircraft charter company in the Philippines supports the 1st Mountaineers' Boracay Summer Camp 2011 in Boracay. 

The three (3) days  fun camp experience with the cooperation of Boracay Municipal Mayor John P. Yap, will be on May 19, 20 & 21 of 2011 as SkyAid, the Philippines' Lifeline in the Skies... monitors the entire summer camp activities. Hereunder are details of the 1st Mountaineers' Boracay Summer Camp 2011:

Registration free is Php 3,500.00 per head 

Fee is inclusive of Ticket & Fare (Caticlan - Boracay - Caticlan)

in & out roundtrip terminal fee

in & out environmental fee

boat, van / tricycle

eight (8) meals (P165/meal) from Thursday dinner to Sunday breakfast

All participants will be provided with souvenir programs, IDs & ID holders, T-shirts, Camp certification, Surprise gifts/ items and freebies. On the 21st, three (3) lucky campers of the 1st Mountaineers' Boracay Summer Camp will receive a one (1) year membership from SkyAid, the Philippines' first and only membership program providing access to air medical transport. SkyAid is a brilliant collaboration between Airgurus Ltd. Co. and Aeromed, the leaders in air and ground ambulance service in the country. 

Airgurus Ltd. Co. is the number air ambulance provider in the Philippines!

SkyAid, the Philippines' Lifeline in the Skies!

The deadline of submission for all interested participants, groups, clubs, associations and individuals will be on March 25, 2011. Any group, individual mountaineers and back packers are welcome to join! 

DAY 1 ACTIVITY BOARD click to see schedule

DAY 2 ACTIVITY BOARD click to see schedule

DAY 3 ACTIVITY BOARD click to see schedule

DAY 4 ACTIVITY BOARD click to see schedule

Now, here are the things that participants need to prepare:


1. Tent - for individual or sharing
2. Dress Code - mostly beach wear
3. Knowledge of game rules - on Frisbee, Soccer, Volleyball and others
4. Digital Camera - for documentaries & photo contest by individuals or team

This 1st Mountaineers' Boracay Summer Camp 2011 will be a very exciting and fun one for mountaineers and explorers. Why?... because obviously, it's in Boracay, Philippines! Also, this great and fun reunion for a cause is in support to...Brigada Eskwela (School Brigade) at public school in Boracay Island and gift-giving of school supplies to the Grade 1 pupils of the Public Elementary School in Main Land, Malay.

 

Now, don't you think this will be a fun vacation/camp experience in Boracay this year? For more details, please contact the event organizer, Teng Tupas at mobile number +63 928 4271968!

To know more about Airgurus Ltd. Co. and SkyAid, call the 24/7 operations center at +632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 905 272 3022 / +63 920 955 0897 and +63 917 596 6288.

A LIFE AT SEA SAVED!: THE CAPE VENI MEDEVAC

Airgurus Ltd. Co., with its' SkyAid, the leading air ambulance provider in the Philippines, saved another life last March 4, 2011!  

Tomas Tembrevilla, a Filipino and a second officer at sea on board the vessel, Cape Veni has undergone a medical evacuation from the said vessel by Airgurus' air ambulance (helicopter) and was brought to Davao Doctors Hospital for immediate treatment.

It was around 12am of March 4, 2011, Airgurus Ltd. Co. received a distress call from Pandiman Philippines, Inc. (P&I Correspondent in the Philippines), that one of their Cape Veni's seamen on board was suffering from an unknown illness with symptoms of vomiting prior to his medical evacuation (Medivac/Medevac) to Davao Doctor's Hospital.

The patient initially complained of dizziness, headaches, feeling very weak and cannot open his eyes... several years ago he informed he had gastric problems but at that time before medevac, he was not taking any self-medication aside from vitamins.

Cape Veni at that time, was already deviating it's course to Zamboanga, Philippines. Information was relayed from the good master of the vessel Cape Veni, Captain Nikolaos Georgiades informed Pandiman Philippines Inc. that the vessel has as of 07:45 Lt arrived in R/V position 07 06 N 121 43E approx 10nm off the coast of Zamboanga. The vessel is a Cape Size bulk carrier and has a helicopter landing operations designated area on top of hatch number six (6).

Airgurus' Capt. Lero immediately comfirmed that the SkyAid helicopter will immediately fly out to Zamboanga with its' medical team from Aeromed by 6am of the same day to conduct medical evacuation / extraction of Mr. Tembrevilla.

 
The chopper left on schedule and reached the vessel Cape Veni all the way from Manila by 2pm. The chopper had to go through a series of refueling at islands along its way to the vessel.  By 2:30, Airgurus' SkyAid helicopter with Mr. Tembrevilla on board was already on its' way 25 nautical miles off Zamboanga to Davao airport.

At around 2:45pm, Airgurus' SkyAid management team... Ella Tabulina, Bernard Villanueva and myself in Manila, were already coordinating for a ground ambulance to pick up the medevac patient. We had some trouble organizing schedules with private ambulance contacts but with the great help of Anna, the secretary of Davao Airport's director and Chief Oscar Pantoja of Davao airport, we were able to organize for Davao's Rescue 911 ambulance for the pick up of Mr. Tembrevilla at 5:10pm. By 5:15pm, Mr. Tembrevilla was on his way to the Davao Doctors' hospital for immediate treatment. The SkyAid team did it again and Airgurus did a good job in saving lives! Props to Davao Rescue 911 and Chief Oscar Pantoja for the quick response!

Airgurus Ltd. Co., provides air ambulance services in the Philippines and is recognized as the leader in medical air transportation. The flight crew includes the most experienced flight paramedics in the field along with the highly skilled pilots who makes sure that time is not wasted. 

Airgurus' air ambulance services offers 24-hours emergency and non-emergency medical transport throughout Philippines and Asia, providing patients with the highest level of aero-medical care combined with the skills of highly-trained medical flight crews and a management team to ensure a smooth, safe and efficient transfer of each patient.


Should you need an air ambulance, immediately contact the following:

Airgurus 24/7 at +632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 920 955 0897 / +63 917 596 6288
or click here to send an email.

HOW TO AFFORD TO LEARN TO FLY A HELICOPTER?

Learn to fly with Airgurus Ltd. Co. You have known since childhood that being a helicopter pilot was the only thing you ever wanted to do! Dreaming perhaps of landing on a deserted highway or remote area to assist in medical evacuations, transport, search and rescue and many more? Okay... there are a few things one needs to know before throwing money into flight training.

Helicopter flying costs are about four times those of flying airplanes, especially when learning. However, the prospective student needs to consider other factors too. Helicopter training is expensive, but not as Much as it Appears.

Many people who want to learn to fly helicopters are put off by the cost. Rotary flying is certainly expensive. But there are ways of saving money when undertaking helicopter training. One can get more for one's money with helicopters.With planes, a lot of time is wasted taxiing and waiting on the ground for other aircraft. But this is not so with helicopters. As soon as a rotary aircraft lifts into the hover it is flying – and the student is learning something. So, no training time is wasted during helicopter training.

It is also possible to conduct helicopter training during weather conditions which would have airplanes grounded, since in poor visibility or low cloud, helicopter students can practise hovering or other low level maneuvers.

There are a few things to think over before beginning a journey towards flying a helicopter:


1. There are no shortcuts.
2. It's not at all glamorous.
3. This industry has very small circles... one mistake, if not fatal...it's over.


Sounds a bit complicated? On the flip side, this is one of the most exciting career anyone can make of their passion.

Airgurus Ltd. Co. provides numerous opportunities to fulfill your dreams and aspirations in a relatively short amount of time, while earning a respectable salary. That is, if you pass with flying colors! After all, our helicopter flight training is only the beginning of creating a safe, professional pilot.

To know more about our helicopter flight training, click here or call Airgurus 24/7 at + 632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 905272 3022 / +63 920 955 0897 / +63 917 596 6288 


Photo credits to Vincent Garrucho and Cyara Castillo / Airgurus

THE MANILA SUNSET HELICOPTER TOUR VIDEO

Seeing Manila by sunset via Airgurus' Ltd. Co.'s helicopter is a thrilling way to experience Manila! Airgurus operates 24/7 and tours are conducted 7 days a week from sunrise till sunset!


In the video below... taking off from a helipad in Makati City, Philippines via Airgurus' Chopper...I had a great view of the entire Metropolis over sunset before we went back to the hangar. It may be a short ride but it was great! Of course, a normal helicopter tour is longer and sometimes, it can be really romantic!


Airgurus Ltd. Co.  offers Helicopter Tours in Manila and anywhere in the Philippines. Visit the website www.airgurus.com or call Airgurus 24/7 Operations Center at +632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 9052723022 / +63 920 955 0897 and +63 917 596 6288! Inquire now!