PREMIUM CONTENT/QUARTERLY MAGAZINES/ISSUE #81

1992 Helicopter Operators Directory

This is the ninth annual review of helicopter operations in Australia and is presented in two sections, the first consisting ofthe numerous helicopter operators under headings generalising their main field of operation, and where possible postal address and telephone numbers have been included. The second section has a briefdescription of each of the helicopter types operated in Australia and the registrations of those particular aircraft.

Air Taxi and Charter

The following helicopter operators provide charter services:
AA Company, PO Box 1334 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 8977
Action Helicopters, PO Box 2006 Darwin. 0801. (089) 45 0083
Advance Helicopters, PO Box 107 Springsure, 4722. (079) 84 1170
Aerostar Aviation, PO Box 24 Golden Beach, 4551. (074) 91 9190
Air Mt Isa, Mt Isa Airport, 4925. (077) 43 2844
Air Wingless, PO Box 1257 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4977
Alice Heli Tours, Glen Helen Lodge Peterman, 0871. (089) 56 7469
Anderson Helicopters, 4 Kimberley Crt, Mt Waverley 3149. (03) 808 5580
ANL Helicopter Charter, Myoora Rd Terry Hills, 2084. (02) 450 2276
Australian Helicopter Centre, PO Box 246 Mascot, 2020. (02) 317 2626
Australian Helicopter Corporation, Vicary Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4819
Australian Heli-Services, 77a Raglan St Tamworth, 2340. (067) 66 3191
Bankstown Helicopters, Marion St Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0500
Barossa Helicopter Service, Hoffnungstahl Rd Lyndoch, 5351. (085) 24 4209
BB Helicopters, PO Box 50 Fitzroy Crossing, 6765. (091) 91 5034
Blue Tongue Helicopter Service, Maroochydore Airport, 4558. (074) 48 8166
Terry Black Helicopters, PO Box 1386 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 3573
Blanch’s Helicopters, Carbeen Rd Walkamin, 4872. (070) 93 3759
Bristow Helicopters, PO Box 355 Willetton, 6155. (09) 332 7188
Bristow Helicopters, PO Box 109 Karratha, 6714. (091) 85 2022
Bristow Helicopters, Exmouth Airport, 6707. (099) 49 1910
Cape Helicopter Services, Harvest Home Mt. Molloy, 4871. (070) 60 2167
Capricorn Helicopters, Hann Hwy Hughendon, 4821. (077) 41 1272
Central Australian Helicopters, Alice Springs Airport, 0871. (089) 52 3977
Central Qld Aviation, PO Box 722 Emerald, 4720. (070) 82 3338
Chopperline, Boundry Rd Eagle Farm, 4007. (07) 868 1110
Chopperline, PO Box 351 Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 4600
Chopperline, 9 Swan St Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 3821
City Helicopters, World Trade Centre Melbourne, 3000. (03) 629 5542
Clarke Helicopters, Dakota Dr Parafield, 5106. (08) 250 3900
Coffs Harbour Heli Service, Cassandra CI Coffs Harbour, 2450. (066) 52 6232
Cosmopolitan Helicopters, Conrad Rd Longwood, 5153. (08) 388 5722
Crumblin Helicopter Service, PO Box 1561 Mt Isa, 4825.. (077) 43 7503
Devereaux Helicopter Charter, Newton Rd Perth Airport, 6005. (09) 277 2352
Dove Aviation, Oswald Crt Mildura, 3500. (050) 21 2550
Peter Doyle Helicopters, Turner Drv Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 3147
Dwyer Aviation Services, PO Box 881 Aitkenvale, 4814. (077) 79 4662
Eastern Pacific Airlines, 592 Wickham St Fortitude Valley, 4006. (07) 252 7908
Elfar Helicopters, South Ulam Rd Bajool, 4699. (079) 34 6356
Executive Air Charter, Bldg TLlO Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 45 0777
Fitzroy Helicopters, PO Box 159 Derby, 6728. (091) 91 4695
Flightline Helicopters, PO Box 124 Stratford, 4870. (070) 35 9002
Fogarty’s Aviation Academy, David Low Way Mudjimba, 4564. (074) 48 7722
Forest Air Helicopters, 534 Cowper Rd Albury, 2640. (060) 21 8400
Frescote P/1, “Coolibah Station” PMB 185 Katherine, 0852. (089) 75 0764

