1995 Helicopter Operators Directory

AA Company, PO Box 1834 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 3177

Action Helicopters, PO Box 2006 Darwin, 0801. (089) 45 0083

Above Sydney Heli-Aust Tours, Hangar 480 Bankstown Ad, 2200. (02) 791 0305

Abrolhos Helicopters, Fishermans Wharf, Geraldton, 6530. (099) 64 2566

Advance Helicopters, PO Box 107 Springsure, 4722. (079) 84 1170

Aerial Agriculture Helicopters, Armidale Airport, 2350. (067) 72 2848

Aero – Heli Services, Hangar 600 Bankstown Airport, 2020. (02) 791 1600

Aeropower, PO Box 868 Hamilton Central, 4007. (07) 8868 1855

Aerostar Aviation, PO Box 24 Golden Beach, 4551. (074) 91 9190

Aerowasp, HMAS Albatross Nowra, 2541. (044) 32 3575

Air Lift Helicopters, 200 Churchill Ave Subiaco, 6008. (09) 381 8775

Airwork Helicopters, PO Box 857 Caboolture, 4510. (074) 95 8000

Alan Clarke’s Heliventures, PO Box 1143 Kununurra, 6743. (091) 68 1903

Alfayar Helicopters, South Ulan Rd Bajool, 4700. (079) 385 6356

Allied Helicopters, PO Box 2424 Cairns, 4870. (070) 35 2188

Alternative Helo Ops, 37 Hanover Dr Alexandria Hills, 4161. (07) 3824 6858

ANL Helicopter Charter, Myoora Rd Terry Hills, 2084. (02) 450 1444

Arafura Helicopters, 41 Waters St Rapid Creek, 0810. (089) 48 2982

Arrow Air Services, PO Box 2442 Nth Parramatta, 2151. (02) 873 3480

Auscopters, Qantas Ave Archerfield, 4108, (07) 3274 1477

Australasian Jet, Hangar 81 Bristol St Essendon Airport, 3041, (03) 9379 6999

Australian Helicopter Corporation, PO Box 994 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4811

Australian Helicopter Centre, Ross Smith Dr Mascot, 2020. (018) 22 2054

Bankstown Helicopters, Link Rd 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

Bellarine Aviation, PO Box 58 Queenscliff, 3225. (052) 58 4045

Black Helicopters, “Lilypool Station” Proserpine, 4800. (079) 47 5162

Blue Mts Helicopters, Grand Canyon Rd Medlow Bath, 2780. (047) 88 1109

Blue Tongue Helicopter Services, Maroochydore Ad, 4558. (074) 48 8166

Bob Smith Helicopters, 20 Cayley Rd Trinity Bch, 4871. (070) 55 6770

Bolton Helicopters, “Elavesor” Rosevale, 4340. (074) 64 9100

Bristow Helicopters, 180 Fauntleroy Ave Redcliffe, 6104. (09) 832 718

Bristow Helicopters, Karratha Airport, 6714. (091) 85 2022

Cape Helicopter Services, Mt. Carbine, 4871. (070) 94 3128

Central Coast Helicopters, Sparks Rd Warnervale, 2259. (043) 52 1831

Central Australian Helicopters, Alice Springs Airport, 0871. (089) 52 3977

Chopperline Operations, Pathfinder Dr Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 4600

Chopperline, 287 Auckland St Gladstone, 4680. (079) 72 1727

Chopperwork, “Lotus Creek” Marlborough, 4705. (079) 50 7122

City Helicopter Tours, World Trade Centre Melbourne, 3000. (08) 9629 5542

Commercial Helicopter Services, PO Box 201 Warren, 2824. (068) 47 3722

Clark Helicopters, 65 Kittyhawk Lane, Parafield, 5106. (08) 281 6668

Cleary Bros Air, Albion Park Airport, 2527. (042) 56 1995

Cook’s Helicopter Services, 10 Fowler Rd Dandenong, 3175. (03) 9706 7117

Crumblin Helicopter Service, PO Box 1561 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 7503

Derek McFarland, “Thelangerin” Hay, 2711. (069) 93 8191

Dwyer Aviation Services, PO Box 881 Aitkenvale, 4814. (077) 79 4662

Executive Air Charter, Slade Crt Darwin Aerodrome, 0820. (089) 45 0777

Fitzroy Helicopters, PO Box 159 Derby, 6728. (091) 91 4753

Fleet Helicopters, Armidale Airport, 2350. (067) 72 2348

Forest Air Helicopters, PO Box 315 Lavington, 2641. (060) 21 8400

Fox Air, 60 Hardings Rd Wallington, 3221. (052) 56 2225

Frescote P/L, “Goolibah Station” PMB 185 Katherine, 0852. (089) 75 0764

Gascoyne Helicopter Services, PO Box 515 Carnarvon, 6701. (099) 41 2494

Goldfields Helicopters, 94 Wittenoom St Kalgoorlie, 6430.(090) 91 4078

Great Northern Helicopters, 9A Eagle Dr Jandakot, 6164. (09) 417 9895

Gro-Air, PO Box 8072 Northland, 3072. (03) 93480 2200

Happy Wave Helicopters, PO Box 5626 Bundall, 4217. (075) 92 3381

Heli North, PO Box 1067 Darwin, 0801. (089) 81 2002

Heli-Aust, Hangar 480 Miles St Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322

Heli-Aust, PO Box 55 Berridale, 2628. (064) 56 3505

Heli-Fishing, Speewah Rd Kuranda, 4872. (070) 98 0250

Heli-Muster, Victoria River Downs, 0852. (089) 75 0777

Heli-Muster, Hangar 480 Miles St Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0822

