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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2018, 13:29
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Yep requires the very big watch to follow the...

Yep requires the very big watch to follow the profile.

The funny part is I just watched a house hunters TV show.

He told me he was an "Airline Pilot" more than 4 times!

Still not sure if he...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2018, 22:57
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Would need to read the contract between RFDS and...

Would need to read the contract between RFDS and the 800 owner/s to answer that.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2018, 12:53
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

It is my understanding, not an aircraft owned by...

It is my understanding, not an aircraft owned by the RFDS but more a sub-contract with flight crew to the RFDS. So not possible for RFDS crew to staff it and possibly why it was located at Perth...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Dec 2018, 10:35
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Agreed 100%

Agreed 100%
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Dec 2018, 07:59
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

So this is your opinion that you chose to post. ...

So this is your opinion that you chose to post.

But then you comment a suggestion/opinion to the Mods - very interesting in then calling people "sky gods".

But I am an engineer so no sky god...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Dec 2018, 06:11
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Every current pilot with RFDS WA Section was a...

Every current pilot with RFDS WA Section was a PC12 pilot.

Last I checked the PC12 had a service ceiling of 30,000 ft, it is pressurised and if depressurised is still a serious issue.

I very...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Dec 2018, 09:17
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Oh out of the box are we! I expect that the...

Oh out of the box are we!

I expect that the location of the build would put any training closer to the country of manufacture and not in the USA - but I could be wrong as I have been (and happy to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Dec 2018, 01:15
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Do you know if they are houses puchased by RFDS...

Do you know if they are houses puchased by RFDS or are they renting them?

2 distinct groups, well that is a surprise!

That is certainly an expensive option and one that can lead to friction in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2018, 22:50
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

On Jan 2017 a second PC12 was announced for...

On Jan 2017 a second PC12 was announced for Broome.

2016/2017 Review (so after June 2017) "With its 15-strong crew of doctors, nurses and pilots, and new state of-the-art patient treatment...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2018, 09:52
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

No but it would need to be compared to the PC12's...

No but it would need to be compared to the PC12's same figures of sea level and TAS for the same job.

The reality of sea level flights from my time with the docs was rare - but it did happen a few...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2018, 07:31
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

4-5 Extra pilots based in Broome for an extra...

4-5 Extra pilots based in Broome for an extra aircraft? - forget medical staff, you fail to win the pilot/jet case yet.

So on your numbers if Broome has 2 x PC12 and 1 x PC24 in Broome then the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2018, 10:35
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

I hope FDG can pick jokes from real questions...

I hope FDG can pick jokes from real questions asked.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2018, 09:01
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

The V Tail allows the ambulance to get closer for...

The V Tail allows the ambulance to get closer for loading of the 3 stretchers. A cargo pod could also be a cheap option for a 4th stretcher.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2018, 07:30
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Smile Baron 55 is cheaper - basically the same plane!

Baron 55 is cheaper - basically the same plane!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2018, 07:27
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Under the current use of the 800 jet, up to 20%...

Under the current use of the 800 jet, up to 20% flights would be worse off with both jets based in Broome.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2018, 07:18
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

FDG I have actually asked you to list the...

FDG I have actually asked you to list the "perks"! You failed!!

I stated that as per the RFDS EA that the pilots in Broome could get around $10,000 in a remote area allowance (because they live in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Dec 2018, 10:45
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Still waiting to see your "redo" numbers...

Still waiting to see your "redo" numbers (including all perks)

Justifications have been made - you refuse to accept them - even given cases that have happened.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Dec 2018, 09:17
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

I actually before posting checked the rents in...

I actually before posting checked the rents in Broome and Port Headland - that was why I replyed 4 Houses in Port will get you 5 in Broome - I did not think but worked of fact!

Now do me just one...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2018, 10:27
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Hi mate, the No sayers have 2 cards at play. ...

Hi mate, the No sayers have 2 cards at play.

A) The jet will be sent when a call is raised so travel time is not applicable. But Jandakot has better dispatch.
B) A patient will not be moved until...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2018, 10:14
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

No it is a practical thing and FDG is yet to...