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Mustering

The following operators use helicopters for mustering:
AA Company, PO Box 1334 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 8977
Advance Helicopters, PO Box 107 Springsure, 4277. (079) 84 1170
Air Wingless, PO Box 1257 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4977
Alice Heli Tours, Glen Helen Lodge Peterman, 0871. (089) 56 7469
Australian Hell-Services, 77a Raglan St Tamworth, 2340. (067) 66 3191
Australian Helicopter Corporation, Vicary Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4819
BB Helicopters, PO Box 50 Fitzroy Crossing, 6765. (091) 91 5034
Blanch’s Helicopters, Carbeen Rd Walkamin, 4872. (070) 93 3759
Terry Black Mustering, PO Box 1386 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 3573
Cape Helicopter Services, Harvest Home Mt. Molloy, 4871. (070) 60 2167
Capricorn Helicopters, Hann Hwy Hughenden, 4821. (077) 41 1272
Central Qld Aviation, PO Box 722 Emerald, 4720. (079) 82 3338
Chopperline, PO Box 351 Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 4600
Chopperline, 9 Swan St Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 3821
Cloncurry Mustering, PO Box 322 Cloncurry, 4824. (077) 42 1421
Dwyer Aviation Services, PO Box 881 Aitkenvale, 4814, (077) 79 4662
Fitzroy Helicopters, PO Box 159 Derby, 6728. (091) 91 4695
Frescote P/1, “Coolibah Station” PMB 185 Katherine, 0852. (089) 75 0764
Grif-Air Helicopters, Casey Ave Mackay, 4740. (079) 53 4101
Gulf Helicopters, “Maggieville Station” Normanton, 4890. (077) 45 1211
Helicentre, Alice Springs Airport, 0870. (089) 55 5266
Heli-Muster, Victoria River Downs, 0852. (089) 75 0777
Helicopters Brisbane, PO Box 85 Archerfield, 4108. (07) 277 9444
Helicopter Operators, PO Box 216 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 2844
Kims Heli Mustering, PO Box 344 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 3077
Mackay Hinterland Helicopters, PO Box 5652 Mackay, 4740. (079) 59 2438
McBain Mustering, Mt Coolan Rd Collinsville, 4804. (077) 85 5684
Miller Helicopter Services, 218 Alfred St Charleville, 4470. (076) 54 1835
Moree Helicopter Services, PO Box 51 Moree, 2400. (067) 52 4686
Paterson Helicopters, 7 Florentor Crt Condon, 4815. (070) 79 2069
Queensland Helicopters, PO Box 2121 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 7330
Rotor Services, Hangar 31 Darwin Airport, 0822. (089) 81 3522
Simms Helicopters, Studt Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 93 2556
Top End Helicopters, PO Box 42909 Casurina, 0811. (089) 76 0183
TWT Helicopter Services, 1 Lockett St Charleville, 4470. (076) 54 2588
PATROL, SURVEY and AIRWORK
The following operators use helicopters for pipe and powerline patrols,
aerial survey and photographic work work:
AA Company, PO Box 1334 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 8977
Action Helicopters, PO Box 2006 Darwin, 0801. (089) 45 0083
Advance Helicopters, PO Box 107 Springsure, 4722. (079) 84 1170
Adelaide Aviation, Parafield Airport, 5106. (08) 258 2588
Aerial Technique, PO Box 1674 Southport, 4215. (075) 94 4623
Airtech Helicopter Charter, Adelaide Airport, 5000. (08) 352 6688
Air Wingless, PO Box 1257 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4977
Alice Heli Tours, Glen Helen Lodge Peterman, 0871. (089) 56 7469
Anderson Helicopters, 4 Kimberley Crt Mt Waverley, 3149. (03) 808 5580
Australian Heli-Services, 77a Raglan St Tamworth, 2340. (067) 66 3191
Australian Helicopter Corporation, Vicary Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4819
Bankstown Helicopters, Marion St Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0500
Barossa Helicopter Service, Hoffnungstahl Rd Lyndoch, 5351. (085) 24 4209
BB Helicopters, PO Box 50 Fitzroy Crossing, 6765. (091) 91 5034
Blanch’s Helicopters, Carbeen Rd Walkamm, 4872. (0700 93 3759
Blue Tongue Helicopter Service, Maroochydore Airport, 4558. (074) 48 8166
Terry Black Helicopters, PO Box 1386 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 3573
Bristow Helicopters, PO Box 355 Willetton, 6155. (09) 332 7188
Bristow Helicopters, PO Box 109 Karratha, 6714. (091) 85 2022
Bristow Helicopters, Exmouth Airport, 6707. (099) 49 1910
Central Australian Helicopters, Alice Springs Airport, 0871. (089) 52 3977
Cape Helicopter Services, Harvest Home Mt Molloy, 4871. (070) 60 2167
Capricorn Helicopters, Hann Hwy Hughendon, 4821. (077) 41 1272
Central Qld Aviation, PO Box 722 Emerald, 4720. (079) 82 3338
Chopperline, PO Box 351 Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 4600
City Helicopters, World Trade Centre Melbourne, 3000. (03) 629 5542
Cosmopolitan Helicopters, Conrod Rd Longwood, 5153. (08) 388 5722
Devereaux Helicopter Charter, Newton Rd Perth Airport, 6005. (09) 277 2352
Diversified Minerals, 63 Queen St Southport, 4215. (075) 91 2833
Dove Aviation, Oswald Crt Mildura, 3500. (050) 21 2550
Peter Doyle Helicopters, Turner Dr Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 3147
Dwyer Aviation Services, PO Box 881 Aitkenvale, 4814. (077) 79 4662
Eastern Pacific Airlines, 592 Wickham St FortitudeValley, 4006. (07) 252 7908
Executive Air Charter, Bldg TLl0 Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 45 0777
Fitzroy Helicopters, PO Box 159 Derby, 6728. (091) 91 4695
Flightline Helicopters, PO Box 124 Stratford, 4870. (070) 35 9002
Fogarty’sAviation Academy, David Low Way Mudjimba, 4564. (074) 48 7722
Frescote P/1, “Coolibah Station” PMB 185 Katherine, 0852. (089) 75 0764
Great Northern Helicopters, 45 Leichhardt St Bull Ck, 6155. (09) 417 9895
Gulf Helicopters, “Maggieville Station” Normanton, 4890. (077) 45 1211
Happy Wave Helicopters, 2 Elkhorn Ave Surfers Paradise, 4217. (075) 92 3381
Heli-Aust, Hangar 271 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322
Helicentre, Alice Springs Airport, 0870. (089) 55 5266
Helicopters Brisbane, PO Box 85 Archerfield, 4108. (07) 277 9444
Helicopter Charter Flights of Sydney, Ross Smith Dr Mascot. (02) 693 1188
Helicopter Operators, PO Box 2168 Mt Isa, 4825 (077) 43 2844
Helicopter Operators, Broomfield St Warrnambool, 3280. (055) 62 7215
Helicopter Resources, 110 Stuart Rd Tyabb, 3913. (059) 77 4506
Helicopter Resources, Compass Rd Jandakot, 6164. (09) 332 4666
Helicopter Resources, PO Box 322 Port Hedland, 6721. (091) 73 1992
Helicopter Resources, Cambridge Airport, 7170. (004 ) 48 5130
Helicopter Resources, Darwin Airport, 0800. (089) 81 8604
Helicopter Resources (Offshore), PO Box 352 Revesby, 2212. (02) 790 0423
Helicopter Services of Sydney, Ross Smith Dr Mascot, 2020. (02) 669 6544
Helicopter World, PO Box 395 Mentone, 3194. (03) 587 6753
Helicruise Air Service, PO Box 30 Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 1042
Helijet Services, PO Box 346 Hamilton Central, 4007. (07) 860 4777
Helijet Whitsunday, PO Box 5719 Mackay Mail Centre, 4741. (079) 57 7400
Helijet North Qld, PO Box 7192 Cairns Mail Centre, 4871. (070) 35 9300
Helijet Whitsunday, PO Box 3 Hamilton Is. 4803. (079) 46 9999
Heli-Muster, Hangar 271 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322
Heli-Muster, Victoria River Downs, 0852. (089) 75 0777
Heli-Muster, Sparks Rd Warnervale, 2259. (043) 92 2770
Heliscene, PO Box 120 Coffs Harbour, 2450. (066) 53 7199
Heliwork WA, PO Box 165 Kununurra, 6743. (091) 68 1083
Highland Helicopters, PO Box 848 Fyshwick, 2609. (06) 257 2549
Horizon Helicopters, PO Box 103 Oxenford, 4210. (075) 73 1588
Jayrow Helicopters, PO Box 46 Mentone, 3194. (03) 587 1833
Jayrow Helicopters, 320 Great Eastern Hwy Redcliffe, 6104. (09) 277 9733
Jayrow Helicopters, Cairns Airport, 4870. (070) 35 9999
Kosciusko Helicopters, Cooma Airport, 2630. (064) 52 4569
Leed Helicopters, 36 Ryde Rd Hunters Hill, 2110. (02) 817 2262
Lloyd Helicopters, 45 Greenhill Rd Wayville, 5034. (08) 234 4999
Lloyd Helicopters, Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 81 6314
Lloyd Helicopters, Gladstone Airport, 4680. (079) 78 1177
Lloyd Helicopters, Karratha Airport, 6714. (091) 85 3355
Lloyd Helicopters, Latrobe Valley Airport, Traralgon, 3844. (051) 76 1288
Lloyd Helicopters, Onslow Airport, 6710. (091) 84 6133
Mackay Hinterland Helicopters, PO Box 5652 Mackay, 4740. (079) 59 2438
McBain Mustering, Mt Coolan Rd Collinsville, 4804. (077) 85 5684
Moree Helicopter Services, PO Box 51 Moree, 2400. (067) 52 4686
Miller Helicopter Services, 218 Alfred St Charleville, 4470. (076) 54 1835
Outback Helicopters, Whitewood Rd Howard Springs, 0835. (089) 83 2177
Paradise Helicopters, PO Box 1008 Coolangatta, 4225. (075) 36 9422
Paterson Helicopters, 7 Florentor Crt Condon, 4815. (070) 79 2069
Professional Helicopter Serv, Bundoora Pde Moorabbin Airport. (03) 580 7433
Queensland Helicopters, PO Box 2121 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 7330
Red Centre Heli Tours, North Stuart Hwy Alice Springs, 0870. (089) 52 8955
Reef Helicopters, PO Box 86 Stratford, 4870. (070) 69 1473
Rossy RotorAviation, 95a Sutherland Rd Port Hedland, 6721. (091) 73 2696
Rotor Services, Hangar 31 Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 81 3522
Rotor-Work, Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 7910128
Rotozway, PO Box 179 Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 2240
Sea World Helicopters, PO Box 190 Surfers Paradise, 4217. (075) 88 2224
Simms Helicopters, Studt Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 93 2556
Skyline Helicopters, 196 Erskinne Rd Armidale, 2350. (067) 72 5948
Skytech Aviation Services, Maroochydore Airport, 4558. (071) 48 8144
Skywatch Helicopter, Walker St Ballarat, 3350. (053) 31 3166
Bob Smith Helicopters, 20 Cayley Rd Trinity Bch, 4871. (070) 55 6770
Southwest Pacific Helicopters, PO Box 344 Murwillumbah, 2484. (066) 72 3460
Sunshine Coast Helicopters, David Low Way Mudjimba, 4564. (074) 48 7777
Surf Air, Bldg 2 Coolangatta Airport, 4225. (075) 36 3622
Sydney Helicopter Service, PO Box 2 Surrey Hills, 2010. (02) 669 6544
The Helicopter Service, South Centr Rd Tullamarine, 3043. (03) 335 8283
Top End Helicopters, PO Box 42909 Casurina, 0811. (089) 76 0183
Toowoomba Helicopters, PO Box 301 Dalby, 4405. (076) 63 8199
Townsends Helicopters, PO Box 203 Camden, 2570. (02) 607 8300
TVWAviation, PO Box 77 Tuart Hill, 6060. (09) 344 0777
TWT Helicopter Services, 1 Lockett St Charleville, 4470. (076) 54 2588
Victorian HelicopterServices,Hangar 81 Essendon Airport, 3041. (03) 883 7421
Westcoast Helicopters, PO Box 263 Belmont, 6104. (09) 277 8399
Westcoast Helicopters, 9 Fishwick Crt Karratha, 6714. (091) 44 1210
Westcoast Helicopters, Sandgrove Cres Winnellie, 0820. (089) 47 0117
Westcoast Helicopters, Honeymoon Cove Rd Point Samson, 6713. (091) 83 1309
Westcoast Helicopters, 8 Nelley Way Wickham, 6720. (091) 87 1933

