1993 Helicopter Operators Directory

Mustering

The following operators use helicopters for mustering:
AA Company, PO Box 1334 Mt Isa, 4826. (077) 43 8977
Advance Helicopters, PO Box 107 Springsure, 4277. (079) 84 1170
Air Wingless, Vicary Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4977
Alice Heli Tours, Glen Helen Lodge Peterman, 0871. (089) 66 7469
btralian Helicopter Corporation, Vicary Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4819
BB Helicopters, PO Box 50 Fitzroy Crossing, 6766. (091) 91 6034
Blanch’s Helicopters, Carbeen Rd Walkamin, 4872. (070) 93 3769
Cape Helicopter Services, Mt. Carbine, 4871. (070) 94 3128
Capricorn Helicopters, Hann Hwy Hughenden, 4821. (077) 41 1272
Central Qld Aviation, PO Box 722 Emerald, 4720. (079) 82 3338
Chopperline Operations, PO Box 3196 Nth Mackay, 4740. (018) 77 6814
Chopperline Operations, “Cassland Stn” Cloncurry, 4824. (077) 42 6996
Chopperline Gladstone, 287 Auckland St Gladstone, 4680. (079) 72 1727
Cloncurry Mustering, PO Box 322 Cloncurry, 4824. (077) 42 1421
Crumblin Helicopter Service, 123 Miles St Mt Isa, 4826. (077) 43 7603
Dwyer Aviation Services, PO Box 881 Aitkenvale, 4814, (077) 79 4662
Elfayr Helicopter Mustering, PO Box 61 Georgetown, 4881. (070) 62 1288
Fitzroy Helicopters, PO Box 169 Derby, 6728. (091) 91 4763
Frescote P/L, “Coolibah Station” PMB 186 Katherine, 0862. (089) 76 0764
Helicentre, Alice Springs Airport, 0870. (089) 66 6266
Heli-Muster, Victoria River Downs, 0862. (089) 75 0777 Fax (089) 76 0763
Helicopters Brisbane, PO Box 85 Archerfield, 4108. (07) 277 9444
Helicopter Operators, PO Box 216 Mt Isa, 4826. (077) 43 2844
Hobbs & Sheahan Helo Serv, ”Wharps” Toobanna via Ingham. (077) 77 2205
Kims Heli Mustering, 16 Hilary St Mt Isa, 4826. (077) 43 3077
Mackay Hinterland Helicopters, PO Box 6662 Mackay, 4740. (079) 69 2438
McBain Mustering, Mt Coolan Rd Collinsville, 4804. (077) 86 5684
Miller Helicopter Services, 218 Alfred St Charleville, 4470. (076) 64 1835
Moree Helicopter Services, PO Box 61 Moree, 2400. (067) 62 4686
Northern Territory Air Services, GPO Box 2006 Darwin, 0801. (089) 46 0083
Paterson Helicopters, 7 Floreritor Crt Condon, 4816. (070) 79 2069
Queensland Helicopters, Mt Isa Airport, 4825. (077) 43 7330
Rossy Rotor Aviation, PO Box 103 Port Hedland, 6721. (091) 73 2696
Rotor Services, Hangar 31 Darwin Airport, 0822. (089) 45 0944
Simms Helicopters, Studt Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 93 2666
Top End Helicopters, PO Box 42909 Casurina, 0811. (089) 76 0183

Patrol, Survey and Airwork

The following operators use helicopters for pipe, powerline, firebreak
patrols, aerial survey, photographic and sling work:
AA Company, PO Box 1334 Mt Isa, 4826. (077) 43 8977
Advance Helicopters, PO Box 107 Springsure, 4722. (079) 84 1170
Adelaide Aviation, Parafield Airport, 5106. (08) 268 2588
Aerial Agriculture Helicopters, Armidale Airport, 2360. (067) 72 2348
,Air Wingless, Vicary Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4977
Alice Heli Tours, Glen Helen Lodge Peterman, 0871. (089) 66 7469
Anderson Helicopters, 4 Kimberley Crt Mt Waverley, 3149. (03) 808 6680
Australian Helicopter Corporation, Vicary Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4819
Bankstown Helicopters, Marion St Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0600
Barossa Helicopter Service, Hoffnungstahl Rd Lyndoch, 6361. (086) 24 4209
BB Helicopters, PO Box 50 Fitzroy Crossing, 6766. (091) 91 6034
Blanch’s Helicopters, Carbeen Rd Walkamin, 4872. (070) 93 3759
Blue Tongue HelicopterService, Maroochydore Airport, 4668. (074) 48 8166
Bristow Helicopters, PO Box 366 Willetton, 6166. (09) 332 7188
Bristow Helicopters, PO Box 109 Karratha, 6714. (091) 86 2022
Bristow Helicopters, Exmouth Airport, 6707. (099) 49, 1910
Cape Helicopter Services, Mt Carbine, 4871. (070) 94 3128
Capricorn Helicopters, Hann Hwy Hughendon, 482L (077) 41 1272
Central Australian Helicopters, Alice Springs Airport, 0871. (089) 52 3977
Central Coast Helicopters, Sparks Rd Warnervale, 2259. (043) 62 2222
Central Qld Aviation, Stones Rd Emerald, 4720. (079) 82 3338
Chopperline Operations, Pathfinder Dr Caloundra, 4661. (074) 914600
Chopperline Operations, Tom St Wasaga Horn Isle, 4876. (070) 69 1402
Chopperline Operations, PO Box 3196 Nth Mackay, 4740. (018) 77 6814
Chopperline Gladstone, 287 Auckland Rd Gladstone, 4680. (079) 72 1727
City Helicopters, World Trade Centre Melbourne, 3000. (03) 629 6542
Devereaux Helo Charter, Newton Rd Perth Airport, 6006. (09) 277 2362
Dove Aviation, Oswald Crt Mildura, 3600. (060) 21 2660
Frescote P/L, “Coolibah Station” PMB 185 Katherine, 0852. (089) 75 0764

