HNZ wins SAR in Oz
I don't know if they're bringing in a new machine for this contract. It's only for one helicopter. Esso were self-sufficient for their own SAR requirements in Bass Strait for 50 years. However since they recently replaced six S76's with four new AW139's they can no longer cover their own SAR. Hence why CHC are picking up the slack for them. I don't know why Esso just don't go and buy another AW139. The monthly standing charge on a contractor supplied SAR capability will be costing them plenty. Anyway, the cost is just barrels of oil.
Yep. Quite a radical departure from their traditional red, white and blue paint scheme.
Good to see new helicopters being brought into Australia. I wonder if we've seen the last new S76 delivered into Australia. AW is taking over the helicopter world. Queensland Rescue, Toll, and now Esso all buying new AW139.
Good to see new helicopters being brought into Australia. I wonder if we've seen the last new S76 delivered into Australia. AW is taking over the helicopter world. Queensland Rescue, Toll, and now Esso all buying new AW139.
Last edited by gulliBell; 6th Aug 2017 at 04:57.
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I think we have, compared to the AW139 the S-76D is smaller, slower, more expensive and with less range.
Until the H160 comes on line, you won't see another medium coming into the country.
Until the H160 comes on line, you won't see another medium coming into the country.
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As this thread is in regards to the SAR contract, what requirements what does the actual contact require?
Yes its bound to be day/night and only offshore?
Is the SAR A/C going to be utilised for Medevacs.
Yes its bound to be day/night and only offshore?
Is the SAR A/C going to be utilised for Medevacs.
One aircraft, 5 days per week, day time only. There is no night offshore flying in Bass Strait, except in an emergency. Esso can look after night standby themselves without needing a contractor, as they've always done.
A quick question, if HNZ were conducting winching in any form weather it be for training or for real, then if as some of you say, it wasn't on their AOC, I take it that it would have invalidated their insurance ?
Just my wild guess, winching despite winching not being on their AOC probably wouldn't invalidate their insurance. No different to a pilot busting whatever rules and having a prang, the insurance still pays out the loss.
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As this thread is in regards to the SAR contract, what requirements what does the actual contact require?
Yes its bound to be day/night and only offshore?
Is the SAR A/C going to be utilised for Medevacs.
Yes its bound to be day/night and only offshore?
Is the SAR A/C going to be utilised for Medevacs.
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There are plenty of people who will claim to be SAR experienced and SAR capable - only to be caught out when the chips are down. An easy label to claim but not an easy one to own properly.
I don't know why Esso just don't go and buy another AW139. The monthly standing charge on a contractor supplied SAR capability will be costing them plenty
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