Helicopter ops in Ireland (not Irish Helicopters Ltd)
Helicopter ops in Ireland (not Irish Helicopters Ltd)
"ARAN ISLANDS - SHUTTLE DUE SOON!
Executive Helicopters "Héileacaptair FEIDHMIÚCHÁIN" have just announced they intend to launch a new direct service to the Aran Islands "Oileain Arann", Flight times will be 15 minutes and will give passengers a unique transport experience and spectacular views of Galway and the islands. check-in will be be as normal for all flights out of Galway Airport.
Initially there will be 2 flights a day on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday with the service expanding to seven days with extra flights subject to demand. Flights initially to Inis Mor and expanding to cover the 3 Islands by end of year.
Further details are available from Executive Helicopters on 091-783300"
This sounds interesting. I hope it proves successful.
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Executive Helicopters "Héileacaptair FEIDHMIÚCHÁIN" have just announced they intend to launch a new direct service to the Aran Islands "Oileain Arann", Flight times will be 15 minutes and will give passengers a unique transport experience and spectacular views of Galway and the islands. check-in will be be as normal for all flights out of Galway Airport.
Initially there will be 2 flights a day on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday with the service expanding to seven days with extra flights subject to demand. Flights initially to Inis Mor and expanding to cover the 3 Islands by end of year.
Further details are available from Executive Helicopters on 091-783300"
This sounds interesting. I hope it proves successful.
500 Fan.
Which type is going to be used?
I don't know, to be honest. Executive have a Bell 222 in their fleet so I'd imagine it will probably be that machine. They also have an AS355 but I think that is kept busy on power-line inspection work.
Are pop-out floats a requirement for an over-water flight, even if the distance is relatively short?
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I don't know, to be honest. Executive have a Bell 222 in their fleet so I'd imagine it will probably be that machine. They also have an AS355 but I think that is kept busy on power-line inspection work.
Are pop-out floats a requirement for an over-water flight, even if the distance is relatively short?
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Are pop-out floats a requirement for an over-water flight, even if the distance is relatively short?
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Floats only required on single engine helis ( performance class 3) as per the jars. Its a short hop so could possibly be done with a single with floats if it operates less than 3 minutes from land?
I think the 222 is the the heli they are using for it but that will depend on the airport still being there i think.
I think the 222 is the the heli they are using for it but that will depend on the airport still being there i think.
RAF Griffin HAR2 and S-92 in Weston, 15/03/2012.
Two interesting visitors were spotted on the ramp at Weston Airport today. It's not often you see the RAF in Weston! I'm open to correction on this but maybe this is the first visit to Weston of an operational foreign military aircraft? ZJ703 is the Griffin in question. The two crews were enjoying a cup of tea together when I went into the restaurant to get that last photo. The Aer Corps often hosted the RAF, Royal Navy and Belgian Air Force on SAR exchange visits so it's good to see the tradition continuing.
Apologies for the less-than-stellar photography.
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Apologies for the less-than-stellar photography.
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I'm not sure if it's the main fuel bowser but it is probably no.2 in the fleet. I think it's the Avgas tanker while a larger fuel truck fuels the Jet A1 birds but I'm not 100% sure on that. It seems appropriate that that fuel trailer is being towed around by something agricultural! It probably helps when the call comes to fuel up a plane parked on the grass after a couple of days of Irish weather.
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Here is a pilot project that has just kicked off using an Air Corps EC135 in the EMS role. It seems the ground ambulance will attend the scene first and if the patient is in a critical condition, will call in the air ambulance and meet somewhere along the route towards the hospital.
Six One News: Aero-medical helicopter to serve western seaboard - RT News Player#
Cautious welcome for air ambulance service - News - Galway Independent
Pilot aeromedical service for Ireland | Waypoint AirMed and Rescue Magazine
It's a step in the right direction and hopefully will lead to a proper air ambulance service here.
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P.S. At about 15:20 today, an IAC EC135 went into University Hospital in Galway. That might be the first "shout" for this new service.
Six One News: Aero-medical helicopter to serve western seaboard - RT News Player#
Cautious welcome for air ambulance service - News - Galway Independent
Pilot aeromedical service for Ireland | Waypoint AirMed and Rescue Magazine
It's a step in the right direction and hopefully will lead to a proper air ambulance service here.
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P.S. At about 15:20 today, an IAC EC135 went into University Hospital in Galway. That might be the first "shout" for this new service.
