I hear from a friend in the RFDS that EMS helicopter blades don't create lift after dark...

It's nice flying at night, direct everywhere, no holding. There was a thing over on the Freight Dog forum 'You know you're a freight dog if...'

I reckon it's the best kept secret of aviation.

So why's the guys from Latrobe waking me from my slumbers at all hours of the night? On nights when I'm very, very glad it's them and not me I might add (weather, and foul as only Gippsland can make it). Thumbs up PV if you are still there.

Dragonair has a part time scheme. You probably get the same pay or more than a Jetstar Capt. Month on and month off with a months leave. So 5 months work for the year.

The souring note being you still have to fly into China.

Yep.. Sun, sand , beautiful scandinavian Bonnie's at every turn.. You'd hate it..:ok:

InTheWeeds said
I would have to agree. My first SAR operation was as a volunteer crewman on the 1998 Sydney to Hobart, and after watching those Pilots and Paramedics in action I was filled with respect and awe. I can't think of a more satisfying job.


Flying from war canoes must be the pinnacle of fixed-wing aviation; unfortunately not available to us these days. But then you are a very, very lucky bastard, aren't you DBTW?! :)