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Old 10th Aug 2014, 18:46
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It's understandable you don't know what's a 139 - because it's a twin engine helicopter!

I'll get my coat
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Old 11th Aug 2014, 04:24
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Angel Coffee time

Hey Belly Tank

Thanks Broh, don't think I posted any 139 pix
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Good morning salomonteneighty

Cheers Mate, a healthy skill of doing Autos have saved my rear end twice this lifetime already
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Namaste 311kph

If I were given the opportunity to fly a twin....I'd be over there faster than a rocket that's a request going out to the Rotory-World please...
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Cheers to Life

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Old 11th Aug 2014, 04:40
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post 1996, VF, in front of the white board...
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Angel correction

Haaar twinstar_ca I stand corrected, you're correct & it IS missing a TRB
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But noticed your 139 is missing a TRB!
True to life model then..........................
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Old 11th Aug 2014, 05:17
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It did still have a tail boom, so clearly photoshopped!
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Angel Cabri G2

turning final YSBK hands off auto flying with the knees (shocking my FI) for the photo




crossing the Southern Pilon of the Coat hangar Sydney


Yep a BK117 doing elementry curcuits
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Angel the Blue Mountains

the 3 err 4 Sisters

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Namaste VF

Great to hear you back on thread. In the pic of your mountain flying brief, along with DA, Met etc. you listed Physiological considerations. Presumably you will need to re-acclimatise yourself when you get back to Nepal to the thinner air all over again.

i.e. getting the o2 flowing sooner than you might have before you left and being watchful for DCS and other signs of hypoxia.

Just curious how you manage this as part of your risk awareness.

Safe flying, and respect, as always.

MB
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VF,

You have my mobile mate...just call for beers next time when in YSSY.

Love your perfect line up at BK, the rest of us just cut the corner into the main pad !

I hope you flew to YKAT...it's a bloody long drive, and there is a helipad very close to where you took the shot of the 4 sisters.

All the best,
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G'day Madbob

Thanks Broh, yaar everyone needs acclimatization & everyone needs different amounts of time to adjust. Some never do adjust & end up with altitude sickness or just end up dying & some are just lucky & don't get effected by altitude....or me it's easy; I'm one of the lucky ones
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Hey Arrrj

No Mate I don't have Your Mobi (at least I don't think so) Naar I drove there en-route to Brisi, veeery long drive for sure, but I did pop into YKAT for a squizzy hmmmmm pretty sad state of affairs there, the ole strip & hangers are all falling apart

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Old 17th Aug 2014, 05:28
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where are you

Namaste VF

I am looking forward to seeing more pictures please

Om Mane Padme Hum
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Hi,
just read, that you have to stay in Nepal and there around and that Fishtail Air isn´t welcome in Europe.....
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/...oc/list_de.pdf
Your pictures and comments certenly are :-)
Greetings Udo
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Angel Top of the World - details

Namaste Flying Bull

Not sure what Your point is by Your last past re FTA?? They certainly are a legal operator with a valid AOC under the CAAN rule As we are only a domestic operator European approvals to fly are not relevant to our operations

Happy landings always
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Angel Yippeeeee

Here Ya go...................
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Angel Tail-Rotor Safety + Rescue Work






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Old 23rd Aug 2014, 13:11
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Angel Rescue + Monsoon + WoW factor = todays office






Kyangjing Gumpa 13,335' @ 23ºC - Rescue 6 x PAX (2 x Infants) + 22usgal GoJuice + 35kg Cargo + 4kg Yak Cheese







Grande International Hospital roof-top H + flying Kangaroo + Serengeti Aviators





Vayoda Hospital roof-top H
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Angel Yikes we're SERIOUSLY high for a JetBanger

I'd be outa here but I jest can't reach them anti-torque pedals hmmmmmm

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Angel Rescue work

Coordinates wrong - getting directions







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Angel Rescue duties

For Capt. Mike landed Vayoda Hospital rooftop Helipad

Tail-Rotor safely clear & skids aligned
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