Rotorwork

Hi Debbie, Great to see a lady flying in Tassie, I flew a yellow gazelle back in the 90's great machine. Rob is a top guy. Fly Safe Regards RW

Rest in Peace Richard, Carolyn and friend John. I had read in the link below that Carolyn was also rated on the EC-135 A sad day indeed. R W http://www.richardgreen.net.au/

The Dornier 328 VH-PPQ is also on flight radar searching the Warowolong conservation area.

From the Newcastle Herald THREE people are missing after a helicopter disappeared on its way to Sydney on Saturday. Newcastle crews are conducting a search spanning from the Hunter to northern Sydney for a helicopter which took off near Tamworth on Saturday and hasn't been since. It's believed the helicopter had three people on board when it took off from Breeza on Saturday, bound for Sydney. It has not reached the destination of its two-hour route. It's understood the helicopter was headed to Mona Vale, in the Northern Beaches area. The privately-owned EC135 helicopter was headed for Mona Vale from Breeza, near Tamworth, on Saturday but never arrived. Both the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter are currently searching the most likely flight route. Search and rescue officers are seeking extra clues to narrow the search zone. No mayday calls we received by the plane, and the AMSA said it was only made aware that the helicopter had not landed on Monday morning. (Not sure why they said no mayday calls we received from the plane RW) Australian Search and Rescue is leading the search with several aircraft reportedly involved. AMSA said roughly seven helicopters would join its plane combing the coast, as the Westpac aircraft scanned the southern end of the search zone. A spokesperson for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter confirmed the rescue chopper had been activated this morning to assist with the search. "A search is currently underway involving a total of eight aircraft including the Newcastle-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter for a helicopter which reportedly left Breeza on Saturday and failed to arrive at its Mona Vale destination," the spokesperson said. "At present Westpac Rescue Helicopter has an area on the Central Coast as its designated area while other aircraft have been assigned to other locations for the present."

Hoping for a good outcome on this one. Had read it is an EC-135. From ABC News Search underway for helicopter missing between Sydney and north-west NSW Updated 3 minutes ago PHOTO: The Westpac helicopter is involved in the search for the missing helicopter. (AAP: Paul Miller) MAP: Breeza 2381 A search is underway for a helicopter with three people aboard which has not been heard from since leaving Breeza in north-west New South Wales on Saturday afternoon. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority said the helicopter was flying to northern Sydney - a trip that should only have taken a couple of hours. AMSA said the helicopter was only reported missing this morning just after 8:00am. The authority's Dornier 328 Search and Rescue plane is inspecting the northern part of the likely flight path, while a rescue helicopter is searching the southern part. The search area stretches from the Hunter Valley to northern Sydney. No mayday calls or emergency beacons were detected, AMSA said.

Well done Matt, fantastic achievement It would be great to see the race back in Australia. From ABC Lake Macquarie close to securing International Red Bull Air Race Updated 14 Apr 2015, 1:11pm PHOTO: Lake Macquarie council says it's close to securing the International Red Bull Air race. (Karim Sahib, file photo: AFP) MAP: Charlestown 2290 Lake Macquarie council says it's close to securing the International Red Bull Air race. Council's economic development firm, Dantia has applied to Destination NSW to help fund the event. If successful, the city could be hosting an air race as early as March 2016. Dantia chief executive Adam Cougle said it would be a huge boost for the Hunter's tourism industry. "This will be the largest regional event ever in NSW," he said. "Therefore with Lake Macquarie city not having the largest accommodation capacity, the event will flow into the entire Hunter Valley. "Newcastle will be full, the wine country will be full and Lake Macquarie will be full for that weekend."

Beautiful machine I can afford to buy one, my new shed was built to house one, but I will wait a year or two to see how they perform. Plus I am afraid to tell my partner about my desire to own one. Can't see it happening but in the future they recon the price of the icon will drop. Pigs might fly as well. Fly Safe RW

He was going to get a Jeep.

A 777 with Afterburner Also noted a fair number of passengers slid down the emergency chute with their carry on luggage Fly Safe RW

ATSB should be interviewing the Roo They would get the answer quicker.

From ASN. Toll Metro hits a Roo at Thangool Airport QLD Fly Safe R W:rotary: http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20150901-1 http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-102.aspx The ATSB has commenced an investigation into a collision with a kangaroo during landing, involving a Fairchild SA227, VH-HPE, at Thangool Airport, Queensland on 1 September 2015. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a kangaroo, resulting in damage to the right engine and propeller. As part of the investigation, the ATSB will interview the pilot, the airport operator and obtain an operator’s report. A report is expected within several months.

Gold Coast Sports Flying Club members said they are shocked by the allegations. “It was a bit of a surprise,” club vice president Malcolm Aldred said. “He sometimes comes to club meetings and if you needed a hand with anything he was always available to lend a hand.” He will probably get off as he was lending a hand to the Hells Angels:scooter:

Wonder if there was "ICE"in the carburettor:cheezy grin: Good outcome Fly Safe R W:rotary:

The aircraft was manufactured in 1998 Must have taken some punishment over the years. http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=18FJ

Looks like he had the aircraft fully kitted for go pro's or similar. So close ups of the failure will be on the memory cards in the wreckage.

