32 Year Old Medivac Helicopter, BK-117. West Branch, Michigan

[@shawnstevens6446]

Absolutely INCREDIBLE footage!! Can't see this anywhere else!! I liked immediately. Great Video!!!

[@Xx_Blackout4500X_xX]

Now THIS is a BK-117!

[@michaelupton3107]

I've got three revell 1:32nd scale plastic models of the Bk117, EC145 & Bo-105 helicopters😊❤👍

[@Xx_Blackout4500X_xX]

@@michaelupton3107 Awesome man! I have a custon built BK117 B1 in Conemaugh MedStar colors

[@michaelupton3107]

@@Xx_Blackout4500X_xX that's pretty cool

[@Xx_Blackout4500X_xX]

@@michaelupton3107 indeed. The registration on my BK117 is N911CH with a nice teal and silver paint job

[@michaelupton3107]

@@Xx_Blackout4500X_xX that sounds pretty sharp😊❤👍

[@Alco16-251F]

I love these older BK 117s, Especially This One. I am the 100th Perason to like the video!

[@ChosenWon]

Me, too.

[@johnnyprystalski3170]

That is awesome

[@mattjohnston7686]

This is what I think of when I hear medical Helicopter, the BK 117

[@Xx_Blackout4500X_xX]

Same here!

[@JB-js6kq]

Quite shocked. Where I flew for 30 yrs hot loads were the exception, typically on scene calls not inter facility flights. Also we changed our Op Specs years ago to eliminating the control locks, having a pilot at the controls on a running A/C at all times. Our B and C1 models sold off years ago now a C2,D2,D3 fleet they don't even come with control locks anymore. Nice to see a few B models still around. I started in a BK A3, now that's old.

[@ChosenWon]

I love the design. It's interesting that you mentioned running unattended. In the same city a recorded a crop duster doing the same thing. I got thinking about it, and when he came in for a break I asked him if he wanted me to edit the video with the plane running unattended. He said no, and that it didn't matter. As I was leaving later on, he waved me down and asked me to edit the clip.

[@sharipuckett6923]

I just the design of this BK-117 looks. It's beautiful. ❤️ Oh! By the way, what was that loud squeaking sound? I also heard another aircraft engine going. Was that another BK-117 taking off?

[@ChosenWon]

Not sure. Probably my dog.

[@babababnanana1524]

New camera? Awesome! That BK is standing strong

[@ChosenWon]

Same camera. Thanks

[@SamuelThurmanClineJunior743]

​@@ChosenWon I enjoy this video and I never ride a helicopter and do you riding a helicopter and if so please let me know about it and tips to be safe when riding a helicopter

[@ChosenWon]

@SamuelThurmanClineJunior743 Yes, I do. Ride in a turbine helicopter only.

[@SamuelThurmanClineJunior743]

@@ChosenWon thank you and do helicopter telling you what to do before riding the helicopter

[@SamuelThurmanClineJunior743]

​@@ChosenWoncan helicopter be fun or scary when the the weather changes from sunny skies to none sunny skies

[@LAMM2121]

Why is all that bulk on top so necessary? My dad was airlifted from his job when he broke his neck 27 yrs ago.. 😥 instrumental in saving his life and ability to walk..✌✌* This put it in perspective on a whole new level! Bless those workers..💓🖤

[@ChosenWon]

Twin jet engines

[@fay8687]

LA , what type of work did your father do?

[@LAMM2121]

@@ChosenWon that clarifies it then! 😝✌

[@LAMM2121]

@@fay8687 My dad was a entrepreneur of the 70s and 80s Fay with 2 commerical/ residential ( more commerical) * new home development landscaping companies. He tapped out in his 40s and became a civil servant. His injury was as a Superintendent at a County munipality utility company.. He was in the trenches!! My Dad was cool! ✌🖤💓

[@LAMM2121]

@@ChosenWon It looks as big as a flying ASTRO or single double wide mobile!! Big MUTHA!! 😝😳

[@Scylla94941]

That's a sweet BK. However, why didn't the pilot shut it down before getting out? Seems unnecessary and dangerous.

[@ChosenWon]

It's not

[@Scylla94941]

@@ChosenWon Well, walking around a running helicopter is always dangerous. A couple years ago there was an accident at a German hospital where a member of the hospital staff approached a BK 117 while the engines were running and for whatever reason they got too close to the tail rotor and were struck in the head suffering fatal injuries. Can't be too careful around these machines.

[@matthewphilipson8188]

The BK requires a warm up and cool down period. Depending on the patients condition we sometimes hot load/unload to save time. Also less wear and tear on the parts.

[@marcomom7382]

I have a friend that’s a flight nurse. She loves it. I’d be scared to death. Me and heights don’t get along.

[@LAMM2121]

Wow! Thats an andrenaline rush by far!!

[@mattjohnston7686]

Why does it take so long to take off, aren't the engines already hot from the flight in?

[@ChosenWon]

Booting computers and activating a flight plan. Jet engines do not need to warm up.

[@mattjohnston7686]

@@ChosenWon ok, thanks

[@joys3700]

Very cool ! thanks !

[@Christian-tw7me]

Was this a Transport with a Covid Patient?

[@ChosenWon]

I don't know. I doubt it.

[@friskyminx6424]

That's a pricey bird. Hope the passenger makes it

[@mattjohnston7686]

Ok, question, could a car beat this Helicopter if they were 30 minutes apart from each other and left at the same time?

[@ChosenWon]

No.

[@justchilling2044]

God be with them.

[@berthaemerson9060]

👍👍👍

[@payton8458]

take off