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http://eaaa.netmatters-test.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/07/News-Pilot-Dave-Surtees.jpg1191900Pilot, Dave Surtees, Type Rating Examiner with Babcock International, EAAA's aviation partner, has reached the impressive milestone of 10,000 flying hours. Many of these hours have been flying Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) missions with EAAA as a Touring Pilot. To celebrate this incredible achievement, we spoke with Dave to hear more about his aviation career and what this landmark moment means to him.