Great Northern Helicopters, 9A Eagle Dr Jandakot, 6164. (09) 417 9895
Grove Helicopters NT, Rugby Downs Station, Fountain Head. (089) 78 2573
Happy Wave Helos, 2 Elkhorn Ave Surfers Paradise, 4217. (075) 92 3381
Heli-Aust, Hangar 271 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322
Helicentre, PO Box 3004Alice Springs, 0870. (089) 55 5266
Helicopters Brisbane, PO Box 85 Archerfield, 4108. (07) 277 9444
Helo Charter Flights of Sydney, Ross Smith Dr Mascot, 2020. (02) 693 1188
Helicopter Operators, PO Box 2168 Mt Isa, 4825 (077) 43 2844
Helicopter Operators, 136 Broomfield St Warmambool, 3280. (055) 62 7215
Helicopter Services of Sydney, Ross Smith Dr Mascot, 2020. (02) 693 1188
Helicopters (Australia), PO Box 263 Belmont, 6104. (09) 277 8399
Helicopters (Australia), 31 DeGrey Cres Dampier, 6713. (091) 83 1309
Helicopter World, PO Box 395 Mentone, 3194. (03) 587 6753
Helicopter World, PO Box 395 Mentone, 3194. (03) 587 6753
Helicruise Air Service, Hannen St Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 1045
Helijet, Casey Ave Mackay Airport, 4741. (079) 57 7400 Fax (079) 35 9231
Helijet North Qld, Aeroglen Dr CairnsAirport, 4871. (070) 35 9300
Helijet Whitsunday, PO Box 3 Hamilton Is. 4803. (079) 46 8249
Heli-Muster, Hangar 271 BankstownAirport, 2200. (02) 791 0322
Heli-Muster, Victoria River Downs, 0852. (089) 75 0777 Fax (089) 75 0763
Heliscene, PO Box 120 Coffs Harbour, 2450. (066) 51 5111
Heliwork WA, PO Box 165 Kununurra, 6743. (091) 68 1811
Highland Helicopters, PO Box 848 Fyshwick, 2609. (06) 257 2549
Hobbs & Sheahan Helo Serv, “Wharps” Toobanna via Ingham. (077) 77 2205
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) 479 1636
Jayrow Helicopters, Pier Market Place Cairns, 4870. (070) 35 9999
Kalbarri Air Charter, PO Box 86 Kalbarri, 6536. (099) 37 1130
Kosciusko Helicopters, Cooma Airport, 2630. (064) 52 4569
Leed Helicopters, 36 Ryde Rd Hunters Hill, 2110. (02) 817 2262
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
Northern TerritoryAir Services, GPO box 2006 Darwin, 0801. (089) 45 0083
Paradise Helicopters, PO Box 1008 Coolangatta, 4225. (075) 36 9422
Paterson Helicopters, 7 Florentor Crt Condon, 4815. (070) 73 5107
Professional Helo Service, Bundoora Pde MoorabbinAirport. (03) 580 7433
Queensland Helicopters, Mt IsaAirport, 4825. (077) 43 7330
Queensland Helicopters, 19 Stilt St Longreach, 4730. (076) 58 3209
Queensland Helicopters, Charters Towers Airport, 4820. (077) 87 1795
Range Helicopter Services, PO Box 30 Forest Range, 5139. (08) 281 8522
Reef Helicopters, PO Box 86 Stratford, 4870. (070) 69 1473
Rossy Rotor Aviation, PO Box 103 Port Hedland, 6721. (091) 73 2696
Rotor-Action Helos, Hangar 103 Lionel St EssendonAirport. (03) 379 6365
Rotor Services, Hangar 31 Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 45 0944
Rotorway Australia, Hannen St Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 2240
Sea World Helicopters, Sea World Dr Main Beach, 4217. (075) 88 2224
Simms Helicopters, Studt Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 93 2556
Skytech International, Hervey Bay Airport, 4655. (071) 25 5544
Bob Smith Helicopters, 20 Cayley Rd Trinity Bch, 4871. (070) 55 6770
Southwest Pacific Helos, PO Box 344 Murwillumbah, 2484. (066) 72 3460
Sunshine Coast Helicopters, Maroochydore Airport, 4564. (074) 48 7777
Sydney Helicopter Service, PO Box 2 Surrey Hills, 2000. (02) 699 6544
Top End Helicopters, PO Box 42909 Casurina, 0811. (089) 76 0183
Toowoomba Helicopters, “Eden” Kupunn, 4405. (076) 63 8199
Townsends Helicopters, PO Box 203 Camden, 2570. (02) 607 8300
TVW Aviation, PO Box 77 Tuart Hill, 6060. (09) 344 0777
Victorian Helo Services, Hangar 81 Essendon Airport, 3041. (03) 379 0100

