RESCUE 651/652 Observations

[munchkin1981]

going ask a stupid blonde question here who or what is teh Bell 412?

[auntys_eyes]

...who or what is teh Bell 412?

Rescue 65

[Weedmeister]

Hi Munchkin and Aunties Eyes,
yes the Bell 412 is helo Rescue 65 (Bell is the company that makes the helo, 4 = 4 blades, 12 = 12 intended passesngers incl pilot(s)). Another example Bell 206 (Jet ranger) 2 blades and 6 intended pax.. Pretty darn easy when you understand what it all means.

Sorry I didn't mean to confuse people on the thread. Think of the 412 as being the HQ Holden of the air... They are uncomfortable to fly in, stink of avgas and helicopters are not all that people think them to be. Last time I flew in a 412 was in India last year... Not nice, bloody hot and pilots are not that switched on there either. Most of the CHC pilots on rescue 65 have already done time in Darwin and East Timor, they are good guys and GREAT pilots too..

Weedy

[munchkin1981]

ahh i see if ya had said that in first place all okay and yes rescue 65 inside and out is nice been upclose 2x now and had a good look

[jasonjag]

[quote="Rodney"]I was fortunate enough to get a close inspection Bell 412. And by close, i mean walk in and out, sit in the pilots seat etc etc.

Lucky you too, I have received a written letter to go out some time airside and look over the B412 and the same with Helicopters Australia fleet, going to wait until Sept when they re fitted for fire work. jj

[Rodney]

Hi Munchkin and Aunties Eyes,
yes the Bell 412 is helo Rescue 65 (Bell is the company that makes the helo, 4 = 4 blades, 12 = 12 intended passesngers incl pilot(s)). Another example Bell 206 (Jet ranger) 2 blades and 6 intended pax.. Pretty darn easy when you understand what it all means.

Sorry I didn't mean to confuse people on the thread. Think of the 412 as being the HQ Holden of the air... They are uncomfortable to fly in, stink of avgas and helicopters are not all that people think them to be. Last time I flew in a 412 was in India last year... Not nice, bloody hot and pilots are not that switched on there either. Most of the CHC pilots on rescue 65 have already done time in Darwin and East Timor, they are good guys and GREAT pilots too..

Weedy

Although this doesn't always apply, for example Bell 230, has two blades, but does not carry 30 people

[Weedmeister]

Rodney,
It's a rule of thumb as what was intended by the Bell helicopter company before the second generation of helos...
You want to spend lots of time correcting me, go right ahead. But remebr to EXPAIN it all to people in the forum first!! People like you need to cott more positive and constructive material.
the 412 is a very 'average' machine. The 230 & 222 has 2 BLADES and intended for 8 PAX (people).

Have fun correcting there and hope you enjoyed your little time in the 412.. I fly in helos every month and think they are just too overrated.......

[Rodney]

Rodney,
It's a rule of thumb as what was intended by the Bell helicopter company before the second generation of helos...
You want to spend lots of time correcting me, go right ahead. But remebr to EXPAIN it all to people in the forum first!! People like you need to cott more positive and constructive material.
the 412 is a very 'average' machine. The 230 & 222 has 2 BLADES and intended for 8 PAX (people).

Have fun correcting there and hope you enjoyed your little time in the 412.. I fly in helos every month and think they are just too overrated.......

That wasn't very nice, i was not trying to correct you. Just pointing out that its not always the case. Right, have fun in your rotors, i spend more time in commercial aircraft in the jump seat anyway so.... helicopters are over-rated


Good Day sir.

[jasonjag]

R65 landing at Jandakot at 0955, left RPH, further details unknown, jj

[gkoutlis]

Rescue 65 on the deck as at RPH at 13:12

[jasonjag]

Rescue 65 observed at 4000 ft heading north aprox parallel to Alexander Dr Dianella/Ballajura at 0825, no other details yet. jj

[jasonjag]

Rescue 65 departed Jandakot at 2042, track to Fremantle at 2000 feet, report leaving Fremantle, track to Geraldton at 4500 ft, own navigation, report ATC in one hour, 2123 (wonder why RFDS not going to Geraldton ???)

[munchkin1981]

depends on how urgant the patient was and if rfds had plane/pilot and staff availble

[jasonjag]

Rescue 65, track to Muchea not above 4000 ft, reason unknown,,0928

[jasonjag]

Rescue 65 departed Jandakot to test Nav aids and tracking beacons , cleared to track to Fremantle at 1500 then not above 2000 ft, 1921 Rescue has reported that a fault fades with a nav aid reportrd by another inbound AC, R65 has been cleared to go to 8000 ft and test the nav aid on gradule decent north of fremantle, (still listening to the ATC -R65 convo. now requesting to do large turns left and right towards the nav aid)1950 R65 landed Jandakot 2024..

Rescue 65 is tracking markers and beacons again tonight (Wed) at 5000/7000 ft. 1928, Returned to Jandakot 2014.