AHIA - Rotortech 2016 - Updates
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AHIA - Rotortech 2016 - Updates
Australian Helicopter Industry Association invites helicopter folks to share some fun and join us at Rotortech 2016 during 27 to 29 May 2016. The good news is that most of the fun is free at our family orientated beachside venue.
Hopefully, we can all make this the largest helicopter exhibition and conference in the Southern Hemisphere?
Update show the booths were fully booked four months prior to the event. If by chance you are considering exhibiting at the largest helicopter trade show in the Southern Hemisphere, please send us an email expressing your interest and we will include you on our waiting list.
Speakers: Expressions of interest are requested from speakers. Call Rob – 0415 641 774 to discuss.
Major Sponsors: Diamond Sponsor - Hawker Pacific; Gold Sponsors - Availl Australia (Boeing) and Eagle Copters Australasia; Silver Sponsor: Onboard Systems International and Aviation Trader.
Exhibitors: Aerospace & Defence Products; Aeromasters Powervamp; Aero Parts Australia; Airborne Engines; Airbus Group Australia Pacific; Airservices Australia; Airways Aviation and Chopperline; Airwork (NZ) Ltd; Air Affairs Australia; Asia Pacific Aerospace; Avinet Pty Ltd; , Becker Avionics, Inc; DAC International Inc; Dart Aerospace (TBC); Defcon Technologies Group; Eco2000 Pty Ltd; Eagle Copters Australasia; Electronic & Mechanical Calibrations; ETMC Technologies; Flightcell International; Hawker Pacific; Heliflite; IMS New Zealand; Intermountain Turbine Services; Interlease Pty Ltd; Leader Aviation Services; M.O.S.S Australia; Oceania Aviation; Olympus Australia; Onboard Systems International; Pacific Crown Helicopters; Point Trading Group; Pratt & Whitney Canada; Precision Heliparts Australia; Red Baron ALSE; Sikorsky Helitech; Spidertracks NZ; TAE; TracPlus Global Ltd and Wintech International.
Safaris: Helibiz Safaris is planning a huge fly-in and we are developing special events for private pilots and owners of light helicopters. (Call Troy 0408 770 488).
Costs: Tradeshow and VIP Heli-Park are free. A small fee to attend the conference sessions as a delegate.
Local airport and airspace manager will waive landing and parking fees for our folks. And provide a complimentary shuttle bus from airport which is 5 minutes away by road.
We have space for 60 helicopters. Casual visitors can park within resort grounds.
More soon ...... big thank you to all those who are making this such a fun event!
AHIA - Rob +61 (0) 415 641 774.
Hopefully, we can all make this the largest helicopter exhibition and conference in the Southern Hemisphere?
Update show the booths were fully booked four months prior to the event. If by chance you are considering exhibiting at the largest helicopter trade show in the Southern Hemisphere, please send us an email expressing your interest and we will include you on our waiting list.
Speakers: Expressions of interest are requested from speakers. Call Rob – 0415 641 774 to discuss.
Major Sponsors: Diamond Sponsor - Hawker Pacific; Gold Sponsors - Availl Australia (Boeing) and Eagle Copters Australasia; Silver Sponsor: Onboard Systems International and Aviation Trader.
Exhibitors: Aerospace & Defence Products; Aeromasters Powervamp; Aero Parts Australia; Airborne Engines; Airbus Group Australia Pacific; Airservices Australia; Airways Aviation and Chopperline; Airwork (NZ) Ltd; Air Affairs Australia; Asia Pacific Aerospace; Avinet Pty Ltd; , Becker Avionics, Inc; DAC International Inc; Dart Aerospace (TBC); Defcon Technologies Group; Eco2000 Pty Ltd; Eagle Copters Australasia; Electronic & Mechanical Calibrations; ETMC Technologies; Flightcell International; Hawker Pacific; Heliflite; IMS New Zealand; Intermountain Turbine Services; Interlease Pty Ltd; Leader Aviation Services; M.O.S.S Australia; Oceania Aviation; Olympus Australia; Onboard Systems International; Pacific Crown Helicopters; Point Trading Group; Pratt & Whitney Canada; Precision Heliparts Australia; Red Baron ALSE; Sikorsky Helitech; Spidertracks NZ; TAE; TracPlus Global Ltd and Wintech International.
Safaris: Helibiz Safaris is planning a huge fly-in and we are developing special events for private pilots and owners of light helicopters. (Call Troy 0408 770 488).
Costs: Tradeshow and VIP Heli-Park are free. A small fee to attend the conference sessions as a delegate.
Local airport and airspace manager will waive landing and parking fees for our folks. And provide a complimentary shuttle bus from airport which is 5 minutes away by road.
We have space for 60 helicopters. Casual visitors can park within resort grounds.
More soon ...... big thank you to all those who are making this such a fun event!
AHIA - Rob +61 (0) 415 641 774.
John,
You won't need to bring bananas!!
Twin Waters Resort - Sunshine Coast, Qld
You won't need to bring bananas!!
Twin Waters Resort - Sunshine Coast, Qld
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John,
I need glasses too ---- some with red stuff. Apologies better report here.
Rotortech 2016. Fri 27 to Sun 29 May 2016. This will be the second AHIA’s Rotortech event, moving from two to three days (at exhibitors request) at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, Qld. The venue is only a short taxi trip from Sunshine Coast Airport (and about one hour’s drive from the Brisbane International Airport).
The inaugural event in 2014 was sold out three months prior and feedback from exhibitors indicated it was very successful. The 2016 event will be almost double in size and has an extra day to accommodate those needing more trade activities. (Trade areas and displays are open to the general public and admission is complimentary).
Helicopter OEM representatives are excited about the new 10,000 sqm., partly grassed area a short walk across the road from the Wandiny Room venue. The area could hold 50 or more helicopters.
In addition, helicopter operators and private owners will be offered complimentary parking in the grass covered area adjacent to the beachside road, within the resort’s grounds. (Same as last event).
This event has double the number of booths – a total of 50. To make more space available, the conference activities have been moved to a nearby Ball Room conference facility.
Expressions of interest are requested from speakers.
More access to trade areas and conference free time is being inserted into the program. Call Rob – +61 (0) 415 641 774.
AHIA
I need glasses too ---- some with red stuff. Apologies better report here.
Rotortech 2016. Fri 27 to Sun 29 May 2016. This will be the second AHIA’s Rotortech event, moving from two to three days (at exhibitors request) at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, Qld. The venue is only a short taxi trip from Sunshine Coast Airport (and about one hour’s drive from the Brisbane International Airport).
The inaugural event in 2014 was sold out three months prior and feedback from exhibitors indicated it was very successful. The 2016 event will be almost double in size and has an extra day to accommodate those needing more trade activities. (Trade areas and displays are open to the general public and admission is complimentary).
Helicopter OEM representatives are excited about the new 10,000 sqm., partly grassed area a short walk across the road from the Wandiny Room venue. The area could hold 50 or more helicopters.
In addition, helicopter operators and private owners will be offered complimentary parking in the grass covered area adjacent to the beachside road, within the resort’s grounds. (Same as last event).
This event has double the number of booths – a total of 50. To make more space available, the conference activities have been moved to a nearby Ball Room conference facility.
Expressions of interest are requested from speakers.
More access to trade areas and conference free time is being inserted into the program. Call Rob – +61 (0) 415 641 774.
AHIA
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Australian aircraft registrations - at March 2016.
11 Mar ’16. Australian Register Update.
Register – 7 March 2016. The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s aircraft register totals 15,313 aircraft. Of this number 11,506 were aeroplanes, 1,003 gliders, 256 motor gliders, 397 manned balloons 2,151 helicopters, the latter make up (14%) of all registrations.
The helicopter fleet consists of 1,325 piston (61%) and 826 turbine (39%) powered helicopters. A closer look shows the turbine powered group has 573 single engine (69%) and 253 multi-engine helicopters (31%).
Location of operators. QLD – 788; NSW – 450; WA – 348; VIC – 269; NT – 177; SA – 59; TAS – 54; ACT – 5. Number crunchers and job seekers will note percentages are: QLD – 37%; NSW – 21%; VIC – 16%; NT – 8%; SA, TAS and ACT all less than 3%,
Past year’s growth. Overall registrations (March to March) grew from 15,267 to 15,313 or 46 aircraft. Not a good result at 0.3%. In brief; piston helicopters from 1,304 to 1,325, up 21 (1.6%); SE turbine from 563 to 572, up 9 (1.6%) and ME turbine from 247 to 253, up 6 (2.5%).