Training

The following operators provide helicopter pilot training:
Aerostar Aviation, PO Box 24 Golden Beach, 4551. (074) 91 9190
Aerowasp Helicopters, WollongongAirport Albion Park, 2527. (044) 23 3575
Airtex Aviation Academy, 501 Tower Rd BankstownAirport. (02) 792 1588
Australian Helicopter Corporation, Vicary Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4819
Bankstown Helicopters, Marion St Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0500
Blue Tongue Helo Services, MaroochydoreAirport, 4558. (074) 48 8166
Chopperline Flight Training, Pathfinder Dr Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 8588
Chopperline Flight Training, 287 Auckland St Gladstone. (079) 721 727
Clarke Helicopters, 7 Dakota Dr Parafield, 5106. (08) 250 3900
Peter Doyle Helicopters, 24 Turner Dr Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 3147
Elfayr Helicopters, Tinaroo Ck Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 3573
Fogarty’s Aviation Academy, Maroochydore Airport, 4564. (074) 48 7722
Golden West Helicopters, KununurraAirport, 6743. (091) 68 2047
Great Northern Helicopters, 9A Eagle Dr Jandakot, 6164. (09) 417 9895
Heli-Aust, Hangar 271 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322
Helicopter Training and Spraying, 5 Booral Crt Tugun, 4224. (075) 34 5955
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
Helicopter Pilot College, Mangalore Airport, 3663. (057) 96 2373
Heli-Muster Flying School, Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 796 1336
Heliscene, PO Box 120 Coffs Harbour, 2450. (066) 51 5111
Heliwork WA, PO Box 612 Kununurra, 6743. (091) 69 1216
Highland Helicopters, PO Box 848 Fyshwick, 2609. (062) 57 2549
Jandakot Helicopters, PO Box 263 Belmont, 6104. (09) 417 5590
Jayrow Helicopters, PO Box 46 Mentone, 3194. (03) 587 1833
Kosciusko Helicopters, CoomaAirport, 2630. (064) 52 4569
Mareeba Helicopter Flying School, PO Box 1413 Mareeba (070) 92 4819
Paradise Helicopters, Coolangatta Airport, 4225. (075) 36 9422
Phoenix Air Training Services, Coolangatta Airport, 4225. (075) 36 9322
Professional Helicopter Services, Moorabbin Airport, 3194. (03) 580 7433
Range Helicopter Services, PO Box 30 Forest Range, 5139. (08) 281 8522
Rotor-Action Helos, Hangar 103 Lionel St Essendon Airport. (03) 379 6365
Rotorway Australia, Hannen St Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 2240
Skytech International, Hervey Bay Airport, 4655. (071) 25 5544
Sydney Helicopter School, PO Box 689 Mascot, 2020. (02) 669 6544
Townsends Helicopter Training School, PO Box 203 Camden, 2570.
(02) 607 8300 Fax (02) 608 1062
Victorian Helicopter Services, Hangar 81 Essendon Airport. (03) 379 0100
Warren Mcivor, ATPL Theory, PO Box 933 Nambour 4660. (070) 46 7985

