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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jun 2017, 17:58
Replies: 1,355
Views: 867,778
Posted By peeriebreeks

The Scottish Government subside island residents...

The Scottish Government subside island residents by applying ADS (air discount scheme) administered By HIA Ltd. It gives a 50% discount on airport taxes. If you qualify you can access it by going to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Nov 2016, 05:19
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

Currently the Bergen schedule and foreign...

Currently the Bergen schedule and foreign charters are cleared at Sumburgh so thats not an issue. I'd be surprised if they get many FAE-LSI pax regularly. Atlantic managed only 1 or 2 on average...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Dec 2015, 05:37
Replies: 565
Views: 284,804
Posted By peeriebreeks

Up until this last year or so, the SF340's have...

Up until this last year or so, the SF340's have noticeably provided the most reliable service the islands have seen. However nowadays, there is not a day goes by without a couple of "technical"...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jul 2013, 04:47
Replies: 15
Views: 5,393
Posted By peeriebreeks

Often spoke to Ben up in Unst, where he fitted in...

Often spoke to Ben up in Unst, where he fitted in nicely
"too many chiefs and only 1 indian" he said.
Wish him all the best for his retirement
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th May 2012, 11:10
Replies: 2,061
Views: 489,761
Posted By peeriebreeks

LSI-NOC coming to an end due to end of the...

LSI-NOC coming to an end due to end of the contract for the contractor Roadbridge
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2009, 09:11
Replies: 238
Views: 161,719
Posted By peeriebreeks

Ah well... out with the old.. in with the new!:ok:

Ah well... out with the old.. in with the new!:ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Aug 2009, 08:23
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,407
Posted By peeriebreeks

sorry UKpaxman,bad engleesh. should have said not...

sorry UKpaxman,bad engleesh. should have said not been changed so far, although I suppose it could possibly change at some time, but just not yet.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Aug 2009, 10:27
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,407
Posted By peeriebreeks

The rotary contract/operator has not yet been...

The rotary contract/operator has not yet been changed at Scatsta.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jul 2009, 08:56
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,718
Posted By peeriebreeks

Yes they operated successfully into Sumburgh...

Yes they operated successfully into Sumburgh only, for a few years. Replaced (unfortunately) by ATP's to improve the crosswind capability..:O........... and reduce the price:rolleyes:. at that time...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2009, 11:07
Replies: 21
Views: 6,591
Posted By peeriebreeks

Hot re-fuelling happens onshore as well! Gravity...

Hot re-fuelling happens onshore as well! Gravity re-fuels being a problem. The guy on the nozzle is watching for a signal from the pilot and for tell-tale signs the tank is almost full, very...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jun 2009, 08:53
Replies: 2,302
Views: 381,597
Posted By peeriebreeks

The difference being, for the people of the...

The difference being, for the people of the northern isles, they have no choice other than a 200 mile trip in the wild ocean. Therefore the airport is a lifeline.
With a population of only around...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2009, 07:23
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,407
Posted By peeriebreeks

^^^^^ busier on Friday, due to a backlog from...

^^^^^ busier on Friday, due to a backlog from weather delays but still not the full programme.ergo. showing some cancellations at ABZ;)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd May 2009, 11:18
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,407
Posted By peeriebreeks

I think the regular cancellations are due to...

I think the regular cancellations are due to non-requirement by the customer. Things are maybe not as busy offshore as they were planning.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Feb 2009, 13:47
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

yes after initially four days at Sumburgh they...

yes after initially four days at Sumburgh they have operated direct to Scatsta.
Seem to be doing well.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Dec 2008, 08:54
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,407
Posted By peeriebreeks

Flightline Gone under last night. The SAAB's are...

Flightline Gone under last night. The SAAB's are starting today, two months early!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Nov 2008, 09:02
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,407
Posted By peeriebreeks

As the Skatsta contract is only for a short...

As the Skatsta contract is only for a short interim period, will TUPE not be de-valued? May be better to get your redundancy and enter the market?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Nov 2008, 10:59
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

Flybe were up North for a proving flight only a...

Flybe were up North for a proving flight only a couple of weeks ago.

Maybe they didn't like what they saw?;).

More wind = greater lift- essential in short airfields!

they are all out in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Oct 2008, 13:22
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

Scatsta - apparently only dash 8/ Q400 operators...

Scatsta - apparently only dash 8/ Q400 operators need apply?!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Oct 2008, 13:18
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

sorry non iron didn't catch the context of your...

sorry non iron didn't catch the context of your reply- what you on about?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Sep 2008, 09:15
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

Latest Indusry rumours expect Flybe to take over...

