Helipro New Zealand BO105
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Helipro New Zealand BO105
Is Helipro still operating the BO105 on the West Coast of NZ for Solid Energy?
I am interested in doing a rating in it- anyone know if they do any training with it?
I am interested in doing a rating in it- anyone know if they do any training with it?
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Granny - Yes its still there, as well as a BK. Call Adam and he will set it up for you.
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Greymouth Operations
Adam Millward
C 027 245 9490
E [email protected]
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Adam Millward
C 027 245 9490
E [email protected]
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Yes.
In NZ your first twin engine rating will take you just 1 hour. Whoever the instructor is will be endorsed by the NZCAA because it won't be written anywhere in his logbook that he CAN'T do twin engine endorsements and checkrides, therefore he MUST be allowed to perform these heady privileges at his discretion.
In NZ your first twin engine rating will take you just 1 hour. Whoever the instructor is will be endorsed by the NZCAA because it won't be written anywhere in his logbook that he CAN'T do twin engine endorsements and checkrides, therefore he MUST be allowed to perform these heady privileges at his discretion.
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A Rumour network
A classic example of why this is called a rumour network. Helipro’s 105 is still flying with all parts where they should be....touch wood. Not even an incident to its name that would give rise to such a rumour.
3 day ground course then...
First twin engine rating in NZ is 5 hours.
Second twin engine rating is 3 hours.
Don’t forget the 10 hours (after the rating) of command under supervision that needs to be carried out before you can do anything useful in it.
3 day ground course then...
First twin engine rating in NZ is 5 hours.
Second twin engine rating is 3 hours.
Don’t forget the 10 hours (after the rating) of command under supervision that needs to be carried out before you can do anything useful in it.
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one thinks Granny and Semi rigid are somehow related?
Or is Semi just a cynic?
"In NZ your first twin engine rating will take you just 1 hour. Whoever the instructor is will be endorsed by the NZCAA because it won't be written anywhere in his logbook that he CAN'T do twin engine endorsements and checkrides, therefore he MUST be allowed to perform these heady privileges at his discretion. "
Looking forward to your response Semi.
Or is Semi just a cynic?
"In NZ your first twin engine rating will take you just 1 hour. Whoever the instructor is will be endorsed by the NZCAA because it won't be written anywhere in his logbook that he CAN'T do twin engine endorsements and checkrides, therefore he MUST be allowed to perform these heady privileges at his discretion. "
Looking forward to your response Semi.
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Granny I think there maybe some inconsistencies about the whole topic on whether or not the 105 is serviceable.
HeliHarry I am very cynical but it is all based on hearsay which in this industry makes it true eh? Never let the truth get in the way of a good aviation rumour & if there is not a rumour already flying about someone/something I will start one before someone else beats me to it.
HeliHarry I am very cynical but it is all based on hearsay which in this industry makes it true eh? Never let the truth get in the way of a good aviation rumour & if there is not a rumour already flying about someone/something I will start one before someone else beats me to it.
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Semi informed perhaps? The 105 went to Christchurch for an 100 hour check, was there one night and then back working on the coast. The inconsistencies as to whether it's serviceable are.......? HeliHarry, it can be a fine line between cynical or sour.
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Nothing better for an operator than a pilot desperately trying to get hired.....
End result is no $$$$ and lots of
, for the pilot anyway, and helps to keep pilots wages down...
End result is no $$$$ and lots of
, for the pilot anyway, and helps to keep pilots wages down...
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Bo105
A Helipro helicopter did have an accident of some sort at Stockton Mine near Westport a few weeks ago. Resulted in a heavy landing and an unsettled pilot. Not much is known as it has been kept pretty quiet. Miners talk though! Probably the Bo105 as it was replaced by a Squirrel for a while.
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Lucky it happened down on the coast somewhere. They probably haven't found cameras down there yet, I think the nearest a camera gets to Stockton is when it turns right at Westport attached to a tourists neck heading back towards the inter island ferry! 
And maybe bkff is trotting out the company line__________
And maybe bkff is trotting out the company line__________
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Well i don't get why all the secrecy? It will all come out eventually anyway knowing the avaiation community and probably better to release a statement from the get-go otherwise skidbiting speculators make up all sorts of rubbish.
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