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
Aerial Agriculture Helicopters, Armidale Airport, 2350. (067) 72 2348
Blanch’s Helicopters, Carabeen Rd Walkamin, 4872. (070) 93 3759
Capricorn Helicopters, Hann Hwy Hughendon, 4821. (077) 41 1272
Central Qld Aviation, PO Box 722 Emerald, 4720. (079) 82 3338
Chopperline Operations, Pathfinder Dr Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 4600
Chopperline Ops, “Elavesor” Rosevale via Rosewood, 4340. (074) 64 9223
Chopperline Operations, “Blacksprings” Barraba, 2347. (067) 82 1170
Dwyer Aviation Services, PO Box 881Aitkenvale, 4814. (077) 79 4662
Evergreen Helicopter Ag Services, PO Box 722 Emerald, 4720. (079) 82 3338
ForestAir Helicopters, 534 Cowper Rd Albury, 2640. (060) 21 8400
Great Northern Helicopters, 9A Eagle Dr Jandakot, 6164. (09) 417 9895
Heli-Ag, “Blairhill”, Yea-Whittlesea Rd Yea, 3717. (057) 97 2024
Helicopters (Australia), PO Box 263 Belmont, 6104. (09) 277 8399
Helicopters (Australia), 31 DeGrey Cres Dampier 6713. (091) 83 1309
Helicopter Aviation Services, Four Mile Ck Rd Springside. (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 Fax (089) 75 0763
Heliwork WA, PO Box 165 Kununurra, 6743. (091) 69 1216
Hobbs & Sheahan Helo Serv, “Wharps” Toobanna via Ingham. (077) 77 2205
Highland Helicopters, PO Box 848 Fyshwick, 2609. (06) 257 2549
Heli-Spray Tasmania, Bass Hwy Latrobe, 7307. (004) 26 1623
Helispread, Tooborac Rd Seymour, 3660. (057) 93 1312
Jones Spreading Service, RSD 626 Gawler, 7315. (004) 29 3136
Liddles Air Service, PO Box 620 Ingham, 4850. (077) 76 2030
Lloyd Helicopters, 45 Greenhill Rd Wayville, 5034. (08) 373 0700
Lloyd Helicopters, Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 45 3888 Fax (089) 45 3458
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
Northern Territory Air Services, GPO Box 2006 Darwin, 0801. (089) 45 0083
Professional Helicopter Services, Moorabbin Airport. (03) 580 0733
Rotorway Australia, Hannen St Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 2240
Rural Helicopters, PO Box 255 Alice Springs, 0871. (089) 53 4484
Top End Helicopters, PO Box 42909 Casurina, 0811. (089) 76 0183
Victorian Helicopter Services, Hangar 81 Essendon Airport. (03) 883 7421
Warren Airwork, PO Box 148 Warren, 2824. (068) 47 4320

Mineral Exploration and Support

The following use helicopters for geological survey, mineral and oil
exploration and offshore oil rig support:
Aerial Agriculture Helicopters, Armidale Airport, 2350. (067) 72 2348
Air Wingless, Vicary Rd 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
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, Mt Carbine, 4871. (070) 94 3128 Fax (070) 94 3104
Central Qld Aviation, PO Box 722 Emerald, 4720. (079) 82 3338
Chopperline Operations, Pathfinder Dr Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 4600
Chopperline Operations, Tom St Wasaga Horn Isle, 4875. (070) 69 1402
Chopperline Operations, PO Box 3196 Nth Mackay, 4740. (018) 77 6814
Chopperline Gladstone, 287 Auckland St Gladstone, 4680. (079) 72 1727
Dwyer Aviation Services, PO Box 881 Aitkenvale, 4814. (077) 79 4662
Esso Australia, PO Box 372 Sale, 3850. (051) 49 6222
Great Northern Helicopters, 9A Eagle Dr Jandakot, 6164. (09) 417 9895
Grove Helicopters NT, Rugby Downs Station, Fountain Head. (089) 78 2573
Heli-Muster, Hangar 271 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322
Heli-Muster, Victoria River Downs, 0852. (089) 75 0777 Fax (089) 75 0763
Helicopters (Australia), PO Box 263 Belmont, 6104. (09) 277 8399
Helicopters (Australia), 31 DeGrey Cres Dampier, 6713. (091) 83 1309
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
HeliworkWA, PO Box 165 Kununurra, 6743. (091) 69 1216
Hobbs & Sheahan Helo Serv, ”Wharps” Toobanna via Ingham. (077) 77 2205
Jayrow Helicopters, PO Box 46 Mentone, 3194. (03) 587 1833
Jayrow Helicopters, Pier Market Place Cairns, 4870. (070) 35 9999
Jayrow Helicopters, Great Eastern Hwy Redcliffe, 6104. (09) 479 1636
Lloyd Helicopters, 45 Greenhill Rd Wayville, 5034. (08) 373 0700
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) 45 3888 Fax (089) 45 3458
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
Northern Territory Air Services, GPO Box 2006 Darwin, 0801. (089) 45 0083
Paterson Helicopters, 7 Florentor Crt Condon, 4815. (070) 73 5107
Reef Helicopters, PO Box 86 Stratford, 4870. (070) 69 1473
Rossy Rotor Aviation, PO Box 103 Port Hedland, 6721. (091) 73 2696
Rotor Services, Hangar 31 Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 45 0944
Bob Smith Helicopters, 20 Cayley Rd Trinity Bch, 4871. (070) 55 6770