Training

The following provide helicopter pilot training:
Aerostar Aviation, PO Box 24 Golden Beach, 4551. (074) 91 9190
AirtexAviation Academy, 501 Tower Rd Bankstown Airport,2200. (02) 792 1588
Bankstown Helicopters, Marion St Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0500
Terry Black Helicopters, PO Box 1386 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 3573
Blue Tongue Helicopter Services, Maroochydore Airport, 4558. (074) 48 8168
Chopperline, PO Box 351 Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 4600
Clarke Helicopters, Dakota Dr Parafield, 5106. (08) 250 3900
Cosmopolitan Helicopters, Conrad Rd Longwood, 5153. (08) 388 5722
Peter Doyle Helicopters, 24 Turner Dr Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 3147
Fogarty’sAviation Academy, David Low Way Mudjimba, 4564. (074) 48 7722
Golden West Helicopters, PO Box 1060 Kununurra, 6743. (091) 68 2047
Great Northern Helicopters, Leichhardt St Bull Ck, 6155. (09) 417 9895
Grif-Air Helicopters, Casey Ave Mackay, 4740. (079) 53 4101
Heli-Aust, Hangar 271 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322
Helicopters Brisbane, PO Box 85 Archerfield, 4108. (07) 277 9444
Helicopter Operators, PO Box 2168 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 2844
Helicopter World, PO Box 395 Mentone, 3194. (03) 587 6753
Heliflite Helicopter Training School, Caloundra Airport, 4551. (074) 91 9199
Heli-Muster Flying School, Hangar 610 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 796 1336
Heliscene, PO Box 120 Coffs Harbour, 2450. (066) 53 7199
Highland Helicopters, PO Box 848 Fyshwick, 2609. (06) 257 2549
Jandakot Helicopters, PO Box 263 Belmont, 6104. (09) 417 5590
Jayrow Helicopters, PO Box 46 Mentone, 3194. (03) 587 1833
Kosciusko Helicopters, Cooma Airport, 2630. (064) 52 4569
Mareeba Helicopter Flying School, Vicary Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4819
Paradise Helicopters, PO Box 1008 Coolangatta, 4225. (075) 36 9422
Phoenix, PO Box 41 Palm Beach, 4221. (075) 36 9322
Professional Helicopter Serv, Bundoora Pde Moorabbin Airport. (03) 580 7433
RC Helicopters, Mangalore Airport, 3663. (057) 96 2373
Rotmway Australia, PO Box 179 Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 2240
Skytech Aviation Services, Maroochydore Airport, 4564. (074) 48 8144
Sydney Helicopter School, PO Box 689 Mascot, 2020. (02) 669 6544
Townsends Helicopter Training School, PO Box 203 Camden. (02) 607 8300
Victorian Helicopter Services, Hangar 103Essendon Airport. (03) 883 7421