Heli-Muster, 31 Wompoo Rd Longreach, 4730. (076) 58 3636

Heli-Stop, Hngr 600 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 1600

Helicentre, PO Box 3004 Alice Springs, 0870. (089) 55 5266

Helicopter Group, Moorabbin Airport, Mentone, 3194. (03) 9580 7177

Helicopter Resources, Hangar 1 Cambridge Airport, 7170. (002) 48 5180

Helicopter Resources, Great Eastern Hwy Redcliffe, 6104. (09) 479 4944

Helicopter Resources, PO Box 322 Port Hedland, 6721. (091) 73 1992

Helicopter Resources, 110 Stuart Rd Tyabb, 3918. (059) 77 4506

Helicopter Operators, 186 Broomfield St Warrnambool, 3280. (055) 62 7215

Helicopter Operators, PO Box 2168 Mt Isa, 4825 (077) 48 2844

Helicopter Charter Flights of Sydney, Ross Smith Dr Mascot. (02) 693 1188

Helicopter Aviation Services, Four Mile Ck Rd Springside, 2800. (063) 65 4222

Helicopter Charter, Eagle Farm Airport, 4009. (07) 3268 4077

Helicopter Services of Sydney, Ross Smith Dr Mascot, 2020. (02) 669 6544

Helicopters (Australia), PO Box 263 Belmont, 6104. (09) 277 83899

Helicopters (Australia), 163 Flinders Cres Dampier, 6718. (091) 83 1309

Helicopters Brisbane, PO Box 85 Archerfield, 4108. (07) 8277 9444

Helicruise Air Service, PO Box 30 Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 1045

Helijet Whitsunday, PO Box 3 Hamilton Is. 4803. (079) 46 8249

Helijet, Casey Ave Mackay Airport, 4741. (079) 57 7400

Helijet, 42 Macrossan Rd Port Douglas, 4871. (070) 99 5366

Helireef Whitsunday, Shute Harbour Rd Shute Harbour, 4802. (079) 46 6041

Helirocky, 309 Denham St Rockhampton, 4700. (079) 22 3316

Heliscene, PO Box 120 Coffs Harbour, 2450. (066) 51 5111

Helitours, PO Box 277 Edge Hill, 4870. (070) 35 9423

Heliwork WA, PO Box 165 Kununurra, 6743. (091) 68 1811

Heliwork WA, Charles Eaton Dr Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 45 4600

Hevi Lift, 109 Adderton Rd Carlingford, 2118. (02) 872 3959

Highland Helicopters, PO Box 848 Fyshwick, 2609. (06) 257 2549

Hinrichsen Helicopter Service, Mt Fox Rd Upper Stone, 4850. (077) 77 6181

Horizon Helicopters, Beattie Rd Coomera, 4210. (018) 75 6932

Jandakot Helicopters, 10 Eagle Dr Jandakot, 6164. (09) 417 5590

Jayrow Helicopters, PO Box 46 Mentone, 3194. (03) 9587 1833

Jayrow Helicopters, Pier Market Place Cairns, 4870. (070) 31 4214

Jayrow Helicopters, 320 Great Eastern Hwy Redcliffe, 6104. (09) 479 1636

Jayrow Helicopters, Lot 69 Meaves Rd Pt. Samson, 6163. (091) 87 1945

Jayrow Helicopters, Karratha Airport, 6714. (091) 43 13138

Jeff McTaggart Helicopters, Carrara Airport Surfers Paradise. (075) 94 4623

Jet City Charter, South Centre Rd Tullamarine, 3048. (03) 9330 1555

Laynhapuy Aviation, PO Box 721 Nhulunbuy, 0881. (089) 87 3155

Leed Helicopters, 36 Ryde Rd Hunters Hill, 2110. (02) 817 2262

Lewis Helicopters, 11 Pape Cres Netley, 5037. (08) 293 4900

Lloyd Helicopters, Gladstone Airport, 4680. (079) 78 1177

Lloyd Helicopters, Karratha Airport, 6714. (091) 44 4559

Lloyd Helicopters, Latrobe Valley Airport Traralgon, 3844. (051) 76 1288

Lloyd Helicopters, Main Terminal, Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 45 3888

Lloyd Helicopters, 45 Greenhill Rd Wayville, 5034. (08) 373 0700

Lloyd Helicopters, Onslow Airport, 6710. (091) 84 6124

Mackay Hinterland Helicopters, Greenmount Rd Walkerston. (079) 59 2438

Masling Helicopters, 7 Stevens Dr Ridgehaven, 5097. (08) 396 2155

McDermott Aviation, PO Box 293 Tewantin, 4565. (074) 47 6600

McIver Aviation, McIver Ave Hoxton Park, 2171, (02) 607 4455

MI. Helicopter Service, Primac Lane Taroom, 4420. (076) 27 3425

Mimair, PO Box 908 Mackay, 4740. (079) 57 4775

Moree Helicopter Services, Auburn St Moree, 2400. (067) 52 4686

Nagari Ltd, Hangar 464 Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0094

National Helicopters, 81 Hunter St Hornsby, 2077. (02) 477 1211

Newcastle Helicopters, Slade Rd Newcastle Airport, 2300. (049) 65 1800

Northern Territory Air Services, GPO Box 2006 Darwin, 0801. (089) 45 0083

Ocean Flight Helicopters, Sparks Rd Warnervale, 2259. (043) 52 1831

Paradise Helicopters, PO Box 1008 Coolangatta, 4225. (075) 36 9422

Paradise Helicopters, PO Box 464N Cairns North, 4870. (018) 75 3466

Paterson Helicopters, 7 Florentor Crt Condon, 4815. (070) 78 5107

Pearl Coast Helicopters, PO Box 12 Broome, 6725, (091) 93 7080

Pioner Helicopters, 200 Churchill Ave Subiaco, 6008. (09) 388 1707

Premi-Air Helicopter Services, Wangaratta Airport, (057) 22 1490

Precision Helicopters, “Black Springs”, Barraba, 2347. (067) 82 1170

Preston Helicopter Services, 2 Compass Rd Jandakot, 6164. (09) 414 1000

Professional Helo Service, Bundoora Pde Moorabbin Airport. (03) 9580 7433

Professional Helicopter Service, Tale Rd Yulara, 0872. (041) 980 6718

Pro Rotor Services, PO Box 1076 Caloundra, 4551. (074) 92 6177

Queensland Helicopters, Mt Isa Airport, 4825. (077) 48 7330

Queensland Helicopters, Alfords Rd Charters Towers, 4820. (077) 87 1795

Queensland Helicopters, Longreach Airport, 4730. (076) 58 3209

Range Helo Services, Hangar 50B Anderson Dr Parafield Airport. (08) 281 8522

Reef Helicopters, PO Box 86 Stratford, 4870. (070) 69 1473

Rossy Rotor Aviation, PO Box 103 Port Hedland, 6721. (091) 78 2696

Rotor Services, Hangar 31 Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 45 0944

