Hey Guys - Seems like Rahmat has a Rotorheads handle so please PM him direct on the Tsunami thread. He is Gabra1.

For those that dont know Malaysian Helicopter Services is a very well run company. The current management, including Rahmat who is the Commercial Director, and a Bristow trained pilot, took them from a deeply indebt company into one that is one of the most respected operators in the Asian region. Their equipment is well looked after and if you can assist them with some flying you will enjoy the time spent there, well as good as it can be in a disaster area.

Thanks again to all of those that can asisst.

Ned

S61 volunteer
 

S61 driver current ATPL(H)/IR tied up until end of Jan but then free to help. Tropical experience, sling, hoist etc etc :)

S61 Driver
 

I'm Free! 7000 hours, ATPL A + H , S61 rating (expired) 2000 hours Seaking SAR etc, cx your PM's

Goodwill
 

Sounds like with all the roads washed out and debris fields helicopters are the only practicle form of transportation. There is an oppurtunity to establish goodwill with the world from this event.

since I'm unable to join for a multitude of valid reasons (like no external load training and the wrong type rating), as presumably are a large number of good willing aviators visiting this site, is there anything we can do in the meantime to help from our side of the world?

PR,
Do you really think you can land in Thailand or Indonesia and show your FAA or CAA licence and get a job, I don't think so.
I work in this area and it takes about 2 weeks to get the paper work in order for a pilot or engineer on a normal schedule to get his licence issued.
Wonder what 61 company in Thailand you are referring to, the one that is established there does not hire off the street, show up in Thailand looking for a job and you will be re-directed to Vancouver.

Tynecastle,
How do you know that Rhamad's company aren't desperate for S61 drivers and will take them on (for free) because of the situation over there at the mo?

Secondly, I would bet my bottom dollar that the Thai government will wave the paperwork thru to get expertise like this to assist with the disaster relief.
Don't be so negative...check it out first:sad:

Tynecastle - First off - read the post. It says nothing about a Thai operator. I plainly state it is Malaysian Helicopter Services and they are sending their S-61N over to Aceh, leaves on Monday and the two AS355F2s have already departed for Phuket.

Secondly dont you think that in a time like this the authorities are going to expedite where they can so pilots can get out there and help in disaster relief. Rahmat and I have been text messaging a lot to do with this and he has spoken to DCA in KL who are going to expedite the validations.

Carry on with the great positive attitude and have a great New Year.

PR

Disaster relief
 

Phoenix rising-It would help if you or anyone else in Malaysia could post on this forum the contact no's/tel/fax & 'e' mail for MHS? When I called BT international inquiries all they could give me was what appeared to be a mobile no. for the head office in Petaling Jaya?
Regards, ambi

Ambidextrous,

On the other thread, and also this one, I had mentioned that Rahmat (Commercial Director of Malaysian Helicopter Services and your Point of Contact) is here on Rotorheads. He made a post in the Tsunami thread so you can PM him directly. I was getting everyone to contact me as I didnt know Rahmat had a user ID here. Now that he has it makes it much easier and sensible to drop him a PM direct.

Hope that helps. If you are on text messaging from your cellphone then you can msg him at
+60193331749 or email at:

[email protected]

Hope that helps. Any other questions drop me a post or PM.

Ned

Copied this from the other thread as well for info.


posted 2nd January 2005 06:03

Ambidextrous,

On the other thread, and also this one, I had mentioned that Rahmat (Commercial Director of Malaysian Helicopter Services and your Point of Contact) is here on Rotorheads. He made a post in the Tsunami thread so you can PM him directly. I was getting everyone to contact me as I didnt know Rahmat had a user ID here. Now that he has it makes it much easier and sensible to drop him a PM direct.

Hope that helps. If you are on text messaging from your cellphone then you can msg him at

+60193331749 or email at:

[email protected]

Hope that helps. Any other questions drop me a post or PM.

Ned

Can light helis aid Tsunami ops?
 

We have heard how well the helicopter operation worked during the last summer Olympics in Athens.
Is there any way that we could take a team of men and light machines (206, 350, etc) to Asia to help with the relief operation, in particular with light goods transport or recce type work which would leave the heavier machines free to carry larger loads and greater numbers of people?
I'm sure that many of us are willing and available, and would be able to obtain a machine for a month. Is there anyone out there who could arrange transportation to Asia for light helis and advice with the logistics?

Hi Guys,

The response has been overwhelming. Some of the pilots without S61 rating have offered to become crewmen. Please do not be offended if I am late in responding to your email. My hands are full at the moment!

My email box exceeded it's capacity overnight last night so some of you may have had your email bounced off.

Please use [email protected] instead as this has a bigger capacity.

Cheers

From me also, thanks to everyone who has contacted Rahmat.

Just goes to show that those involved in the helicopter industry are an impressive bunch of people, and at times like this I am proud to be able to promote what the industry does, to the rest of the world.

It never ceases to amaze me, even after being involved in this industry for the past 24 years, the generosity and kindness some individuals show, especially in times of need. Thanks again all.

Ned :ok:

P.S. 916 - When I get there will see whats going on and try and post some suggestions here in the forum. I arrive into Phuket and hook up with Rahmats AS355s on Wednesday morning.

Sorry if my post came over as negative, it certainly wasn't intended to be, I think I was been more of a realist.
We had a 61 up in Phuket for 2 days last week and the 76 from another contract was up there for the whole week, the first few days was ferrying the injured from the outlying areas to hospital, then a couple of days flying VIP's around, the aircraft have not been required over the weekend, actually last week there was a lot of helicopters sitting at the airport in Phuket that weren't utilized.
TC mentions paperwork, we had to sit on the ground for a few hours last Monday,so that the required permits be issued, and this is for a Thai company, Thai registered aircraft and Thai licenced crew.

It would be great if the Malaysian authorities allow pilots to fly there without going through the red tape involved in issuing licences, but as we are involved with MHS on a few contacts in Malaysia, I know for a fact that it is a headache getting pilots in there, got to be pre-approved, certain number of hours, age, etc. etc, hopefully in the present circumstances they will accept foreign licences,
Good luck to all who apply, hope it works out for you without too many hassles.

Oops! It's [email protected] (with an underscore)

RH

Tynecastle,

You are absolutely right about the formalities foreign pilots need to go through in order to operate in Malaysia although I wouldn't go to the extent of calling it a headache. Under normal circumstances security clearance will take up to a month. Crew experience and age limitation are there for various reasons including to ensure that suitably qualified nationals are not deprieved of work opportunities in their own country.

As for the Malaysian registered S61 going to Indonesia, the Malaysian DCA have agreed to expedite the issuance of licence validation to foreign crews volunteering to assist in the relief work. There is no security issue for Malaysia since the pilots will be flying in Indonesia. The Indonesians are also clearing the path for the helicopter and crew to enter Indonesia without the normal formalities.

This is a life and death situation so I don't expect anybody would want to delay the rescue efforts.

On another note, Ned and I are looking into approaching major airlines to provide free passage to ppruners volunteering to help. You don't get if you don't ask!

RH

Sorry don't have S61, ...

But do have Oz, UK, UAE, FAA ATPL-H with BH412/212/222/206 BK117/Bo105 SA330J PUMA, will be available from Jan 27th for 6 weeks FREE (of course!)....

Hope you Got the details
 

Hi Rahmat and Pheonix Rising,

I've emailled and PM'd my details. I'm using a new laptop, so If you don't get them then I'll Call Rahmat directly.

Still desperate to help

Jemy

Jemy,

I presume from your experience and location you must be GB? If so drop me a PM with your email address.