Ian Paull

[tcamiga]

One of Australia's best known helicopter pilots has decided its time to hang up his commercial flying helmet and enjoy a few beers.

Today was a memorable day at Airwork Caboolture.

If the story is correct, Ian's first helicopter flight in the Oz army in the late sixties was with Tub in a Bell47.

Today was Ian's last as PIC and guess who he flew with and what type of Helicopter.... yep.... with Tub in a 47.

Photos of today's flight : https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=AB27B...50d530%2123917

There are plenty of words I could use to describe Ian such as: professional/just the best/ace of the base but I prefer to use these: " a highly respected good bloke".

Thanks for your many moons of support Ian.. its been a great journey made better through knowing you.

Thanks also to MT for the prawns, XXXX and bush stories to make the day even better


TC

[huey]

Wish I could of been there.

The Australian heli community has really lost a top instructor/ATO/mentor now that Ian has decided to hang up his headset.

Great photos TC

I'm surprised the universe didn't implode with them 2 in a 47 together.


Huey

[topendtorque]

All the very best Ian, now officially an old fart. Two old farts in fact, the air is going to be thick down at the local rubbery.

tet

[Nigel Osborn]

Yes, Ian, welcome to the old farts club! I was beginning to feel a bit lonely!

[Vertical Freedom]

Shyks Ian, Your too young to hang them DC's up so soon......I still remember my grade 1 instructor rating initial flight test with You; about 10 years ago, like as if it was last week? Yes it was great fun, but bludy damn hard, with precision full-down autos @ YCDR stopping sliding in to within 1 foot of a predesignated gable marker from the opposite end of the runways Your a Grand Master flyer - thank You

Where-ever Your travels take You now Ian, Mate; Be Happy & Be at Peace......You've done a Great Service for the Rotory World of Oz!!! Thank You

All the Best

VF


PS: You'll be back...............

[601]

Now is the right time.
All the best.
Tub - You haven't changed since I met you in Biak, that is except for the facial f.
JJ