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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2023, 09:50
Replies: 455
Views: 265,399
Posted By Capt SFB

G'Day heli1, is now, we ran out of 3-letter...

G'Day heli1, is now, we ran out of 3-letter combinations for registrations . . .

SFB
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Dec 2022, 11:34
Replies: 12
Views: 3,250
Posted By Capt SFB

Both Ampol in Brisbane and Viva in Geelong...

Both Ampol in Brisbane and Viva in Geelong produce Jet A1. Geelong still produces Avgas also.
Cheers,
Capt SFB
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2021, 08:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,991
Posted By Capt SFB

And Geelong makes Avgas and is also connected to...

And Geelong makes Avgas and is also connected to the JUHI (and has more throughput than Altona).

As long as we can get imports, there will be no change to supply. Our high wages (eye-watering...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2020, 11:25
Replies: 18
Views: 3,199
Posted By Capt SFB

G'Day Chaps, I stand by my comments that the...

G'Day Chaps,

I stand by my comments that the only Avgas manufactured in Australia is from Viva's Geelong refinery. I know this, as we tried to purchase BP's F4 supercharged test engine when they...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Nov 2020, 02:45
Replies: 18
Views: 3,199
Posted By Capt SFB

G'Day all, BP hasn't produced Avgas at...

G'Day all,

BP hasn't produced Avgas at Kwinana for a number of years now, Viva in Geelong still does.

Bitumen has been imported for a very long time, mostly from Taiwan and Thailand at present,...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2019, 08:04
Replies: 55
Views: 44,502
Posted By Capt SFB

G'day Chaps, 3 x Skycranes currently sitting...

G'day Chaps,

3 x Skycranes currently sitting on the wharf in Geelong waiting for their ride to Greece . . .

Cheers,
Capt.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2018, 13:04
Replies: 189
Views: 72,747
Posted By Capt SFB

Port Hedland 22nm out to sea. Blossom Bank, off...

Port Hedland 22nm out to sea.
Blossom Bank, off Mackay, 120nm.

Autopilot or 2 pilots required for all night transfers (by CASA).

Past and present operations at Hedland use autopilots,...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2018, 10:33
Replies: 189
Views: 72,747
Posted By Capt SFB

A few facts: Previous operator flew singles,...

A few facts:

Previous operator flew singles, B206/EC120 for many years with no accidents.

New operator introduces EC135 to existing client. They have been using EC135 for a number of years on...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2018, 07:00
Replies: 189
Views: 72,747
Posted By Capt SFB

As far as I know, the pilot was carrying out...

As far as I know, the pilot was carrying out night approaches to the vessel after being away from MPT for a number of years. When I was involved in MPT line training we would do multiple circuits and...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2018, 07:26
Replies: 189
Views: 72,747
Posted By Capt SFB

Yep, ZGA. Lude-og, if you are concerned...

Yep, ZGA.

Lude-og, if you are concerned about your countryman, he's not involved.

Normally done single pilot day and night, in this case Training Captain doing night line training

Sad.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2010, 08:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,612
Posted By Capt SFB

Chinook attempted arson in PNG

Ah, still the wild west.......................:sad:

Chopper saved from arson




Chopper saved from arson | The National (http://www.thenational.com.pg/?q=node/9844)
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2009, 12:47
Replies: 29
Views: 3,903
Posted By Capt SFB

G'day Art, There are at least 6 operations...

G'day Art,

There are at least 6 operations in Australia which carry out ship's deck landings every night of the year without the luxury of NVGs or Nightsuns. We call it MPT (Marine Pilot...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2009, 09:51
Replies: 13
Views: 2,178
Posted By Capt SFB

Ag Heli down near Rocky

Heard bits and pieces of this over the VHF yesterday:


Helicopter destroyed in fiery crash
21st July 2009

Emergency services were yesterday called to the scene of a helicopter crash near...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2009, 12:18
Replies: 28
Views: 9,153
Posted By Capt SFB

High Nr, Bigger aircraft?? thinking of using...

High Nr,

Bigger aircraft?? thinking of using the 40+yr old 61's in the Pilbara:eek: or the "soon to be introduced" 139's.

With the rumoured tie up between Cougar and HNZ, and this weeks spat...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2009, 12:29
Replies: 12
Views: 1,635
Posted By Capt SFB

G'day LHSboy, Yep, my helmet has travelled...

G'day LHSboy,

Yep, my helmet has travelled far and wide, with me hanging onto it all the time. Hand carry is what I do, it fits in most overhead bins in its case (Gallet). I've had to open it a...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2009, 13:21
Replies: 524
Views: 226,592
Posted By Capt SFB

From BBC News: A Super Puma helicopter has been...

From BBC News:
A Super Puma helicopter has been involved in a "precautionary landing" while flying over the North Sea.