Agriculture

The folloWing operators use helicopters for the spraying of weeds and the
laying of fertilisers and baits etc:
Advance Helicopters, PO Box 107 Springsure, 4722. (079) 84 1170
Action Helicopters, PO Box 2006 Darwin, 0801. (089) 45 0083
Air Mt Isa, Mt Isa Airport, 4925. (077) 43 2844
Blanch’s Helicopters, Carabeen Rd Walkamin, 4872. (070) 93 3759
Bolton Helicopters, Neithe Rd Lockrose. (074) 65 8200
Central Qld Aviation, PO Box 722Emerald, 4720. (070) 82 3338
Chopperline, PO Box 351 Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 4600
Chopperline, Armidale Airport, 2350. (067) 72 5948
Chopperline, Barraba Airport, 2347. (067) 82 1170
Chopperline, 9 Swan St Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 3821
Dwyer Aviation Services, PO Box 881 Aitkenvale, 4814. (077) 79 4662
Forest Air Helicopters, 534 Cowper Rd Albury, 2640. (060) 21 8400
Great Northern Helicopters, Leichhardt St Bull Ck, 6155. (09) 417 9895
Helicopter Aviation Services, Four Mile Ck Rd Springside, 2800. (063) 65 4222
Helicopter Resources, 110 Stuart Rd Tyabb, 3913. (059) 77 4506
Heli-Muster, Hangar 271 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322
Heli-Muster, Victoria River Downs, 0852. (089) 75 0777
Highland Helicopters, PO Box 848 Fyshwick, 2609. (60) 257 2549
Heli-Spray Tasmania, 121 Main St Sheffield, 7306. (004) 26 1623
Helispread, Tooborac Rd Seymour, 3660. (057) 93 1312
Liddles Aerial Spraying, 11 Millwood Rd Tully, 4854. (070) 68 2030
Lloyd Helicopters, 45 Greenhill Rd Wayville, 5034. (08) 234 4999
Lloyd Helicopters, Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 81 6314
Lloyd Helicopters, Gladstone Airport, 4680. (079) 78 1177
Lloyd helicopters, Karratha Airport, 6714. (091) 85 3355
Lloyd Helicopters, Latrobe Valley Airport, Traralgon, 3844. (051) 76 1288
Lloyd Helicopters, Onslow Airport, 6710. (091) 84 6133
Mackay Hinterland Helicopters, PO Box 5652 Mackay, 4740. (079) 59 2438
McBain Mustering, Mt Coolan Rd Collinsville, 4804. (077) 85 5684
Miller Helicopter Service, 218 Alfred St Charleville, 4470. (076) 54 1835
Moree Helicopter Services, PO Box 51. Moree, 2400. (067) 52 4686
Professional Helicopter Serv, Bundora Pde Moorabbin Airport. (03) 580 0733
Rotorway Australia, PO Box 179 Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 2240
Rural Helicopters, PO Box 2055 Alice Springs, 0871. (089) 53 4484
Skyline Helicopters, 196Erskinne St Armidale, 2350. (067) 72 5948
TopEnd Helicopters, PO Box 42909 Casurina, 0811. (089) 76 0183
TWT Helicopter Service, 1 Lockett Charleville, 4470. (076) 54 2588
Victorian Helicopter Services, Hangar 103Essendon Airport. (03) 883 7421
Warren Airwork, PO Box 148 Warren, 2824. (068) 47 4320
Westcoast Helicopters, PO Box 263 Belmont, 6104. (09) 277 8399
Westcoast Helicopters, 9 Fishwick Crt Karratha, 6714. (091) 44 1210
Westcoast Helicopters, Sandgrove Cres Winnellie, 0820. (089) 47 0117
WestcoastHelicopters, Honeymoon Cove RdPoint Samson, 6713. (091) 83 1309
Westcoast Helicopters, 8 Nelley Way Wickham, 6720. (091) 87 1933

Mineral Exploration and Support

The following use helicopters for geological, mineral and oil exploration
and off shore oil rig support:
Action Helicopters, PO Box 2006 Darwin, 0801. (089) 45 0083
Air Mt Isa, Mt Isa Airport, 4925. (077) 43 2844
Air Wingless, PO Box 1257 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4977
Anderson Helicopters, 4 Kimberley Crt Mt Waverley, 3149. (03) 808 5588
BB Helicopters, PO Box 50 Fitzroy Crossing, 6765. (091) 91 5034
Terry Black Helicopters, PO Box 1386 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4081
Bristow Helicopters, PO Box 355 Willetton, 6155. (09) 332 7188
Bristow Helicopters, PO Box 109 Karratha, 6714. (091) 85 2022
Bristow Helicopters,Exmouth Airport, 6707. (099) 49 1910
Cape Helicopters, Home Harvest Mt Molloy, 4871. (070) 60 2167
Central Qld Aviation, PO Box 722Emerald, 4720. (079) 82 3338
Chopperline, PO Box 351 Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 4600
Diversified Minerals, 63 Queen St Southport, 4215. (075) 91 2833
Esso Australia, PO Box 372 Sale, 3850. (051) 49 5222
Great Northern Helicopters, 45 Leichhardt St Bull Ck, 6155. (09) 417 9895
Heli-Muster, Hangar 271 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322
Helicopter Operators, PO Box 2168 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 2844
Helicopter Resources, 110 Stuart Rd Tyabb. 3913. (059) 77 4506
Helicopter Resources, Compass Rd Jandakot, 6164. (09) 332 4666
Helicopter Resources, Cambridge Airport, 7170. (002) 48 5130
Helicopter Resources, PO Box 322 Port Hedland, 6721. (091) 73 1992
Helicopter Resources, Darwin Airport, 0800. (089) 81 8604
Helicopter Resources (Offshore), PO Box 352 Revesby, 2212. (02) 790 0423
Heliwork WA, PO Box 165 Kununurra, 6743. (091) 68 1083
Jayrow Helicopters, PO Box 46 Mentone, 3194. (03) 587 1833
Jayrow Helicopters, Cairns Airport, 4870. (070) 35 9999
Jayrow Helicopters, GreatEastern Hwy Redcliffe, 6104. (09) 277 9733
Lloyd Helicopters, 45 Greenhill Rd Wayville, 5034. (08) 234 4999
Lloyd Helicopters, Karratha Airport, 6714. (091) 85 3355
Lloyd Helicopters, Gladstone Airport, 4680. (079) 78 1177
Lloyd Helicopters, Latrobe Valley Airport, Traralgon, 3844. (051) 76 1288
Lloyd Helicopters, Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 81 6314
Lloyd Helicopters, Onslow Airport, 6710. (091) 84 6133
Mackay Hinterland Helicopters, PO Box 5652 Mackay, 4740. (079) 59 2438
McBain Mustering, Mt Coolan Rd Collinsville, 4804. (077) 85 5684
Paterson Helicopters, 7 Florentor Crt Condon, 4815. (070) 79 2069
Reef Helicopters, PO Box 86 Stratford, 4870. (070) 69 1473
Rotor Services, Hangar 31 Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 81 3522
Bob Smith Helicopters, 20 Cayley Rd Trinity Bch, 4871. (070) 55 6770
Westcoast Helicopters, PO Box 263 Belmont, 6104. (09) 277 8399
Westcoast Helicopters, 9 Fishwick Crt Karratha, 6714. (091) 44 1210
Westcoast Helicopters, Sandgrove Cres Winnellie, 0820. (089) 47 0117
Westcoast Helicopters, Honeymoon Cove Rd Point Samson, 6713. (091) 83 1309
Westcoast Helicopters, 8 Nelley Way Wickham, 6720. (091) 87 1933

