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Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2009, 01:13
Replies: 26
Views: 6,176
Posted By captk

The old brain cells are working hard to remember...

The old brain cells are working hard to remember all those names but some of it is coming back now!! I seem to recall Vic Barkell and Laddie Hendley flying at Turama River as well for a short while...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2009, 08:14
Replies: 26
Views: 6,176
Posted By captk

Not exactly sure but I think the Helitrans S58T's...

Not exactly sure but I think the Helitrans S58T's were PNG registered. I was at the Turama River base in PNG mid 70's and seem to remember that they had 2 x S58T models and one S58 C model there...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th May 2008, 01:31
Replies: 31
Views: 2,825
Posted By captk

Aerofoil Check this website out, that should...

Aerofoil

Check this website out, that should answer all your questions.

http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/partners/spouse/309-100/index.htm

Even with the temporary visa you should be still...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Apr 2008, 08:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By captk

Just glad I dont have to fly in and out of...

Just glad I dont have to fly in and out of Karratha too often these days!
Hope the works includes extending the runway. My sources tell me that the direct Karratha to Brisbane flight cant depart...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Nov 2007, 04:37
Replies: 1
Views: 1,205
Posted By captk

Landing incident at Darwin Airport

Just on the ABC news website.

Crash at Darwin airport
Posted 1 hour 10 minutes ago

Map: Darwin 0800
A light plane has crash landed at Darwin Airport.

Safety authorities at the airport...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Oct 2006, 11:43
Replies: 16
Views: 4,310
Posted By captk

OzExpat I think Jan Newby was the CFI at a...

OzExpat
I think Jan Newby was the CFI at a large flying academy based at Cessnock before he joined Tamair. Not sure on the name of that academy but they had initials like NASA or something similar....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Sep 2006, 09:36
Replies: 16
Views: 4,310
Posted By captk

Tamair that brings back memories! I did my cpl...

Tamair that brings back memories! I did my cpl with Tamair in the mid 70's with Jan Newby (who was CFI) and Mike O'brien. I think Jan Newby came on as CFI after Ken Trotter. After completing my cpl...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2006, 08:39
Replies: 30
Views: 5,261
Posted By captk

You have gone a bit quiet yourself WLM. Still ...

You have gone a bit quiet yourself WLM.
Still in Miri or moved on too greener pastures?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Aug 2005, 11:07
Replies: 28
Views: 7,829
Posted By captk

An expat working in Thailand or Malaysia or any...

An expat working in Thailand or Malaysia or any Asian country may not necessarily be European!! What about a Malaysian working in Thailand or Singapore for example. I think you will find "expats" in...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Jul 2005, 07:10
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By captk

up and go, As far as I know they are still...

up and go,
As far as I know they are still operating in Sarawak but not 100% sure.
Most guys I know who fly for them started on their Longranger than B205 in Sarwak before getting on the Aircrane...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2004, 01:05
Replies: 6
Views: 2,068
Posted By captk

The wreckage of the Hornbill Skyways Longranger...

The wreckage of the Hornbill Skyways Longranger was found late tuesday afternoon after 15 days of searching. Still no word on the fate of the pilot and 6 passengers at this stage. More details can be...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2004, 03:18
Replies: 6
Views: 2,068
Posted By captk

We can just hope and pray for a happy outcome for...

We can just hope and pray for a happy outcome for the pilot and 6 passengers. News on the search can be found on in the local newspapers at
www.sarawaktribune.com.my and www.thestar.com.my
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jul 2003, 15:11
Replies: 1
Views: 1,593
Posted By captk

Item in the Sarawak tribune on the accident. ...

Item in the Sarawak tribune on the accident. www.sarawaktribune.com.my Sad to say pilot and one passenger killed. Cause thought to be weather.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Apr 2003, 18:39
Replies: 23
Views: 3,699
Posted By captk

Cool Yep, pilots are their own worst enemies. Working...