Media

The following media organisations operate helicopters:
Amalgamated Television Services, Mobbs Lane Epping, 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 St Elsternwick, 3185. (03) 528 4444
Brisbane Television, GPO Box 604 Brisbane, 4001. (07) 369 7777
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
TV Victoria, PO Box 464 Ballarat, 3350. (053) 20 1366
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
Careflight Qld, Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara, 4211. (075) 96 3077
Childflight Inc, PO Box 404 Camperdown, 2050. (02) 519 0466
Gold Coast Helo Rescue Service, PO Box 15 Tugun 4224. (075) 98 0222
Helicopter Rescue Service, 60 Brunswick Rd Lismore, 2480. (066) 21 4274
Helicopter Rescue Service – PO Box 20 Broadmeadow, 2292. (049) 57 2299
Lloyd Helicopters, RAAF Base Williamtown, 2314. (049) 28 6309
Lloyd Helicopters, RAAF Base Tindal, 0853. (089) 71 6233
Lloyd Helicopters, RAAF Base Pearce, (09) 571 2100
Lloyd Helicopters, RAAF Base East Sale, 3852. (051) 49 4800
Qld Bureau of Emergency Serv, PO Box 1018 Eagle Farm. (07) 227 4111
Qld Bureau of Emergency Serv, PO Box 7137 Garbutt, 4814 (077) 75 7711
Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad, 2 Boston Crt Sorrento. (059) 84 2000
Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service. (074) 48 7660
SLSA Helo Rescue Service, Prince Henry Hospital, 2036. (02) 311 3499

Police

Three states own helicopters to assist with police duties, however it appears that the Victorian Government is considering privatization of their police helicopter division. This will mean that the helicopters would be leased to the Police Air Wing by a private company but would entail no loss or reduction in their service and capability:

NSW Air Wing Hangar, 276 Sopwith Pl Bankstown Airport. (02) 791 9177 Victorian Police Force, Hangar 104 Lionel St Essendon, 3041. (03) 379 7347 WA Police Emergency Helicopter Service, Jandakot Airport. (09) 417 3694

Government and Semi-Government

Electricity Commission of NSW, PO Box 168 St Peters, 2044.

Forestry Commission of NSW, Locked Bag 23 Pennant Hills. (02) 7749111 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Hangar 609 Bankstown Airport. (02) 585 6444 NSW Pipeline Authority, PO Box 495 Young, 2594.

Roads and Traffic Authority NSW, PO Box K198 Haymarket, 2000.

capability. HSG, operated by the Queensland Bureau of Emergency Services, underwent the upgrade by the Caloundra based company Helicare last year.

Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 8 VH-HJK, HPB, HRA, HSG, HWA, NTV, NWA, XTV

Aerospatiale SA365 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. Five of the six currently registered in Queensland Bureau of Emergency Services, PO Box 1018 Eagle Farm, 4009. Australia are “C” models, three-PVA, PVF and PVK-are operated by (07) 227 4111

Military

The Australian Army has operated the Klowa (Bell 206) since 1972, and of the original 56 assembled and/or built under licence by the then Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation 46 are still in service. The Army also acquired 25 ex RAAF Iroquois, some of which are based with the 5th Aviation Regiment at Townsville, and a total of five have been seconded to the PNG Defence Force. Also based at Townsville are 38 Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawks. Eighteen Aerospatiale Squirrels are used to train both Army and Navy pilots at the Australian Defence Force Helicopter School presently based at Fairbairn, Canberra. Eleven CH-47C ex RAAF Chinooks have recently been sold to the American Army, and after their upgrade to a “D” model, funded by the proceeds from their sale, four will return for operation with Army in 1995.

The Royal Australian Navy operates six Aerospatiale Squirrels, three Bell Kiowas, seven Westland Sea Kings and sixteen Sikorsky S-70B Seahawks.

Aerospatiale SA330 Puma and AS332 Super Puma (France)

A large helicopter by any standards and 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 AS332 Super Puma has been in production since 1978 it wasn’t until 1991 that the first two appeared on the Australian register. The Super Puma, now marketed by the Eurocopter group (formed by the amalgamation ofthe Aerospatiale and MBB helicopter divisions), is equipped with two 1819shp Turbomeca Makila 1A 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. 93: 2 VH-WOD, WOE Number of Super Pumas registered at 10. 8. 93: 3 VH-BHT, BHV, BHX

Aerospatiale AS350 Ecureuil (France)

Known in Australia 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 however three-AWK, JRD and NBN-are 350D models are powered by Allison 250 C30 engines.

The 350B has been replaced by a new production model – the AS350BA, which is fitted with wider chord main rotor blades, and has increased torque which gives the machine a greater maximum gross payload. At present CPA, operated by the NSW Pipeline Authority, is the sole BA model on the Australian register, however at the time of writing Eurocopter was upgrading its machine ELP to a BA model.

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. 93: 27 VH-AFO, AWK, BLA, CPA, ELP, HBB, HQO, HRR, HRZ, HTV, HTY, HVT, JRD, NBN, NFO, PTH, PVM, RTV, SES, SGK, SRB, TQY, TVG, WCD, WCG, XCF, XMR AEROSPATIALE AS355F TWIN SQUIRREL (France) The Twin Squirrel first appeared in 1979 and is a development of the AS350 Squirrel. It is basically the same helicopter but with minor airframe modifications to accommodate two engines-the Fi model fitted with twin 425shp Allison 250 turboshafts whilst the newer F2 model comes with two Allison C-20 Fengines.

