Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:11 am
If it's an Erickson it's an AircraneAO11912 wrote:Is it a Air Crane or a Sky Crane
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Helitak Thread
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Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:19 pm
Has anyone heard if the Erickson has been delivered yet?
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:38 am
The Air crane should be off loaded at Fremantle Port over the next couple of days. It will be then assembled and flown to Jandakot where it will be based for the trial period.
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:18 pm
Cool, thank kwnkwn wrote:The Air crane should be off loaded at Fremantle Port over the next couple of days. It will be then assembled and flown to Jandakot where it will be based for the trial period.
Helitak Thread
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:23 am
Is it in the Big Lift ship by chance ? Will they assemble it at the shark and it will fly out ?
Thanks Matt
Thanks Matt
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:15 pm
N243AC has arrived and at the Freo Docks, I am pretty sure she will be flown to Jandakot at some stage tomorrow.
Helitak Thread
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:17 pm
Had a good look down there today couldn't really see it , wonder where it is.
Matt
Matt
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:35 pm
It is there.
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:22 am
Helitac 741 - Erickson Skycrane just did a radio check with 6AR. Nice to hear she is now online
G
G
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:32 am
Sorry to be so blase and insensitive to all those that really follow these things & the different types of aircraft on a fire ground. who cares what it is called- big helicopter here -I am happy!. Now more water available so I can go home to me family.
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:46 am
Its good to see you care so much about how much we care about these things
Due to the size of the chopper it might not work well with the existing fleet as the clearance required might actually hinder the effectiveness of the existing fleet.
Due to the size of the chopper it might not work well with the existing fleet as the clearance required might actually hinder the effectiveness of the existing fleet.
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:56 am
Thanks - understand all of that. But I am sure on the major fires "the big boys' will be called out regardless. I know I will now get several lessons by those in the know on the area it can be deployed and the discussion for and against the volume of water and spread and best case scenario of its use compared to the regular fleet of air support.
Stay safe this summer
Stay safe this summer
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:40 am
Now come on be nice, Helitak's have feelings too you know.Gohie wrote:Sorry to be so blase and insensitive to all those that really follow these things & the different types of aircraft on a fire ground. who cares what it is called- big helicopter here -I am happy!. Now more water available so I can go home to me family.
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:33 am
Just heard from someone on another forum http://www.bushfirefighting.com (its new) that they saw the helitaks heading over the hills... but no one seems to know where... any info?
Re: Helitak Thread
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:44 am
Aircrane is at Jandakot airport. Near to the FESA hanger.