Rotor Action, Hangar 108 Sth Lionel St Essendon Airport, 3041. (03) 9379 6865

Rotor Ag, PO Box 1781 Innisfail, 4860. (070) 64 2733

Rotorway Australia, PO Box 179 Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 2240

Rural Helicopters, PO Box 2055 Alice Springs, 0871. (089) 53 4484

Safeair Helicopter Hire, 1/5 Hudson Ave Castle Hill, 2154. (02) 899 6566

Seair Adventure Charters, PO Box 58 Wynyard, 7325. (004) 42 1220

Sea World Helicopters, PO Box 190 Surfers Paradise, 4217. (075) 88 2224

Simms Helicopters, Studt Rd Mareeba; 4880. (070) 93 2556

Skylink Helicopters, PO Box 124 Surfers Paradise, 4217. (018) 75 1238

Skytech Aviation Services, PO Box 111 Urangan, 4655. (071) 25 5544

Solitary Is Helicopter Services, Coffs Harbour Airport, 2450. (018) 25 6060

Southwest Pacific Helicopters, PO Box 344 Murwillumbah, 2484. (066) 72 3460

Sunset Coast Helicopters, Hillary’s Boat Hbr Hillarys, 6025. (018) 94 7812

Sunshine Coast Helo Rescue Service, Maroochydore Airport. (074) 48 7777

Sydney Helicopter Service, 25 Wentworthville Rd Granville, 2142. (02) 637 4455

Sydney Heliport, Ross Smith Ave Mascot, 2020. (02) 693 1188

Sydney Heliscenic, 472 Ross Smith Dr Mascot, 2020. (02) 3817 3402

The Helicopter Group, 38 Bundora Pde Moorabbin Airport. (03) 9580 7177

The Helicopter Service, Hngr 103 Essendon Airport, 3041. (08) 9379 4500

Top End Helicopters, PO Box 42909 Casuarina, 0811. (089) 76 0183

Townsends Helicopters, PO Box 203 Camden, 2570. (02) 607 8300

Townsville Helicopters, 511 Ross River Rd Cranbrook, 4814. (018) 77 7051

TVW Aviation, PO Box 77 Tuart Hill, 6060. (09) 344 0777

Webb Helicopters, PO Box 722 Emerald, 4720. (079) 87 5400

Whitsunday Helicopters Group, Mackay Airport, 4740. (079) 58 3061

Yarringka Air, PO Box 8578 Alice Springs, 0871. (089) 56 7469

Training

The following operators provide helicopter pilot training:

Aero-Heli Services, Hngr 600 Bankstown Airport, 2200, (02) 791 1600

Aerostar Aviation, PO Box 24 Golden Beach, 4551. (074) 91 9190

Aerowasp, HMAS Albatross Nowra, 2541. (044) 28 3575

Airtex Aviation Academy, 501 Tower Rd Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 792 1499

Allied Helicopters, Capt Cook Hwy Cairns, 4870. (070) 35 9392

Auscopters, Qantas Ave Archerfield, 4108. (07) 274 1477

Australian Helicopter Flying School, PO Box 2424 Cairns, 4870. (070) 35 9302

Bankstown Helicopter Professionals, Link Rd Bankstown Airport. (02) 791 0500

Blue Tongue Helicopter Services, Maroochydore Airport, 4558. (074) 48 8166

Central Coast Helicopters, Sparkes Rd Warnervale, 2259. (043) 52 1831

Chopperline Flight Training, Pathfinder Dr Caloundra, 4551. (008) 07 2118

Clark Helicopters, 65 Kittyhawk Lane Parafield, 5106. (08) 281 6668

Cranford Publications, PO Box 154, The Gap 4061. (07) 8300 6061

Fogarty’s Aviation Academy, Maroochydore Airport, 4564. (074) 48 7722

Great Northern Helicopters, 9A Eagle Dr Jandakot, 6164. (09) 417 9895

Heli-Aust, Hangar 271 Bankstown Airport, 2200, (02) 791 0822

Helicopters Brisbane, PO Box 85 Archerfield, 4108. (07) 277 0001

Helicopter Pilot College, Mangalore Airport, 3663. (057) 96 2373

Helicopter Pilot College, 540 Surf Coast Hwy, Geelong, 3216. (052) 64 1107

Heli-Muster Flying School, Hgr 610 Miles St Bankstown Airport. (02) 791 1600

Helirocky, 309 Denham St Rockhampton, 4700. (079) 22 3316

Heliscene, PO Box 120 Coffs Harbour, 2450. (066) 51 5111

Heliwork WA, PO Box 165 Kununurra, 6748. (091) 69 1216

Heliwork WA, Charles Eaton Dr Darwin Aerodrome, 0820. (089) 45 4600

Highland Helicopters, PO Box 848 Fyshwick, 2609. (06) 257 2549

Jandakot Helicopters, 10 Eagle Dr Jandakot, 6164. (09) 417 5590

Jayrow Helicopters, PO Box 46 Mentone, 3194. (03) 9587 1833

Newcastle Helicopters, Airport Dr Newcastle Airport, 2300. (049) 65 1800

Mareeba Helicopter Flying School, Vicary Rd Mareeba, 4880. (070) 92 4819

Paradise Helicopters, Coolangatta Airport, 4225. (075) 36 9422

Professional Helo Services, Bundoora Pde Moorabbin Airport. (03) 580 7433

Pro Rotor Services, PO Box 1076 Caloundra, 4551. (074) 92 6177

Range Helo Services, Hgr 50B Anderson Dr Parafield Airport. (08) 281 8522

Rotor Action, Hangar 108 Sth Lionel St Essendon Airport, 3041. (08) 379 6365

Rotorway Australia, PO Box 179 Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 2240

