Closing the doors and saving lives

13:40 pm on 30 August 2024

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Brad Maclachlan received the Civil Aviation Authority Director's commendation award this week for designing a system that will save lives. His system helps pilots assess if a door is closed properly in Hughes 500 helicopters. 

Jesse asks Brad why this was needed and what happens next for his innovative system. 

Photo: WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTERS