Hermann Geiger

Hermann Geiger was a Swiss aviation pioneer known for his innovative helicopter rescue methods. He pioneered low-level, precise helicopter flights across rugged terrain in the Swiss Alps, enabling him to perform life-saving rescues of stranded or injured people in difficult-to-reach areas. His expertise and daring maneuvers significantly improved aerial rescue operations, demonstrating how helicopters could be used effectively in mountainous environments. Geiger's work laid the foundation for modern rescue helicopter techniques, making mountain rescue safer and more efficient.