In summary, CASA Register’s growth has flat lined when the GDP has increased by 2 to 3%. Overall helicopter growth is very slow at 37 or 1.7%,
Global rating. It is believed Australia has the second largest listing in the Western World and that we are closely followed by Brazil.
A report soon on the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region’s growth.
Enjoy!
AHIA
Register – 7 March 2016. The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s aircraft register totals 15,313 aircraft. Of this number 11,506 were aeroplanes, 1,003 gliders, 256 motor gliders, 397 manned balloons 2,151 helicopters, the latter make up (14%) of all registrations.
The helicopter fleet consists of 1,325 piston (61%) and 826 turbine (39%) powered helicopters. A closer look shows the turbine powered group has 573 single engine (69%) and 253 multi-engine helicopters (31%).
Location of operators. QLD – 788; NSW – 450; WA – 348; VIC – 269; NT – 177; SA – 59; TAS – 54; ACT – 5. Number crunchers and job seekers will note percentages are: QLD – 37%; NSW – 21%; VIC – 16%; NT – 8%; SA, TAS and ACT all less than 3%,
Past year’s growth. Overall registrations (March to March) grew from 15,267 to 15,313 or 46 aircraft. Not a good result at 0.3%. In brief; piston helicopters from 1,304 to 1,325, up 21 (1.6%); SE turbine from 563 to 572, up 9 (1.6%) and ME turbine from 247 to 253, up 6 (2.5%).
In summary, CASA Register’s growth has flat lined when the GDP has increased by 2 to 3%. Overall helicopter growth is very slow at 37 or 1.7%,
Global rating. It is believed Australia has the second largest listing in the Western World and that we are closely followed by Brazil.
A report soon on the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region’s growth.
Enjoy!
AHIA
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Rotortech 2016 Uodates
New e-news service. Several weeks ago most of you will have received the first issue of the re-launched Helicopters Australasia. We were able to list all our company and associated company members to promote their services to the business communities. In addition, all the exhibitors from the Rotortech 2016 Exhibition Hall were also listed to ensure widespread knowledge of their activities. We are able to use the extra space to provide more information back to our members on the many committees, projects and other industry regulatory consulting activities the AHIA is engaged to ensure our industry is not harmed too much during the regulatory reform process.
Non-helicopter people probably do not know the significant changes proposed in the new regulations can be costlier for helicopter operators than their aeroplane cousins. Next edition we will have the updated listing for Australian Helicopter Flying Schools and those who are AHIA members.
Complimentary Australian Helicopter Operators’ List. In a few days, Hope, my Events Organizer Assistant will have finished sorting the 2,150 helicopters on the CASA Aircraft Register into a list showing current operators within Australia. This list shows around 950 operators in Australia. An interesting fallout from Hope's work is around one third of our operators are AOC holders and the remainder are private operators. Marketing gurus will be able to study our further comments on this list – all in the next Helicopters Australasia. Next edition will be the March Report, which looks at March’s helicopter news.
Rotortech 2016. Fri 27 to Sun 29 May 2016. All booths were sold around four months prior to the event. If by chance you missed out there are a couple of Bronze sponsorships available and a handful of events sponsorships for those with a restricted budget. The list of 50 exhibitors will be published in Helicopters Australasia with updated contact information.
Expressions of interest are requested from speakers. Call Rob – 0415 641 774.
Delegate bookings. Now available. Please ask for a Quick Order Form and accommodation information. Please note if you want to attend the conference dinner, you must advise us on the form as there is an extra fee for this event
Booth holder passes. Just a reminder that each booth holder is entitled to two delegate passes. Booth holders are entitled to two complimentary dinner tickets. We will be asking you to nominate your attendees soon, so we can prepare the necessary passes and dinner tickets.
Conference Program. Final program will be published in Helicopters Australasia at end of month; there has been a slight delay due to the announcement of the revised budget dates and the possibility of a federal election on 2 July 2016. As the event organizer, I am very excited at the quality of the presentations we have been offered. I have encouraged people to speak about the future changes that are about to occur within our industry due to the resolution of some major government contracts; including the new ADF helicopter training school for helicopter pilots and the significant expansion of many organizations to service the new aeromedical contracts that have been established in many states of Australia.
Event photographer. Complimentary for booth holders. On Fri 27 May ’16, Brian Rogers Photographics, will provide photography of Rotortech 2016, including the 50 exhibition booths and exhibitors in the VIP Heli-Park. The day will conclude with social photography of the Welcome Cocktail Party. Brian will supply digital images within 24 hours for exhibitors to quickly obtain prints for the event or use on their website for commercial and marketing. Brian can be contacted on 0417 535 503 or [email protected] or Home » Brian Rogers.
AHIA, Australian Helicopter Industry Association. Our backroom geeks are frantically getting the website reorganised to cater fully for the coming Rotortech event. If they can achieve this difficult objective, I will ask the Easter Bunny to call by their place on Sunday.
March Madness. Students at AHIA member flying schools are offered a free Concession Membership so they can keep abreast of the enormous changes occurring in Australia with the restructuring of CASA and the unwinding of much of the Flight Crew Licensing, Part 61 legislation. Both are scheduled to be completed by 30 June 2016 – which isn’t too far away.
AHIA
New e-news service. Several weeks ago most of you will have received the first issue of the re-launched Helicopters Australasia. We were able to list all our company and associated company members to promote their services to the business communities. In addition, all the exhibitors from the Rotortech 2016 Exhibition Hall were also listed to ensure widespread knowledge of their activities. We are able to use the extra space to provide more information back to our members on the many committees, projects and other industry regulatory consulting activities the AHIA is engaged to ensure our industry is not harmed too much during the regulatory reform process.
Non-helicopter people probably do not know the significant changes proposed in the new regulations can be costlier for helicopter operators than their aeroplane cousins. Next edition we will have the updated listing for Australian Helicopter Flying Schools and those who are AHIA members.
Complimentary Australian Helicopter Operators’ List. In a few days, Hope, my Events Organizer Assistant will have finished sorting the 2,150 helicopters on the CASA Aircraft Register into a list showing current operators within Australia. This list shows around 950 operators in Australia. An interesting fallout from Hope's work is around one third of our operators are AOC holders and the remainder are private operators. Marketing gurus will be able to study our further comments on this list – all in the next Helicopters Australasia. Next edition will be the March Report, which looks at March’s helicopter news.
Rotortech 2016. Fri 27 to Sun 29 May 2016. All booths were sold around four months prior to the event. If by chance you missed out there are a couple of Bronze sponsorships available and a handful of events sponsorships for those with a restricted budget. The list of 50 exhibitors will be published in Helicopters Australasia with updated contact information.
Expressions of interest are requested from speakers. Call Rob – 0415 641 774.
Delegate bookings. Now available. Please ask for a Quick Order Form and accommodation information. Please note if you want to attend the conference dinner, you must advise us on the form as there is an extra fee for this event
Booth holder passes. Just a reminder that each booth holder is entitled to two delegate passes. Booth holders are entitled to two complimentary dinner tickets. We will be asking you to nominate your attendees soon, so we can prepare the necessary passes and dinner tickets.
Conference Program. Final program will be published in Helicopters Australasia at end of month; there has been a slight delay due to the announcement of the revised budget dates and the possibility of a federal election on 2 July 2016. As the event organizer, I am very excited at the quality of the presentations we have been offered. I have encouraged people to speak about the future changes that are about to occur within our industry due to the resolution of some major government contracts; including the new ADF helicopter training school for helicopter pilots and the significant expansion of many organizations to service the new aeromedical contracts that have been established in many states of Australia.
Event photographer. Complimentary for booth holders. On Fri 27 May ’16, Brian Rogers Photographics, will provide photography of Rotortech 2016, including the 50 exhibition booths and exhibitors in the VIP Heli-Park. The day will conclude with social photography of the Welcome Cocktail Party. Brian will supply digital images within 24 hours for exhibitors to quickly obtain prints for the event or use on their website for commercial and marketing. Brian can be contacted on 0417 535 503 or [email protected] or Home » Brian Rogers.
AHIA, Australian Helicopter Industry Association. Our backroom geeks are frantically getting the website reorganised to cater fully for the coming Rotortech event. If they can achieve this difficult objective, I will ask the Easter Bunny to call by their place on Sunday.
March Madness. Students at AHIA member flying schools are offered a free Concession Membership so they can keep abreast of the enormous changes occurring in Australia with the restructuring of CASA and the unwinding of much of the Flight Crew Licensing, Part 61 legislation. Both are scheduled to be completed by 30 June 2016 – which isn’t too far away.
AHIA
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The day prior on Thu 26 May '16, Honeywell will be conducting a conference similar to the one they run day before Heli-Expo events. World class speakers will be descending on Twin Waters. Invitations are being prepared. AHIA is assisting where necessary to make this event successful. More soon in next edition of Helicopters Australasia, the Official Organ of the AHIA. It is hoped we can benefit from a presentation from the Honeywell team during Rotortech 2016.
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Also, Becker Helicopter Academy have offered a tour of their nearby training complex to see first hand how advanced training is conducted on simulators for their international clients. Host Mike Becker has offered some "refreshments" after the evening activity.
More information when we have sorted the program. Our thanks to Mike for his kind offer. TBA.
AHIA
More information when we have sorted the program. Our thanks to Mike for his kind offer. TBA.
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Rotortech 2016 looks forward to better times for the helicopter industry
By Rob Rich, Event Organiser.
The first Australian Rotortech helicopter trade show appeared at the Sydney Showgrounds in the mid-eighties. It was hosted by the Helicopter Association of Australia. Frank Robinson, owner of the Robinson Helicopter Corporation, was the key note speaker. He was somewhat of a curiosity, being the designer of the two seat Robinson R22 helicopter. However, Australian aviators, being a somewhat conservative lot, claimed Frank’s R22 helicopter was too fragile for bush work in Australia.
Little did the audience then know Frank’s company would produce more than 12,000 helicopters! Today, half of Australia’s 2,150 helicopters are from the Robinson factory and are considered hardy and reliable workhorses. If Frank, now 85 years old, was to visit Rotortech 2016, he would note our fleet has grown by 540% since his visit three decades ago!
The Australian Helicopter Industry Association was launched on 8 November 2012 to replace the Helicopter Association of Australasia which closed during the GFC. Wise heads within the industry claimed a stand-alone representative body was necessary to support further expansion of the fleet (especially the multi-engine segment) and provide assistance to CASA with the introduction of EASA based rules.
AHIA’s Rotortech 2014 proved to be an outstanding success according to exhibitors and delegates. Almost twenty five helicopters were on display and 230 delegates were able to participate in Conference Hall activities. Complimentary access to the 29 exhibitor stands a saw large number of aviation industry visitors checking out all the products on display. The Bell 505 mock-up attracted a great crowd. A novel feature of the event was the helicopter parking areas within the popular tourist attraction.
A true fly-in-fly-out event!
Rotortech 2014 attracted a large number of international observers wanting to see if the new Rotortech events met their long term needs. Australia was considered to be “on the doorstep of Asia” where huge rotary opportunities were now emerging. As a result 2016 booth numbers were increased to 50 and sold out four months prior.
Looking ahead to Rotortech 2018, we are now planning an event double in size again, to say 100 stands.
Our thanks to all the AHIA volunteers who have made this event such a lot of fun!
By Rob Rich, Event Organiser.
The first Australian Rotortech helicopter trade show appeared at the Sydney Showgrounds in the mid-eighties. It was hosted by the Helicopter Association of Australia. Frank Robinson, owner of the Robinson Helicopter Corporation, was the key note speaker. He was somewhat of a curiosity, being the designer of the two seat Robinson R22 helicopter. However, Australian aviators, being a somewhat conservative lot, claimed Frank’s R22 helicopter was too fragile for bush work in Australia.
Little did the audience then know Frank’s company would produce more than 12,000 helicopters! Today, half of Australia’s 2,150 helicopters are from the Robinson factory and are considered hardy and reliable workhorses. If Frank, now 85 years old, was to visit Rotortech 2016, he would note our fleet has grown by 540% since his visit three decades ago!
The Australian Helicopter Industry Association was launched on 8 November 2012 to replace the Helicopter Association of Australasia which closed during the GFC. Wise heads within the industry claimed a stand-alone representative body was necessary to support further expansion of the fleet (especially the multi-engine segment) and provide assistance to CASA with the introduction of EASA based rules.
AHIA’s Rotortech 2014 proved to be an outstanding success according to exhibitors and delegates. Almost twenty five helicopters were on display and 230 delegates were able to participate in Conference Hall activities. Complimentary access to the 29 exhibitor stands a saw large number of aviation industry visitors checking out all the products on display. The Bell 505 mock-up attracted a great crowd. A novel feature of the event was the helicopter parking areas within the popular tourist attraction.
A true fly-in-fly-out event!
Rotortech 2014 attracted a large number of international observers wanting to see if the new Rotortech events met their long term needs. Australia was considered to be “on the doorstep of Asia” where huge rotary opportunities were now emerging. As a result 2016 booth numbers were increased to 50 and sold out four months prior.
Looking ahead to Rotortech 2018, we are now planning an event double in size again, to say 100 stands.
Our thanks to all the AHIA volunteers who have made this event such a lot of fun!
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Delegate registration forms on website
Our website is bouncing back! Thanks to webmaster and AHIA team.
Rotortech 2016 information and registration forms available at http://www.austhia [dot] com
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Our website is bouncing back! Thanks to webmaster and AHIA team.
Rotortech 2016 information and registration forms available at http://www.austhia [dot] com
AHIA
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Error alert: Overcoming winmail.dat email errors
Hi all.
AHIA organisers of Rotortech 2016 have been troubled by essential email attachments not reaching some delegates, exhibitors and venue technical staff. As a precaution we have resent many emails with all the attachments to ensure time critical commercial and operational information is not missed. Apologies if you an Apple fan …… coffee time for you!
Like most folks using computers in a small business office situation, we diligently upgrade our systems from time to time. Several months ago, we moved up to Windows 10 and Office 365 with Outlook 2016. Problem was that when we sent an email with an attachment; the receiver could only read the email; due to the attachment being converted to the winmail.dat file format; which is unreadable to most.
Fact sheet:
• Problem comes from the sender using a PC with Microsoft Operating System.
• Apple computers appear not to have this problem – a Microsoft product problem.
• You will not know you have an error until some grumpy person mentions the problem.
• Do not blame the recipient! (Although the recipient may forward on the troubled email).
• If you send a copy to your standard IPad or mobile, you will usually see the fault.
• Checking your send files on PC will not show the hiccup, as it all looks good.
• Google “Fixing winmail.dat email errors” – but be careful.
Quick fix for those IT challenged folks (e.g. me!)
• For a PC with Microsoft OS and a Microsoft Office Suite with Outlook for emailing.
• Open say, Outlook 2016.
• Select File
• Go to Options.
• Select Mail and start scrolling down.
• Check compose messages box is shows HTML.
• Scroll long way down…….. to
• Message Format select: Set “Convert to HTML format”.
But there is more!
For reasons I am at a loss to explain, the software remembers past formats of outgoing emails. Thus, even after you make the above settings; a new email to someone you have previously sent a faulty email to seems to carry the annoying setting forward again.
• After the last action mentioned above - scroll back up the page.
• Find Send Messages.
• Click on small box “Use Auto-Complete List to ……… etc.”
• Click on larger box “Empty Auto-Complete Lists.”
• Go to OK at bottom of page to finish.
Final technobabble.
• “Empty Auto-Complete Lists.” Means all past recipient’s names are removed. But as you recommence working away, the list builds up once again. Bit annoying at first. If you don’t you will start the problem all over again.
• Avoid using copied attachments from old correspondence, where possible use only the original.
Thank goodness Microsoft do not make autopilots! Bit like dealing with our largest telecomm??
AHIA
Hi all.
AHIA organisers of Rotortech 2016 have been troubled by essential email attachments not reaching some delegates, exhibitors and venue technical staff. As a precaution we have resent many emails with all the attachments to ensure time critical commercial and operational information is not missed. Apologies if you an Apple fan …… coffee time for you!
Like most folks using computers in a small business office situation, we diligently upgrade our systems from time to time. Several months ago, we moved up to Windows 10 and Office 365 with Outlook 2016. Problem was that when we sent an email with an attachment; the receiver could only read the email; due to the attachment being converted to the winmail.dat file format; which is unreadable to most.
Fact sheet:
• Problem comes from the sender using a PC with Microsoft Operating System.
• Apple computers appear not to have this problem – a Microsoft product problem.
• You will not know you have an error until some grumpy person mentions the problem.
• Do not blame the recipient! (Although the recipient may forward on the troubled email).
• If you send a copy to your standard IPad or mobile, you will usually see the fault.
• Checking your send files on PC will not show the hiccup, as it all looks good.
• Google “Fixing winmail.dat email errors” – but be careful.
Quick fix for those IT challenged folks (e.g. me!)
• For a PC with Microsoft OS and a Microsoft Office Suite with Outlook for emailing.
