A new decade of medical air transport in north central Wisconsin will soon be ushered in with the addition of Ministry Health Care’s Spirit Medical Transportation’s new Eurocopter EC145 helicopter. The EC145 will replace the Ministry’s venerable Bell-222 and is expected to enter into service during the second part of 2010.

The EC145 provides the largest cabin size in its class, which allows for maximum flexibility and configuration options. It has become the aircraft choice for many missions, particularly EMS, because of its high-set main and tail rotors, rear-loading clamshell doors, large cabin, extra payload capacity, unmatched visibility and additional safety features.

The EC145 is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and can be flown single-pilot Instrument Flight Rating (IFR). Night Vision Goggles will be introduced after rigorous training for the pilots and crew has been completed.

Powered by two Turbomeca ARRIEL engines, the aircraft offers excellent performance, a fast cruise speed of 133 kts, (equivalent to approximately 153 miles per hour), and advanced technologies.

Follow the progress on Ministry Health Care’s Facebook page to learn more about the crew and the new addition to Spirit MT

Mock Calls

The Spirit helicopter participates in many mock car accidents staged at high schools in central Wisconsin reminding students not to drink and drive. The flight paramedics, nurses, and pilots respond as if they were real calls.

Virtual Tour

Click here to view a virtual tour of the Spirit Medical Transportation Services Helicopter.