Safe Air, PO Box 24, Golden Beach, 4551. (074) 91 9190

Skytech Aviation Services, PO Box 111 Urangan, 4655. (071) 25 5544

The Helicopter Group, 38 Bundora Pde Moorabbin Airport. (03) 9580 7177

Townsends Helicopter Training School, PO Box 203 Camden. (02) 607 8300

Agriculture/Mustering

The following operators use helicopters for mustering and/or agricultural purposes such as the spraying of weeds and the laying of fertilisers and baits etc:

AA Company, PO Box 1334 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 43 3177

Advance Helicopters, PO Box 107 Springsure, 4277. (079) 84 1170

Aerial Agriculture Helicopters, PO Box 453 Armidale, 2350. (067) 72 2348

Airpasture, Bunnan Rd Scone Airport, 2337. (065) 45 1577

Alfayar Helicopters, South Ulam Rd Bajool, 4700. (079) 34 6856

Arafura Helicopters, 41 Waters St Rapid Ck, 0810. (089) 48 2982

BB Helicopters, PO Box 50 Fitzroy Crossing, 6765. (091) 91 5034

Bolton Helicopters, “Elavesor” Rosevale, 4340. (074) 69 9100

Cape Helicopter Services, Mt. Carbine, 4871. (070) 94 3128

Chopperline, 287 Auckland St Gladstone, 4680. (079) 72 1727

Chopperline Operations, Pathfinder Dr Caloundra, 4551. (074) 91 4600

Cloncurry Mustering, PO Box 322 Cloncurry, 4824. (077) 42 1421

Cloncurry Mustering, Normanton Airport, 4890. (077) 42 1590

Commercial Helicopter Services, PO Box 201 Warren, 2824. (068) 47 3722

Crumblin Helicopter Service, PO Box 1561 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 48 7503

Dwyer Aviation Services, PO Box 881 Aitkenvale, 4814. (077) 79 4662

Fitzroy Helicopters, PO Box 159 Derby, 6728. (091) 91 47538

Fleet Helicopters, New England Hwy Armidale, 2350. (067) 72 2348

Forest Air Helicopters, PO Box 315 Lavington, 2641. (060) 21 8400

Frescote P/L, “Coolibah Station” PMB 185 Katherine, 0852. (089) 75 0764

Gascoyne Helicopter Services, PO Box 515 Carnarvon, 6701. (099) 41 2494

Great Northern Helicopters, 9A Eagle Dr Jandakot, 6164. (09) 417 9895

Heli-Ag, PO Box 50 Yea, 3717. (057) 97 2024

Heli-Aust, Hangar 480 Miles St Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322

Heli-Muster, Victoria River Downs, 0852. (089) 75 0777

Heli-Muster, Hangar 480 Miles St Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 0322

Heli-North, PO Box 1067 Darwin, 0800. (089) 81 2002

Heli-Spray Tasmania, PO Box 398 Devonport, 7310. (004) 26 1628

Helicentre, PO Box 3004 Alice Springs, 0870. (089) 55 5266

Helicopter Aviation Services, Four Mile Ck Rd Springside, 2800. (063) 65 4222

Helicopter Operators, PO Box 2168 Mt Isa, 4825. (077) 48 2844

Helicopter Resources, 110 Stuart Rd Tyabb, 3913. (059) 77 4506

Helicopters Brisbane, PO Box 85 Archerfield, 4108. (07) 277 9444

Helicopters (Australia), 163 Flinders Cres Dampier, 6718. (091) 88 1309

Helicopters (Australia), PO Box 268 Belmont, 6104. (09) 277 8899

Helifarm, Yaloak Est Glenmore Rd Rowsley, 3840. (058) 69 2295

Helirocky, 309 Denham St Rockhampton, 4700. (079) 22 3316

Heliwork WA, PO Box 165 Kununurra, 6748. (091) 68 1811

Highland Helicopters, PO Box 848 Fyshwick, 2609. (06) 257 2549

Hinrichsen Helicopter Services, Mt Fox Rd Upper Stone, 4850. (077) 77 6181

Jones Spreading Service, Grange Rd Kempton, 7030. (002) 59 1293

Liddles Aerial Spraying, PO Box 449 Tully, 4854. (070) 68 2030

Lloyd Helicopters, Main Terminal Darwin Airport, 0820. (089) 45 3888

Lloyd Helicopters, Karratha Airport, 6714. (091) 44 4559

Lloyd Helicopters, Latrobe Valley Airport Traralgon, 3844, (051) 76 1288

Lloyd Helicopters, 45 Greenhill Rd Wayville, 5034. (08) 373 0700

Lloyd Helicopters, Gladstone Airport, 4680. (079) 78 1177

Lloyd Helicopters, Onslow Airport, 6710. (091) 84 6124

Mackay Hinterland Helicopters, PO Box 5652 Mackay, 4740. (079) 59 2438

McDermott Aviation, Lamonts Rd Cooroy, 4563. (074) 47 6600

MI. Helicopter Services, Primac Lane Taroom, 4420. (076) 27 3425

Moree Helicopter Services, Auburn St Moree, 2400. (067) 52 4686

Northern Australia Mustering, PO Box 583 Kununurra, 6748. (091) 69 1791

Northern Territory Air Services, GPO Box 2006 Darwin, 0801. (089) 45 0083

Paterson Helicopters, 7 Florentor Crt Condon, 4815. (070) 73 5107

Precision Helicopters, “Black Springs” Barraba, 2847. (067) 82 1170

Premi-Air, Wangaratta Airport, 3677. (057) 22 1490

Professional Helo Services, Bundora Pde Moorabbin Airport. (03) 9580 7433

Queensland Helicopters, Mt Isa Airport, 4825. (077) 43 7330

Rossy Rotor Aviation, PO Box 108 Port Hedland, 6721. (091) 78 2696

Rotor Ag, PO Box 1781 Innisfail, 4860. (070) 64 2733

Rotor Services, Hangar 31 Darwin Airport, 0822. (089) 45 0944

Rotorway Australia, PO Box 179 Wickham, 2293. (049) 62 2240

Rural Helicopters, PO Box 2055 Alice Springs, 0871. (089) 58 4484

Simms Helicopters, PO Box 1125 Mareeba, 4880. (070) 93 2556

Tactical Aviation Australia, 3 Flora Crt Jandakot, 6164. (09) 417 5333

Top End Helicopters, PO Box 42909 Casuarina, 0811. (089) 76 0183

Webb Helicopters, PO Box 722 Emerald, 4720. (079) 87 5400

Media

The following media organisations operate helicopters:

