North Flight's helicopter, a
light turbine model, is capable of a 140 mph cruising speed with
a range of 400 miles. Added safety features include satellite weather reporting and night vision goggles. North Flight is the first air medical transport program in Michigan to utilize night vision goggles. Within minutes of a request, the helicopter
and flight crew, consisting of a critical care nurse and flight
paramedic, can be airborne. The helicopter is equipped with:
Advanced trauma equipment
Air conditioned cabin
Cardiac monitor and defibrillator
Full complement of emergency medications
Intravenous fluids and infusion pumps
Invasive monitoring equipment
Spine stabilization equipment
Ventilator and advanced airway equipment
North Flight Air's primary response teams
consist of registered nurses and paramedics who are highly trained
in treating and transporting critically ill and injured patients.
All North Flight clinical personnel are skilled in trauma life
support, and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and advanced pediatric training.
All helicopter flights are conducted by, and operational control is exercised solely by, Metro Aviation, Inc.
If you are a Munson Healthcare patient and have a compliment,
concern, or complaint, please contact one of our Patient
Liaisons.
North Flight's helicopter, a
light turbine model, is capable of a 140 mph cruising speed with
a range of 400 miles. Added safety features include satellite weather reporting and night vision goggles. North Flight is the first air medical transport program in Michigan to utilize night vision goggles. Within minutes of a request, the helicopter
and flight crew, consisting of a critical care nurse and flight
paramedic, can be airborne. The helicopter is equipped with: