Escape from Absolom

[dzeroplus]

Just been watching the movie, Escape from Absolom on DVD and within the special features I found out that the movie was filmed in Northern Queensland in 1994.

As the movie contains footage of what I think is a Kamov Ka 32, I was wondering where this chopper came from and who flew it. That is of course if the chopper footage was actually shot in Australia!

John Eacott and Ned usually have their respective fingers on the pulse of all things helicopter in Oz.

Any assistance would help curb my inquisitive mind!
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[Autorotate]

From what I can gather it would have been the KA32 that Hevli Lift had in Australia some time ago. It was there for use on the fires and heavy lift work but never really did much on the fires.

Apart from that machine cant really think of any other KA32s that have been in OZ.

Helmet Fire might be able to clarify this a little more.

Autorotate.

[bloodycrow]

The machine was Hevi Lift's..cannot recall who flew it ..would have been one of 5 or 6 western pilots that Hevi Lift normally had long-linning in PNG at the time. The 2nd pilot and flt engineer were both Russian.
I believe the location was Port Douglas, just north of Cairns. I could be wrong though!

[Steve76]

I think it was Kerry Fodie or John Bellerby who flew it, as it was around the time of the kuranda skyrail construction.
Its been a while so I might be wrong..

[dzeroplus]

Thanks guys, you certainly get a speedy response!

3 hours and 43 minutes from question to answer;)

Anybody know, how I can get to sleep with Kylie Minogue?

:ok:

[RobboRider]

Can't help you with Kylie Minogue (and if I could there is a good chance I wouldn't ;) ;) nudge nudge)

But I can recall the Kamovs being here on a few occasions. There were two of them here, I think in the late 80s or early 90s for months with their blades off and the fuselages draped in canvas.
Then in the early 90s there was one which, I think initially did high tension power pylon placements on the south side of cairns and then I'm sure they also used them later to place the pylons for the Kuranda Skyrail cable way. I think that was around the time your movie was being made.
Columbia Helicopters also had a BV 105 that dropped in from PNG late 90s for a while.

I haven't seen any Kamovs here for a long time now.

[the coyote]

As for Kylie, my stats are

Met: Twice
Shagged: Zero.

She plays pretty hard to get man! If it isn't third time lucky, I'm giving up....

[sandy helmet]

Ha! I used to play pinball with her on the Kings Road back in the 90's at the Dome - what a cute rear end - glad to see she's resurrected her career. Sweetie pie!!

[Aviat_Consulting]

Early 90's, full russian crew with Aus radio operator. Shot in Atherton Tablelands and near willy town NSW.

Radio Operator got to play a part in last bit.

Operator was hevi Lift

Re fire's. The KA32 was on the fires in 1994 and over that season allone flew a couple of hundred hours, flew several seasons after that and was I believe the first heavy to do this role in Aus. It did have a Western Capt.

The 1994 season also saw a first, in that NPWS prepaid hours to get the aircraft operational and on a fire.

[bloodycrow]

Hey Aviat, I think we might have crossed paths..check your pm's

[Capn Notarious]

that part of earth where you can leave a frozen turkey on the backseat of the car for 6 mths & not worry about it

How is that possible?

[bloodycrow]

well..how do I explain it...it's just that bloody cold for that bloody long

cheers

ps. true story..wife won a turkey in a raffle at work..couldn't make room in the freezer so I stored it on the backseat of the car for about 2 months (sort of forgot about it), gave it away after that with warning attached..apparently it was still good eating with no side affects (that I know off).
Realstically you could probably get away with it for 4 months out here..assuming it doesn't get any direct sunlight...6 just sounds better.
It's -32 C at the moment..getting close to RFM limit on the 76.

[Steve76]

Bloodycrow....

So! not the big bird consumer eh? Stuff gives you the runs anyway. I will watch carefully what you are serving next time.....

I wonder how long Moose meat lasts in an Escort?
One thing for certain.....bloody cheaper than a freezer.