Amalgamated Television Services, Mobbs Lane Epping, 2121. (02) 877 7777

Australian Broadcasting Corp, PO Box 165 Lane Cove, 2066. (02) 437 8000

Australian Broadcasting Corp, 8 Gordon St Elsternwick, 3185. (03) 9528 4444

Brisbane Television, GPO Box 604 Brisbane, 4001. (07) 83869 7777

General Television, PO Box 100 Richmond, 3121. (03) 9429 0201

HSV Ch 7, 119 Wells St South Melbourne, 3205. (03) 9697 7777

Network Ten, PO Box 10 Sydney, 2001. (02) 959 4411

Queensland Television, GPO Box 72 Brisbane, 4001. (07) 3214 9999

Radio 2UE, 176 Pacific Hwy Greenwich, 2065. (02) 930 9954

TCN Channel 9, PO Box 27 Willoughby, 2068. (02) 906 9999

WIN Television Victoria, PO Box 464 Ballarat, 3350. (053) 20 1866

TVW Aviation, PO Box 77 Tuart Hill, 6060. (09) 344 0777

Rescue & Medivac

Services involved in the rescue and medical evacuation fields include:

Careflight, PO Box 3589 Parramatta, 2124. (02) 891 6144

Careflight Qld, PO Box 15 Tugun, 4224. (075) 96 3077

Childflight Inc, PO Box 404 Camperdown, 2050. (02) 519 0466

Helicopter Rescue Service, 60 Brunswick Rd Lismore, 2480. (066) 21 4274

Hunter Region SLSA, 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

Northern Region SLSA, PO Box 822 Lismore, 2480. (066) 86 2155

Qld Bureau of Emergency Services, PO Box 1018 Eagle Farm. (07) 227 4111

Qld Bureau of Emergency Services, PO Box 7137 Garbutt. (077) 75 7711

Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad, 2 Boston Crt Sorrento. (059) 84 2000

Sunshine Coast Helo Rescue Service, Maroochydore Airport. (074) 48 7660

SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service, Prince Henry Hospital. (02) 311 3499

Surf Life Saving Qld Inc, PO box 2136 Fortitude Valley, 4006. (07) 8852 1496

Police

Three states operate helicopters to assist with police duties:

NSW Air Wing, Hgr 276 Sopwith Pl Bankstown Airport, 2200. (02) 791 9177

Victorian Police Force, Hgr 104 Lionel St Essendon, 3041. (03) 9379 7347

WA Police Emergency Helo Serv, 18 Compass Rd Jandakot Airport. (09) 417 3693

Government & Semi-Government

Electricity Commission of NSW, PO Box 1000 South Sydney, 2000.

Forestry Commission of NSW, Locked Bag 23 Pennant Hills. (02) 980 4100

NSW Nat Parks & Wildlife Serv, Hgr 609 Tower Rd BankstownAirport. (02) 585 6444

NSW Pipeline Authority, PO Box 495 Young, 2594,

Qld Bureau of Emergency Services, PO Box 1018 Eagle Farm. (07) 227 4111

Roads and Traffic Auth NSW, PO Box K198 Haymarket, 2000. (02) 218 6888

Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority, Monaro Hwy Cooma. (064) 52 1777 Military

The Australian Army has operated the Kiowa (Bell 206) since 1972, and of the original 56 assembled and/or built under licence by the then Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation 44 are still in service. The Army has 25 ex-RAAF Iroquois which are based with the 5th Aviation Regiment at Townsville and 171 Squadron at Oakey. Also based at Townsville are 37 Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawks. Eighteen Aerospatiale Squirrels are used to train Army and Navy pilots at the Australian Defence Force Helicopter School presently based at Fairbairn, Canberra. Four Chinooks have recently returned from the USA after being upgraded from C models to D models and are expected to be fully operational next year. The Navy operates six Aerospatiale Squirrels, three Bell Kiowas, six Westland Sea Kings and 16 Sikorsky S-70B Seahawks.

Aerospatiale Sa 330 Puma & As 332 Super Puma (France)

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 (1175kW) Turboméca Turmo IVC turboshaft engines. Although the AS 332 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 of the Aerospatiale and MBB helicopter divisions), is equipped with two 1819shp (1355kW) Turboméca Makila 1A engines and can seat up to 24 passengers. Lloyd Helicopters have recently imported three AS 332 L1s from Norway after being awarded a contract with BHP Petroleum to service oil rigs in the Timor Sea. These machines are equipped with 1877shp (1400kW) Turboméca Makila engines. The other two Super Pumas are operated by Bristow Helicopters also for offshore oil rig support.

Number of Pumas registered at 1.8.95: 2. VH-WOD WOE

Number of Super Pumas registered at 1.8.95: 5. VH-BHT BHX LAF LAG LHG

Aerospatiale Sa 341 Gazelle (France)

The Gazelle was developed as a general purpose light helicopter for the French military services and the 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 (440kW) Turboméca Astazou IVA turboshaft and the helicopter can seat five. Whereas the two previous Gazelles (WLS and PWS) operated in Australia were used by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, GKK, an ex-USA machine imported in 1990, is privately owned.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 1. VH-GKK

The Dragon Fly 333 Two Seat Light Helicopter

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Aerospatiale As 350 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 Turboméca Arriel 641shp (478kW) engine, however three — AWK, JRD and PTH — are 350D models and are powered by Allison 250 C30 engines. The 350B has been replaced by a new production model — the AS 350BA, which is fitted with wider chord main rotor blades, and has increased torque which gives the machine a greater maximum gross payload. At present there are four BA models — CPA, HBK, HVT and SGK – on the register. The RAN has operated its six Squirrels (serial numbers N22-013 to 018) since 1984 in utility, training and survey roles, whilst the Army operates 18 machines which are based at the Australian Defence Force Helicopter School, presently at Fairbairn Canberra.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 82. VH-AFO AQR AWK BLA CHO CPA ELP HBA HBB HBK HQO HRR HRX HTV HTY HVT JRD JVC KVN NFO PTH PVM RTV SES SGK SRB TQY TVG WCD WCG XMR ZZH

