thank you for that picture, really appreciated.
I cant but help compare it with the Irish Helicopters EC135T2+
The inflator bottle for the pop outs is much smaller on this machine and is located on the port instead of the starboard side, and the nose radome is much larger resembling those I have seen on the larger EC145. Interesting picture to me.

There are two CO2 bottles, one on either side of the a/c, one for the floats and another for the liferafts (which are incorporated into the floats).

Did not know that, I do know the larger one on the Irish Lights machine is a single one only.

The larger bottle on the irish lights heli is for the floats only. there are two bottles on the bond aircraft the large which is on the other side of the aircraft is for the floats and the smaller one seen here is for two six man life rafts . Hope that clears things up.

CGHP
 

check irishairpics for photo....

One big bottle RHS = Aerazur Zodiac original fit.

Two small bottles either side = Apical aftermarket (lighter, cheaper, manual activation, raft incorporation option, etc, etc)

Fat radome = Radar that might actually work!

She looks at home offshore. Nice looking bird.

It does look bigger than the standard wx radar, could it be an RDR1600 search and wx radar? :hmm:

Also, does anyone know what that unit is forward of the radalt antennas on the tailboom?

thats the crash position indicator (CPI) beacon.

"Mid skids" seem to be approved in EASA land now as well.

its the ADELT, automatically deployed emergency locator beacon. The Irish Lights aorcraft has it also and it used to be on the starboard side of the previous bolkows.

great pics thanks.

Any thoughts on the CPI location? Looks like it will deploy downwards rather than laterally

It sure looks that way, but I'd certainly not want it going upwards at least not before I was on the surface.

I hear the Bond operation in Cork is in difficulty.
6 months on still no AOC despite being a requirement from day 1 and still being operated by BOS. Cant see the IAA being to pleased with that.
Also hear that staff are unhappy with low wages and the usual Bond extra work for no pay lark and are looking elsewhere. Itll only take one or two to jump ship and the operation is all but grounded.

I am certain if a couple jump ship there will be thirty waiting to take over.

As for the rest, I have no idea.

Rumour has it one of the cork boys is heading back to old pastures.

Bettystown? :E

Very funny:D No , the other one.

CHC
CODBO he is flying in Portugal

Not him, the angel on his shoulder ;)

I like PPRune except for the speculation over a company's state of health or fitness to operate, I think this is bad for the individuals who work at the company and is unprofessional (remember the first P in PPRune?)

So how about some "real" info?

Bond's Cork operation is in good health, customer likes the aircraft and it meets the requirement of the contract. What else is there for it to do?

One of the senior pilots is leaving to return to a previous employer, for a salary that Bond could not and would not be able to meet. There are no hard feelings, he needs to do his best for himself and his family, so his decision is easy. Bond are disappointed but these events happen and are not unusual over the life of any contract.

Transfer to the IAOC and away from BOH is imminent and is being carried out with the FULL co-operation of the Irish Authorities. They have been involved all along and are very happy with the way BAS (Ireland) have been meeting their requirements.

Do you get the feeling that I know what I am talking about?

As for salaries and any general unhappiness - would I accept more money for the job I do - Yes, do I look in my bank account and wish I had more - Yes, would I come in later and go home earlier if I could? - Yes. Does that make me unhappy - No, does any of that stop me doing a good job - No.

Hi 135,
I am delighted that you're happy, your customer is happy, and the IAA are happy. I dare say that getting paid double figure millions for a three year contract with a single 135 and convincing you guys that they cant pay any more BAS are also happy. Good news all round:ok:

I also get the feeling CODBO know's what he's talking about also,,,,,

You haven't worked out who ec135driver is then! :)

GH leaving Bond Cork to return to CHC Ireland as Flight ops manager. This time last year he was leaving CHC SNS having just got a 139 rating to go to Bond as 135 driver. Everyone must have short memories or just short on talanted people.

Ah LIGHT50 that just sounds like sour grapes to a fellow DW pilot :}

Does anyone know when the Cork Bond 135 is due to take up an Irish registration serial (or has it changed already)? Can it remain on the UK register for the life of the contract or must it change to an Irish reg soon? Some of the previous posts suggested work was well under way for the transition. Thanks.

500 Fan.

When is 12 months up - January?

Hi 500 Fan

I hope this answers your question :)

Before

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...S12/Before.jpg

During

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...S12/During.jpg

After

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/TeeS12/After.jpg

Cheers

TeeS

Funny
 

TeeS

Congrats with your new Irish reg.

I do hope you guys don't carry any Dutch speaking passengers as they will wet themselves after reading the reg ;)

EI-KEL translated in Dutch means DICK-HEAD :O

At least they couldn't put "klootzak" on the side of it!:O

Ah! Thanks for that Dipper, we were struggling to think of a new callsign. We will try and wear it with pride. :D

TeeS

It brings back memories of starting operations to the 'Horns Rev' windfarm in Denmark. After several weeks, I was informed that the way I was pronouncing it meant 'Horns Ars**ole' rather than 'Horns Reef'. I never did figure out quite how I was saying it wrong.

Reg: EI-KEL stands for.......
 

Quote "we will try and wear it with pride" Unquote

Real man at Cork :ok::D

How many airframe hours have you clocked up in the year on your new 135 Tees? Just curious about how much the slightly smaller machine is working?