Heavilift 206 missing in PNG
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From: Wanaka, NZ
Regarding floats over water, those rules are in place. The aircraft that was lost at sea in PNG in Feb 2011 didn't have floats (180 nm over water flight in a s/e helicopter) but it did have satellite tracking and its position was known immediately prior to it crashing into the sea and sinking. The ELT that was fitted to that aircraft was not detected.
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From: Australia.
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From: On top of the Longline
I didn’t know any of those involved so excuse me if I speak out of turn, but if there is any way of donating financially which will directly benefit the families can someone please post or PM the details? We can’t do anything for our brethren, but I’m guessing there are some kids out there who just lost their Dad & could do with some help.
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From: Top of the World
tragedy strikes our Rotory fraternity, sincere condolences to the Families
PNG helicopter crash: Bodies found - National - NZ Herald News
PNG helicopter crash: Bodies found - National - NZ Herald News
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From: Matanuska Valley, Alaska (The mind wanders back to the village of Plympton Devon sometimes)
We will not forget you
To the families of all three my condolences to you all. You are in my thoughts.
It is always hard when we hear of the loss of life in our profession but when it is a friend or aquintance it really sinks in a little deeper.
Ant my friend you were one of the best and a credit to our industry, rest in peace we wont forget you.
D.
It is always hard when we hear of the loss of life in our profession but when it is a friend or aquintance it really sinks in a little deeper.
Ant my friend you were one of the best and a credit to our industry, rest in peace we wont forget you.
D.
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From: TOWNSVILLE
Anton Annan
I had the privelidge to fly with Anton Annan when I was with Hevilift. I flew with him on the Mt Kari power line job and also other work at M Hagen. I found Anton to be a very safety conscious Pilot who always put safety first. Anton will be missed by all who had the privelidge to know and fly with him. Anton worked hard in his role as deputy Chief Pilot and in a check and training role keeping safety standards high in Hevilift.
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From: Australia
Antony's farewell
Antony Annan ,
will be farewelled this Friday in Melbourne.
From his wife Caroline, below are the service details for Antony and I will be treating it as a celebration of Ant's great life !
Antony's Service details -
Date: Friday 27th July, 2012
Time: 11.45 am
Venue: Carousel
Address: 22 Aughtie Drive Albert Park Lake, Melbourne.
Please send on to to anyone you feel would like to come.
will be farewelled this Friday in Melbourne.
From his wife Caroline, below are the service details for Antony and I will be treating it as a celebration of Ant's great life !
Antony's Service details -
Date: Friday 27th July, 2012
Time: 11.45 am
Venue: Carousel
Address: 22 Aughtie Drive Albert Park Lake, Melbourne.
Please send on to to anyone you feel would like to come.
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Aviation Qualifications: ATP+Mil
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From: Gold Coast, Australia
Rusty too ...
Russell Aitken's tribute:
I hope to be there, such a sad loss 
AITKEN. - Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral to celebrate Russell's life, to be held at Life Saving Victoria, 200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne on FRIDAY (July 27) at 2.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Please allow a little extra time for parking.