To safely winch a patient to the aircraft, part of the process includes using a tagline to prevent the stretcher from spinning. A tagline is generally a 120 metre length of 6ml rope (ours is yellow in colour) that is secured to the stretcher via an anchor point and then held secure at ground level by a member of the crew. The key to keeping the winch stable is ensuring it is kept at an angle, not directly under the aircraft. When the aircraft is in confined areas, for example amongst tall trees,