Media

The folloWing media organisations operate helicopters:
Amalgamated Television Services, Mobbs LaneEpping, 2121. (02) 877 7777
Austrama TV, PO Box 42 Nunawading, 3131. (03) 881 1010
Australian Broadcasting Corp. PO Box 165 Lane Cove, 2066. (02) 437 8000
Australian Broadcasting Corp, Gordon StElsternwick, 3185. (03) 528 4444
Brisbane Television, GPO Box 604 Brisbane, 4001. (07) 369 7777
Vic. TV, PO Box 464 Ballarat, 3350. (053) 20 1366
General Television, PO Box 100 Richmond, 3121. (03) 429 0201
Network Ten Qld, GPO Box 751 Brisbane, 4001. (07) 368 1010
NBN, PO Box 7501 Newcastle, 2300. (049) 29 2933
Queensland Television, GPO Box 72 Brisbane, 4001. (07) 369 9999
Radio 2UE, 237 Miller St North Sydney, 2060. (02) 930 9954
TCN Channel 9, PO Box 27 Willoughby, 2068. (02) 906 9999
TVW (Ch 7), PO Box 77 Tuart Hill, 6060. (09) 344 0777
Television and Telecasters Ltd, GPO Box 10 Sydney, 2001. (02) 565 8888
RESCUE and MEDIVAC
Services involved in the rescue and medical evacuation fields include:
Careflight, PO Box 3589 Parramatta, 2124. (02) 891 6144
Childflight Inc, PO Box 89 Camperdown, 2050. (02) 519 0466
Gold Coast Helicopter Rescue Service, PO Box 7115 Gold Coast Mail Centre,
4217. (075) 96 3077
Helicopter Rescue Service, 60 Brunswick Rd Lismore, 2480. (066) 21 9301
Hunter Reg SLSA Helicopter Rescue, PO Box 20 Broadmeadow. (049) 52 4144
Nth QldEmergency Rescue Group, Townsville Airport, 4810. (077) 75 7711
Lloyds Helicopters, RAAF Base Williamtown, 2314. (049) 28 6309 Qld Bureau
ofEmergency Services,239 George St Brisbane, 4000. (07) 227 4111
Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad, 2 Boston St Sorrento, 3943. (059) 84 2000
Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Serv, Maroochydore Airport. (071) 48 7711
Surf Life SavingAssoc. of Australia, The Grand Pde, Brighton Le Sands, 2216.
(02) 694 5270
Sydney SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service, Prince Henry Hospital. (02) 311 3499

Police

Three states now use helicopters as part of their police force, and at the time of writing the West Australian Police are in the process of purchasing a Japanese Bolkow BKl l7 to replace theirAS355 Twin Squirrel, NJL, which crashed earlier this year. NSWAir Wing, Hangar 276 Sopwith Pl Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 9177 Victorian Police Force, Hangar 104 Lionel StEssendon, 3041. (03) 379 7347 WA Police Emergency Heli Service, Hangar 149 Compass Rd Jandakot Airport, 6164. (09) 417 3694 GOVERNMENT and SEMI-GOVERNMENT Electricity Commission of NSW, PO Box 168 St Peters, 2044. Forestry Commission of NSW, GPO Box 2667 Sydney, 2001. (02) 774 9111 NSWNational Parks and Wildlife Service, Tower Rd BankstownAirport, 2200. NSW Pipeline Authority, PO Box 495 Young, 2594. Roads and Traffic Authority NSW, PO Box K198 Haymarket, 2000. Queensland Bureau ofEmergency Serv, 239 George St Brisbane. (07) 227 4111

Military

A large helicopter by any standards, seating 16 passengers, the Puma was designed to meet a military requirement for a twin engine, medium lift helicopter. The prototype first flew in 1965. The two Pumas on the Australian register are equipped with twin 1575shp Turbomeca Turmo IVC turboshaft engines. Although the AS 332 Super Puma has been in production since 1978 it wasn’t until last year that the first two appeared on the Australian register. The Super Puma, now marketed by the Eurocopter group (formed by the amalgamation of the Aerospatiale and MBB helicopter divisions), is equipped with two 1819shp Turbomeca Makila IA engines and can seat up to 24 passengers. As with the two Pumas, the Super Pumas are operated by Bristow Helicopters of Western Australia and all are used for offshore oil rig support. Number of Pumas registered at 10.8.92: 2 VH-WOD WOE Number of Super Pumas registered at 10.8.92: 3 VH-BHT BHV BHX AEROSPATIALE SA 341 GAZELLE (France) The Gazelle was developed as a general purpose helicopter for the French military services and the .series prototype first flew in 1967. Since then it has sold very successfully on the world market both in its civil and military roles. Power for the 341G model is provided by a 590shp Turbomeca Astazou IV A turboshaft and the helicopter can seat five. Whereas the two previous Gazelles operated in Australia were used by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife service, GKK is privately owned by Mr. Green of Sydney, NSW. Number registered at 10.8.92: 1 VH-GKK

Aerospatiale SA 330 Puma and as 332 Super Puma (France)

AEROSPATIALE AS 350 ECUREUIL (France)

More commonly known as the Squirrel, this six seat general purpose helicopter first flew in 1974. The majority of Squirrels in Australia are 350B models equipped with the Turbomeca Arriel 641shp engine. Three – AWK, JRD and NBN – are 350D models which are powered by Allison 250 C30 engines. NLR is a 350B2 model and is equipped with new main rotor blades with a larger chord length, new tail rotors and is powered by a Turbomeca Ariel 1 Dl 732shp engine, all of which gives enhanced hot and high performance. The 350B has recently been replaced by a new production modelthe AS 350BA, which is fitted with wider chord main rotor blades, and has an increase in torque which gives the craft a greater maximum gross payload. A conversion kit is also available for those 350B owners wishing to upgrade their machines. The RAN has operated its six Squirrels (serial numbers N22-013 to 018) since 1984 in utility, training and survey roles, whilst the Army acquired 18 ex-RAAF machines which are based at the Australian Defence Force Helicopter School, presently at Fairbairn, Canberra. Number registered at 10.8.92: 26 VH-AFO AWK BLA CPA HQO HRR HRZ HTV HTY HVT JRD NBN NFO NLR PI1I PVM RTV SES SGK SRB SUF TQY TVG WCD WCGXMR

Aerospatiale as 355F Twin Squirrel (France)

