Flying

[BushNomad]

… see … you must trust instruments …

https://twitter.com/scottiebateman/s...530565632?s=21

[Anjo]

Currently flying in Papua New Guinea for support LNG fields. This is one drill bit 14.6m just over 12 tons.

[JohnnoK]

Currently flying in Papua New Guinea for support LNG fields. This is one drill bit 14.6m just over 12 tons.

Have you guys finally got your AOC stuff sorted out for CASA PNG?

[Anjo]

About 70% there but lots of paperwork and requirements. Did sim checks in Jakarta must say they were quit strict know what to look for but was happy with sim and our performance. Even the sim itself had to be approved.Busy with their CAA exams.

[Grumbles]

Uhhhhh… “Tower… (callsign omitted)… we request early left turn after departure”

Grumbles

[Anjo]

Have you guys finally got your AOC stuff sorted out for CASA PNG?

Yes did first flight on the 03-12-2023 from Port Morseby to Garoka and back pickup a u/s helicopter .
It was not easy sim check, local exams ,lots of paperwork (2 and a halve day just the inspection) ,aircraft inspection and last the check flight with there number ONE inspector.
Got the AOC hopefully next year just flying.

[JohnnoK]

Yes did first flight on the 03-12-2023 from Port Morseby to Garoka and back pickup a u/s helicopter .
It was not easy sim check, local exams ,lots of paperwork (2 and a halve day just the inspection) ,aircraft inspection and last the check flight with there number ONE inspector.
Got the AOC hopefully next year just flying.

Good news.
I enjoyed my time there, some fantastic countryside and vistas.
Bloody hard work at times, too.

[Anjo]

Our baby with new name about ready. Next week off to PNG

[JohnnoK]

Our baby with new name about ready. Next week off to PNG

Looks good, blue skies to you guys.

That and the newly arrived Puma will be intersting times for HeviLift.

[Anjo]

Any load we carry

[JohnnoK]

Another bent Twotter for Jerry to break up or is this one being repaired?

Say hi to Rob Maxwell, please. Tell him to stop looking officious and get his hands dirty for a change....

[Anjo]

Another bent Twotter for Jerry to break up or is this one being repaired?

Say hi to Rob Maxwell, please. Tell him to stop looking officious and get his hands dirty for a change....

Think they going to repair because we took it to Cairns.

[JohnnoK]

Think they going to repair because we took it to Cairns.

From the photos it looks repairable. Cairns is Skytech, Jerry's part of the empire.
Sometimes I really miss the PNG days.

[jaconell]

After almost no flying last year (matric intervered somehow.....), Jnr is back in the air.

However, changed flight schools, so he has to get use to Sling 2's vs Cessna 152/172's.

Anyhow, this is what the ABKZNNC looks like from the air on a stunning day.

[Anjo]

After almost no flying last year (matric intervered somehow.....), Jnr is back in the air.

However, changed flight schools, so he has to get use to Sling 2's vs Cessna 152/172's.

Anyhow, this is what the ABKZNNC looks like from the air on a stunning day.

Just for info wat is the cost of the Sling versus the Cessna 172 these days. When I was doing my PPL 2006 a 172 was R1250 /hour all inclusive.
Many happy and safe landings.

[jaconell]

Just for info wat is the cost of the Sling versus the Cessna 172 these days. When I was doing my PPL 2006 a 172 was R1250 /hour all inclusive.
Many happy and safe landings.

Sling 2 R 3070 @ hour all in.

Cessna 172 R 3370 @ hour all in.

Thank you for the good wishes.

[jaconell]

Solo done.

(And that is how you finish a pack of Winston 20's in 15 minutes if you are the dad......)

[Emmie L]

It looks as if he survived it, so your blood pressure can return to normal.

I'm sure the shining face and excited retelling of the event more than made up for the harrowing minutes of waiting.

[Chris8d]

Solo done.

(And that is how you finish a pack of Winston 20's in 15 minutes if you are the dad......)

A very proud dad.
Well done!!

[Francois Theron]

Solo done.

(And that is how you finish a pack of Winston 20's in 15 minutes if you are the dad......)

I imagine it is a bit different than waiting for him to come back from the cafe on his first outing after getting his driver's licence!