Wheres all the heavy Iron

[Capt Slong]

Is there any heavy helicopters in the country to help with the fires??

Whats on the way?

[godfather007]

1 big orange machine turned up in Sydney over the weekend.

[Firefish]

Don’t need em anymore. We got LAT’s.

[Hello Pilots]

Last I heard the 737 was broken.

[godfather007]

Give the locals a run.
Plenty of good gear and drivers to assist already in the country.
F()ck the overseas planks.
Section 44/ over ran.. then use them.
RFS...?? No more to say.

[Jabberwocky]

No such thing as a local operator in the RFS' eyes anyway mate.
Look at the armada of machines that are sitting up at Armidale atm whilst the 'local operator' has his machines sitting in the hangar

[plumber]

It's all fine and dandy when your drivers invade Canada ain't it Godfather?

[godfather007]

Hi Plumber.
I love Canada.
Didn’t realise we invaded you.
If so, sorry.
From what I remember in history classes, France has invaded Canada and you also have a culture that extends beyond the British Invasion. I’m sure I saw statues to recognise the original land holders around the place along the times I have traveled around Canada.
Your always welcome to come here and spend your money, play at the beach in the sun, get a tan and scope out our hot Aussie babes along the way.
When I mentioned Planks, I was referring to planes.
True Canadian helicopter driver talent is always welcome here.
By the way, we don’t have awesome snow like Canada, so bring your spare board or skis if you want to extend your stay.
You can leave your misery with our customs officers and collect it on your way back home free of charge.

[choppermech1986]

You can leave your misery with our customs officers and collect it on your way back home free of charge.

Or you can ship your misery for free with the 10 or so C registered aircraft that come over to Australia each year. It's a two way street shiffer.

[plumber]

Not misery just facts. Though things have settled down here a bit. Turns out when a certain group flies machines like they stole them it's just cheaper in the long run to pay pilots who don't use hammer heads as a standard approach a little more money. But there is always Zonk to work for as no self respecting Canadian will work there.

[choppermech1986]

... it's just cheaper in the long run to pay pilots who don't use hammer heads as a standard approach a little more money. But there is always Zonk to work for as no self respecting Canadian will work there.

Yes, those over-torqued machines, landing gear ripped off 212's, stoves put into manual mode at 100%, machines tipping off pads and nets going into blades (just to name a few) is all cheaper than paying for the increased wear of pitch links and airframe fatigue from a bunch of stupid approaches by ex mustering pilots.

You can keep telling yourself that Canadian pilots are more gifted and professional but honestly, the numbers aren't there to back it up. It seems as though you're a guy who can't get on with a company that does any overseas work and you're living in a small town in Western Canada working for one of the only companies that will tolerate your misery, mostly because you've got average enough hands and feet and enough time to meet most contract requirements, certainly not due to your ability to think critically or your friendly demeanor.

Get outside and enjoy the fall.

[Capt Slong]

Well this thread deteriorated quickly....

Was hoping to see the Aussie’s get a good run early which I hope has happened before the contract ships get here.

Interesting to see what comes over through and who’s running them??

Chinook’s, Cranes, Blackhawks?? I guess we will see soon enough??

Play nice boys

[godfather007]

Local and overseas pilots and company’s got a run on a decent fire in western Sydney today.
Good to see.
Well done to all including the ground crews.

[plumber]

Haha so which is it Godfather? First you're whinging about overseas drivers and then it's a love in for everyone. You really are a special kind of stupid.

[godfather007]

Yeah.

[bangequalsbad]

Yeah.

Best response EVER.

Bang"Man of few sensible words"Equalsbad.

[godfather007]

Why thank you Mr Bang!
It’s an honour to be “a special kind of stupid” and yet still have the ability to lay down a killer response.

[plumber]

It was an ok response let's not put yourself over too much.

[hand in pants]

Come on ladies, let's stop acting like 2 year olds.......................................

[godfather007]

Ok...
Sorry HIP.