The Twin Squirrel first appeared in 1979 and is a development of the AS 350 Squirrel, it is basically the same helicopter but with minor airframe modifications to accomodate two engines – the Fl model fitted with twin 425shp Allison 250 turboshafts whilst the newer F2 model comes with 2 Allison C-20 F engines. The Twin Squirrel is popular with the Australian media, with six of its type working with various television stations around the country. The NSW Police Air Wing operate PHM, whilst the West Australian Police machine (NJL) crashed in May of this year. HSG, operated by the Queensland Bureau of Emergency Services, has recently undergone an upgrade from a Fl to F2 model by the Caloundra based company Helicare. This conversion gives the helicopter an increased endurance and greater lift capability. Number registered at 10.8.92: 9 VH-HJK HPB HRA HSG HWA NTV NWA PHM XTV

AEROSPATIALE SA 365 DAUPHIN 2 (France)

First flying in 1975 the Dauphin, with its distinctive Fenestron fan-in-fin tail rotor, was Aerospatiale’s first entry into the twin engine executive helicopter market and is equipped with two 641shp Turbomeca Arriel turboshafts. Seven of the eight currently registered in Australia are “C” models, three operated by the Victorian Police Force, and the other four in the medivac role where the cabin layout can accomodate two iajured persons plus the medical team.AHO is a 365N model, equipped with two Turbomeca Arriel engines, has an increased fuel capacity and a retractable undercarriage. Number registered at 10.8.92: 8 VH-AHO HCF HRM LSL LSR PVA PVF PVK AGUSTA A109 (Italy) The Augusta A109 is a high performance twin engine helicopter designed specifically for the civil market. The prototype first flew in 1971 and the first of its type in Australia, MQB, was registered in 1983 by Mimair of Queensland. The Al09 MkII is powered by two 420shp Allison 250 turboshafts and can seat up to eight passengers. Two are operated by the NSW government – NEC by the Electricity Commission and NWD by the Roads and Traffic Authority. Number registered at 10.8.92: 6 VH-AUG LUI MQB NEC NWD TMA

Bell 47 (USA)

The Bell 4 7 serieswas one of the most successful helicopters ever designed and, over the years, was produced in vast numbers in a variety of versions to meet the requirements of both civil and military operators. The type first appeared in 1945 and was used extensively by the Australian Army (refer p70 Sept 92 AA) between 1961 and 1977, after which time they were replaced by the Bell 206 Kiowa. The oldest helicopter on the Australian register is Bell 47G-2 KHJ construction number 478, which rolled offthe production line in 1952. The 47 was one of the stars of the television series, M.A.S.H. and HBY, a 47G-3Bl, now stars in the new TV series of “Skippy”. The basic model, the 47G, is a three seater with a bubble cockpit, whilst a later development, the 47J Ranger, is a four seater with enclosed tail boom first flown in 1954 and powered by a 305hp Lycoming engine. At the time of writing there were four 47Js in the country – JAV, KHX, KHZ and NHR. The Bell 47 was also manufactured under licence by Agusta of Italy, Westland in Great Britain and Kawasaki in Japan. FLI, a recent arrival from the Italian Air Force, is the sole Agusta built machine presently registered in Australia, however there have been a further six imported by AMT Helicopters of Caboolture, Qld, which should appear on the register soon. HMK is the only Westland built representative on the register whilst 29 Kawasaki built aircraft operate locally. The 47 series is popular for cattle mustering and pilot training. Number registered at 10.8.92: 94 VH-AAU AEO AEG AET ANG BAE BHM BHR CSE CSI CSJ CSM CSW DEF DUS FJP FLI FUW HBY HCW HFV HGM HFZ HHB HLG HMI HMK HSA JAJ JAV JCN JGF JHM JKO JKR JKV JKW JKXJLB JWAJWB JWC JWJ JWQ JWZ JWI KEB KHJ KHK KHM KHQ KHU KHX KHY KHZ KIO KIU KSJ KSM KSO KSU LDP LDQ LEF LEH LFK LFL MTQ MZU NHR NKE NXB OCT ORB ORC ORM OUT PSH RFE RFY SJI SKU SJA SRQ sue sxo TZW UHA UTQ UTY WHF WHS ZED

Bell 204/Iroquois (USA)

Designed as a medium lift transport helicopter for the US Army, the Iroquois first flew in 1958, and a total of 56 were delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force between 1962 and 1970 (refer article elsewhere this issue). After 27 years service with the RAAF, responsibility for the remaining 25 was transferred to the Army in 1989 where they are currently used for utility and training work. At present there is one Iroquois on the civil register – NVV, a UH-lB operated by the Royal Australian Nayy’s Historic Flight based at Nowra, NSW. The aircraft is in civil markings due to the Civil Aviation Authority’s permit to fly regulations. As mentioned last year BH Pacific of Brisbane were using UHE, a UH-lH, as a developmental test bed for upgrading the Iroquois, however when no interest was forthcoming from the Australian military the project was abandoned, and according to CAA records the aircraft was sold in July of this year to the Papua New Guinea military. Number registered at 10.8.92: 1 VH-NVV

BELL 206 JETH.ANGER and LONGRANGER (USA)

The prototype of the Jetranger first flew in January 1966 and deliveries began at the end of that year. The 206B is powered by a single 420shp Allison 250 turboshaft engine and seats five. The military version, the Kiowa, was built locally under licence by the then Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation for the Australian Army and the RAN. Forty-four are presently operated by the Army and three by the RAN. The Agusta Company has also built many under licence, three of which are registered in Australia – BHl, BHL and LEC. The NSW Police Department also operate three- PHW, PHY and PHX. Dick Smith conducted the first around the world solo helicopter flight in 206B DIK between August 1982 and July 1983, and in April of 1987, again in DIK, he made the first solo helicopterflight to the North Pole. A stretched seven seat version of the 206B, known as the 206L Longranger, first flew in 1974 and is powered by a 420shp Allison 250 turboshaft giving more power and a greater range. Number of Jetrangers registered at 10.8.92: 107 VH-AAL AFV AGL AHL AJI AJU ALV AND ANL ATS AZD AZH BEK BHl BHL BHS BHU BHY BJG BKG BLJ BLN BLO BLR BPB BTV CBI COW DIB DIK EPQ FHA FHB FHF FHV FHW FI-IX FHY FHZ FJC FJE FUB FUX FVF GEO HFF HHH HJG HJJ HKB HPO HRB HRE HST HWS HZO JBQ JHN JRE JMN JRO JSM JVW JWE JWM JWN KHR KKY LAL LEC LHA MIS MXW NBP NIM NVH 0KB OOP PCR PGI PHA PHY PHW PHX PHZ PMO PMR RLV RMJ SAi SBC SEE SRN SWH SWI TFH TMR UBH UEE UOD UOR UPT UTS WCF WNA WOK YDA Number of Longrangers registered at 10.8.92: 19 VH-BHF BJX BKU CKI ECT HHS HJQ HJX HQY JOW LHP LHX LIA LKU MQA SCV SHH SWL UTL

