Helicopters on Ships
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Helicopters on Ships
i had the pleasure of travelling around the Mediterranean recently and what caught my eye was a huge blue ship - with an S-76 landing on it!!
Awesome!
Who owns these boats? No doubt people with too much money.
Any feedback from the pilots would be great.
Awesome!
Who owns these boats? No doubt people with too much money.
Any feedback from the pilots would be great.
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In 2003, the launch of Paul Allen's 127m (416ft) "Octopus" secured its number one position as the world's
largest yacht. Microsoft's "accidental billionaire" Paul Allen - worth US$20 billion according to Forbes, the third richest man in
America and 7th in the world - owns two other monsters yachts such as Tatoosh ranked 3rd in the World in 2003.
Octopus cost Allen over US$200 million and has Permanent crew of 60, including several former Navy Seals.
It has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 man submarine and a remote controlled vehicle for crawling on the
Ocean floor. The submarine has the capacity to sleep eight for up to two weeks underwater. On average, owners must spend a minimum of 10 percent of the purchase price every year to keep these
yachts in good working condition and cover crew salaries. Therefore “Octopus” which cost Allen US$200 million
requires a US$20 million annual budget.
(What they left out...)
Mr Allan has two pilots, both earning nearly $20,000 US / year each! When there not flying, the pilots are scrubbing the decks or painting the hull.
In 2003, the launch of Paul Allen's 127m (416ft) "Octopus" secured its number one position as the world's
largest yacht. Microsoft's "accidental billionaire" Paul Allen - worth US$20 billion according to Forbes, the third richest man in
America and 7th in the world - owns two other monsters yachts such as Tatoosh ranked 3rd in the World in 2003.
Octopus cost Allen over US$200 million and has Permanent crew of 60, including several former Navy Seals.
It has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 man submarine and a remote controlled vehicle for crawling on the
Ocean floor. The submarine has the capacity to sleep eight for up to two weeks underwater. On average, owners must spend a minimum of 10 percent of the purchase price every year to keep these
yachts in good working condition and cover crew salaries. Therefore “Octopus” which cost Allen US$200 million
requires a US$20 million annual budget.
(What they left out...)
Mr Allan has two pilots, both earning nearly $20,000 US / year each! When there not flying, the pilots are scrubbing the decks or painting the hull.
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Two helipads on the Octopus??
I suppose you don't want to have to walk too far!!
"Excuse me sir but do you want to front or rear helpiad today?"
Looks like some serious money.
Beautiful boat though.
I suppose you don't want to have to walk too far!!
"Excuse me sir but do you want to front or rear helpiad today?"
Looks like some serious money.
Beautiful boat though.
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Quote:[Mr Allan has two pilots, both earning nearly $20,000 US / year each! When there not flying, the pilots are scrubbing the decks or painting the hull.]
Nearly $20,000!!
Even in the Med, should pilots work for such a pittance: discuss.
Wiz
Nearly $20,000!!
Even in the Med, should pilots work for such a pittance: discuss.
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That is an AMAZING ship!
At first I didn't spot the little tiny 76 on the aft helideck!!!
That seems to be certainly how the other half live!!
If any of you fancy a piece of it, check out this website!!
Super yachts
"They say that the early bird catches the worm, but it is the second mouse who gets the cheese
At first I didn't spot the little tiny 76 on the aft helideck!!!
That seems to be certainly how the other half live!!
If any of you fancy a piece of it, check out this website!!
Super yachts
"They say that the early bird catches the worm, but it is the second mouse who gets the cheese
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We had Paul Allen down here around St. Maarten around christmas.
The Octopus was anchored off Saba, and he flew in on one of two private 757s. He then used the 76 to fly himself to the boat, while a MD902 was used for the luggage (Front helipad).
Must be nice.
Pic of the 76 leaving Juliana....
Murdoch...if you read this...yeah..its your picture!!!
The Octopus was anchored off Saba, and he flew in on one of two private 757s. He then used the 76 to fly himself to the boat, while a MD902 was used for the luggage (Front helipad).
Must be nice.
Pic of the 76 leaving Juliana....
Murdoch...if you read this...yeah..its your picture!!!
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Paul Allen comments
I met Paul Allen last Tuesday night when he and the Space Ship 1 team received the Collier Trophy in Washington for their marvelous success on the first private space flight. This was an example of the kinds of things I have to do on my job, oh woe is me.....The speeches by Allen, and by Burt Rutan were really great, talking about how we have to get innovation back into aviation - themes that I see here on pprune as well.
Dan Akroyd and his wife, Donna Dixon were at Allen's table (who ya gonna call?)
Here is a picture I took during Rutan's speech, it frames the entire team, with Paul Allen (whose yacht was not parked outside!) on the extreme left. That orange aircraft in the photo is of course Glamorous Glennis:
Dan Akroyd and his wife, Donna Dixon were at Allen's table (who ya gonna call?)
Here is a picture I took during Rutan's speech, it frames the entire team, with Paul Allen (whose yacht was not parked outside!) on the extreme left. That orange aircraft in the photo is of course Glamorous Glennis:
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including several former Navy Seals. The submarine has the capacity to sleep eight for up to two weeks underwater
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Hi all,
"nearly 20 k a year" - I believe this is just a way to say " Not of your business!"
No doubt there are plenty of pilots who would fly a S-76 for that or even less.
Question is, if you as the owner and/or passenger of that ship would want to trust your life into the hands of pilots like that. Not that they might not be good pilots, but if they are that good, they probably have already a job that pays a "little" better!
So what quality of pilots to you actually have available for that money for that job?
I doubt that a man like Allen will spend all that cash just to start saving on the crew.......!
Blue Skies to the lucky chaps!
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PS: Of course there is always the odd guy who has it already all and doesn't need anysalary at all!!
"nearly 20 k a year" - I believe this is just a way to say " Not of your business!"
No doubt there are plenty of pilots who would fly a S-76 for that or even less.
Question is, if you as the owner and/or passenger of that ship would want to trust your life into the hands of pilots like that. Not that they might not be good pilots, but if they are that good, they probably have already a job that pays a "little" better!
So what quality of pilots to you actually have available for that money for that job?
I doubt that a man like Allen will spend all that cash just to start saving on the crew.......!
Blue Skies to the lucky chaps!
3top
PS: Of course there is always the odd guy who has it already all and doesn't need anysalary at all!!
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errr, gents, about the "what was left out" section;
was not factual. I added it. It was a tongue in cheek dig at pilot’s wages in comparison to such a grand ship's expenses.
Frankly, I'm a little surprised some of you thought $20k a year was a reasonable wage and I suppose you had no problem with scrubbing the decks either? Only goes to prove my point. Sad ain’t it.
Mr Allan has two pilots, both earning nearly $20,000 US / year each! When there not flying, the pilots are scrubbing the decks or painting the hull.]
Frankly, I'm a little surprised some of you thought $20k a year was a reasonable wage and I suppose you had no problem with scrubbing the decks either? Only goes to prove my point. Sad ain’t it.