• Open say, Outlook 2016.
• Select File
• Go to Options.
• Select Mail and start scrolling down.
• Check compose messages box is shows HTML.
• Scroll long way down…….. to
• Message Format select: Set “Convert to HTML format”.
But there is more!
For reasons I am at a loss to explain, the software remembers past formats of outgoing emails. Thus, even after you make the above settings; a new email to someone you have previously sent a faulty email to seems to carry the annoying setting forward again.
• After the last action mentioned above - scroll back up the page.
• Find Send Messages.
• Click on small box “Use Auto-Complete List to ……… etc.”
• Click on larger box “Empty Auto-Complete Lists.”
• Go to OK at bottom of page to finish.
Final technobabble.
• “Empty Auto-Complete Lists.” Means all past recipient’s names are removed. But as you recommence working away, the list builds up once again. Bit annoying at first. If you don’t you will start the problem all over again.
• Avoid using copied attachments from old correspondence, where possible use only the original.
Thank goodness Microsoft do not make autopilots! Bit like dealing with our largest telecomm??
AHIA
Or you could just buy a Mac and avoid the Microsoft Tax for the rest of your life!!
The day Microsoft makes some thing that doesn't suck will be the day they start making vacuum cleaners.
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Rotortech 2016 - Program at 20 Apr '16
26 May ’16. Exhibitor set-up. 1400 to 2000 hours.
Honeywell Operators Conference will be held on Thu 26 of May 2016, the day prior to Rotortech 2016 at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort. An estimated 60 delegates will attend. Many of these delegates will then join our event and remain for the event. Honeywell will provide Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business as a speaker. More info: [email protected].
Day 1 – Fri 27 May ’16. 0800 to 1700 hours.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 1000 Free-time in the Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
1000 – 1030. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1030 – 1040 “Organiser’s brief and introduction of MC.” Rob Rich, Event Organiser. M: +61 415 641 774. Master of Ceremonies for conference & dinner. Greg Ward, M: +64 27 285 3310
1045 – 1115 “President’s Welcome & Progress Report”. AHIA progress to date, major milestones and challengers for the future. Peter Crook, President AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
1120 – 1150 Keynote address. “Looking back at two decades of Australian airshows.” Ian Honnery, CEO, Aerospace Australia Limited, AHIA’s Founding Corporate Patron Sponsor.
1200 – 1230 “Sunshine Coast Aviation Task Force.” Terry O’Brien, Chair, of local government task force, explains why the Sunshine Coast Airport is the fastest growing airport in Australia. In addition, the region surrounding our conference has over 70 aviation businesses which generates $125m each year and employs 500 people. Terry’s task force believes the rapidly emerging use commercial remotely piloted aircraft (UAVs) will create the need for training, maintenance and operational base facilities on the Sunshine Coast.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1350 “Performance Based Navigation- where have we been and where are we going?” Ed Williams, Airservices Australia, will explain many topics, such as your GNSS needs.
1400 – 1445 “Honeywell’s global operations.” Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business. Tom is accountable for Honeywell’s $300M Commercial Helicopter Business. He has over 20 years’ experience with long term demand forecasting. Tom’s logistics background also includes working globally for DHL. He began his professional career working for Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopters.
1500 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1530 – 1610 “The importance of liability insurance and crisis management planning.” A new regulatory et-up will no doubt cause misunderstandings. Recent case studies show everyone is vulnerable. Shannon O’Hara, Senior Associate, Carter Newell, Brisbane.
1615 – 1700 “Your association progress to date & how we can help you.” Panel hosted by Ray Cronin, Vice President and other key industry members. Open to general public!
[B]1730 Welcome drinks in Wandiny Room - Sponsor TBA
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Day 2 – Sat 28 May ’16.
Special Notice 1630 – 1700. “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence TrainingCentre.” Chief pilot assisted by senior crewmen instructors. Also open to general public!
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “ADS-B - what the helicopter industry needs to know.” Ed Williams, Airservices Australia. Updates on latest rulings on fitment of ADS-B and other advice for helicopter attendees.
1045 – 1135 “Understanding your helicopter’s limits.” Jeff Greenwood, Chief Pilot, Bell Helicopter. USA. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, with 14 years of military service, Jeff has extensive experimental and production test flying experience with American Eurocopter and Bell Helicopters.
1140 – 1230 “Updates on ICAO helicopter sub-group and heliport design working group.” Speaker Dale South, Section Head Rotorcraft Standards, Standards Division, CASA – Australia.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “TOLL new Aeromedical Crewing Excellence (ACE) Training Centre.” Mark Delany, General Manager. ACE is opening in October and the new training centre will offer world class training via a level D simulator, virtual reality aircrew trainer, HUET trainer & winch simulator.
1420 – 1510 “Increasing safety during operations – day and night.” Point Trading is the first Australian company to design and manufacture night vision and has successfully launched its own family of night vision products. Speaker Avner Klein was a Commanding Officer in the Israeli Defence Force and a member of Israel’s Internal Security Counter-Terrorism Unit.
1510 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1540 – 1625 “RPAs in Australian skies.” Status quo for the Australian RPA (UAV) regulatory system and integration of RPAs into the National Airspace System. Associate Professor Terry Martin, Queensland University of Technology. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) industry is moving at a very fast pace and safe airspace integration remains a key challenge for a viable commercial industry – did the future arrived yesterday?
1630 – 1700 “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre.” Chief pilot assisted by senior crewmen instructors.
Open to general public!
1900 Rotortech 2016 Event Dinner. Speaker TBA
1530. Alternate function for non-dinner participants. A visit to nearby Becker Helicopter Academy is on offer to see how simulators are used in training. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. Mike Becker regularly speaks at national and international aviation industry events, particularly on matters of helicopter safety. He speaks annually at the HAI Rotor Safety Challenge, part of Heli-Expo (USA), the largest helicopter event in the world. Bookings call: TBA.
Day 3 Sun 28 May ’16.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “Proposed CASR Part 139 Aerodrome and heliport standards.” Enhanced airspace protection for heliports, e.g. cranes near aeromedical facilities. Options under consideration for offshore facilities such as helidecks. Darren Angelo, CASA Standards Officer - Aerodromes and Heliports. M: 0409 034 491.
1045 – 1135 “Reducing time in search and rescue operations,” TracPlus speaker TBA. TracPlus is a real-time tracking service provider using the latest satellite, web and mobile technology. They deliver secure global tracking information, visible on a range of user devices, to private, business, military and government customers worldwide.
1140 – 1230 “Financing your next helicopter.” Colin White, Interlease Pty Ltd. Understanding Australian leasing protocols; and a quick look at Asian developments in aviation financing. Interlease is one of Australia’s largest Business Finance Broking companies. The range of finance options is extensive and also includes leasing and hire purchase.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “Real-time tracking as part of a safety management system.” Todd O’Hara, Spidertracks NZ. It all started in 2005 when a high profile New Zealander crashed his helicopter and was not found for two weeks. A few creative brains interested in aviation got talking about a better and more affordable way to find downed aircraft. Not too long after that the first ‘Spider’ was born.
1420 – 1500. Closing address by AHIA. Peter Crook, President, AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
Need more info?
Contact AHIA Events Coordinator, Rob Rich, Australian Helicopter Industry Assn Limited. PO Box 462 CARINA QLD 4152 Australia. Mob: +61 (0) 415 641 774. Email: [email protected] AHIA, Australian Helicopter Industry Association
26 May ’16. Exhibitor set-up. 1400 to 2000 hours.
Honeywell Operators Conference will be held on Thu 26 of May 2016, the day prior to Rotortech 2016 at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort. An estimated 60 delegates will attend. Many of these delegates will then join our event and remain for the event. Honeywell will provide Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business as a speaker. More info: [email protected].
Day 1 – Fri 27 May ’16. 0800 to 1700 hours.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 1000 Free-time in the Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
1000 – 1030. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1030 – 1040 “Organiser’s brief and introduction of MC.” Rob Rich, Event Organiser. M: +61 415 641 774. Master of Ceremonies for conference & dinner. Greg Ward, M: +64 27 285 3310
1045 – 1115 “President’s Welcome & Progress Report”. AHIA progress to date, major milestones and challengers for the future. Peter Crook, President AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
1120 – 1150 Keynote address. “Looking back at two decades of Australian airshows.” Ian Honnery, CEO, Aerospace Australia Limited, AHIA’s Founding Corporate Patron Sponsor.
