Summer Sun and Dark Winters


With nearly half of Norway located in the land of the midnight sun above the Arctic Circle where the sun never sets in the summer, it can be difficult for the human body to adjust to constant daylight. But piloting a helicopter in these conditions is much easier, so for the SNP the midnight sun is an advantage.


The aurora borealis aka “northern lights” is the other common natural light phenomenon this far north, especially during winter when parts of the country are plunged into darkness. ”During these darkest months, being December and January, the daylight hours are short and therefore we fly with NVG (night vision goggles) during certain day shift hours. Fortunately we do not have quite as many missions during that part of the year. Otherwise it is business as usual. It does get a little bit brighter, since the ground is covered with snow,” explains Lindell.


The northern part of Sweden brings additional challenges. “The mountain region up north has extremely specific weather conditions. Here the weather can change very quickly. One more thing is that large areas are unpopulated,” Lindell says. However, the SNP air unit is equipped to handle almost any circumstance. A malfunction severe enough to cause a crash or forced landing in such areas might result in the crew getting stranded for days in inhospitable terrain and harsh weather. Therefore, each helicopter is equipped with an emergency survival kit that includes necessities like a tent and food.


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