The helicopter, operated by CHC, landed on the Safe Caledonia after...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2009, 06:52
Replies: 10
Views: 4,811
Posted By Capt SFB

Mr tottigol, Whole thread about it here: ...

Mr tottigol,

Whole thread about it here:
http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/359939-aircon-ems-helicopter-really-necessary.html?highlight=NSW+ambulance

Cheers,
Capt SFB
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2009, 08:23
Replies: 60
Views: 42,459
Posted By Capt SFB

G'day Mike, As your operation will see some...

G'day Mike,

As your operation will see some pretty high DA's, I reckon the 206 may be the go. In my experience the 120, although a very nice, comfortable aircraft, doesn't like it hot !! You will...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2008, 11:36
Replies: 17
Views: 7,913
Posted By Capt SFB

Vetskone, The article was dated 30 October...

Vetskone,

The article was dated 30 October 2008 (and has a photo of Capt Wells signing the document). I am a long way away from there now, so can't add any more to the "interesting" I added...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2008, 11:49
Replies: 17
Views: 7,913
Posted By Capt SFB

Question New Flying School in PNG

Flying school


AN AUSTRALIAN helicopter company has teamed up with a group of Kikori landowners in the Gulf province to set up a helicopter flying school.
The project is estimated to cost US$10...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2008, 04:39
Replies: 36
Views: 11,474
Posted By Capt SFB

Article in today's Sunday Territorian ...

Article in today's Sunday Territorian

Northern Territory News (http://www.ntnews.com.au//article/2008/08/24/5419_ntnews.html)

Capt SFB
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2008, 14:58
Replies: 16
Views: 2,173
Posted By Capt SFB

Hmmm, And I thought our 500's on the tuna...

Hmmm,

And I thought our 500's on the tuna boats got a hiding from the weather!!:{ Yep, someone should be flogged!!

Cheers,
Capt SFB
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2008, 04:03
Replies: 20
Views: 9,959
Posted By Capt SFB

Yep, Oil Search. Most of the old Chevron assets. ...

Yep, Oil Search. Most of the old Chevron assets.

Capt SFB.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2008, 02:02
Replies: 77
Views: 13,652
Posted By Capt SFB

Ifr B206b

Shawn,

I've flown a full IFR 206B here in Australia, a 2nd battery installation met the requirements there and an auto pilot was also fitted. There have been a few others also on the VH reg over...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2008, 02:44
Replies: 77
Views: 13,652
Posted By Capt SFB

800, Not having a B206 Flight Manual handy,...

800,

Not having a B206 Flight Manual handy, what does it say if your machine is equipped and certified IFR ??

Capt SFB
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2007, 17:16
Replies: 32
Views: 8,018
Posted By Capt SFB

and helmets............

and helmets............
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2007, 08:53
Replies: 78
Views: 14,322
Posted By Capt SFB

SS, Haven't heard anything, but you're...

SS,

Haven't heard anything, but you're obviously closer than I am. Who were the final contenders ? At a guess, CHC, Australian Helicopters and Jayrow??

Cheers,
SFB
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2007, 17:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,153
Posted By Capt SFB

G'day PP, Helicorp at Essendon have a 205, a...

G'day PP,

Helicorp at Essendon have a 205, a 212 and a 412. Worth a call to RdS I would think.

Cheers,
SFB
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2007, 02:24
Replies: 10
Views: 3,869
Posted By Capt SFB

Didn't they already do this 40 years ago and call...

Didn't they already do this 40 years ago and call it the model 369 ???

Cheers,
SFB
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2007, 11:47
Replies: 32
Views: 8,014
Posted By Capt SFB

Werbil, As Lasiorhinus says an MSIC is the...

Werbil,

As Lasiorhinus says an MSIC is the maritime equivalent iof an ASIC, required if you need to be inside the fence at Australian commercial ports, on Australian registered ships (don't know...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2007, 10:43
Replies: 32
Views: 8,014
Posted By Capt SFB

G'day All, In my current position, we are...

G'day All,

In my current position, we are now required to have an MSIC as well as an ASIC. The cost of the MSIC is about the same, the security check is identical and the only reason we went for a...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2007, 06:09
Replies: 58
Views: 12,630
Posted By Capt SFB

Hmmm, A little birdie indicated to me that...

Hmmm,

A little birdie indicated to me that it might have something to do with a company which allegedly missed out on a potential contract in Bass Strait which may or may not have specified Super...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2006, 04:34
Replies: 36
Views: 4,917
Posted By Capt SFB

Question Qld MPT Shakeup?

Good Afternoon Chaps,
A little birdie told me that a certain Queensland MPT operator, the "private" one, may be a little less private soon, with a larger operator taking over. Just a rumour mind...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2005, 15:20
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By Capt SFB

Question Emergency Flares

G'day people,

Just had my first experience of firing flares during night autos (to illuminate your intended landing area). Has anyone else had experience of these devices and what do you think of...
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