1200 – 1230 “Sunshine Coast Aviation Task Force.” Terry O’Brien, Chair, of local government task force, explains why the Sunshine Coast Airport is the fastest growing airport in Australia. In addition, the region surrounding our conference has over 70 aviation businesses which generates $125m each year and employs 500 people. Terry’s task force believes the rapidly emerging use commercial remotely piloted aircraft (UAVs) will create the need for training, maintenance and operational base facilities on the Sunshine Coast.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1350 “Performance Based Navigation- where have we been and where are we going?” Ed Williams, Airservices Australia, will explain many topics, such as your GNSS needs.
1400 – 1445 “Honeywell’s global operations.” Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business. Tom is accountable for Honeywell’s $300M Commercial Helicopter Business. He has over 20 years’ experience with long term demand forecasting. Tom’s logistics background also includes working globally for DHL. He began his professional career working for Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopters.
1500 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1530 – 1610 “The importance of liability insurance and crisis management planning.” A new regulatory et-up will no doubt cause misunderstandings. Recent case studies show everyone is vulnerable. Shannon O’Hara, Senior Associate, Carter Newell, Brisbane.
1615 – 1700 “Your association progress to date & how we can help you.” Panel hosted by Ray Cronin, Vice President and other key industry members. Open to general public!
[B]1730 Welcome drinks in Wandiny Room - Sponsor TBA
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Day 2 – Sat 28 May ’16.
Special Notice 1630 – 1700. “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence TrainingCentre.” Chief pilot assisted by senior crewmen instructors. Also open to general public!
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “ADS-B - what the helicopter industry needs to know.” Ed Williams, Airservices Australia. Updates on latest rulings on fitment of ADS-B and other advice for helicopter attendees.
1045 – 1135 “Understanding your helicopter’s limits.” Jeff Greenwood, Chief Pilot, Bell Helicopter. USA. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, with 14 years of military service, Jeff has extensive experimental and production test flying experience with American Eurocopter and Bell Helicopters.
1140 – 1230 “Updates on ICAO helicopter sub-group and heliport design working group.” Speaker Dale South, Section Head Rotorcraft Standards, Standards Division, CASA – Australia.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “TOLL new Aeromedical Crewing Excellence (ACE) Training Centre.” Mark Delany, General Manager. ACE is opening in October and the new training centre will offer world class training via a level D simulator, virtual reality aircrew trainer, HUET trainer & winch simulator.
1420 – 1510 “Increasing safety during operations – day and night.” Point Trading is the first Australian company to design and manufacture night vision and has successfully launched its own family of night vision products. Speaker Avner Klein was a Commanding Officer in the Israeli Defence Force and a member of Israel’s Internal Security Counter-Terrorism Unit.
1510 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1540 – 1625 “RPAs in Australian skies.” Status quo for the Australian RPA (UAV) regulatory system and integration of RPAs into the National Airspace System. Associate Professor Terry Martin, Queensland University of Technology. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) industry is moving at a very fast pace and safe airspace integration remains a key challenge for a viable commercial industry – did the future arrived yesterday?
1630 – 1700 “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre.” Chief pilot assisted by senior crewmen instructors.
Open to general public!
1900 Rotortech 2016 Event Dinner. Speaker TBA
1530. Alternate function for non-dinner participants. A visit to nearby Becker Helicopter Academy is on offer to see how simulators are used in training. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. Mike Becker regularly speaks at national and international aviation industry events, particularly on matters of helicopter safety. He speaks annually at the HAI Rotor Safety Challenge, part of Heli-Expo (USA), the largest helicopter event in the world. Bookings call: TBA.
Day 3 Sun 28 May ’16.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “Proposed CASR Part 139 Aerodrome and heliport standards.” Enhanced airspace protection for heliports, e.g. cranes near aeromedical facilities. Options under consideration for offshore facilities such as helidecks. Darren Angelo, CASA Standards Officer - Aerodromes and Heliports. M: 0409 034 491.
1045 – 1135 “Reducing time in search and rescue operations,” TracPlus speaker TBA. TracPlus is a real-time tracking service provider using the latest satellite, web and mobile technology. They deliver secure global tracking information, visible on a range of user devices, to private, business, military and government customers worldwide.
1140 – 1230 “Financing your next helicopter.” Colin White, Interlease Pty Ltd. Understanding Australian leasing protocols; and a quick look at Asian developments in aviation financing. Interlease is one of Australia’s largest Business Finance Broking companies. The range of finance options is extensive and also includes leasing and hire purchase.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “Real-time tracking as part of a safety management system.” Todd O’Hara, Spidertracks NZ. It all started in 2005 when a high profile New Zealander crashed his helicopter and was not found for two weeks. A few creative brains interested in aviation got talking about a better and more affordable way to find downed aircraft. Not too long after that the first ‘Spider’ was born.
1420 – 1500. Closing address by AHIA. Peter Crook, President, AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
Need more info?
Contact AHIA Events Coordinator, Rob Rich, Australian Helicopter Industry Assn Limited. PO Box 462 CARINA QLD 4152 Australia. Mob: +61 (0) 415 641 774. Email: [email protected] AHIA, Australian Helicopter Industry Association
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AHIA President's Welcome - Rotortech 2016
Program extract.
From: Peter Crook, President
Welcome to Rotortech 2016.
Our first event in 2014 was an outstanding success. Thanks to the efforts of Rob Rich, Event Organiser, Rotortech 2016 will be almost double in size with 50 exhibitor booths which were sold out in January. The AHIA thanks our exhibitors for having faith in our exhibition and conference; without them there would be no event.
The AHIA executive team has been busy representing the industry on several committee's including The Australian Aviation Associations Forum, CASA’s Part 61 Solutions Taskforce, General Aviation Action Group, Aviation Industry Consultative Council and the Industry Skills Reference Committee.
The last two years have been tough on our industry. With falling commodity prices, our flying effort has decreased dramatically in the oil, gas and mineral industries with around 25% of the offshore helicopters taken out of service, mothballed and pilots being transferred to land based operations or taking extended leave. The continuing drought in the northern half of our country is having a grave effect on the mustering industry. The last two fire seasons were less than forecast and did not require the previous levels of flying effort. Also, on demand charter was almost non-existent.
The above setbacks, coupled with the painfully slow CASA Regulatory Reform process has made the launch of any aviation business development projects very difficult. Several helicopter flying schools have closed and maintenance organisation have been retrenching staff or worse still, "closing their doors".
However, it is not all "doom and gloom". With around 2,150 helicopters, 3,500 helicopter pilots and 2,600 engineers, our industry is very resilient and has suffered similar downturns in the past. It will get better. At Rotortech 2016 we encourage you to network with others. Talk with exhibitors and obtain up to date information on new products and equipment which may help to improve your operation. Above all, enjoy the company of others in this impressive industry.
Looking forward to Rotortech 2018. Feedback from the global helicopter community has indicated our venue located in South East Queensland is of particular interest to international corporations who are seeking better access to the booming Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. A spokesperson from the US Embassy recently spoke of the interest from American corporations who consider us to be on the ‘doorstep’ of the rapidly developing Asian Region.
Thanks Peter,
AHIA
Program extract.
From: Peter Crook, President
Welcome to Rotortech 2016.
Our first event in 2014 was an outstanding success. Thanks to the efforts of Rob Rich, Event Organiser, Rotortech 2016 will be almost double in size with 50 exhibitor booths which were sold out in January. The AHIA thanks our exhibitors for having faith in our exhibition and conference; without them there would be no event.
The AHIA executive team has been busy representing the industry on several committee's including The Australian Aviation Associations Forum, CASA’s Part 61 Solutions Taskforce, General Aviation Action Group, Aviation Industry Consultative Council and the Industry Skills Reference Committee.
The last two years have been tough on our industry. With falling commodity prices, our flying effort has decreased dramatically in the oil, gas and mineral industries with around 25% of the offshore helicopters taken out of service, mothballed and pilots being transferred to land based operations or taking extended leave. The continuing drought in the northern half of our country is having a grave effect on the mustering industry. The last two fire seasons were less than forecast and did not require the previous levels of flying effort. Also, on demand charter was almost non-existent.
The above setbacks, coupled with the painfully slow CASA Regulatory Reform process has made the launch of any aviation business development projects very difficult. Several helicopter flying schools have closed and maintenance organisation have been retrenching staff or worse still, "closing their doors".
However, it is not all "doom and gloom". With around 2,150 helicopters, 3,500 helicopter pilots and 2,600 engineers, our industry is very resilient and has suffered similar downturns in the past. It will get better. At Rotortech 2016 we encourage you to network with others. Talk with exhibitors and obtain up to date information on new products and equipment which may help to improve your operation. Above all, enjoy the company of others in this impressive industry.
