Tasmanian Air Adventures
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Really?
That's a shame. I'm flying them on wheels at the moment and a totally different kettle of fish.
Would love to take them up in northern canada and see if its fixed the icing problem.
(Sorry for thread drift)
Really?
That's a shame. I'm flying them on wheels at the moment and a totally different kettle of fish.
Would love to take them up in northern canada and see if its fixed the icing problem.
(Sorry for thread drift)
From ABC News
Seaplane to bring tourists to Tasmania's remote wilderness - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Tasmania's remote wilderness areas will become more accessible with the State Government extending a local seaplane company's licence.
The Government will now push ahead with plans to open up Tasmania's national parks and World Heritage Area to low-impact tourism development.
The move was announced during the March election campaign and earlier in June the Government called for expressions of interest from investors and tourism operators.
The Hobart-based seaplane company had been in a trial for the past two years, flying to the Southwest and Freycinet national parks and Recherche Bay.
Parks Tasmania surveyed non-seaplane visitors to gauge the impact of the trial, and the Government has now extended the operator's licence.
Environment Minister Matthew Groom said the trial showed the flights did not negatively impact on the environmental.
"We feel very confident that this is environmentally responsible," he said.
"We think the operators have indicated a great respect for the natural environment, making sure they're doing it responsibly, so that's the basis on which we've extended the licence, further developing our reputation as the environmental tourism capital of the world."
Company spokesman Will Barbour was also optimistic about the expansion.
"We see the announcement as a vote of confidence by the Government in our responsible operations," he said.
The company was also given permission to trial flights between Hobart and Lake St Clair for 12 months.
Premier Will Hodgman believed allowing development in or near national parks would boost tourist numbers and the economy.
"We're serious about unlocking Tasmania's potential," Mr Hodgman said.
"Our tourism industry is one of our core competitive strengths and the Liberal Government's right behind boosting it even further and that means new attractions."
The Government said normal planning safeguards would apply, but environmentalists have expressed concern about the move.
They feared developments would not be restricted to eco-tourism ventures and will turn into an "open season" for developers.
Seaplane to bring tourists to Tasmania's remote wilderness - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Tasmania's remote wilderness areas will become more accessible with the State Government extending a local seaplane company's licence.
The Government will now push ahead with plans to open up Tasmania's national parks and World Heritage Area to low-impact tourism development.
The move was announced during the March election campaign and earlier in June the Government called for expressions of interest from investors and tourism operators.
The Hobart-based seaplane company had been in a trial for the past two years, flying to the Southwest and Freycinet national parks and Recherche Bay.
Parks Tasmania surveyed non-seaplane visitors to gauge the impact of the trial, and the Government has now extended the operator's licence.
Environment Minister Matthew Groom said the trial showed the flights did not negatively impact on the environmental.
"We feel very confident that this is environmentally responsible," he said.
"We think the operators have indicated a great respect for the natural environment, making sure they're doing it responsibly, so that's the basis on which we've extended the licence, further developing our reputation as the environmental tourism capital of the world."
Company spokesman Will Barbour was also optimistic about the expansion.
"We see the announcement as a vote of confidence by the Government in our responsible operations," he said.
The company was also given permission to trial flights between Hobart and Lake St Clair for 12 months.
Premier Will Hodgman believed allowing development in or near national parks would boost tourist numbers and the economy.
"We're serious about unlocking Tasmania's potential," Mr Hodgman said.
"Our tourism industry is one of our core competitive strengths and the Liberal Government's right behind boosting it even further and that means new attractions."
The Government said normal planning safeguards would apply, but environmentalists have expressed concern about the move.
They feared developments would not be restricted to eco-tourism ventures and will turn into an "open season" for developers.
the environmental tourism capital of the world.
The Government said normal planning safeguards would apply, but environmentalists have expressed concern about the move.
They feared developments would not be restricted to eco-tourism ventures and will turn into an "open season" for developers.
They feared developments would not be restricted to eco-tourism ventures and will turn into an "open season" for developers.
World Heritage listings were threatened recently .. . . but ruled against
by the commission in Paris.
Lower the guard and whoosh, there goes our wildlife buffers.
But as for TAA . .. . . a bonzer little outfit . . run by true enthusiasts.
"A shower of spray and they're away...."
go Serge . . go Jethro
Folks,
I fail to see why a pilot should have any problems with the marine rule for avoidance of collisions, they are fundamentally the same as the rules of the air covering the same subject.
Tootle pip!!
I fail to see why a pilot should have any problems with the marine rule for avoidance of collisions, they are fundamentally the same as the rules of the air covering the same subject.
Tootle pip!!
Recall that an operator in Sydney once done a similar thing with Beavers in between SYD and NTL. If they used an amphib C208 they would be able to use the local airports as alternates, not a bad option given that HB and LT both have ILS approaches.
It will be interesting to see if the Launceston City Council approves the proposal.
It will be interesting to see if the Launceston City Council approves the proposal.
