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Here We Go Again… Another Shady Operator

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Helicopter crashes in north-east NSW

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Horn Island Longy In The Drink

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in I heard...

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Alpha Eagle Helmet for sale

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Pilot Avalible

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Wanted to Buy R66 float kit

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Tracplus Rockair 5G

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Looking for work with Class 2 medical

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Re: MyGoFlight iPad Sport Cool Case Kneeboard/Mountable Case for iPad Mini 6 / Mini 7. (SOLD NO LONGER AVAILABLE) Attachment(s)

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Nautilus Pilot Positions

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On the Job
General stuff that gets thrown about when Helicopter Pilots shoot the Breeze.

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Helicopter Q&A
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Advanced Training
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Flight Planning
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Equipment
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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EFB's
Electronic Flight Bags, Apps and tips.

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International License Conversion
Looking for some info on converting to or from an Aussie Flight Crew License?

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EBA Discussion
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NOTABS
Notice To All BladeSlappers

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From the Hangar Floor
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Insurance
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AAPMBF
Australian Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund

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AHIA
Australian Helicopter Industry Association

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I heard...
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There I was...
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The Pilots Lounge
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Rescue Crew / Air crew officer / Winch Op's Required
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Pay
What's a job in helicopters pay? Does it pay? Why do you get paid more than me?

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General Employment Questions
Good Company to work for? What do they fly? Ask here.

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CHC Engineers EBA
Private forum for CHC Engineers

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Footprint Productions Heli Adventures
Join Matthew and the team as they trek around Australia.

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CASA
Got a gripe, suggestion or praise about our regulator? Do it here. Who knows, you might make a difference...

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Medical Talk
Discuss and/or express your disgust about anything Aviation Medical

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Just for fun
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Techniques
Got any good tips for that killer aircraft pic?

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Heli Pic's
A bunch of pics as supplied by members. You cant upload here but you can upload to the gallery linked above.

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Helicopter Movements
As requested by GAFNomad... Helis on the move

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Video Clips
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Choppernut
Follow choppernut on his journey to CPL(H).

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Bladeslapper Suggestions (and gripes)
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For Sale
Got something to sell? List it here for free.

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Recipes
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