John Henshall Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 Hi, just joined. I am a UK based PPL(H) and owner flying EC120 and R44 helicopters out of Redhill (EGKR) and my home in the Western Highlands of Scotland. My machines are mainly used for passenger charter work but I do get some time myself. Regards John 2
farri Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Hello John and ...I`d like to see some photos of your area, if you have some... Home for my wife and I, is 45k south of Cairns, Queensland, Australia... Here are a couple of the area I mainly fly around. The first one, from the arrow to the east, is of our property and one of my strips...The second one, looking north towards our property, is of Russell Heads, where the Mulgrave and Russell rivers meet then flow out to sea, ...The third, is of Normanby Island, 7.5 nm out from Russell Heads. Cheers, Frank. 2
gareth lacey Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Great pics Frank can i fly in to see you in about 12 mths(ppl should have by then ) looks like a great area my wife comes from Mareeba we are planning a trip in 2013 will keep in touch Cheers Gareth 1
Neil_S Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Hi, just joined.I am a UK based PPL(H) and owner flying EC120 and R44 helicopters out of Redhill (EGKR) and my home in the Western Highlands of Scotland. My machines are mainly used for passenger charter work but I do get some time myself. Regards John Hi John, I have some friends live at Plockton - do you fly near there at all? Cheers Neil
facthunter Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Welcome John. My ancestors left there in the 1860's. They have probably fixed whatever the problem was. since. Nev
John Henshall Posted February 7, 2012 Author Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks for the welcome. Pictures? Well, I think my airspace might be a little more restricted than some of you appear to have: So, restricted to 1500 ft under Gatwick CTA, then 2500 ft (etc, etc). Through the London Heliroutes one section has a "Not above 800ft" but the views are spectacular. If this picture posts (I am not good at computer stuff) then I will add a few showing the views. John
farri Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 Thanks, John! That`s the sort of airspace I want to stay away from but would still like to see some photos of the land scape. Cheers, Frank.
John Henshall Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 Well, not having much luck so far posting a picture. Here's another attempt: That's London, looking West along the heli-lane that runs along the Thames. Height restricted due to the big tin inbound to Heathrow, slotting in between the London City take-off's, this one was taken at 1,000 ft altitude whilst over the centre of teh river Thames just after leaving Canary Warf. Ahead is Tower Bridge, and the tall construction (crane on top) is the new Shard building, 1200 ft (so I get to look up at it as I pass).
John Henshall Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 South of London (East of my home base) this it Leeds Castle. Built in 1119, scene of some domestic troubles in 1321 when the Lady of the house refused to allow the consort of King Edward II to come in, and her guards fired on (and killed) the party of 6. For her trouble the good Lady was captured and imprisoned in the Tower of London. Later Kin Henry VIII gave the castle a bit of a spruce-up for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Today, open to the public for a fee, or pictures from the air free of charge.
John Henshall Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 And Ardochy, my home in Scotland. You can make out the circular Heli pad East of the main house. Flying in Scotland (top picture) is often on the basis of keeping to the valley due to cloud base being lower than the mountain tops. This was approaching Fort William from the North on my way back to Surrey to continue the day job. 1
farri Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Thanks John, That`s amazing!... I took these photos when I was flying around,taking a look at the country side, just after cyclone " Yasi " hit the Cairns to Townsville , Queensland ,area....I was supprised to see this house with what I called a " Moat " around it....The house is just north of Cardwell...You can see the tree damage around it,from the cyclone. The next 2 are aquaculture ponds at Silkwood Queensland. Cheers, Frank. 1
John Henshall Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 Photography from the air is fantastic. Only problem is, in a helicopter I can't fly / photograph (dynamically unstable machine). Frank - do you ever get over to the UK?
Guest pookemon Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Welcome John! You've certainly got some great scenery where you fly. Nice photos Frank. What do they grow in the Aquaculture Ponds? (Aquatic Biologist by Education...) It's nice of them to put runways between the ponds.
farri Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Frank - do you ever get over to the UK? John, Unfortunately not but who knows, maybe some day! One of my neighbours, John, is from England and now a naturalised Australian, so I call him, " John the Ausi pom ". Here he is, sitting in the back seat of my Drifter. Frank.
John Henshall Posted February 10, 2012 Author Posted February 10, 2012 Frank Fit some roters on that Drifter and you could have a decent gyroplane. It's never too late to take your first step on the road to helicopter heaven! Fantastic photos, and it looks like you might get better flying weather than me too. John
planedriver Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 Great photos Frank you spoilt bugger, the sceenery looks incredible around your patch. John, I loved your shots too. Brought back many memories. Geez thats a tall monstrosity being built just S/W of Tower Bridge, at least you are flying above that smog. Beware of my nephew when operating out of Redhill, he flys model helis and probably also his 200MPH+ jet model not far from the airfield. Kind Regards Planey
eightyknots Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Welcome John: I love the pictures. I am sure you will enjoy being on this forum. Thanks also to farri for picture of that neck of the woods (interesting about the moat-surrounded house ~ I didn't think there were any in Australia)
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