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Well it's about high time something was done about the urgent requirement for a dedicated HEMS service in this country. If this new service further reduces road deaths here it will be expanded and will see private company's compete for an all out better service at the right price. Although its not good to see a military organization take on yet another civilian role...
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Are pop-out floats a requirement for an over-water flight, even if the distance is relatively short?
Depends on the country but for public transport work where the flight is routinely over water (even if the distance is short); yes.
Are pop-out floats a requirement for an over-water flight, even if the distance is relatively short?
Depends on the country but for public transport work where the flight is routinely over water (even if the distance is short); yes.
Floats only required on single engine helis ( performance class 3) as per the jars.
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Having just come across this thread I see reference to the Garda Puma's used during the Popes visit - my photos of these taken at Shannon
SA330J PUMA D-HAXQ GARDA SIOCHANA | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
SA330J PUMA D-HAXS GARDA SIOCHANA | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
SA330J PUMA D-HAXT GARDA SIOCHANA | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
SA330J PUMA D-HAXQ GARDA SIOCHANA | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
SA330J PUMA D-HAXS GARDA SIOCHANA | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
SA330J PUMA D-HAXT GARDA SIOCHANA | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Garda Helicopter Fouls Dublin Traffic
Hundreds of airline passengers had to be diverted mid-flight over Ireland to allow a police helicopter to chase armed robbers.
Air traffic controllers were forced to clear the flight path into Dublin Airport so airborne Garda officers could pursue two men involved in a shopping centre hold-up in the capital.
All incoming flights were ordered to go into a "holding pattern" - circling outside the designated zone - while three passenger planes diverted to Shannon Airport on the west coast to refuel.
Planes diverted as garda helicopter chases armed robbers - Independent.ie
Northern Ireland to add to Police Fleet
BBC News - PSNI purchases new helicopter to use in fight against crime
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Grazie SP!
Hundreds of airline passengers had to be diverted mid-flight over Ireland to allow a police helicopter to chase armed robbers.
Air traffic controllers were forced to clear the flight path into Dublin Airport so airborne Garda officers could pursue two men involved in a shopping centre hold-up in the capital.
All incoming flights were ordered to go into a "holding pattern" - circling outside the designated zone - while three passenger planes diverted to Shannon Airport on the west coast to refuel.
Northern Ireland to add to Police Fleet
The PSNI has bought a fourth police helicopter which it said would be used to strengthen the fight against crime in Northern Ireland.
The £7m aircraft, built by Eurocopter, will ready for use in time for the G8 summit in Enniskillen in June.
It can carry up to 10 people, including crew, and has space for two stretcher casualties in rescue situations.
Police said they had deployed their helicopters on 1,058 occasions so far this year.
These included 56 times for public disorder and 25 for VIP protection.
The PSNI said the "vast majority" of deployments were in support of everyday police work.
The £7m aircraft, built by Eurocopter, will ready for use in time for the G8 summit in Enniskillen in June.
It can carry up to 10 people, including crew, and has space for two stretcher casualties in rescue situations.
Police said they had deployed their helicopters on 1,058 occasions so far this year.
These included 56 times for public disorder and 25 for VIP protection.
The PSNI said the "vast majority" of deployments were in support of everyday police work.
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Grazie SP!
Last edited by Savoia; 15th Mar 2013 at 12:01. Reason: Thanking Senior Pilot for finally creating a non-Irish Helicopters thread! ;)
The Irish Air Corps are on duty in Northern Ireland alongside the R.A.F. supporting the farming community after the recent heavy snow falls.
Air Corp winches two people to safety in North - RTÉ News
Irish Army helicopters join weather relief effort - Headlines - Belfast Newsletter
There is a little video footage of the AW139 and Chinook in the link below. It looks like the snow is hard-packed, so not too many problems with white-out, thankfully.
Executive agrees on £5m farm rescue fund - UTV Live News
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Air Corp winches two people to safety in North - RTÉ News
Irish Army helicopters join weather relief effort - Headlines - Belfast Newsletter
There is a little video footage of the AW139 and Chinook in the link below. It looks like the snow is hard-packed, so not too many problems with white-out, thankfully.
Executive agrees on £5m farm rescue fund - UTV Live News
500 Fan.
Last edited by 500 Fan; 28th Mar 2013 at 19:09.