RotorPedia (formerly Alec Buck’s EMS Helicopters) is a specialized aviation website dedicated to helicopter emergency medical services (H)(EMS) and helicopter air ambulance (HAA) operations across the northeast United States, with a particular interest in eastern Pennsylvania. The site serves as an illustrated database and reference hub for helicopter programs, aircraft fleets, base locations, and historical aviation information.

The website features:

  • Comprehensive listings of EMS | HAA helicopter bases and aircraft
  • Fleet information including aircraft types, serial numbers, registration numbers, and service histories
  • Photo galleries organized by operator and state
  • Updates on fleet changes, aircraft acquisitions, and EMS | HAA program developments
  • Historical accident and memorial references connected to the air medical industry

RotorPedia content is particularly valuable for:

  • EMS | HAA aviation professionals
  • Helicopter enthusiasts
  • Aircraft photographers
  • Industry historians
  • Dispatch and fleet researchers
  • Public safety aviation followers

RotorPedia emphasizes visual documentation and operational accuracy, combining aircraft photography with detailed fleet data and program histories. The site’s searchable database includes hundreds of aircraft entries and is regularly updated with new aircraft assignments, retirements, and operational changes.

While we use reasonable efforts to include accurate and up to date information, we make no warranties as to the accuracy of the content and assume no liability or responsibility for an error or omission in the content.

Some photos displayed on this website may originate from publicly available social media sources and are used for commentary, news reporting, educational, informational, and community-related purposes under the principles of fair use as outlined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. All copyrights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. If you are the owner of any content and believe it has been used improperly, please contact us and we will promptly review and address your concerns.