The Twin Squirrel is popular with the Australian media, with six of its type working with various television stations around the country. A conversion kit is available to upgrade the F1 model to an F2 which gives the helicopter increased endurance and greater lift the Victorian Police Force, and the others-HCF and LSL are in the medivac/rescue fields for which the Dauphin is exceptionally well suited with its cabin layout that can accommodate two severely injured persons plus the medical team and a high main rotor which gives a ground clearance of over three metres.

The Surf Live Saving Association of NSW lost two of their Dauphins, HRM and LSR, in February this year, both crashing whilst on rescue missions. AHO, a SA365Ñ model owned by the Eurocopter Group, is presently on loan to the SLSA as a replacement machine. This type is equipped with two Turbomeca Arriel engines, has an increased fuel capacity and a retractable undercarriage. Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 6 VH-AHO, HCF, LSL, PVA, PVF, PVK

Agusta A109 (Italy)

designed specifically for the civil market. The prototype first flew in The Augusta A109 is a high performance twin engine helicopter 1971 and the first of its type in Australia, MQB, was registered to Mimair of Queensland during 1983. The A109 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 47 series was one of the most successful helicopters ever designed and, over the years, has been produced in vast numbers in a variety of versions to meet the requirements of civil and military operators. The type first appeared in 1945 and was used extensively bythe Australian Army between 1961 and 1977, after which they were replaced by the Bell 206 Kiowa. The oldest helicopter on the register is Bell 47G-2 KHJ, construction number 478, which rolled off the production line in 1952.

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 cockpit and fuselage first flown in 1954 and powered by a 305hp Lycoming engine. At present there are five 47Js in the country -JAV, KHX, KHZ, NHR and THH.

The Bell 47 has also been licence built by Agusta of Italy, Westland in Great Britain and Kawasaki in Japan. FLI and KIP, both ex Italian Army machines, are the only Agusta built 47s registered in Australia. HMK is the only Westland built representative on the register, whilst there are 34 Kawasald built aircraft operating locally. The type is very popular for cattle mustering and pilot training. Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 96 VH-AAU, ABO, AEG, AET, AHU, ANG, BAE, 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, JKX, JLB, JRF, JWA, JWB, JWC, JWJ, JWQ, JWZ, JWL, KEB, KHJ, KHK, KHM, KHQ, KHU, KHX, KHY, KHZ, KIO, KIP, KIU, KSJ, KSM, KSO, KSU, LDP, LDQ, LEF, LEH, LFK, LFL, MTF, MTQ NAG, NHÀ, NKE, OAH, OCT, ORC, ORM, OUT, PSH, RFE, RFY, SJ, SKU, SJA, SRQ, SUC, SXO, THH, TZW, UHA, UTQ, UTY, WHF, WHS, ZED

Bell 206 Jetranger 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 can accommodate up to 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-BHI, BHL and LEC.

The NSW Police Department 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 firstsolo helicopter flight to the North Pole. Six, operated by Heli-Austof Bankstown, have been modified so as to carry water buckets and can therefore be utilised as fire bombers.

A stretched seven seat version of the 206B, known as the 206L Longranger, first flew in 1974 and is powered by a single 420shp Allison 250 turboshaft giving more power and a greater range. Number of Jetrangers registered at 10. 8. 93: 106 VH-AAL, AFV, AGL, AHL, AJI, AJU, ALV, AND, ANL, ATS, AZD, AZH, BEK, BHI, BHL, BHS, BHU, BHY, BJG, BKG, BLJ, BLN, BLO, BLR, BPB, BTV, CBI, COW, DIB, DIK, EPQ, FHA, FHB, FHF, FHV, FHW, FHX, 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, KSD, LAL, LEC, LHA, MIS, MXW, NBP, NIM, NVH, OKB, OOP, PGI, PHA, PHY, PHW, PHX, PHZ, PMO, PMR, RLV, RMJ, SAI, SBC, SRN, SWH, SWI, TFH, TMR, UBH, UEE, UOD, UOR, UPT, UTS, WCF, WNA, WOK, YDÁ Number of Longrangers registered at 10. 8. 93: 19 VH-AHV, BHF, BJX, BKU, BHO, CKI, ECT, HHS, HJQ, HJX, HQY, JOW, LHP, LHX, LIA,LKU,SHH,SWL,UTL BELL 212 (USA) was first certified in 1970. The Pratt and Whitney PreT-3B twinpack Basically atwin engined development of the Iroquois, the Bell 212 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 oll rig support by such companies as Bristow, Lloyd and the Esso group. Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 9 VH-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 Bell later 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. All five on the register are operated by Lloyd Helicopters.

