Calling all aerial survey pilots
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Calling all aerial survey pilots
As an extension of my research into the history of Adastra Aerial Surveys, I am attempting to compile a listing of all aircraft that have undertaken survey operations in Australia. There are already 282 aircraft on the list which can be viewed here:
The Big List
Please note that there are certain criteria for inclusion and these are shown at the foot of the list. As I need all additions to be attributed to an individual you may prefer to use the email link on the list.
Rgds
The Big List
Please note that there are certain criteria for inclusion and these are shown at the foot of the list. As I need all additions to be attributed to an individual you may prefer to use the email link on the list.
Rgds
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I remember seeing B-17G F-BEEA in Port Moresby during the 1960s.
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DRK C320E Southbank Avation, Wollongong/Albion Park
TMG C 182 Tamair, Tamworth
SIB TU206 Mapmakers, and Northern Air Surveys.
ACB C 310 was with Mapmakers before Reprograhics.
EXX AC680 FL Survair, Adelaide.
SXX PA 32RT-300T Northair Surveys, Mareeba FNQ
TMG C 182 Tamair, Tamworth
SIB TU206 Mapmakers, and Northern Air Surveys.
ACB C 310 was with Mapmakers before Reprograhics.
EXX AC680 FL Survair, Adelaide.
SXX PA 32RT-300T Northair Surveys, Mareeba FNQ
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VH-KZC P-750 XSTOL, operated by UTS
VH-PZO, C210L, operated by Ozshore Aviation/GPX
Also, VH-MDG was operated by Ozshore Aviation/GPX on Aeromag, and also Nearmap for aerial photography, in addition to UTS.
VH-PZO, C210L, operated by Ozshore Aviation/GPX
Also, VH-MDG was operated by Ozshore Aviation/GPX on Aeromag, and also Nearmap for aerial photography, in addition to UTS.
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AERO COMMANDER 680 FL VH-BTN Aerotechnologies Pty Ltd Hobart
Extensive contracts Australia wide 1985-2005, including Sunmap in Queensland.
(C206 VH-PLE as noted in list, operated by Aerial Photographs and Surveys Pty Ltd. of Perth WA. Principal was the late Kingsley Watson. RC-9 camera. The years were approximately 1965 to 1975)
CESSNA 402B VH-PEH Rainbow Airlines, Albion Park, NSW
Proprietor - B Bradbury
Operated in 1990s on contract to BHP and others
RC-9 camera
Extensive contracts Australia wide 1985-2005, including Sunmap in Queensland.
(C206 VH-PLE as noted in list, operated by Aerial Photographs and Surveys Pty Ltd. of Perth WA. Principal was the late Kingsley Watson. RC-9 camera. The years were approximately 1965 to 1975)
CESSNA 402B VH-PEH Rainbow Airlines, Albion Park, NSW
Proprietor - B Bradbury
Operated in 1990s on contract to BHP and others
RC-9 camera
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Fletcher FU-24 VH-EOG, 'Geo - Physical' survey in Pilbara WA, late 60's.
I ferried acft back, JT - BK, in March 1970.
I ferried acft back, JT - BK, in March 1970.
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Dont have all the data to hand but i thought i knew a few survey aircraft, only to see none of them on the list!
VH-ATO Nomad (sometimes P2-ATO) - I think has now been retired
VH-DEQ PA31-310 2008 - current
VH-TSO PA31-350 2006 - current
There are also 2 new (well, new to oz) f406's and another PA31, rego's elude me at the moment
VH-ATO Nomad (sometimes P2-ATO) - I think has now been retired
VH-DEQ PA31-310 2008 - current
VH-TSO PA31-350 2006 - current
There are also 2 new (well, new to oz) f406's and another PA31, rego's elude me at the moment
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Army survey corps used a Cessna(182?),VH-RTG? based in Kalgoorlie in about 1967-68,for aerial photo-checking,cant remember pilot's name,maybe Mitch somebody?
We(Army survey)also had a Bell G3(B2?)at Wyndham(WA)a year or so before that,it was hired from Helicopter Utilities.There was a fixed wing (Cessna 182?) on that job too(always referred to by chopper pilot as "the tin thing").Can't remember rego for either of those two,but I think the F/W pilot had a LAME ticket to service the chopper,can't remember any names,though.
We(Army survey)also had a Bell G3(B2?)at Wyndham(WA)a year or so before that,it was hired from Helicopter Utilities.There was a fixed wing (Cessna 182?) on that job too(always referred to by chopper pilot as "the tin thing").Can't remember rego for either of those two,but I think the F/W pilot had a LAME ticket to service the chopper,can't remember any names,though.
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B35 VH SDD Operated by RQAC 1974 approx
- early quantity trials on coal mine stockpiles
- mapping around Mt Isa and CQ
B23 VH BZO Operated by Sunland Aviation 1974 approx
- vegatation mapping Military Restricted Areas East coast Aus
- vegatation mapping following satelite tracks east / west
between Moree to Rockhampton west to about Thargomindah
- early quantity trials on coal mine stockpiles
- mapping around Mt Isa and CQ
B23 VH BZO Operated by Sunland Aviation 1974 approx
- vegatation mapping Military Restricted Areas East coast Aus
- vegatation mapping following satelite tracks east / west
between Moree to Rockhampton west to about Thargomindah
I don't see AAM mentioned anywhwere. Probably the biggest aerial survey company in Aus- 8 planes plus with the aquisition of Vekta a total of 11.
ATO still going strong in PNG at the moment as well as the two 406's somebody mentioned.
ATO still going strong in PNG at the moment as well as the two 406's somebody mentioned.