Looking forward to Rotortech 2018. Feedback from the global helicopter community has indicated our venue located in South East Queensland is of particular interest to international corporations who are seeking better access to the booming Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. A spokesperson from the US Embassy recently spoke of the interest from American corporations who consider us to be on the ‘doorstep’ of the rapidly developing Asian Region.
Thanks Peter,
AHIA
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Final program now firmed
Several speakers were unable to break free to speak to us; however, replacement speakers are offering quality presentations, with popular icons on stage
Remember trade shows and Heli-Parks are free. Complimentary helicopter parking for visitors. Small fee for those presenting their wares in the VIP Heli-Park.
Massive extentension to grassed areas for us to use. Due to so many delegate bookings we have moved the dinner from the Ball Room (capacity 200) to a covered out door area (capacity 500). Bookings have passed 350; and 130 resort rooms are taken of the 381. Not many left as a wedding is on Saturday.
We have another beachside resort on standby to take overflow (discounted).
Helicopter parking available numbers around 65+.
AHIA
Several speakers were unable to break free to speak to us; however, replacement speakers are offering quality presentations, with popular icons on stage
Remember trade shows and Heli-Parks are free. Complimentary helicopter parking for visitors. Small fee for those presenting their wares in the VIP Heli-Park.
Massive extentension to grassed areas for us to use. Due to so many delegate bookings we have moved the dinner from the Ball Room (capacity 200) to a covered out door area (capacity 500). Bookings have passed 350; and 130 resort rooms are taken of the 381. Not many left as a wedding is on Saturday.
We have another beachside resort on standby to take overflow (discounted).
Helicopter parking available numbers around 65+.
AHIA
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Rotortech 2016 - Updates
Extract from RT16 Program.
You are most welcome to come to Rotortech 2106. Trade shows and heli-parks are free entry. Conferences need a fee.
HAI lends a helping hand to global helicopter industry,
Shortly after World War II, the global commercial helicopter industry began in the United States as a result of the certification of the first civilian helicopter, the two seat Bell 47 helicopter. Shortly afterwards a number of other helicopter types flooded onto the international aviation scene. At that time many farsighted people saw the helicopter had an important role in future commercial aviation operations. Historians would suggest the main driving force was the need to create a new aviation manufacturing industry as the gigantic aircraft factories who had supported WWII were being closed down.
In 1948, a little more than three years after the certification of the first civilian helicopter, the US based Helicopter Association International was formed. Today, they have approximately 3,000 members and their signature Heli-Expo events usually have more than 750 exhibitors and well over 20,000 visitors.
During the formation of the AHIA, current HAI President, Matt Zaccaro; and David York, Vice President of Regulations and International affairs, watched with interest when the AHIA was launched in November 2012. It was agreed the AHIA and HAI meet at Heli-Expo 2014 at Anaheim, Los Angeles USA. Purpose of meeting was to discuss the best was the HAI could assist the development of the AHIA, especially as we had the second largest civilian helicopter fleet the world.
At Heli-Expo 2104, AHIA President Peter Crook met with Matt Zaccaro who offered access at no cost to all of the HAI administrative and technical facilities. Matt also advised Peter he was co-chair of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) which he shared with Kim Smith from the FAA. At that time the global industry was struggling with a disappointing accident rate hampering long term investment and development. Matt was very aware the Australian accident rate was approximately double that of the USA. The meeting was very successful as Matt and Peter were well known to each other and both had a common goal - promoting the safe use of helicopters in their respective nations.
After the meeting, Matt referred Peter to David York, Chair of the HAI’s Affiliate Members Meeting. David explained the HAI supported organisations in around 70 countries. This number, combined with local U.S. based associations brought the total to just under 100. This demonstrated the enormous effort being made by the HAI in supporting the global helicopter industry. Peter later invited the Chair of the HAI Board and HAI President, Matt Zaccaro to our inaugural Rotortech 2014, which was held here at Novotel Twin Waters resort. IHST’s Kim Smith was also invited to study and comment on Australian helicopter safety issues.
Rob Rich, who had accompanied Peter Crook, reported back to the AHIA Executive about the concerns raised at David York’s meeting about the disastrous launch of the EASA rules by many nations. Rob’s report stated, “It was very obvious David York had advised Matt in 2014 he had received a great deal of adverse feedback from those affiliated international associations who had embarked upon the transition to the EASA based rules. As an attendee at that meeting I noted with some discomfort many associations from Europe and one from Brazil spoke out in protest (and anger) about the damage they were suffering as a result of the new legislation. They asked in disbelief as to why Australia making this such a big and expensive mistake?”
“It was no surprise when later in May 2014 Matt during his opening address at our Rotortech 2104 he indicated the most serious challenge facing us all was the global thrust towards complex over-regulation written by well-meaning bureaucrats who often had little or no commercial operational or technical aviation experience.”
Today we must ask – has anything changed?
Extract from RT16 Program.
You are most welcome to come to Rotortech 2106. Trade shows and heli-parks are free entry. Conferences need a fee.
HAI lends a helping hand to global helicopter industry,
Shortly after World War II, the global commercial helicopter industry began in the United States as a result of the certification of the first civilian helicopter, the two seat Bell 47 helicopter. Shortly afterwards a number of other helicopter types flooded onto the international aviation scene. At that time many farsighted people saw the helicopter had an important role in future commercial aviation operations. Historians would suggest the main driving force was the need to create a new aviation manufacturing industry as the gigantic aircraft factories who had supported WWII were being closed down.
In 1948, a little more than three years after the certification of the first civilian helicopter, the US based Helicopter Association International was formed. Today, they have approximately 3,000 members and their signature Heli-Expo events usually have more than 750 exhibitors and well over 20,000 visitors.
During the formation of the AHIA, current HAI President, Matt Zaccaro; and David York, Vice President of Regulations and International affairs, watched with interest when the AHIA was launched in November 2012. It was agreed the AHIA and HAI meet at Heli-Expo 2014 at Anaheim, Los Angeles USA. Purpose of meeting was to discuss the best was the HAI could assist the development of the AHIA, especially as we had the second largest civilian helicopter fleet the world.
At Heli-Expo 2104, AHIA President Peter Crook met with Matt Zaccaro who offered access at no cost to all of the HAI administrative and technical facilities. Matt also advised Peter he was co-chair of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) which he shared with Kim Smith from the FAA. At that time the global industry was struggling with a disappointing accident rate hampering long term investment and development. Matt was very aware the Australian accident rate was approximately double that of the USA. The meeting was very successful as Matt and Peter were well known to each other and both had a common goal - promoting the safe use of helicopters in their respective nations.
After the meeting, Matt referred Peter to David York, Chair of the HAI’s Affiliate Members Meeting. David explained the HAI supported organisations in around 70 countries. This number, combined with local U.S. based associations brought the total to just under 100. This demonstrated the enormous effort being made by the HAI in supporting the global helicopter industry. Peter later invited the Chair of the HAI Board and HAI President, Matt Zaccaro to our inaugural Rotortech 2014, which was held here at Novotel Twin Waters resort. IHST’s Kim Smith was also invited to study and comment on Australian helicopter safety issues.
Rob Rich, who had accompanied Peter Crook, reported back to the AHIA Executive about the concerns raised at David York’s meeting about the disastrous launch of the EASA rules by many nations. Rob’s report stated, “It was very obvious David York had advised Matt in 2014 he had received a great deal of adverse feedback from those affiliated international associations who had embarked upon the transition to the EASA based rules. As an attendee at that meeting I noted with some discomfort many associations from Europe and one from Brazil spoke out in protest (and anger) about the damage they were suffering as a result of the new legislation. They asked in disbelief as to why Australia making this such a big and expensive mistake?”
“It was no surprise when later in May 2014 Matt during his opening address at our Rotortech 2104 he indicated the most serious challenge facing us all was the global thrust towards complex over-regulation written by well-meaning bureaucrats who often had little or no commercial operational or technical aviation experience.”
Today we must ask – has anything changed?
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Reminders - Rotortech 2016
Free access. Entry to the Exhibition Hall, VIP Heli-Park and visitor’s helicopter park is free. If you are locals, bring your family and they can enjoy the resort facilities and nearby beach as you catch up with fellow helicopter folks. No registration needed. Come and enjoy!
Conference Hall. You must register as a delegate to join the conference program. Fee includes daily catering. Event dinner is an extra fee. Bring a friend. (we are almost booked out at dinner venue).
However, some presentation which are safety related or politically sensitive are open everyone at no cost. See Program.
Why? The Australian aviation industry has been troubled by the near collapse of the regulator's attempts to introduce European style legislation to the Australian aviation community.
