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Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2022, 14:25
Replies: 498
Views: 268,866
Posted By TukTukDriver

Done’n Dusted…..

I initially joined ADA in 1999. When I joined the company I was the second youngest pilot at 41yrs with 7,500Hrs. The average age in ‘99 was 52yrs and the next lowest flight time was 10,000Hrs. Some...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2018, 23:19
Replies: 21
Views: 6,231
Posted By TukTukDriver

If you have the AW139 stamped on your FAA ATPL,...

If you have the AW139 stamped on your FAA ATPL, no problem. With the exception of Europe, you can go anywhere.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2018, 23:01
Replies: 21
Views: 6,231
Posted By TukTukDriver

I never said 40 was too old. Hell, I’m 60 and...

I never said 40 was too old. Hell, I’m 60 and still flying an 8/4 rotation.
It’s HR and the CFO who want to hire younger crews because they can get them at much lower salaries. The more experienced...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2018, 09:19
Replies: 21
Views: 6,231
Posted By TukTukDriver

Unfortunately the new Egyptian CFO and the ...

Unfortunately the new Egyptian CFO and the “In-Human” Resources Dept have opted to bring in junior crews at much reduced rates of pay vs what was being paid just 10 years ago. What they are offering...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2018, 09:14
Replies: 21
Views: 6,231
Posted By TukTukDriver

Simple explanation. All Aramco aircraft are “N”...

Simple explanation. All Aramco aircraft are “N” registered. In order to fly any American “N” registered aircraft worldwide, the crew must hold an FAA ATPL.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2018, 06:33
Replies: 21
Views: 6,231
Posted By TukTukDriver

FAA ATPL for Int’l Ops

I’ve been involved in the industry actively working/flying for the past 40+ years and am currently Captain on both the AW139 & B412 operating offshore in the Persian Gulf.

Holding both FW & RW...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2017, 13:01
Replies: 96
Views: 63,981
Posted By TukTukDriver

TukTuk second thought

The aircraft made a controlled ditching 4 minutes or approx 8NM from the closest island.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2017, 13:13
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,099,023
Posted By TukTukDriver

For those of you still working there in PH,...

For those of you still working there in PH, you're in for a surprise. There're going to be some new paint schemes parked on the ramp at NAF within the next couple of weeks. Having worked for both...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2013, 03:50
Replies: 11
Views: 3,400
Posted By TukTukDriver

2 Separate Log Books

Having been flying now for well over 35 years, and having ATPL's from 5 different countries, I have always used one log book for fixed-wing and another separate log book for helicopters. Overseas...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2013, 07:23
Replies: 131
Views: 45,033
Posted By TukTukDriver

AW139 Capt for India

Hi Mike,
Interested in going back to India. Was there in the mid/late 90's training local Indian crews offshore on the 212. Spent 2 yrs working out of Juhu with Gulf Heli. Have been working offshore...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2012, 06:54
Replies: 40
Views: 17,686
Posted By TukTukDriver

In order to fly an American registered aircraft...

In order to fly an American registered aircraft ("N" registered) the pilots must have an American license. This goes for all American registered aircraft (F/W & R/W) operating worldwide.

As...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2012, 06:32
Replies: 674
Views: 814,630
Posted By TukTukDriver

Afghanistan........

Abu Dhabi Aviation are sending 5 Bell412's to Afghanistan as soon as possible (Early-Mid December 2012) for a new contract. They're looking for crews.
The aircraft are "N" registered (American) so...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2012, 12:19
Replies: 40
Views: 17,686
Posted By TukTukDriver

B212 Crews Needed ASAP

Abu Dhabi Aviation are trying to get 5 Bell 212's moved from Abu Dhabi over to Afghanistan as soon as possible (Early December 2012)

I saw the aircraft in the hanger recently. They're "N"...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2012, 06:59
Replies: 40
Views: 17,686
Posted By TukTukDriver

Bell212's for Afgan 2013

As of November 2012, Abu Dhabi Aviation are ramping up to send 5 Bell212's over to Afghanistan.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2008, 01:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,658
Posted By TukTukDriver

Phuket "HeliThai" Ops.........History

I've lived in Phuket for the past 12 years (Working/Flying in the Persian Gulf) I remember the "HeliThai" operation that tried to get up and running a few years back. Given the high taxes & duty on...
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