BELL 212 (USA)

Basically a twin engined development of the Iroquois, the Bell 212 was first certified in 1970. The Pratt and Whitney PT6T-3B engines were designed especially for this model and drive the two bladed rotor through a common gearbox. The Civil Aviation Authority requires twin engine capability for all overwater operations and therefore the 212 is used extensively in oil rig support by such companies as Bristow, Lloyd and the Esso group. NSA and NSU, both operated by Lloyds, are used for search and rescue duties for the RAAF. Number registered at 10.8.92: 10 VH-BEE BEL BEU BEY EMJ HVX LAM NSA NSU NSY

BELL 214ST (USA)

The 214ST was initially developed as a military transport helicopter for production and service in Iran, with the prototype first flying in 1977. Originally the initials “ST” were to describe the 212 as a “Stretched Twin”, but the Bell company have now changed this to “Super Transport”. The 214ST is equipped with two 1625shp General Electric CT7-2A turboshafts connected to a combining gearbox and can carry up to 18 passengers. Number registered at 10.8.92: 4 VH-BEE LAT LHQ LHT

BELL 222 (USA)

The prototype of the 222 first flew in 1976 and was.the first twin engined light commercial helicopter to be built in the USA. Helijet Whitsunday of Queensland operate the two currently on the register and both are the utility version (222U) powered by two 684shp Avco Lycoming LTS 101-750C-1 turboshafts. Both aircraft are equipped with floats, have accommodation for up to seven passengers and are used for Barrier Reef tourist operations. Number registered at 10.8.92: 2 VH-UHJZHJ

BELL 412 (USA)

The Bell 412 stems from the long line of developments which commenced with the Iroquois, and is basically a Model 212 fitted with a four blade rotor. The 412 is powered by an 1800shp Pratt and Whitney PT6T turboshaft and can carry up to 15 passengers. The first few were imported for oil rig work, but the type can also be used for rescue and medivac operations, such as NSB, operated by the Queensland Bureau of Emergency Services. Number registered at 10.8.92: 9 VH-BZH EEH EEP LHO NSB NSC NSP NSV UAH

BRANTLEY B-2 (USA)

The Brantley Helicopter Corporation was formed during World War 2, and the B-2 prototype first flew in 1953, but the first production model wasn’t delivered until 1959. The first Brantley in Australia was DUO, registered in 1961 and withdrawn from service in 1976. Now, some sixteen years later there is once again a Brantley flying the Australian skies. Looking somewhat similar to the Bell 4 7 Ranger, the Brantley is equipped with a 180hp Lycoming engine and seats two. Number registered at 10.8.92: 1 VH-LSV

ENSTROM F28 and F280 (USA)

The Enstrom Company was formed in 1959 to develop and produce a small helicopter for commercial and private use. Thefirst F28 flew in 1963 with producti?n of that model ceasing in 1978, replaced by turbocharged vers10ns, the 28C and 280C. Current production models are the F28F Falcon and 280F Shark, which are equipped with 225hp Lycoming HlO-360-FlAD engines. Number registered at 10.8.92: 5 VH-FSE FSP IPE IYR JAX

HILLER UH-12 (USA)

The Hiller UH-12 series first appeared in the late 1940s and was a competitor to the Bell 47. Two basic models were produced- the UH-12E which is a three seater and the UH-12E4 which has a larger cabin and seats four. In 1970 a subsidiary of Fairchild Industries purchased production rights to the 12E which comes with either a petrol driven 323hp Lycoming engine or an Allison 250 turbine. Some of the 22 currently registered are equipped with spray booms and are used for aerial agricultural duties. Number registered at 15.7.91: 22 VH-CCU CCV ECK ECQ FBE FBH FBQ FBV FBX FFT FFV FFX FOR FXX HJW HMT KAU LMA LUN MJV MKZ UHB

HUGHES 300 (MODEL 269) (USA)

The Hughes 300 series has been very popular amongst operators who require a light reliable helicopter and it has sold well in Australia over the years primarily in the roles of cattle mustering, ag work and pilot training. Originally designed as a training helicopter for the US Army it has been in production since 1961. The 300C, produced by the Schweizer Company since 1983 is the most popular of the three 300 models currently in use here. It is powered by a 190shp Lycoming HlO-360-DlA engine. Number registered at 10.8.92: 64 VH-ACD ADL AHQ AOC APD AUQ BBS CHV FHJ HAK HEA HFC HJD HOB HOR IHD IHVIHW JBU JMY JPT JWK KHO KKC KKG KKJ KKR LBP LBQ LLZ LSQ MAY MHJ MHM MQF MQT MZR NCL NHM NWQ OBK PHN PHT PHU PKK PSK SWQ TES THE THM THN THQ THU THV THY UFX UOS UTT WAA WPP WZH XBN XXM YEN

HUGHES 500 (MODEL 369) (USA)

Designed to meet a US Army requirement for a light observation helicopter, the prototype first flew in 1963. The Hughes 500 is a high performance single engine machine powered by an Allison 250 turboshaft, available in three versions, the basic model seating seven, the five seat executive and a utility model. As with the Bell company, Hughes allowed Kawasaki of Japan to build, under licence, some of its machines, four of which appear on the register – BSQ, FHL, KFZ and SYG. In 1984 McDonnell Douglas took over production and development of the 500D series resulting in the MD500E. The 500E is a longer, sleeker version of the D and both models have five bladed rotors and T-tails. There are six MD500Es on the Australian register – HWL, HXF, JHE, LLD, OXF and PMA, and all are powered by an Allison 250-C20B engine. Number registered at 10.8.92: 28 VH-AJZ BAD BAG BSQ FHL HJT HRK HUE HWL HXF JDM JHE KFZ LLC LLD LYM MHE NDC OXF PHL PMA PPD RMS SYG SWC WOR XAX XTX

MBB-KAWASAKI BKll7 (West Germany/Japan)

The BKll7 resulted from a joint development and production by the German Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohn and Japanese Kawasaki companies, with the prototype first flying in 1979, whilst production commenced in 1981. The BKll7 is particularly suited to the EMS role with large “clamshell” rear doors which allow easy access, and with the main and tail rotors high off the deck there is less risk to crew and medics. The type can accomodate two stretchers plus doctor and medical equipment, or can seat from seven to ten passengers and is powered by two Lycoming LTS 550shp engines. In 1987 the NSW Police Force pioneered the use of this type in Australia with PHF, but unfortunately the aircraft crashed into Sydney Harbour during January 1988. However since early last year another BKll7, BKZ, has been in operation with Child Flight for the Childrens Hospital at Camperdown, NSW in an EMS/medivac role, and the West Australian Police will shortly be taking delivery of an ex-Japanese machine to replace their Twin Squirrel NJL which crashed earlier this year. Number registered at 10.8.92: 1 VH-BKZ