Sadly no Ballistic Chute RIP Fly Safe R W From ASN http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=179079 Actual accident footage http://abc7ny.com/news/plane-practicing-for-ny-air-show-crashes-killing-pilot/960733/ The aircraft, an experimental Cornell/Sahakian built Giles G-202, experienced an inflight breakup during aerobatic flight and impacted the terrain at Stewart International Airport (KSWF), Newburgh, New York. The airplane was destroyed and the sole pilot onboard received fatal injuries. [MEDIA=vimeo]87300503[/MEDIA]

Noticed this on Prrune & thought it was worth posting. My thoughts, She was texting whilst taxiing. also nice to see an R44 destroyed & no one hurt Fly Safe RW:rotary: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3201498/Woman-pilot-bidding-emulate-Amy-Johnson-hits-parked-helicopter.html

Noticed this on Prrune & thought it was worth posting. My thoughts, She was texting whilst taxiing. also nice to see an R44 destroyed & no one hurt Fly Safe RW:rotary: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3201498/Woman-pilot-bidding-emulate-Amy-Johnson-hits-parked-helicopter.html

Fuel Injected = no venturi From Wiki The primary difference between carburetors and fuel injection is that fuel injection atomizes the fuel through a small nozzle under high pressure, while a carburetor relies on suction created by intake air accelerated through a Venturi tube to draw the fuel into the airstream.

Fuel Injected = no venturi From Wiki The primary difference between carburetors and fuel injection is that fuel injection atomizes the fuel through a small nozzle under high pressure, while a carburetor relies on suction created by intake air accelerated through a Venturi tube to draw the fuel into the airstream.

Another weekend, another accident, luckily not fatal From ABC http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-16/pilot-escapes-light-plane-crash-on-gold-coast/6700966 The pilot of a light plane has escaped with scratches after crashing into bushland on the Gold Coast. The 75-year-old man was flying his single-engine Beechcraft when he got into trouble when coming in to land at the Southport Flying Club airstrip about 9:50am on Sunday. Queensland Police said his engine lost power during the descent. The experienced pilot crashed into trees at Coombabah, where the plane came to rest upside down. "While there was damage to the plane ... the cabin remained intact," a police spokeswoman said. "The pilot exited via the rear doors." The pilot was taken to the Allamanda Private Hospital for a check-up, but his injuries were minor. "[He had] light scratches," a Queensland Ambulance spokesperson said. "That's a minor injury considering the crash."

Another weekend, another accident, luckily not fatal From ABC http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-16/pilot-escapes-light-plane-crash-on-gold-coast/6700966 The pilot of a light plane has escaped with scratches after crashing into bushland on the Gold Coast. The 75-year-old man was flying his single-engine Beechcraft when he got into trouble when coming in to land at the Southport Flying Club airstrip about 9:50am on Sunday. Queensland Police said his engine lost power during the descent. The experienced pilot crashed into trees at Coombabah, where the plane came to rest upside down. "While there was damage to the plane ... the cabin remained intact," a police spokeswoman said. "The pilot exited via the rear doors." The pilot was taken to the Allamanda Private Hospital for a check-up, but his injuries were minor. "[He had] light scratches," a Queensland Ambulance spokesperson said. "That's a minor injury considering the crash."

Noticed this on the news tonight Once you've jumped from the edge of the space (http://win.gs/FreefallFromSpace), the bar is set pretty high for future thrill seeking projects. Since leaping from stratosphere, Felix has been exploring his passion for flying helicopters, and it was these skills he showcased in Poland during the recent Red Bull Heli Drifting performance.

Good outcome Gotta watch those dingos Fly Safe RW From ABC http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-06/flight-crash-survivor-stalked-by-dingoes-on-trek-to-safety/6676130?section=wa A man who survived an aircraft crash in Western Australia's remote Mid West says he was stalked by dingoes as he walked more than 20 kilometres to find help. Peter Lacy was returning from a gold mine on Saturday to Cue, about 660km north-east of Perth, when his small plane's engine started spewing smoke into the cabin. The 48-year-old was forced to land the single-engine Cessna 210 in difficult terrain. "There was no clear brakes at all," he said. "That's why I had to only sort of look after myself and attempt to sort of save the aircraft as much as I could." But he said the right wing clipped a tree on the way down. I had to walk because nobody knew where I was, so I walked for 25 kilometres into where I knew some hills were. Then I was able to ring for help from there. Peter Lacy "I skidded for probably 10 metres before coming to rest against a tree, where aviation fuel started pouring on top of me so I had to vacate very quickly," he said. "I was concerned I would have caught fire." The experienced pilot was able to drag himself free of the wreckage, surprised to have only received a hit to the head and "a couple of little scratches". After spending hours trying to activate a broken EPIRB, Mr Lacy decided to set off on foot for help. "I had to walk because nobody knew where I was, so I walked for 25 kilometres into where I knew some hills were," he said. "Then I was able to ring for help from there." Mr Lacy, who lives in Bunbury but works across the Mid West repairing roads, said while walking he was harassed by dingoes. "There was about three or four of them sort of circling me while I was walking along ... which I was sort of concerned about," he said. "They weren't too far away. "I couldn't see them because the moon was up but the cloud sort of covered the moon, so you couldn't really see where you were going too well." Poor weather conditions hampered the search effort for the 48-year-old, who waited about 24 hours before he was rescued. "I was quite relieved when the police turned up on the motorbike and picked me up," he said. Despite the ordeal, Mr Lacy said he was not scared off flying. "I'd get back in one again tomorrow," he said. "Everything from my training and my experience in the bush, I think I made the right decision, I think, to make sure I got back to tell the tale."

Range: 480 km (298 mi; 259 nmi) with standard fuel load https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heli-Sport_CH-7