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 accommodate two engines — the F1 model fitted with twin 425shp (817kW) Allison 250 turboshafts whilst the newer F2 model comes with two Allison 250 C-20F engines. The Twin Squirrel is popular with the Australian media, with five of its type working with various television stations around the country and one, UEE, with radio station 2UE in Sydney.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 9. VH-HPB HSG HSV HWA NTV NWA SEV UEE XTV

Aerospatiale Sa 365 Dauphin 2 (France)

First flying in 1975 the SA 365 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 (478kW) Turboméca Arriel turboshafts. Five of the six currently registered in Australia are C models, three — PVA, PVF and PVK – are operated by 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.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 5. VH-HCF LSL PVA PVF PVK

Agusta A 109 (Italy)

The Agusta A 109 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 to Mimair of Queensland during 1983. The A 109A MKII is powered by two 420shp (315kW) 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. Both NEC and LUI (operated by Gro-Air of Victoria) are A 109C models, powered by two 450shp (335kW) Allison C20R1 engines.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 7. VH-BIS LUI MQB NEC NWD TFS 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 by the Australian Army between 1961 and 1977, after which 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 off the production line in 1952. The basic model, the 47G, is a three seater with a bubble cockpit, whilst a later development first flown in 1954, the 47J Ranger, is a four seater with enclosed cockpit and fuselage and powered by a 305hp (227kW) Lycoming engine. At present there are five 47Js in the country — JAV, KHX, NHR, THH and UTZ. Bell 47 has been licence built by Agusta of Italy, Westland in Great Britain and Kawasaki in Japan. FLI, KIP, SHP and UTZ, all 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 thirty Kawasaki built aircraft operating locally. The type is very popular for cattle mustering and pilot training.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 93. VH-AEO AET AHU ANG ATU BAE BFL BHR BII CSE CSI CSJ CSM CSW DEF DUS FJP FLI FUW HBY HCW HGM HFZ HHB HMI HMK HSA JAJ JAV JCN JGF JHM JKO JKR JKV JKX JRF JWA JWB JWC JWJ JWQ JWZ JWI KEB KHJ KHM KHQ KHU KHX KHY KIO KIP KIU KSJ KSM KSO KSU LDP LDQ LEF LEH LFK LFL LIN MIK MTF MTQ NHR NKE OAH OCT ORC ORM OUT PSH RFE RFY SHP SJI SJA SRQ SUC SXO THH TZW UHA UTQ UTY UTZ WHF WHS ZED

Bell 204/troquois (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. After 27 years service with the RAAF, responsibility for remaining 25 was transferred to the Army in 1989 where they are currently used for utility work. Over the last couple of years the Australian Government has transferred five Iroquois to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. At present there is one Iroquois on the civil register — NVV, a UH-1B/C operated by the Royal Australian Navy Historic Flight based at Nowra, NSW.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 1. VH-NVV

Bell 206 Jetranger & 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 (313kW) 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, four of which are registered in Australia – BHL, JOY, LEC and UOA. The NSW Police Department operates three — PHW, PHY and PHX. Six, operated by Heli-Aust of 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 420shp (313kW) Allison 250 turboshaft giving more power and a greater range.

Number of JetRangers registered at 1.8.95: 110. VH-AAL AFV AGL AHL AJI AJU AND ANL ATS AZD AZH BEK BHL BHS BHU BHY BIN BJG BLJ BLN BLO BLP BLR BPB BTV CBI COW DIB DIK EDD EPQ FHA FHF FHV FHW FHX FHY FHZ FJC FJE FUB FUX FVF HHH HJG HJJ HKB HPO HRE HST HTB HWS HZO JBQ JGE JOY JRE JMN JRO JSM JVW JWD JWE JWF JWK JWM JWN KHR KKY KSD LAL LEC MIS MXW NBP NDE NIM NVH OKB ONS OOP PGI PHA PHY PHW PHX PHZ PLI PMO PMR RHL RLV RMJ SAI SMI SRN SWH SWI TFH TMR UBH UOA UOD UOR UPT UTS WCF WCK WCQ WOK

Number of LongRangers registered at 1.8.95: 20. VH-BHF BHO BJX BKU BLL BLV CKI HHS HJL HJQ HJX HRM HTA JOW LHP RHC SBC SHH SWL UTL

Bell 212 Cusa)

Basically a twin engined development of the Iroquois, the Bell 212 was first certificated in 1970. The Pratt & Whitney 1800shp PT6T-3B engines were designed especially for this model and drive the two bladed rotor through a common gearbox. CASA requires twin engine capability for all overwater operations and therefore the 212 is used extensively in oil rig support by the Bristow and Lloyd companies.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 4. VH-BEU EMJ NSA 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 since changed this to Super Transport. The 214ST is equipped with two 1625shp (1210kW) General Electric CT7-2A turboshafts connected to a combining gearbox and can carry up to 18 passengers. At present there are only two of this type on the register, and both are operated by Lloyd Helicopters.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 2. VH-LAT 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. All three presently operated in Australia are the utility version (222U) powered by two 684shp (510kW) Lycoming LTS 101-750C-1 turboshafts. UHJ and ZHJ are operated by Helijet of Queensland and both are equipped with floats and are used for Barrier Reef tourist operations. TSP, operated by Reef Helicopters, operates from Mackay and is used for marine pilot transfers.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 3. VH-TSP UHJ 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 (1340kW) Pratt & Whitney PT6T turboshaft and can carry up to 15 passengers. Early imports were used for oil rig work, but the type is also used extensively for rescue and medivac operations, such as CFT, HRS, NSB and XCF. HRS is a Special Performance (SP) model with a larger fuel capacity and therefore longer endurance than the basic 412. The Queensland Bureau of Emergency Services recently imported two new machines, ESB and ESD ~ ESB is an EP (Extra Performance) model equipped with an 1800shp (1340kW) Pratt & Whitney PT6-3D Twin Pac and has been configured for its SAR/EMS role by Helitech of Brisbane, whilst ESD, a demonstration model already configured for SAR operations, is a HP (High Performance) machine equipped with the 1800shp (1340kW) Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3BE Twin Pac and both come with a digital autopilot system and EFIS.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 11. VH-BZH CFT ESB ESD HRS NSB NSC NSP NSV UAH XCF

