Our Aircraft

Memorial MedFlight utilizes an EC 135P2 helicopter and is based at the South Bend Regional Airport within the Atlantic Aviation, Inc. FBO. All aviation services are provided by Air Methods Corporation who is the FAA Part 135 Operator. The four pilots and mechanics assigned to this base bring many years of experience and are a fundamental part of our program.

Engines

• Twin Pratt & Whitney turbines

Dimensions

• Rotor rotating 39.9 Feet
• Landing gear width 6.6 Feet
• Fuselage width 5.1 Feet
• Main rotor height 11.0 Feet

Operating Specs

• Average speed 150 mph, max. 180 mph
• Max. fuel load 187 gallons
• Max. range 350 miles

Capacity

• Configured to transport one patient and a crew of two

Patient Loading

• Rear, clam-shell doors
• On-board, wheeled stretcher

Medical Interior

• Lifepak 12
• LTV 1200 Ventilator
• Multi-channel IV Pumps
• i-STAT

Communication

• FM - UHF - VHF - 800 MHz

Safety Features

• Full IFR equipped
• On-board Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System and Autopilot
• Full Night Vision Goggle (NVG) equipped
• Enclosed tail rotor system (Fenestron)

Crew Configuration

• Single pilot VFR
• Critical Care Flight Nurse
• Critical Care Paramedic