Lutheran Air

The minimum safe distance from the Lutheran Air landing area for people on the ground is 100 feet.
During takeoff and landing, the helicopter generates winds of approximately 75 mph. Ground personnel must protect patients and themselves from the hazard of flying debris and dust.
The aircraft should be approached from the front only, as directed by the crew. The tail rotor area should be avoided, and unauthorized personnel should not be anywhere in the vicinity.
Crew members are the only ones with the authority and expertise to load and unload equipment or open and close aircraft doors.
Until Lutheran Air is safely away from the area, a designated individual should maintain continual radio frequency.
Emergency lighting is essential during takeoff and landing. To avoid blinding the pilot, all other lights (including flashbulbs, floodlights and headlights) should be eliminated.
The aircraft should not be approached once the patient is on board. If it is necessary to talk with the crew, contact should be made by radio.




Scene preparation Main Education page				STAYING SAFE AT THE SCENE The minimum safe distance from the Lutheran Air landing area for people on the ground is 100 feet. During takeoff and landing, the helicopter generates winds of approximately 75 mph. Ground personnel must protect patients and themselves from the hazard of flying debris and dust. The aircraft should be approached from the front only, as directed by the crew. The tail rotor area should be avoided, and unauthorized personnel should not be anywhere in the vicinity. Crew members are the only ones with the authority and expertise to load and unload equipment or open and close aircraft doors. Until Lutheran Air is safely away from the area, a designated individual should maintain continual radio frequency. Emergency lighting is essential during takeoff and landing. To avoid blinding the pilot, all other lights (including flashbulbs, floodlights and headlights) should be eliminated. The aircraft should not be approached once the patient is on board. If it is necessary to talk with the crew, contact should be made by radio.