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Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2007, 07:03
Replies: 5
Views: 2,203
Posted By MPT

Two survive north Qld helicopter crash Two...

Two survive north Qld helicopter crash

Two people have been rescued after a helicopter ditched into the ocean off Mackay in north Queensland.
They ejected to safety before the helicopter ditched...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2007, 05:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,849
Posted By MPT

G'day DC, I think you have your companies...

G'day DC,

I think you have your companies confused, easy to do with "Australian Helicopters", Helicopters Australia" and "Heliaust", among other "Aussie" company names:confused: .

The Darwin...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2007, 06:54
Replies: 16
Views: 2,281
Posted By MPT

Hmmm, might be time for a change I reckon! ...

Hmmm, might be time for a change I reckon!

8.5:1 total, but in the last 12 months 50.1% was in the dark:eek: , so 1:1 lately.

MPT:zzz:
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2006, 12:32
Replies: 4
Views: 5,784
Posted By MPT

Ag helicopter crashes in Tasmania

G'day All,

Ag never appealed to me, probably because I've seen too many articles like this one.


http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20980229-5005961,00.html

Love that last...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2006, 12:56
Replies: 16
Views: 4,234
Posted By MPT

G'day CB, Thread already going on this one. ...

G'day CB,

Thread already going on this one.

Cheers,

MPT
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2006, 23:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,376
Posted By MPT

G'day turnarounds, Not good news I'm afraid,...

G'day turnarounds,

Not good news I'm afraid, (exploded before it hit the water?):

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=52970

Condolences to all concerned,

MPT
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2006, 07:04
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By MPT

G'day S17, If the aforesaid RP reg aircraft...

G'day S17,

If the aforesaid RP reg aircraft is on a tuna boat, then your JAA/FAA/Oz/K1W1/Kazhkstan/etc licence is ok:E :E

Cheers,

MPT
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2006, 04:58
Replies: 153
Views: 39,272
Posted By MPT

G'day All, Would have been interesting if it...

G'day All,

Would have been interesting if it found itself in the same vicinity as the tail rotor on the way past. Lucky boys....... :eek: (From ATSB Weekly report)


31-Oct-06, 200606722,...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2006, 04:10
Replies: 245
Views: 174,877
Posted By MPT

G'day Friday, Depends on how desperate they...

G'day Friday,

Depends on how desperate they are at the time, but generally 1000 or 1500hrs tt depending on insurance requirements. There have been guys with very low hours put on from time to...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2006, 08:57
Replies: 245
Views: 174,877
Posted By MPT

G'day Spencer17, As far as I know, there are...

G'day Spencer17,

As far as I know, there are no tuna companies operating out of PNG. The vessels and their helicopters visit various ports in PNG (and other ports in the Western Pacific) to...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2006, 10:06
Replies: 10
Views: 5,428
Posted By MPT

Unhappy Malaysian chopper crashes, pilot missing

G'day All,
More bad news I'm afraid,

Malaysian chopper crashes, pilot missing

From correspondents in Kuala Lumpur
November 05, 2006 08:35pm

A MALAYSIAN helicopter headed for an oil...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2006, 12:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,325
Posted By MPT

Unhappy Another Helicopter down in New South Wales

G'day All,

Yet another helicopter down in NSW, that's three in as many weeks. Lets be especially careful guys, the fire season hasn't really started yet.

Two men injured in helicopter crash
...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2006, 05:54
Replies: 40
Views: 11,175
Posted By MPT

G'day CoTB, Bad weather suspected over copter...

G'day CoTB,
Bad weather suspected over copter crash
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK
BAD weather was suspected to have caused the helicopter to crash at Tolukuma in the mountainous Goilala district, Central...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2006, 08:59
Replies: 3
Views: 2,016
Posted By MPT

G'day Maxeee, There's a report of a R44 II...

G'day Maxeee,

There's a report of a R44 II hitting wires 41nm NW of Bowral and sustaining damage to both MR blades. That sound like the one?

Betcha the wires that the plane hit resurface with...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2006, 08:59
Replies: 196
Views: 36,672
Posted By MPT

G'day Maxeee, There's a report of a R44 II...

G'day Maxeee,

There's a report of a R44 II hitting wires 41nm NW of Bowral and sustaining damage to both MR blades. That sound like the one?

Betcha the wires that the plane hit resurface with...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2006, 05:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,088
Posted By MPT

Here we go gyro ...

Here we go gyro

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=248392

Cheers,

MPT
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2006, 04:54
Replies: 887
Views: 206,769
Posted By MPT

G'day Heliringer, Check your PM's mate, ...

G'day Heliringer,

Check your PM's mate,

Cheers,

MPT
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2006, 04:27
Replies: 44
Views: 21,425
Posted By MPT

G'day All, LNT, :D :D , I don't actually...

