Bell 205 Endorsement
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G'day Bigsquirrel,
There is only one "proper" B205 in Australia, operated by Helicorp at Essendon Airport. I don't know whether they do endorsements, however. Give Mark or Roger a ring and see what they say. There are a number of ex military UH-1's around, Helicopters Pty. Ltd. at Bankstown operate one and also have a flying school, so they may be your best bet.
Cheers,
MPT
There is only one "proper" B205 in Australia, operated by Helicorp at Essendon Airport. I don't know whether they do endorsements, however. Give Mark or Roger a ring and see what they say. There are a number of ex military UH-1's around, Helicopters Pty. Ltd. at Bankstown operate one and also have a flying school, so they may be your best bet.
Cheers,
MPT
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Heli-Aust at Bankstown are operating a couple of UH-1H, they also sent one off to Webb Helicopters in Emerald (QLD) as part of a deal.
I know that Webb has given a couple of drivers an endorsement etc, but am not sure if it is the same class endorsement covering 205's
cheers
I know that Webb has given a couple of drivers an endorsement etc, but am not sure if it is the same class endorsement covering 205's
cheers
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G'day ayaarr,
I understood that Buzz's 205 was cancelled from the register when it was sent overseas for a long term contract (out in the Pacific somewhere if my memory serves me correctly). The B205 / UH1 is recognised as the one endorsement anyway I believe.
Cheers,
MPT
I understood that Buzz's 205 was cancelled from the register when it was sent overseas for a long term contract (out in the Pacific somewhere if my memory serves me correctly). The B205 / UH1 is recognised as the one endorsement anyway I believe.
Cheers,
MPT
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"Any quotes on 205 hourly rates "
Around $3000 per hour. (Just a guess)
Heard on the grapevine though that Heli-Aust won some of the National fire contracts with some 212's from the US at $1760 ph AND crewed by Canadians. Great news for us huh?
Around $3000 per hour. (Just a guess)
Heard on the grapevine though that Heli-Aust won some of the National fire contracts with some 212's from the US at $1760 ph AND crewed by Canadians. Great news for us huh?
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B205 Endorsement
My UH-1H/ B205 endorsement... Around 20 hours ground and 5 hours flight time. Although I completed in house training, Heli-pro in Palmerston North is your best bet if looking in NZ.
Great helicopter to fly hope you enjoy
$3000/hour sounds a bit steep....shouldnt be more than $2000
Great helicopter to fly hope you enjoy
$3000/hour sounds a bit steep....shouldnt be more than $2000
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$3000/hour sounds a bit steep....shouldn't be more than $2000
Look for mid $3k's plus GST, and you might get toward a proper Adhoc return on a 205. Re the earlier comment on hourly rates on contract, that's as well as a daily standing charge.I take it that pilots and engineers do expect to get paid? The longer rates stay low, the more difficult it remains to make a decent margin to pay everyone well.
Helicorp's 205 is on contract for some time and unlikely to be available for training, by the way.
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John,
I know what the 205 is up to, do you know how long the contract is for; also do you know if a 205 endorsement covers all single engine huey models or do you need individual endorsement for each model.
Thanks
Bigsquirrel
I know what the 205 is up to, do you know how long the contract is for; also do you know if a 205 endorsement covers all single engine huey models or do you need individual endorsement for each model.
Thanks
Bigsquirrel
The (T)UH-1F is the variant of the Huey with a T-58 engine. There are a number operating in Oz.
Agusta made yet another variany of this with a 204 with a Gnome engine. I believe there may be a few resident PPRuNers that had the opportunity to fly at least one of these models.
Agusta made yet another variany of this with a 204 with a Gnome engine. I believe there may be a few resident PPRuNers that had the opportunity to fly at least one of these models.