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 built. The first Brantley in Australia was DUO, registered in 1961 and withdrawn from service in 1976, and it wasn’t until 1992 that one, LSV, once again appeared on the register. The Brantley is equipped with a 180hp (135kW) Lycoming fuel injected engine and seats two.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 2. VH-LSV LSX

Cicare Ch-7 Angel (Italy)

Recently launched on the Australian market, the CH-7 Angel prototype first flew in 1989 and is a single seat helicopter powered by a Rotax 582cc engine. The Angel will cruise at 90kt (167km/h) for two and a half hours on 40 litres of mogas. The ergonomic cabin and cockpit were designed by Marcello Gandini, who also has the design of the Lamborghini car to his credit. The kit, marketed by Pacific Flight Systems of Sydney, sells for about $60,000, with the tail and main rotor gearboxes pre-assembled and takes around 150 hours to construct.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 1. VH-NGL

Enstrom F28 & 280 (Usa)

The Enstrom Company was formed in 1959 to develop and produce 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 (170kW) Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD engines.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 10. VH-AVM AYN BJY ENM FSP IJX IPE TYR JAX SHX

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 323hp (241kW) Lycoming piston engine or an Allison 250 turbine. Some of the 16 currently registered are equipped with spray booms and are used for aerial agricultural duties.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 16. VH-AGK BJJ ECK FBE FBV FOR HIL HJW HMT KAU LMA LUN MJV MKZ THA UHB

Hughes 300 & Schweizer 300 (Usa)

Originally designed as a training helicopter for the US Army, the Hughes 300 has been in production since 1961 and is equipped with a 180hp (135kW) Lycoming engine. This helicopter 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, agricultural work and pilot training. 60 engine.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 54. VH-ACD ADL AHQ AOC APD AUQ BBS CAG CHV CMR CRY DBL DGD HAK HEA HFC HJD HOB IHV IHW JMY JPT KKC KKJ KZR LBQ LLZ LSQ MAY MHM MQI MZR NCL NHM NWQ OBK PHN PHT PHU PKK PSK SWQ TES THM THN THV THY UFX UOS UTT WAA WPP WZH

Hughes 500 & Mcdonnell Douglas 500 (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 on the register – BSQ, FHL, KFZ and SYG. In 1984 McDonnell Douglas took over production and development of the 500D series resulting in the MD 500E. The 500E is a longer, sleeker version of the D and both models have five bladed rotors and T-tails. There are five MD 500Es on the Australian register – HWL, HXF, JHE, OXF and PMA, and all are powered by an Allison 250-C20B engine.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 24. VH-AJZ AKV BAD BSQ FHL HUE HWL HXF JHE KFZ LLC MHE NDC ONE OXF PLD PLJ PLL PMA PPD RMS SHD SYG XAX

Mcdonnell Douglas Md 520n Notar (Usa)

In the mid 1970s Hughes Helicopters, now McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Corporation commenced development for a revolutionary “NO TAil Rotor” (NOTAR) helicopter based on the theories of Henri Marie Coanda and the “Coanda Effect”, which suggests that air flowing over a curved surface tends to follow the curve of that surface. Under this effect the design of the tailboom could be utilised to provide the majority of the anti torque force required for stable flight which is normally supplied by the tail rotor. The NOTAR system replaces the conventional tail rotor mechanism with a variable pitched fan enclosed in the tailboom, along with circulation slots, vertical stabilisers and a direct jet thruster. Airflow is generated by the fan and forced out through the circulation slots at about four times the velocity of the rotor downwash and thus causes the downwash to “hug” the contour of the boom resulting in a horizontal equivalent to lift and the necessary anti torque force to counteract main rotor torque. Remaining anti torque and directional control are provided by the jet thruster controlled by anti torque pedal input. The result is anti torque control power without tail rotor disadvantages such as excessive noise (the MD520N is up to 50% quieter than conventional helicopters) and the potential for damage or injury. The production prototype first flew in 1989 and deliveries commenced in 1991, with the first to be registered in Australia in April 1994. The fuselage and five blade rotor are similar to the MD500E, and the 520 is powered by a 425shp (315kW) Allison C20-R engine. An American study of helicopter accidents has found that 68% of all tail rotor incidents and 14% of all accidents could have been prevented if the helicopter had been fitted with the NOTAR system. Another helicopter using the NOTAR system is the twin MD Explorer which will be offered with a choice of either Pratt & Whitney Canada 206 or Turboméca Arrius 2C engines. Hawker de Havilland of Bankstown is responsible for the design and production of the Explorer fuselage and deliveries are expected to commence in 1997.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 1. VH-NTR

Mbb-kawasaki Bk 117 (Germany/japan)

The BK 117 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 BK 117 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 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 LTS 550shp (410kW) engines. In 1987 the NSW Police Force pioneered the use of this type in Australia with PHF, but unfortunately the aircraft crashed during January 1988. In 1991 Child Flight purchased BKZ, and it has been used extensively in a EMS/medivac role since then. The Western Australia Police Force and the NSW Surf Life Saving Association operate WAH and SLA respectively.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 6. VH-BKK BKL BKS BKZ SLA WAH