G'day All,

LNT, :D :D , I don't actually recall "aiming circles" on the boats, all I know is that I had a leeway of around 3 inches in any direction or the belly hook tie down wasn't in the right...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2006, 05:47
Replies: 44
Views: 21,425
Posted By MPT

G'day LNT, Much as I enjoyed my tuna time,...

G'day LNT,

Much as I enjoyed my tuna time, this has to be classed as an improvement, if only for the standard of the tucker. I also appreciate the 2nd engine ocassionally, although I do miss the...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2006, 07:53
Replies: 44
Views: 21,425
Posted By MPT

G'day LNT, I always preferred the coiled up...

G'day LNT,

I always preferred the coiled up rope, the nets always concerned me with all the bolts sticking out of a 500's skids!! But given a choice of a bare metal deck or a net........ the way...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2006, 07:47
Replies: 2,002
Views: 662,753
Posted By MPT

G'day AWDB, Check in the main S92 thread,...

G'day AWDB,

Check in the main S92 thread, there was mention of CHC Australia getting one for a contract in Broome. Only a rumour, though!!

Cheers,

MPT
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2006, 05:24
Replies: 0
Views: 963
Posted By MPT

Snoop New MPT heli in Oz

G'day All,

Just heard a little rumour that one of the WA based MPT operations may be bringing a newer technology machine in to replace one of the old jetrangers in use out there. My source...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jul 2006, 15:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
Posted By MPT

G'day Pete, Yeah, sounds good to me, it works a...

G'day Pete,
Yeah, sounds good to me, it works a treat so far, thanks mate.
Cheers,
MPT
PS, I still owe you that beer, don't I!!
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2006, 23:05
Replies: 36
Views: 4,917
Posted By MPT

G'day bellfest, I think that r44driver has...

G'day bellfest,

I think that r44driver has hit the nail right on the head, that having the proper line training and having specific (and non negotiable) procedures in place is the only way to...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2006, 23:28
Replies: 36
Views: 4,917
Posted By MPT

G'day All, Should be interesting when all...

G'day All,

Should be interesting when all the facts are revealed on this one.

Don't forget chaps that the "private" nature of this organisation was "legal" under CASA regs. As long as the other...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2006, 05:40
Replies: 99
Views: 20,149
Posted By MPT

G'day imabell, That'll be $1b for 11...

G'day imabell,

That'll be $1b for 11 aircraft !!! That'd buy a lot of (any) civil aircraft. I can never see the value(??) in what we pay for military helicopters.

Cheers,

MPT
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2006, 05:06
Replies: 631
Views: 126,107
Posted By MPT

G'day hf, I noticed that RB was present at...

G'day hf,

I noticed that RB was present at the HAA night conference. Has any consideration been given to the use of NVG's in the area where most night hours are flown in Australia, i.e. marine...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2006, 05:06
Replies: 99
Views: 30,659
Posted By MPT

G'day hf, I noticed that RB was present at...

G'day hf,

I noticed that RB was present at the HAA night conference. Has any consideration been given to the use of NVG's in the area where most night hours are flown in Australia, i.e. marine...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st May 2006, 04:29
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,545
Posted By MPT

G'day All, Harvard video here:...

G'day All,

Harvard video here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photogallery/Videos/2006-3-28_harvards.wmv Big file for those on dial up though.

Looks scary to me!!
Cheers,

MPT
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2006, 09:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,070
Posted By MPT

Thumbs down R22 NVFR ATSB Report

G'day All,
We all know that it goes on, but they don't always get away with it. Tragic for the families and friends, but some people won't be told. Wonder what the insurance company thinks??...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2006, 01:41
Replies: 155
Views: 29,654
Posted By MPT

G'day All, From what I hear, the MR blades may...

G'day All,
From what I hear, the MR blades may need "ironing" after the little incident. I reckon she recovered very well from a very nasty situation.
Cheers,
MPT:{
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2006, 12:48
Replies: 245
Views: 174,877
Posted By MPT

Re: Tuna spotting in Guam

G'day flyagain,
If you have any further questions after reading fishboy's stuff, feel free to PM me with specifics, I may be able to help with info on the other company(s). If they want you over...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2005, 09:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,615
Posted By MPT

G'day vs, Training mishap at Moorabbin...

G'day vs,

Training mishap at Moorabbin involving one of The Helicopter Group's H300's. Thankfully both walked away.

Cheers,

MPT
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2005, 06:21
Replies: 151
Views: 27,037
Posted By MPT

G'day mg, In Victoria they've got "Elvis"...

G'day mg,

In Victoria they've got "Elvis" and their B206L at Essendon and the B205 at Colac I believe.

Cheers,

MPT
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2005, 07:22
Replies: 500
Views: 124,307
Posted By MPT

G'day CopterD, I'll give it a go for you (as...

G'day CopterD,

I'll give it a go for you (as far as Australia goes),

Bristow 5 x S76A+, 5 x AS332L
CHC Australia 5 x AS332L / L1
Esso Australia 6 x S76C
Jayrow 2 x S76A, 2 x BK117

As far...
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