Latest Indusry rumours expect Flybe to take over Aberdeen - Scatsta route in December!?:{

Are Flightline pulling the plug early?:hmm:

Are they going to move half the helicopter fleet to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Sep 2008, 13:44
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

ukpaxman said It was a fully liveried Eastern...

ukpaxman said
It was a fully liveried Eastern Airways Saabhttp://static.pprune.org/images/smilies/icon25.gif

There was a fully liveried EZE J41 at SUMBURGH however, doing a private charter....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Sep 2008, 10:05
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

There must have been a weather problem at SCS...

There must have been a weather problem at SCS yesterday. All the 146's were at LSI yesterday. Perhaps they're using rubber dummies up there?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Sep 2008, 08:39
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

Interesting that Flybe will, at least brandwise,...

Interesting that Flybe will, at least brandwise, be the airline based at Sumburgh from October! :ok:That should help with diversions to both airfields in Shetland, surely.
But it would be more...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Sep 2008, 08:09
Replies: 33
Views: 7,022
Posted By peeriebreeks

UKpaxman said Time marches on and...

UKpaxman said


Time marches on and nothing remains the same. CAA piles on restrictions (usually because of accident and near misses), aircraft get heavier every year and so have the passengers(...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Aug 2008, 10:17
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

with twotters or bladderbusters we could bypass...

with twotters or bladderbusters we could bypass Scatsta and go straight to Unst. That would save a fortune on heli time. Hangar is still there.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Aug 2008, 14:30
Replies: 33
Views: 7,022
Posted By peeriebreeks

They use the same weights on the 146 to Scs as...

They use the same weights on the 146 to Scs as the helicopters- actual weights ..... otherwise I hear they have to use a std wt of 98Kg without hand baggage. If they are forced to land downhill with...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Aug 2008, 12:24
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

I would not be surprised if it is getting cheaper...

I would not be surprised if it is getting cheaper to fly direct from ABZ. Others do fly direct and claim its cheaper, and arguably safer as it halves the number of take off and landings each...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Aug 2008, 10:00
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,360
Posted By peeriebreeks

mmmmm.. perhaps the 146 is the expensive part of...

mmmmm.. perhaps the 146 is the expensive part of the operation!? during the summer quite often having to fly three a/c to fly in only 100+ pax due to landing at SCS in light winds.... cheaper with...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jun 2008, 09:26
Replies: 34
Views: 8,675
Posted By peeriebreeks

As this situation on this route does not seem to...

As this situation on this route does not seem to be uncommon i.e. minimum fuel carried for landing onto a short runway, with the diversion not much longer, is this the correct aircraft (146) to...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2008, 09:56
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,959
Posted By peeriebreeks

The " official" photo shoot was at Scatsta, but...

The " official" photo shoot was at Scatsta, but they are all nicely lined up at Sumburgh most mornings.

its only ten minutes to Scatsta if you ignore the landing and taxi-ing bit
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2008, 13:12
Replies: 19
Views: 3,606
Posted By peeriebreeks

NHV (Noordsee Helicopter Vlaanderen) roughly...

NHV (Noordsee Helicopter Vlaanderen) roughly worked the rigs from Sumburgh and Aberdeen recently. Also Atlantic Helicopters (Faroe) has done the odd flight recently
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2007, 11:07
Replies: 17
Views: 6,909
Posted By peeriebreeks

Poor FJ. She was spotless inside and out when I...

Poor FJ. She was spotless inside and out when I last saw her a couple of days ago - after a stint of offshore work in the northern north sea.
Obviously a leak or similar has made that mess.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2007, 14:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
Posted By peeriebreeks

Most helicopter operators at Sumburgh

I see there are four helicopter operators currently based at Sumburgh

Bond Offshore Helicopters
British International
CHC Rescue
NHV (Belgium)

Does anyone know if thats the greatest number...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Nov 2007, 12:52
Replies: 48
Views: 12,601
Posted By peeriebreeks

As far as I remember Shell had 6 Dan-Air 748's...

As far as I remember Shell had 6 Dan-Air 748's per rotation flying Aberdeen to Sumburgh in the mid-seventies plus one for Chevron and one for Conoco. Dan-Air had five offices in the terminal at...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2007, 14:01
Replies: 43
Views: 13,807
Posted By peeriebreeks

HIAL or HIA or Hiya, have reduced the CAT from 6...

HIAL or HIA or Hiya, have reduced the CAT from 6 to 4 at Sumburgh as of 01 August. Rumour has it that the people at Scatsta are now having to pay extension fee's daily to have Sumburgh at Cat 6 so...
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