At a recent protest meeting in Tamworth NSW, disgruntled aviation business and private aircraft owners gathered to ask for help from the government.
As a result, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister responsible for Aviation, the Chair of CASA (regulator) and other politicians and industry icons spoke openly with attendees about the potential demise of the General Aviation Industry due to over-regulation and extra costs.
Unfortunately, the meeting was highly charged as it was expected a Federal Election would soon be called – now due 2 Jul ’16. This means most of the industry and CASA working groups are severely limited as Parliament will be shut down.
New speakers: The good news is we have managed to obtain three exceptional speakers; two are involved in sorting out the mess discussed at Tamworth, and one from New Zealand who will tell you why they are enjoying a growth rate of 5% each year. Speakers are Jeff Boyd, Chair of the CASA Board; Greg Russell; Honorary Chair of the Australian Aviation Associations Forum and John Sinclair, Executive Officer of the New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association and New Zealand Helicopter Association.
Hopefully, they will advise us about the post-Tamworth meeting to be held in Canberra a few days prior to our Rotortech 2016. (Actions arising from 6 May ’16 Tamworth meeting)
Hot off the press stuff!! Be there!
Self-drive? Bring your own helicopter and park in the resort’s visitors helipark (free) or VIP Heli-Park (Booth holders – free; AHIA members $100 and AHIA non-members $200 per day.
Lets have some fun as we pause from our battle with government agencies!
Free access. Entry to the Exhibition Hall, VIP Heli-Park and visitor’s helicopter park is free. If you are locals, bring your family and they can enjoy the resort facilities and nearby beach as you catch up with fellow helicopter folks. No registration needed. Come and enjoy!
Conference Hall. You must register as a delegate to join the conference program. Fee includes daily catering. Event dinner is an extra fee. Bring a friend. (we are almost booked out at dinner venue).
However, some presentation which are safety related or politically sensitive are open everyone at no cost. See Program.
Why? The Australian aviation industry has been troubled by the near collapse of the regulator's attempts to introduce European style legislation to the Australian aviation community.
At a recent protest meeting in Tamworth NSW, disgruntled aviation business and private aircraft owners gathered to ask for help from the government.
As a result, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister responsible for Aviation, the Chair of CASA (regulator) and other politicians and industry icons spoke openly with attendees about the potential demise of the General Aviation Industry due to over-regulation and extra costs.
Unfortunately, the meeting was highly charged as it was expected a Federal Election would soon be called – now due 2 Jul ’16. This means most of the industry and CASA working groups are severely limited as Parliament will be shut down.
New speakers: The good news is we have managed to obtain three exceptional speakers; two are involved in sorting out the mess discussed at Tamworth, and one from New Zealand who will tell you why they are enjoying a growth rate of 5% each year. Speakers are Jeff Boyd, Chair of the CASA Board; Greg Russell; Honorary Chair of the Australian Aviation Associations Forum and John Sinclair, Executive Officer of the New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association and New Zealand Helicopter Association.
Hopefully, they will advise us about the post-Tamworth meeting to be held in Canberra a few days prior to our Rotortech 2016. (Actions arising from 6 May ’16 Tamworth meeting)
Hot off the press stuff!! Be there!
Self-drive? Bring your own helicopter and park in the resort’s visitors helipark (free) or VIP Heli-Park (Booth holders – free; AHIA members $100 and AHIA non-members $200 per day.
Lets have some fun as we pause from our battle with government agencies!
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Rotortech 2016 Program @ 15 May '16
This preliminary schedule is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Updates will be sent as needed. Please check AHIA, Australian Helicopter Industry Association for latest information or contact Event Organiser, Rob Rich at [email protected] or call 0415 641 774. From outside Australia dial +61 415 641 774.
26 May ’16. Exhibitor set-up. 1400 to 2000 hours.
Honeywell Operators Conference will be held on Thu 26 of May 2016, the day prior to Rotortech 2016, at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort. An estimated 60 delegates will attend and most will join our Rotortech 2016. Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business, will be a guest speaker. More info: [email protected].
Day 1 – Fri 27 May ’16. 0800 to 1700 hours.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of booth & delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 1000 Free-time in Mt Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
1000 – 1030. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1030 – 1040 “Organiser’s brief and introduction of MC.” Rob Rich, Event Organiser. M: 0415 641 774. Master of Ceremonies for conference and dinner. Greg Ward, M: +64 27 285 3310
1045 – 1115 “President’s Welcome & Progress Report”. AHIA progress to date, major milestones and challengers for the future. Peter Crook, President AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
1120 – 1150 Keynote address. “Looking back at two decades of Australian airshows.” Ian Honnery, CEO, Aerospace Australia Limited, AHIA’s Founding Corporate Patron Sponsor.
1200 – 1230 “Sunshine Coast Aviation Task Force.” Terry O’Brien, Chair, of local government task force, explains why the Sunshine Coast Airport is the fastest growing airport in Australia. In addition, the region surrounding our conference has over 70 aviation businesses which employs 500 people. Terry believes the rapidly emerging use of commercial UAVs will need for training, maintenance and operational base facilities on the Sunshine Coast.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1350 “Performance Based Navigation- where have we been and where are we going?” Ed Williams, Airservices Australia, will explain many topics, such as your GNSS needs.
1400 – 1445 “Honeywell’s global operations.” Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business. Tom is accountable for Honeywell’s $300M Commercial Helicopter Business. He has over 20 years’ experience with long term demand forecasting. Tom’s logistics background also includes working globally for DHL. He began his professional career working for Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopters.
1500 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1530 – 1610 “You’ve managed the crisis, what happens next?” Practical tips for managing and recovering post-incident costs. Understanding the claims environment in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Utilising contracts to understand and manage your claims exposure. Shannon O’Hara, Senior Associate, Carter Newell, Brisbane.
1615 – 1700 “Port Arthur Tragedy – 20 years on – the untold Hobart Airport Story.” Aviation played a major part in the first few hours of this tragic event. This is a first-hand account of that involvement and what eventuated. (This year is the 20th Anniversary). Ken Keech, Executive Manager Aviation Development, Australian International Airshow.
1730 - Welcome drinks. Wandiny Room. Sponsored by Oceania-Aviation. Oceania-Aviation | Home
Day 2 – Sat 28 May ’16.
Special Notice 1620 – 1700 - Open to general public! “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre.” Colin Gunn, Head of Flying Operations (Chief Pilot), Brett Tapin (Chief Crewman), Graham Svenson (Head of Check and Training) and Steve Nelson (Senior Operations Manager)
0800 onwards Registration, issue of booth @ delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Mt Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “ADS-B - what the helicopter industry needs to know.” Ed Williams, Airservices Australia. Updates on latest rulings on fitment of ADS-B and other advice for helicopter attendees.
1045 – 1135 “CoaX Unmanned Systems – The BIG end of town.” Peter Batten, Managing Director of CoaX Helicopters. Peter’s primary responsibility is the operational management of the CoaX Helicopter Project.
1140 – 1230 “Updates on CASA’s restructure and regulatory reform projects.” Jeff Boyd, Chair of the CASA Board was appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. The Board is responsible for deciding the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by CASA and for ensuring that CASA performs its functions in a proper, efficient and effective manner. In 2008 Mr Boyd was a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He has served as a member of the Reserve Bank Small Business Advisory Board, a Director and Chairman of the Regional Aviation Association of Australia to mention a few key positions.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “The New Zealand aviation scene.” John Sinclair. Executive Officer, New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association & New Zealand Helicopter Association.
1420 – 1510 “TOLL new Aeromedical Crewing Excellence (ACE) Training Centre.” Colin Gunn, Head of Flying & Chief Pilot. ACE is opening in October. The new training centre will offer world class training via a level D simulator, virtual reality aircrew trainer, HUET trainer & winch simulator.
1510 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1540 – 1610 “Increasing safety during operations – day and night.” Point Trading is the first Australian company to design and manufacture night vision and has successfully launched its own family of night vision products. Speaker Avner Klein was a Commanding Officer in the Israeli Defence Force and a member of Israel’s Internal Security Counter-Terrorism Unit.
1620 – 1700 “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre. Colin Gunn, Head of Flying Operations (Chief Pilot), Brett Tapin (Chief Crewman), Graham Svenson (Head of Check and Training) and Steve Nelson (Senior Operations Manager).
1900 Rotortech 2016 Silver BBQ Buffet Dinner – The Mudjimba Ball Room. Dress neat casual. (Reminder – bring your Dinner Pass).
