UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 1)


Air Methods Corporation
(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $.06
(Title of Class of Securities)

009128307
(CUSIP Number)

Lester R. Woodward, Esq.
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
1550 17th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)

March 29, 2005
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.    ¨

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of this schedule, including all exhibits. See § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

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Schedule 13D
CUSIP No. 009128307

 Air Methods Corporation


 
 
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (entities only)
 
Ralph J. Bernstein
 
2
 
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)
(a) ¨
(b) ¨
 
3
 
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
 
SOURCE OF FUNDS (See Instructions)
 
PF
 
5
 
CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED            ¨
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
 
6
 
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
US
 
 
 
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
 
7
 
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
1,067,177
 
8
 
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
160,500
 
9
 
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
1,067,177
 
10
 
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
160,500
 
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
1,227,677
 
12
 
CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES      ¨
(See Instructions)
 
 
13
 
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
11.0%
 
14
 
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
 
IN
 
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Schedule 13D
CUSIP No. 009128307

 Air Methods Corporation


 
Item 1. Security and Issuer.

This statement relates to the common stock, par value $.06, of Air Methods Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), having its principal executive office at 7301 South Peoria, Englewood, CO 80112.

The names and addresses of the principal executive officers of the Company are as follows:

Name
 
Title
 
Address
Aaron S. Todd
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
7301 South Peoria
Englewood, CO 80112
Trent J. Carman
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
7301 South Peoria
Englewood, CO 80112
Sharon J. Keck
 
Chief Accounting Officer
 
7301 South Peoria
Englewood, CO 80112
 
Item 2.
Identity and Background.

The person filing this statement is Ralph J. Bernstein, a United States citizen, whose business address is 235 Baldwin Rd. Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Mr. Bernstein is in the business of real estate investment and the investing in and trading of securities. Mr. Bernstein is a general partner of Americas Partners, 6663 Casa Grande Way Del Ray Beach, FL 33446. The principal business of Americas Partners is real estate investment. Mr. Bernstein is also a director of the Issuer.

During the last five years, Mr. Bernstein has neither (i) been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) nor (ii) been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction making him subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

Item 3.
Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

The transactions covered by this statement include the acquisition of the Issuer’s common stock by the exercise of options, the purchase of the Issuer’s common stock with the Reporting Person’s personal funds and the receipt of common stock in connection with an in-kind distribution made by Americas Partners.

Item 4.
Purpose of Transaction.

Mr. Bernstein holds the Issuer’s common stock reported herein for the purpose of investment. Subject to and depending upon the availability of prices deemed favorable by Mr. Bernstein, he may choose to purchase additional shares of common stock from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions with third parties, by exercising options or warrants, or otherwise. In addition, depending upon prevailing conditions, Mr. Bernstein may determine to dispose of shares of common stock held by him in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions with third parties, or otherwise.
 
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Schedule 13D
CUSIP No. 009128307

 Air Methods Corporation


 
In his capacity as a director of the Issuer, Mr. Bernstein might be deemed to exercise certain control over the business and operations of the Issuer. However, Mr. Bernstein has no independent plans or proposals which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.

Item 5.
Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

Items 3 and 4 are incorporated herein by reference.

In the aggregate, Mr. Bernstein is the beneficial owner of 1,227,677 shares of the Issuer’s common stock, of which Mr. Bernstein has sole power to vote and dispose of 1,067,177 shares, including 30,000 options exercisable within sixty days. Mr. Bernstein has shared power to vote and dispose of 60,500 shares with his spouse, Yasmeen Bernstein. He also has shared power to vote and dispose of 100,000 warrants exercisable within sixty days, held by Americas Partners, an entity of which he is a general partner.

Transactions by the Reporting Person Effected in the Past Sixty Days
 
Title of Security
Date
Transaction Type
Number of Shares
Price per Share
Common Stock
3/28/05
Acquisition by purchase
53,000
$ 7.3921
Common Stock
3/29/05
Acquisition by purchase
113,000
$ 7.4989
Common Stock
3/29/05
Acquisition by purchase
500
$ 7.20
Common Stock
3/30/05
Acquisition by purchase
55,000
$ 7.7038
Common Stock
4/1/05
Acquisition by purchase
13,000
$ 7.7683

Item 6.
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.

None.

Item 7.
Material to Be Filed as Exhibits.

None.
 
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Schedule 13D
CUSIP No. 009128307

 Air Methods Corporation


 
SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

  April 4, 2005
 
Date
   
  /s/ Ralph J. Bernstein
 
Ralph J. Bernstein
 
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