ROBINSON R22 (USA)

The lightest and cheapest mass produced helicopter, the prototype first flew in 1975, but it wasn’t until 1981 that an example was imported into Australia. The R22 is Australia’s most popular helicopter. Seating two and powered by a 150hp Avco Lycoming engine it is popular for pilot training and cattle mustering. There have been three models – the original R22, R22 Alpha and the R22 Beta which has been the production model since 1985. The Mariner is the amphibious version of the Beta with five registered in Australia- COS, IIll, HXW, YOU and YYP. Robinson have recently released the R44-a completely new design incorporating some of the R22 features and concepts, with dual controls, four seats and equipped with a 225hp Lycoming engine. Number registered at 10.8.92: 221 VII-AHJ AHS AHT AOP AOW AOX BCR CDO CIU COS DAS DBQ ECP EFK EWQ FDH FFB FHD FHE Flil FHK FOT EWK HAP HAS HAUHBCHBE HBG HBF HBH HBLHBNHBOHBQ HBR HBTHBU HBVHBW HBZ HCL HCX HEB HEE HEF HEG HEM HEU HEW HFO HFP HHF HIG IIlI HIJ HIM HIW HLA HLC HLI HLJ HLK HMJ HMR HMY HPV HQX HRO HRU HRW HRY HSC HTA HTE HTF HZB HZP IBE IOT IXM IXN IXR IXS JDB JFG JHC JIU JKG JKH JKI JKJJKK JKL JKM JKN JKQ JKS JNA JNH JNK JNL JNM JNN JNO JNP JNQ JNT JOT JQZ JTG JTH JUI JUQ JVB JVC JVI JVJ JXU JXT JXV JZD JZF JZG JZH JZO JZP JZQ JZR JZS JZT JWG JWT JWL JWV KFV KHB KHI KHV KEE KIS KMS KSI KSY LCH LCR LER LFG LFN LJO LKK LKL LKO LLE LLF LLK LLI LLN LLQ LKS LOA LOH LOJ LOK LON LOP LOT LOX LPU LQM LQN LQU LSW LTX LTY LTZ LUM LUO NDT NGU NOC NOT NRJ NST NWJ ONE PYG RBO RJN SBQ SRP TFY TGS THP UXA UXB UXD UXF UXH UXJ UXL UXM UXN UXQ UXR UXT UXU UXV UXW WKF XHX XIA XKS XOX :XVC XZT YOU YUS YYM YYP ZRT

ROTORWAY EXEC 90 (USA)

The Exec 90 will be Australia’s first kit built helicopter officially sanctioned by the Civil Aviation Authority, however its ancestry goes back to 1958 with the American designed single seat Javelin that was available either in kit form or ready to fly. Presently undergoing certification trials with the CAA the Exec 90 is a two seater, powered by a 150hp Rotorway engine and will cost about $US45,000 (plusfreight). Marketing of the helicopter will be by an Australian/American consortium which includes Radial Engines of Archerfield, Aerostar Aviation of Caloundra and Rotorway International of America. Number registered at 10.8.92: 1 VII-ROT

SIKORSKY S-55 (USA)

The prototype of the Sikorsky S-55 first flew in 1949, but it wasn’t until June of 1985 when two were imported from America that Australia saw this twelve seat general purpose helicopter in action. At present there is only one on the register, operated by the HellMuster group but it has recently gone to the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Nowra (refer p54 Sept 92 AA). The standard S-55 is powered by a 550hp Pratt and Whitney R1340 engine. Number registered at 10.8.92: 1 VII-ORA

SIKORSKY S-70 BLACK HAWK and SEAHAWK (USA)

Designed to replace the US Army’s Iroquois, the S-70A-9 Black Hawk firstflew in 1974. It can carryall elements of a 10 man infantry squad, and is equipped with two General Electric T700A-1 turboshafts. The Australian Army’s original compliment of 39 was reduced to 38 earlier this year when a Black Hawk on a training exercise crashed near Oakey, Qld. The S-70B-2 Seahawk is similar to the Black Hawk but with changes to provide shipboard compatatability. Sixteen are now in service with the RAN, operating from the FFG-7 class guided missile frigates. In addition to the Anti-Submarine Warfare role the helicopter is configured for surface surveillance and targeting tasks. Aerospace Technologies of Australia as responsible for the local production of eight of the helicopters. Sikorsky are in the process of developing a nineteen seat passenger helicopter based on the Black Hawk (refer p76 June 92 AA) with the view to replacing the Sikorsky 61 in the commuter, aeromedical and SAR fields.

SIKORSKY S-76 (USA)

The S-76 was designed to satisfy three markets- offshore oil-rig support, executive transport and general utility operations, it can seat up to 14 and is powered by two 650shp Allison 250-C30 turboshafts. XUX, operated by Lynton Aviation of Bankstown, is a S-76A Plus model equipped with twin 700shp Turbomeca Arriel lS engines. Esso Australia and Lloyd Helicopters each operate six for offshore oil and gas rig support, whilst several are used in VIP configuration for executive transport. Dick Smith is once again set to embark on a series of record breakingflights in his machine SHW (named after the famous adventurer Sir Hubert Wilkins), and will document his exploits on film. Number registered at 10.8.92: 17 VII-CPH CPQ ECR ECS EML EMM EMN EMX HRP HRQ HUB HUC JXL SHW XHA XHB XUX

PHILLICOPTER (AUST)

The Phillicopter was originally designed by D Phillips and P Gerakiteys of Newcastle NSW in the early seventies, and a prototype, DXV which is still undergoing flight testing, first appeared on the register last year. Constructed with a tubular steel skeletal framework clad with aluminium and fibreglass and with a perspex bubble it looks somewhat akin to the Hughes 300 and if it completes its certification programme it will be marketed as an alternative to the Robinson series of helicopters. The prototype is powered by a 145hp RR Continental, however the production models is expected to be equipped with a 180hp Lycoming engine. Number registered at 10.8.92: 1 VII-D:XV

WESTLAND SEA KING (UK)

A large aircraft, being basically designed around the Sikorsky S-61 it first flew in 1969, and has been in operation with the RAN since 1974. Only seven of the original twelve remain in service and these are based at HMAS Albatross, Nowra. The Sea King Mk 50 is powered by two 1500shp Rolls-Royce Gnome H1400 turboshafts. + Readers are reminded that the individual ownership of registered helicopters in this directory can be sourced from our monthly Register Review section in coajunction with the annual Australlan Aviation Civil Aircraft Register which is available for just $10.95 from AustAirData, PO Box 1142, Toombul, 4012, (074) 95 8496.

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