Day 3 Sun 29 May ’16.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Mt Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “Proposed CASR Part 139 Aerodrome and heliport standards.” Enhanced airspace protection for heliports, e.g. cranes near aeromedical facilities. Options under consideration for offshore facilities such as helidecks. Darren Angelo, CASA Standards Officer - Aerodromes and Heliports. M: 0409 034 491.
1045 – 1135 “Airways Aviation and Chopperline. The Global vision and an insight into the writing of our Part 142 application.” Johanna Osborne, Chief Pilot and Chief Flying Instructor, Rotary Wing, Gold Coast and Caloundra. The latter is only a 30 minute drive from Rotortech 2106.
1140 – 1230 “TAAAF Policy for the 2016 Election – how will this impact the helicopter industry?” Greg Russell, Honorary Chair, of The Australian Aviation Associations Forum is an alliance of the majority of Australia’s major aviation associations to ensure the industry presents a united voice to government on key aviation issues and policy, characterised by expertise and a wide representation of people and organisations committed to aviation. The Forum represents the significant majority of aviation operators, aircraft owners, service providers, supporters and participants. The Forum has been operating successfully since 2008.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “Real-time tracking as part of a safety management system.” Luke McCarthy, Spidertracks NZ. It all started in 2005 when a high profile New Zealander crashed his helicopter and was not found for two weeks. A few creative brains interested in aviation got talking about a better and more affordable way to find downed aircraft. Not too long after that the first ‘Spider’ was born.
1420 – 1500. Closing address by AHIA. Peter Crook, President, AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
Need more info? Contact AHIA Events Coordinator, Rob Rich, Australian Helicopter Industry Assn Limited. PO Box 462 CARINA QLD 4152 Australia. Mob: +61 (0) 415 641 774.
Email: [email protected]
AHIA, Australian Helicopter Industry Association
This preliminary schedule is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Updates will be sent as needed. Please check AHIA, Australian Helicopter Industry Association for latest information or contact Event Organiser, Rob Rich at [email protected] or call 0415 641 774. From outside Australia dial +61 415 641 774.
26 May ’16. Exhibitor set-up. 1400 to 2000 hours.
Honeywell Operators Conference will be held on Thu 26 of May 2016, the day prior to Rotortech 2016, at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort. An estimated 60 delegates will attend and most will join our Rotortech 2016. Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business, will be a guest speaker. More info: [email protected].
Day 1 – Fri 27 May ’16. 0800 to 1700 hours.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of booth & delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 1000 Free-time in Mt Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
1000 – 1030. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1030 – 1040 “Organiser’s brief and introduction of MC.” Rob Rich, Event Organiser. M: 0415 641 774. Master of Ceremonies for conference and dinner. Greg Ward, M: +64 27 285 3310
1045 – 1115 “President’s Welcome & Progress Report”. AHIA progress to date, major milestones and challengers for the future. Peter Crook, President AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
1120 – 1150 Keynote address. “Looking back at two decades of Australian airshows.” Ian Honnery, CEO, Aerospace Australia Limited, AHIA’s Founding Corporate Patron Sponsor.
1200 – 1230 “Sunshine Coast Aviation Task Force.” Terry O’Brien, Chair, of local government task force, explains why the Sunshine Coast Airport is the fastest growing airport in Australia. In addition, the region surrounding our conference has over 70 aviation businesses which employs 500 people. Terry believes the rapidly emerging use of commercial UAVs will need for training, maintenance and operational base facilities on the Sunshine Coast.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1350 “Performance Based Navigation- where have we been and where are we going?” Ed Williams, Airservices Australia, will explain many topics, such as your GNSS needs.
1400 – 1445 “Honeywell’s global operations.” Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business. Tom is accountable for Honeywell’s $300M Commercial Helicopter Business. He has over 20 years’ experience with long term demand forecasting. Tom’s logistics background also includes working globally for DHL. He began his professional career working for Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopters.
1500 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1530 – 1610 “You’ve managed the crisis, what happens next?” Practical tips for managing and recovering post-incident costs. Understanding the claims environment in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Utilising contracts to understand and manage your claims exposure. Shannon O’Hara, Senior Associate, Carter Newell, Brisbane.
1615 – 1700 “Port Arthur Tragedy – 20 years on – the untold Hobart Airport Story.” Aviation played a major part in the first few hours of this tragic event. This is a first-hand account of that involvement and what eventuated. (This year is the 20th Anniversary). Ken Keech, Executive Manager Aviation Development, Australian International Airshow.
1730 - Welcome drinks. Wandiny Room. Sponsored by Oceania-Aviation. Oceania-Aviation | Home
Day 2 – Sat 28 May ’16.
Special Notice 1620 – 1700 - Open to general public! “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre.” Colin Gunn, Head of Flying Operations (Chief Pilot), Brett Tapin (Chief Crewman), Graham Svenson (Head of Check and Training) and Steve Nelson (Senior Operations Manager)
0800 onwards Registration, issue of booth @ delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Mt Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “ADS-B - what the helicopter industry needs to know.” Ed Williams, Airservices Australia. Updates on latest rulings on fitment of ADS-B and other advice for helicopter attendees.
1045 – 1135 “CoaX Unmanned Systems – The BIG end of town.” Peter Batten, Managing Director of CoaX Helicopters. Peter’s primary responsibility is the operational management of the CoaX Helicopter Project.
1140 – 1230 “Updates on CASA’s restructure and regulatory reform projects.” Jeff Boyd, Chair of the CASA Board was appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. The Board is responsible for deciding the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by CASA and for ensuring that CASA performs its functions in a proper, efficient and effective manner. In 2008 Mr Boyd was a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He has served as a member of the Reserve Bank Small Business Advisory Board, a Director and Chairman of the Regional Aviation Association of Australia to mention a few key positions.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “The New Zealand aviation scene.” John Sinclair. Executive Officer, New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association & New Zealand Helicopter Association.
1420 – 1510 “TOLL new Aeromedical Crewing Excellence (ACE) Training Centre.” Colin Gunn, Head of Flying & Chief Pilot. ACE is opening in October. The new training centre will offer world class training via a level D simulator, virtual reality aircrew trainer, HUET trainer & winch simulator.
1510 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1540 – 1610 “Increasing safety during operations – day and night.” Point Trading is the first Australian company to design and manufacture night vision and has successfully launched its own family of night vision products. Speaker Avner Klein was a Commanding Officer in the Israeli Defence Force and a member of Israel’s Internal Security Counter-Terrorism Unit.
1620 – 1700 “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre. Colin Gunn, Head of Flying Operations (Chief Pilot), Brett Tapin (Chief Crewman), Graham Svenson (Head of Check and Training) and Steve Nelson (Senior Operations Manager).
1900 Rotortech 2016 Silver BBQ Buffet Dinner – The Mudjimba Ball Room. Dress neat casual. (Reminder – bring your Dinner Pass).
Day 3 Sun 29 May ’16.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Mt Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “Proposed CASR Part 139 Aerodrome and heliport standards.” Enhanced airspace protection for heliports, e.g. cranes near aeromedical facilities. Options under consideration for offshore facilities such as helidecks. Darren Angelo, CASA Standards Officer - Aerodromes and Heliports. M: 0409 034 491.
1045 – 1135 “Airways Aviation and Chopperline. The Global vision and an insight into the writing of our Part 142 application.” Johanna Osborne, Chief Pilot and Chief Flying Instructor, Rotary Wing, Gold Coast and Caloundra. The latter is only a 30 minute drive from Rotortech 2106.
1140 – 1230 “TAAAF Policy for the 2016 Election – how will this impact the helicopter industry?” Greg Russell, Honorary Chair, of The Australian Aviation Associations Forum is an alliance of the majority of Australia’s major aviation associations to ensure the industry presents a united voice to government on key aviation issues and policy, characterised by expertise and a wide representation of people and organisations committed to aviation. The Forum represents the significant majority of aviation operators, aircraft owners, service providers, supporters and participants. The Forum has been operating successfully since 2008.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “Real-time tracking as part of a safety management system.” Luke McCarthy, Spidertracks NZ. It all started in 2005 when a high profile New Zealander crashed his helicopter and was not found for two weeks. A few creative brains interested in aviation got talking about a better and more affordable way to find downed aircraft. Not too long after that the first ‘Spider’ was born.
1420 – 1500. Closing address by AHIA. Peter Crook, President, AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
Need more info? Contact AHIA Events Coordinator, Rob Rich, Australian Helicopter Industry Assn Limited. PO Box 462 CARINA QLD 4152 Australia. Mob: +61 (0) 415 641 774.
Email: [email protected]
AHIA, Australian Helicopter Industry Association
