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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2013, 11:26
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Those are some impressive and rare photos you...

Those are some impressive and rare photos you have managed to find, Sav. That ramp full to the brim with 214s and Chinooks is a sight to behold.

500 Fan.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2013, 12:33
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Hi Sav. Rotorspot is the site to look for if you...

Hi Sav. Rotorspot is the site to look for if you want to check up on a particular registration. It covers pretty much every country and is a great research tool. Here is the entry for N9000A and it...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2013, 16:10
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Thanks for that scan, Shane. I always wondered...

Thanks for that scan, Shane. I always wondered what the story was behind the "Irish" Kamov!

500 Fan.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2013, 19:59
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Here are two photos of Utilities' FH1100s on...

Here are two photos of Utilities' FH1100s on Antarctic duty. They are fitted with some heavy-duty cargo racks.

All sizes | Up and away | Flickr - Photo Sharing!...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2013, 23:26
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Sav, I was also surprised by Jack Schweibold's...

Sav, I was also surprised by Jack Schweibold's assessment of the various LOH contenders. How could he not immediately fall in love with the little OH-6? It turns out the early YOH-6 had some serious...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2013, 15:57
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

The FH110 seems to be one of the classic designs...

The FH110 seems to be one of the classic designs that didn't enjoy the success it probably deserved. Allison test pilot Jack Schweibold had the opportunity to fly all three contenders in the LOH...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Dec 2012, 09:42
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Hi Spinwing. I'm glad you like these photos. The...

Hi Spinwing. I'm glad you like these photos. The whole area of Antarctic Aviation Operations is a fascinating one. I reckon the only place more remote than Antarctica that man has visited is the...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2012, 15:47
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Here are a few seaonal photos. This vessel is the...

Here are a few seaonal photos. This vessel is the "Nella Dan". It supported Australian expeditions to the Antarctic between 1962 and 1987. It played host to numerous helicopters including those from...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2012, 16:58
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Apologies for stating those 500s belonged to...

Apologies for stating those 500s belonged to Jayrow when they were, in fact, Vowell machines. The website where I found the photo stated they were Jayrow, although it did seem odd that they didn't...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2012, 19:16
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

I'm not sure if the Antarctic Hughes 500s...

I'm not sure if the Antarctic Hughes 500s featured previously in this thread or the Hughes/MD500 photo thread but here is an interesting photo.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2012, 10:20
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

I think the Hughes 500 on the right might be...

I think the Hughes 500 on the right might be VH-BAD. The base of the single letter on the centre panel of the nose bubble is just visible under the JR rotor blade and it looks like it could be a "D"....
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2012, 12:53
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Here is an interesting photo of one of the Hughes...

Here is an interesting photo of one of the Hughes 500Ds operated by Greenpeace (ZK-HTN).

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn274/Bolkow1/Irish.jpg
(Apologies. I have no details on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2012, 16:06
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Here are some nice early Hughes 500s. VH-BAG...

Here are some nice early Hughes 500s. VH-BAG served previously in the Antarctic with Vowell Air Services.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3165/5859633372_ddd1593ccb_b.jpg

Here is a 500C...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2012, 19:50
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Another Hughes 500 anomaly - a 369HM with...

Another Hughes 500 anomaly - a 369HM with left-hand start! Was G-HSKY definitely a 369HM? I am getting my info from the Rotorspot Register but I don't know if their information is 100% accurate (I...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2012, 17:32
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Sav wrote; "I think it was from a fellow...

Sav wrote;

"I think it was from a fellow Rotorhead (probably 500 Fan) that I learned about the rear passenger skylights being wider on the Cayuse than on the civilian 'C' models and which begs the...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2012, 19:06
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Sav, thanks for that photo of that 500C. It seems...

Sav, thanks for that photo of that 500C. It seems to have a few extra aerials fitted.

500 Fan.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2012, 22:29
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Hi Nigel. I'm glad that link was of interest. I...

Hi Nigel. I'm glad that link was of interest. I found that story while looking for info on Jayrow's Hughes 500s in the Antarctic.

It's just a great pity your efforts and the efforts of others...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2012, 15:36
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

In addition to some of the posts on page 47...

In addition to some of the posts on page 47 relating to Australian B206s and H500s in the Antarctic, here is a link to an interesting piece which features a well-known PPRuner;
...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2011, 09:34
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

As far as I know, Irish Airwork were not...

As far as I know, Irish Airwork were not connected with Irish Helicopters in any way. They flew a Hiller UH-12 EI-BCA along with Jet Rangers EI-BEV and EI-BHE and, possibly, EI-BES. I would love to...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st May 2011, 17:57
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

EI-ASW

It looks like this Jet Ranger might have been the first B206 to have been operated by Irish Helicopters Ltd, albeit on a leased-in basis.

According to one source, it looks like it was operated by...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2011, 15:34
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

Irish S-61Ns.

I am only guessing, but I would say the Greenlandair machine was only leased by Irish Helicopters and retained it's original markings and registration. IHL have in the past leased S-61Ns from KLM...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2011, 10:58
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,848,525
Posted By 500 Fan

I think the other S-61N might be this machine; ...

I think the other S-61N might be this machine;

Photos: Sikorsky S-61N Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net...
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