Yep, pilots are their own worst enemies. Working for free in a highly professional environment such as aviation is ludicrous. And what for? Just to get a few hours in a log book!! Give thought to the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Apr 2003, 17:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,705
Posted By captk

Cool Wonder what the pay is like for the BK117 job!!

Wonder what the pay is like for the BK117 job!!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Mar 2003, 03:38
Replies: 27
Views: 4,567
Posted By captk

Smile What about an expat with a Malaysian wife? Does...

What about an expat with a Malaysian wife? Does he still need a work permit and does that open a few doors? After all there are a few expat pilots around with Malaysian wives!!
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2002, 00:18
Replies: 35
Views: 3,852
Posted By captk

Smile Hope some of the "wannabee's" read this and give...

Hope some of the "wannabee's" read this and give serious thought about there career options before forking out "megabucks" for a licence they may never get to use. Only the truly dedicated will make...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2002, 04:35
Replies: 48
Views: 6,211
Posted By captk

Unhappy To report or not to report. In the end it is up...

To report or not to report. In the end it is up to you.
But brings to mind the hours on R22 blades. They have a habit of failing when their hours are exceeded. But when do they fail? Is it only a...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2002, 03:59
Replies: 1
Views: 1,052
Posted By captk

Smile Try: 8...

Try:
8 WISMA ON TAI,
JALAN AMPANG,
50450 KUALA LUMPUR
PHONE +603-21620878
OR
...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2002, 09:22
Replies: 466
Views: 51,981
Posted By captk

Thumbs up Many thanks for the email address John. :) I seem...

Many thanks for the email address John. :) I seem to have lost my H.A. contacts since Dennis left.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2002, 09:22
Replies: 887
Views: 206,570
Posted By captk

Thumbs up Many thanks for the email address John. :) I seem...

Many thanks for the email address John. :) I seem to have lost my H.A. contacts since Dennis left.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2002, 00:09
Replies: 466
Views: 51,981
Posted By captk

Question Helicopters (Australia) contact

Has anyone got the email address for Helicopters (Australia) I can't seem to find it anywhere.:)
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2002, 00:09
Replies: 887
Views: 206,570
Posted By captk

Question Helicopters (Australia) contact

Has anyone got the email address for Helicopters (Australia) I can't seem to find it anywhere.:)
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Jun 2002, 00:49
Replies: 13
Views: 2,193
Posted By captk

Adrian was a true gentleman of the aviation...

Adrian was a true gentleman of the aviation industry. All I can say is "ditto" to all the above replies. He will be saddly missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathies goes to Sally and the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2002, 06:49
Replies: 24
Views: 1,967
Posted By captk

Post I make it a habit of doing a daily inspection at...

I make it a habit of doing a daily inspection at the end of the flying day as well as preflight. Better to find an unservicability the evening before a flight rather than immediately before a flight...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2001, 04:00
Replies: 44
Views: 11,964
Posted By captk

Thumbs up Thanks for all the replies and info. My worst...

Thanks for all the replies and info. My worst fears were well founded but at least I am a lot better informed on the subject.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2001, 12:21
Replies: 44
Views: 11,964
Posted By captk

Smile Thanks Chopperman but thats the problem! I have...

Thanks Chopperman but thats the problem! I have had the **** scared out of me with the flash and loud noise flying near a storm and suspected a strike hence the interest in the subject. There was no...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2001, 06:55
Replies: 44
Views: 11,964
Posted By captk

Question Thanks for your info which has filled a big gap...

Thanks for your info which has filled a big gap in my knowledge of the subject.
Just another thought but is it possible that a lightning strike could go undetected and perhaps a few hours later the...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2001, 13:10
Replies: 44
Views: 11,964
Posted By captk

Question Lightning Strikes

I have been flying in the tropics for years and have wondered about the effects of a lightning strike on a helicopter. (Usually this comes to mind when it is pissing down with rain in the middle of a...
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