No it is a practical thing and FDG is yet to supply anything other than opinion, that has been refuted by fact.

So exactly how does it work?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2018, 10:05
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

FDG135 we have supplied many facts - your turn...

FDG135 we have supplied many facts - your turn show us the doctors and nurses costs as per EBA or other.

You supply nothing in way of fact and now proven very wrong on the pilots (your first claim...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2018, 07:59
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

"you have left out the housing costs and most of...

"you have left out the housing costs and most of the perks. 7-10 houses would have to be provided to the 7-10 extra staff that would occupy Broome. How much would it cost the RFDS per house, per...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2018, 03:51
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

FGD135 I did give you the example - you should...

FGD135 I did give you the example - you should read what I can not link. Here is a bit more of it.

Stabilisation was in Darwin not Kunnanara.

"Royal Flying Doctors spokeswoman Joanne Hill said...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2018, 02:40
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Towering Q - the $1,000,000 was FDG135,'s guess...

Towering Q - the $1,000,000 was FDG135,'s guess at the cost of housing and other costs to the RFDS for staff at Broome that is not paid at Jandakot. I always thought it was well over the top and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2018, 00:14
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

machtuk - I don't fly them only fix them. ...

machtuk - I don't fly them only fix them.

Partly agree about higher risks at strips with less infrastructure around them, but interesting is RAAF Base Tindal where Pearl Aviation had to cancel...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Dec 2018, 22:47
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

FDG135 - 3, except for 3 persons in the car roll...

FDG135 - 3, except for 3 persons in the car roll over out of Derby that caught fire!

There are numerous cases and places where the jet base in Broome can be justified for even an extra $1M a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Dec 2018, 00:23
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

They do not need to be dirt strips for wild life...

They do not need to be dirt strips for wild life the RFDS WA section lost 4 Garret TPE 331 engines in around a week on 3 aircraft. 2 were wildlife on 2 separate sealed strips. The other was a dirt...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Dec 2018, 09:17
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

I don't know but we do know the jet has been used...

I don't know but we do know the jet has been used in the north +70% of the use it has had to date.

Generally even when all crew are at a base (Jandakot or Broome) the time to be airborne is not a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Dec 2018, 07:39
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

If Western Australia has similar to this:- ...

If Western Australia has similar to this:-

https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/162634/Burns-Transfer-Guidelines.pdf

Then burns patients are a time critical patient...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Dec 2018, 02:19
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Argyle Airport is longer than the required 2930...

Argyle Airport is longer than the required 2930 ft (is 7546 ft) is asphalt (sealed)

The 520 man camp 185 km (by road) from nearest settlement has no hospital.

What would be the flight time from...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Dec 2018, 01:43
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Things must have changed! I do not recall...

Things must have changed!

I do not recall that categories but -

* The highest was depart now - I recall a case of this for a guy that his tent burnt down on him. But was very rare.
* Most...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Dec 2018, 06:59
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Broome to a Kimberly/Pilbara location - on to...

Broome to a Kimberly/Pilbara location - on to Darwin for a MED 1 is an option I would be happy with.

Darwin Hospital saved my bacon a couple of times - Perth may have had different outcomes in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Dec 2018, 05:00
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

We assume the RFDS may have used experience of...

We assume the RFDS may have used experience of using this jet (below) to base their decision on to put a jet in Broome.

evacuating 867 patients, the majority (73.9 per cent) from the more distant...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Dec 2018, 00:42
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

“Last year alone (2016), the RFDS flew over 1,100...

“Last year alone (2016), the RFDS flew over 1,100 patients to and from Broome, making it the busiest transport hub in the north of the state.

“20 ongoing jobs have been created to operate the base...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Dec 2018, 06:50
Replies: 283
Views: 120,872
Posted By Bend alot

Last time I was at Halls Creek no auto fuels and...

Last time I was at Halls Creek no auto fuels and was told the tanker will be a few days, many cars were parked up already.

Managed to get a tank of Avgas without to much getting on the tarmac -...
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