Number registered at 10. 8. 93:5 VH-BEE, LAT, LHQ, LHT, LHU

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. Helljet Whitsunday of Queensland operate the two aircraft currently on the register and both are the utility version (222U) powered by two 68-4shp Aveo 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. 93: 2 VH-UHJ and ZHJ

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 & Whitney PT6T turboshaft twinpack and can carry up to 15 passengers. Early imports were used 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. 93: 10 VH-BZH, EEH,EEP, LHO, LHV, 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. Production only lasted another four years, with a total of 197 being built. The first Brantley in Australia was DUO, registered in 1961 and withdrawn from service in 1976, and it wasn’t until last year that one, LSV, once again appeared on the register.

Looking somewhat similar to the Bell 47 Ranger, the Brantley is equipped with a 180hp Lycoming fuel injected engine and seats two. The aircraft is marketed through Minicopters of Boonah, Qld. Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 2 VH-LSV and LSX ENSTROM F28 and F280 (USA) duce a small helicopter for commercial and private use. The first F28 flew in 1963 with production of that model ceasing in 1978, replaced by turbocharged versions, the 28C and 280C. Current production models are the F28F Falcon and 280F Shark, which are equipped with 225hp Aveo Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD engines. Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 5 VH-BJY, 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 can be fitted with either a petrol driven 323hp Lycoming engine or an Allison 250 turbine.

Last year there were 22 of this type registered, but the dramatic decrease to 17 this year is not due to misadventure, but finance. A Queensland company recently deregistered six of their Hillers as they found it was more cost effective to import used helicopters than overhaul their existing machines.

Some of the 17 currently registered are equipped with spray booms and are used for aerial agricultural duties. Recently returned to the register is THA, after an absence of seven years. This machine was the first Hiller in Australia, and was once operated by Trans Australian Airlines for crop dusting and survey work. Number registered at 15. 7. 93: 17 VH-AGK, CCU, CCV, ECK, FBE, FBV, FBX, FOR, HJW, HMT, KAU, LMA, LUN, MJV, MKZ, THA, 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 work and pilot training. Originally designed as a training helicopter over the years primarily in the roles of cattle mustering, agricultural for the US Army it has been in production since 1961.

The 300C, produced by the Schweizer Company since July 1983 is the most popular of the three 300 models currently in use here and at the time of writing there were six on the register-AFG, LBQ, LLZ, The Enstrom Company was formed in 1959 to develop and pro-LSQ, MHJ and WZH. The original Model 260 was powered by a 180hp Lycoming engine, but the latest model 300C is fitted with a 190shp LTS 550shp engines. Avco Lycoming.

Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 57 VH-ACD, ADL, AHQ, AOC, APD, AUQ, BBS, CHV, DGD, FHJ, HAK, HEA, HFC, HJD, HOR, IHD, IHV, IHW, JMY, JPT, JWK, KKC, KKJ, KZR, LBQ, LLZ, LSQ, MAY, MHJ, MHM, MQF, MQI, MZR, NCL, NHM, NWQ, OBK, PHN, PHT, PHU, PKK, PSK, SWQ, TES, THM, THN, THQ, THU, THV, THY, UFX, UOS, UTT, WAA, WPP, WZH, XBN, XXM

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 ofits 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 five MD500Es on the Australian register – HWL, HXF, JHE, OXF and PMA, and all are powered by an Allison 250-C20B engine.

Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 27 VH-ADK, AJZ, AKV, BAD,BSQ, FHL, HJT, HRK, HUE, HWL, HXF,JHE, KFZ, LLC, LYM, MHE, NDC, OXF, PHL, PLD, PLJ, PMA, PPD, RMS, SYG, WOR, XAX, XTX

MBB-KAWASAKI BK117 (Germany/Japan)

The BK117 resulted from a joint development and production by the German Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm and Japanese Kawasaki companies, with the prototype first flying in 1979, whilst production commenced in 1981. ” The BK117 is particularly suited to the EMS role with large “clam shell” rear doors which allow easy access, and with the main and tail rotors high off the ground there is less risk to crew and medics. The type can accommodate two stretchers plus doctor and medical equipment, or up to ten passengers and is powered by two Lycoming In 1987 the NSW Police Force pioneered the use of this type in Australia with PHF, but unfortunately the aircraft crashed into SydneyHarbour during 1988. In 1991 Child Flight purchased BKZ, and it has been used extensively in a EMS/medivac role since then. Late last year the West Australian Police took delivery of WAH, an ex-Japanese machine to replace their Twin Squirrel NJL which had crashed earlier that year. At the time of writing the NSW Surf Life Saving Association was expecting to take delivery of a BK117 to replace one of their SA365 Dauphins that crashed earlier this year. Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 2 VH-BKZ and WAH

ROBINSON R22 (USA)

The lightest and cheapest of the mass produced helicopters, the prototype first flew in 1975, but it wasn’t until 1981 that an example was imported into Australia. Worldwide over two thousand machines have been sold, and the Robinson Company presently produces over 60% of the total helicopter production in the USA. The Robinson holds every world record for its weight and class, and JZH, a Beta model piloted by Mr H Wheatley, set the speed record for a trans Australian night from Sydney to Perth in 1989, so it is easy to see why it is Australia’s most popular helicopter.