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. Worldwide over 2000 machines have been sold, and Robinson presently produces over 60% of the total helicopter production in the USA. The R22 holds every world record for its weight and class, and late last year Dr Bill Richards conducted the first solo helicopter circumnavigation of Australia in LPU, a Beta model. 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. Seating two and powered by a 150hp (110kW) Lycoming engine the R22 is used extensively for pilot training and cattle mustering.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 222. VH-ACN ACW ACY ADF AHJ AHS AHV AIW ALC AOP AOX AQZ ARP AVE AVL ATZ BCR BFA BFH BFJ BGS BHJ BHK CDO CIU DAS DBQ ECP EWQ EWY FDH FFB FHD FHE FHI FHK FOT HAP HAS HAU HBC HBE HBG HBF HBH HBL HBN HBQ HBR HBT HBU HBV HBW HBZ HCL HCO HCX HEE HEF HEG HEM HEU HEV HEW HFO HFP HHF HIG HIJ HIM HIW HLA HLC HLI HLJ HLK HMJ HMR HPR HPV HQX HRO HRU HRW HRY HSC HSI HSZ HTE HTF HXW HYZ HZB IBE IXM IXN IXR IXS JDB JFG JHC JIU JKG JKH JKI JKJ JKK JKL JKM JKN JKQ JKS JNA JNK JNL JNM JNN JNO JNP JNQ JNT JOT JQZ JTG JTH JUL JUQ JVB JVI JVJ JXU JXT JZD JZG JZH JZO JZP JZQ JZR IZS JZT JWG JWT JWL JWV KFV KHB KHI KEE KIS KMS KSI KSY LCH LCR LER LFG LFN LKK LKS LLE LLF LLK LLI LLN LLQ LNF LOA LOH LOJ LOK LON LOP LOS LOT LOX LPU LQM LQN LQU LSW LTX LTY LTZ LUM LUO NDT NGU NOC NOT NRJ-NST OBR POR PYG RBO RPN SBQ SRP TGS THI THP UXA UXB UXD UXF UXH UXJ UXM UXN UXQ UXR UXT UXU UXV UXW WHX WKF XHX XIA XIX XKS XOX XZT YOU YUS YYM YYP

Robinson R44 (Usa)

The R44 Astro incorporates some of the R22’s features and concepts and received FAA certification in 1992. It is presently the world’s best selling light helicopter, outperforming its little sister the R22. The first R44 in Australia, ARG, was imported early last year, and the number on the register has increased from four last year to 15 this year. The R44 has an enclosed Lycoming 260hp (195kW) engine, dual controls, seats four and at almost half the cost of the new five seat Enstrom.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 15. VH-ACW AEG AHT AIC APM ARG AVV AVW BIQ LOK OBG RJN YGX YKL XVC

Rotorway Exec 90 (Usa)

The Exec 90 is Australia’s first kit built helicopter officially sanctioned by CASA, however its ancestry goes back to 1958 with the American designed single seat Javelin that was either available in kit form or ready to fly. The Exec 90 is a two seat, steel tubing fuselage covered by a glassfibre skin and is powered by a 150hp (110kW) 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 pre-assembled. ROT was the first Exec 90 to be completed in Australia, appearing on the register in 1992, and it was with this machine that the ASA and Radial Engines have based much of the standard for the operation of amateur built rotary wing aircraft in this country. number registered at 1.8.95: 9. VH-AKI AVU BMR COC KOC RAH ROT TKO YCP

Sikorsky S-55 (Usa)

The prototype of the Sikorsky S-55 first flew in late 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 only one S-55 appears on the register and it was donated to the RAN Historic Flight by John Weymouth’s HeliMuster group in 1993. The Sikorsky retains its civil registration as part of CASA’s permit to fly regulations. The S-55 is powered by a 550hp (410kW) Pratt & Whitney R1340 engine.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 1. VH-O

Ikorsky S-70 Black Hawk & Seahawk (Usa)

Designed to replace the US Army’s Iroquois, the S-70A Blackhawk first flew in 1974 and is equipped with two General Electric T700A-1 turboshafts. The Black Hawk all weather, day and night operational helicopter with a large can carry all elements of a ten man infantry squad and it can also be used without modification for medical evacuation and logistic supply. The Australian Army’s original compliment of 39 was reduced to 38 in June 1992 when a Blackhawk (serial number A25-217) crashed near Oakey, Qld whilst on a training flight. The S-70B Seahawk shares the same basic fuselage and engines with the Black Hawk but with changes to provide shipboard compatibility. Eight of the 16 in service with the RAN were locally assembled by ASTA, the others being built in the USA. A single Seahawk operates from each of the Navy’s six FFG class guided missile frigates, six are based at Nowra and the remaining four are held in operational reserve. The primary role of the Seahawk is Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), but it is also capable of Anti-Ship Surveillance and Targeting (ASST), Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) — the carrying of supplies to ships, search and rescue, medivac and personnel transport. Sikorsky is in the process of developing a 19 seat passenger helicopter based on the Black Hawk with the view to replacing the Sikorsky S-61.

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 the A model is powered by two 650shp (485kW) Allison 250-C30 turboshafts. The S-76A+ models are equipped with twin 700shp (520kW) Turboméca Arriel 1S engines. Lloyd Helicopters operates 13 S-76s, four of these are contracted to provide Search and Rescue (SAR) services to the RAAF and operate from the RAAF bases at Pearce (WA), East Sale (Vic), Tindal (NT) and Williamtown (NSW), and a fifth is available to travel with the RAAF on exercises. Esso Australia operates five S-76C models, EXK, EXN, EXQ, EXU and EXW and is in the process of phasing out its present five A models. The 76C has a heavier frame than the A model, is equipped with state of the art Integrated Instrument Display Systems (IIDS) and is powered by two 725shp (540kW) Turboméca Arriel 151 engines.

Number registered at 1.8.95: 36. VH-BJR BJS BHI BHQ BHM CPH CPQ ECR ECS EML EMM EMN EMX EXK EXN EXQ EXU EXW HRP HRQ HRT HUB HUC HUD JXL LAH LAI LAQ LAX LAY LHY LHZ SHW XHA XHB 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 (1120kW) Rolls-Royce Gnome H1400 turboshafts, was specifically developed for the Royal Australian Navy, and have been in service since 1975 being based at HMAS Albatross, Nowra. Only six of the original 12 remain as utility transports. Westland has begun to upgrade the Sea Kings under the Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program, which includes an avionics update and airframe modification, and it is expected that the programme will extend the craft’s life until about 2008