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Polair 61 now south bound over Port Kennedy 1221hrs
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:21 am
by Brett
The boys are logging some more hours, just flew south with the Nitesun on. Bit windy this way, not the best night for flying.
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 2:35 am
by jmmw
you sure you dont mean 0021 hours?
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:07 am
by Brett
HA!!! A few too many beers will do that to ya.......
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:48 am
by gkoutlis
Guys just to let you know,
That Polair 61 is an "All-Weather" capability helicopter.... She's flown in very trecherous conditions before, with Rain-some storms, Wind - Pilots on board have the highest hours on IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) - which helps them get around at night by using their onboard systems etc...
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:15 pm
by Brett
yeah i've logged a number of hours in the Kawasaki. Great chopper in all conditions. Would love to work with them again.
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:17 pm
by gkoutlis
Brett wrote:yeah i've logged a number of hours in the Kawasaki. Great chopper in all conditions. Would love to work with them again.
Another Pilot !! Awsome - Do you still fly Brett? I am graduating my endorsement in the new brand spankin - DA-20 Diamond Eclipse and now going onto the DA Diamond Star 4 Seater!!!
What ratings have you got and hours????
G
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:33 pm
by Brett
Was going for my rotary but lost time and funds to continue so will get back into it once i get to Broome. did a fair bit of time in the left seat and the back of Polair 61. Lots of fun, just not enough hours.
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:37 pm
by gkoutlis
Brett wrote:Was going for my rotary but lost time and funds to continue so will get back into it once i get to Broome. did a fair bit of time in the left seat and the back of Polair 61. Lots of fun, just not enough hours.
Thats awsome - so you been in the back of Polair!!

Awsome stuff.... that was my initial aim, but now that i have joined up with SJA - Volunteers i can get my medical experience, keep flying, and sign up for the RFDS - got the position waiting for me - all i have to do is fly for 2 years in the twins so yeah...
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:45 pm
by Brett
Come up and fly Dash 8's with Customs with me, they're looking for pilots!
I'll be in the back of one of those from mid Dec. this year.
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:50 pm
by gkoutlis
Brett wrote:Come up and fly Dash 8's with Customs with me, they're looking for pilots!
I'll be in the back of one of those from mid Dec. this year.
Sounds awsome - yeah well i completed my Area Solo Exam yesterday
got 5 hours to complete GFPT then onto NVFR for night flights then onto the Diamond Star for my PPL... Long way to go
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:52 pm
by Brett
Nice work!!