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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2007, 08:36
Replies: 6
Views: 3,313
Posted By birdman

Virgin Cancels DCT Melbourne - Darwin

Virgin have cancelled their overnight Melbourne - Darwin - Melbourne flights due to:
"changes to our Virgin Blue schedule. (Schedule changes may occur as a result of Virgin Blue's expanding network,...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2005, 10:03
Replies: 48
Views: 5,554
Posted By birdman

Close....but no cigar!

Kestrel are located at Mangalore Airport which is north of Melbourne in Victoria.

Hope this helps!

Birdman.;)
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2005, 05:04
Replies: 43
Views: 7,717
Posted By birdman

Priceless!!!! :rolleyes:

Priceless!!!! :rolleyes:
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2005, 05:04
Replies: 500
Views: 124,612
Posted By birdman

Priceless!!!! :rolleyes:

Priceless!!!! :rolleyes:
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2004, 14:07
Replies: 338
Views: 127,457
Posted By birdman

What Type Of Flying Work Do You Do? Marine...

What Type Of Flying Work Do You Do?

Marine Pilot Transfer SPIFR 120nm out to sea

What Types Do You Fly?

B206, A109

Where?
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2004, 10:12
Replies: 117
Views: 45,809
Posted By birdman

Awww Shucks John, You're the best! Thanks...

Awww Shucks John,

You're the best! Thanks for taking the time mate...

The good news is that you were right about the increased MGW of the A109E...via a STC on new build aircraft with a slight...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2004, 20:52
Replies: 117
Views: 45,809
Posted By birdman

Brilliant Stuff.... Thanks mate! Much...

Brilliant Stuff....

Thanks mate! Much appreciated. The N2 sounds like a terrific device....hope to see that online!

Birdman.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2004, 12:00
Replies: 887
Views: 207,371
Posted By birdman

Freelance Rates

Nomad,

Around Melbourne, freelance is about $350pd +GST.

In SE QLD, depending on the operator, about $250-350pd +GST.

As the fire season has been slow thus far, there are LOTS of freelance...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2004, 12:00
Replies: 466
Views: 52,082
Posted By birdman

Freelance Rates

Nomad,

Around Melbourne, freelance is about $350pd +GST.

In SE QLD, depending on the operator, about $250-350pd +GST.

As the fire season has been slow thus far, there are LOTS of freelance...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2004, 10:47
Replies: 117
Views: 45,809
Posted By birdman

Hey Av8r, Thanks for the info...I'm not sure...

Hey Av8r,

Thanks for the info...I'm not sure about the unlimited funds you mention - my wage appraisal is due next month! :E

May have problems with the size of the B412EP...I'll look into the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2004, 19:24
Replies: 117
Views: 45,809
Posted By birdman

Aesir, The word about the B222 as a...

Aesir,

The word about the B222 as a non-SPIFR helicopter was from our Aviation Authority here in Australia.

Apparently they did not approve it for SPIFR when there were several units...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2004, 08:04
Replies: 117
Views: 45,809
Posted By birdman

John, Thanks again for the advice... ...

John,

Thanks again for the advice...

Any timings on the upping of the A109E's MTOW?

B222 is out due no SPIFR (says so in the flight manual) :(

Birdman.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2004, 10:56
Replies: 117
Views: 45,809
Posted By birdman

Thanks Aesir, However we need the 380kg...

Thanks Aesir,

However we need the 380kg payload on departure from base...so can't take advantage of the fuel burn off!

Thanks John,

The A109E sounds possible if the MAUW is increased by...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2004, 16:19
Replies: 117
Views: 45,809
Posted By birdman

Thanks John, Yeah I had an idea the 109E...

Thanks John,

Yeah I had an idea the 109E might be tight on payload at full fuel...thanks for confirming that!

:(

FYI, 109 floats weigh in at 56kg fitted.

Birdman.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2004, 12:00
Replies: 117
Views: 45,809
Posted By birdman

Hey John, We fly two, one hour sorties = 2.0...

Hey John,

We fly two, one hour sorties = 2.0 (No fuel at destination)
Need IFR reserves = 0.5
Fuel for a TEMPO(if reqd) = 1.0
Total fuel requirement = 3.5!

By...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2004, 08:08
Replies: 117
Views: 45,809
Posted By birdman

Thanks guys! Much appreciated...we're kind of...

Thanks guys! Much appreciated...we're kind of working blind here on the B222 so any info is gonna help! ;)

Blenderpilot:

We operate from sea level (with a nice long take off area) and cruise...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Jan 2004, 09:53
Replies: 0
Views: 706
Posted By birdman

Bell222UT....worth buying?

Hey Guys and Gals!
My company is considering the replacement of our current helicopter with a Bell 222 or possibly 230.

Anyone have some advice re the serviceability of these machines? It seems...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2004, 15:39
Replies: 117
Views: 45,809
Posted By birdman

Question Bell 222UT info needed!

Working for a company that needs LONG range and LOTS of payload...the eternal wish! :rolleyes:

Can any 222UT pilots pass on available payload when full with gas? If you could include the...
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