CHINOOK HELICOPTER TO BE USED IN 2017/2018 BUSHFIRE SEASONS

Hello and welcome back... On standby at Camden airport (United Aero Helicopters) is this sexy beast for use in the 2017/18 Fire season.

MORE INFO = http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/story/5062304/camden-airport-to-house-massive-helicopter-during-bushfire-season/

ARMY BLACKHAWKS FLYING AROUND SYDNEY

Hello and welcome back...If your wondering why a series of Army Blackhawk helicopters have been flying around parts of Sydney, its a training exercise.

From October 30th till November 23 2017, aircraft will be flown in a training exercise around various parts of Sydney inc around Campbelltown, Penrith and St Clair (already reports in social media) and will be going till around 11.30pm.

MORE INFO

https://www.army.gov.au/media-room/noise-and-training-notices

TIMBERLINE / PAYS BLACKHAWK IN NSW

Hello and welcome back... This stunning bird will be joining us for the 2017/2018 Bushfire season in NSW.

Blackhawk helicopter (Ex U.S Army) known as Helitak 260 (2016/2017 NSW fire season) arriving at Brisbane Airport ready to be assembled.
Just unfold the tail, slap on the rotors and away you go.

The Blackhawk will be headed to Scone, NSW where it will remain on standby with Pay's Aviation.

This beast can travel at 275Kmph or 150knots, has 3200 horsepower and has a 3400ltr bucket attached.



MORE INFO

http://australianaviation.com.au/2017/11/bushfire-black-hawk-to-return/

http://www.fireandrescue.co/news-feb-17-blackhawk.html

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RIDE INSIDE A BLACKHAWK FIRE HELICOPTER IN THE U.S (go fullscreen)




THAT SOUND.. Thanks to Frank Bry for the video

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ERICKSON SKYCRANE IN ACTION

Hello and welcome back... Wicked video of the Sikorsky Erickson Sky-Crane in action.

This helicopter will be joining us shortly in the 2017/2018 fire season.

Here is a small video of the chopper being put through its paces in Istanbul.

I didn't know it had a fire-fighting hose on the front, interesting.

Take a Look. (be sure to put in full-screen mode)