There have been three models- the original R22, R22 Alpha and the R22 Beta which has been the standard production model since 1985. The Mariner is the amphibious version of the Beta with five registered in Australia- COS, HII, HXW, YOU and YYP. Seating two and powered by a 150hp Avco Lycoming engine the R22 is used extensively for pilot training and cattle mustering.

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 received FAA certification late last year and a production model is expected in Australia soon. Number registered at 10. 8. 92: 221 VH-AHJ, AHS, AHT, AOP, AOW, AOX, BCR, CDO, CIU, COS, DAS, DBQ, ECP, EFK, EWQ, FDH, FFB, FHD, FHE, FHI, FHK, FOT EWK, HAP, HAS, HAU, HBC, HBE, HBG, HBF, HBH, HBL, HBN, HBO,HBQ, HBR, HBT, HBU, HBV, HBW, HBZ, HCL, HCX, HEB, HEE, HEF, HEG, HEM, HEU, HEW, HFO, HFP, HHF, HIG, HII, 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, JKJ, JKK, JKL, JKM, JKN, JKQ, JKS, JNA, JNH, JNK, JNL, JNM, JNN,JNO, JNP, JNQ, JNT, JOT, JQZ, JTG, JTH, JUL, 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, LOU, 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 is Australia’s first kit built helicopter officially sanctioned by the Civil Aviation Authority; however, howeverits ancestry goes back to 1968 with the American designed single seat Javelin that was available in either kit form or ready to fly. The Exec 90 is a two seater, with steel tubing fuselage covered by a glassfibre skin and is powered by a 150hp Rotorway Ri engine. The kit, marketed by an Australian American consortium which includes Radial Engines of Archerfield, Aerostar Aviation of Caloundra and Rotorway International of America, takes about five hundred hours to assemble and more complicated sections such as the rotor head are preassembled. ROT was the first Exec 90 to be completed in Australia, appearing on the register last year, and it was with this machine that the CAA and Radial Engines have based much ofthe standard for the operation of amateur built aircraft in this country. Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 3 VH-AKI, ROT and YCP SIKORSKY S-70

Black Hawk and Seahawk (USA)

Designed to replace the US Army’s Iroquois, the S-70A Black Hawk first flew in 1974 and is equipped with two General Electric T700A-1 turboshafts. The Black Hawk has a large cabin that can carry all elements of a 10 maninfantry squad and it can also be used without modification for medical evacuations and troop supply. The Army’s original compliment of 39 was reduced to 38 last year when a Black Hawk on training exercises crashed near Oakey, Qld.

Earlier this year six, painted a suitable white, were sent to Cambodia to assist United Nations operations.

The S-70B Seahawk is similar tothe Black Hawk butwith changes to provide shipboard compatatability. Eight of the 16 in service with the RAN where locally assembled by Aerospace Technologies of Australia, the others being built in the USA. Atwo Seahawks operates from each of the Navy’s six FFG class guided missile frigates, six are based at Nowra for training and maintenance and the remaining four are held in operational reserve. The primary role of the Seahawk is Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations, but it is also capable of AntiShip Surveillance and Targeting (ASST), Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) – the carrying of supplies to ships, search and rescue, medivac and personnel transport.

Sikorsky S-76 (USA)

support, executive transport and general utility operations, it can The S-76 was designed to satisfy three markets: offshore oil rig seat up to 14 and is powered by two 660shp Allison 250-C30 turboshafts. XUX, operated by Lynton Aviation of Bankstown, is a S-76A Plus model equipped with twin 700shp Turbomeca Arriel 18 engines. mainly due to Lloyd Helicopters successfully tendering for the con- tract to provide Search and Rescue (SAR) services to the RAAF. Four The sudden increase of S-768 from 17 last year to 22 this year is of the these operate from RAAF bases at Pearce (WA), East Sale (Vic), Tindal (NT) and Williamtown (NSW) and the fifth is available to travel with the RAAF on exercises. Esso Australia operates six for offshore oil and gas rig support, whilst several are used in VIP configuration for executive transport.

Number registered at 10. 8. 93: 22″ VH-CPH, CPQ, ECR, ECS, EML, EMM, EMN, EMX, HRP, HRQ, HUB, HUC, JXL, LAH, LAI, LHY, LHZ, SHW, XHA, XHB, XHP, XUX

Westland Sea King (UK)

A large aircraft, being basically designed around the Sikorsky S-61, the Sea King first flew in 1969. The Mk 50, utilising two 1500shp Rolls-Royce Gnome H1400 turboshafts, was specifically developed for the Royal Australian Navy, and has been in service since 1975. Only seven of the original 12 remain in service and these are based at HMAS Albatross, Nowra.