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Hey Heli-Ops, I was scheduled in on May 3, but with the world outbreak of SARS, plus Air Canada attempting to go bankrupt, our travel plans are in question. We foolishly chose Air Canada to LAX, then board the financially stable Air NZ to Aukland.
AirCanada Points........................ you cheap b*******, a man with your money and your concerned about POINTS. Come on, spend some of that new money and take that darling of yours on a real vacation.
Points........give them to a charity,man.
And I bet your making all the lads at the HAC by you drinks too.
Points........give them to a charity,man.
And I bet your making all the lads at the HAC by you drinks too.
NZ is in next year's plan for us, and it'll likely be a six-week deal. This depends 100% on if we can get our two first class tickets with our A/C points....
This year we're planning three weeks (late Aug early Sept) touring the lovely bumps of BC on the bike.
This year we're planning three weeks (late Aug early Sept) touring the lovely bumps of BC on the bike.
407Driver - you should take Air Canada to Hawaii, overnight there at Waikiki and then head downunder the following day. I however, fly Qantas as I get much better service.
Keep me posted if you decide to still head this way.
Heli Ops
Keep me posted if you decide to still head this way.
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RDM, I can personally vouch that CTD BOUGHT beer at the HAC get-together. I''m sure it had nothing to do with the difficulty I had finding my wallet, then the opening (cobwebs you know).
By the bye, CTD and 407, are you really serious about flying Air Handout???
By the bye, CTD and 407, are you really serious about flying Air Handout???
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HeliOps I will be down under to see my kids in Dec. Well be staying in Parramatta sorry if I can''t get to NZ but we will try.
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While over there you should stop in and see Careflight with their Bell 412 and also Childflight with their nice new AS365-N2. They are at Westmead Hospital which is in Parramatta. You also have Sydney Helicopter Services running out of the Parramatta heliport as well.
If you want to do visit any of the operators in the area let me know and will set it up.
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While over there you should stop in and see Careflight with their Bell 412 and also Childflight with their nice new AS365-N2. They are at Westmead Hospital which is in Parramatta. You also have Sydney Helicopter Services running out of the Parramatta heliport as well.
If you want to do visit any of the operators in the area let me know and will set it up.
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I will do that because I think my son-in-law would like me to find work there. I will let you know just before I leave so we can have more of an idea when I will be there. Thanks for your help. Ken
I will do that because I think my son-in-law would like me to find work there. I will let you know just before I leave so we can have more of an idea when I will be there. Thanks for your help. Ken
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I will do that because I think my son-in-law would like me to find work there. I will let you know just before I leave so we can more of an idea when I will be there. Thanks for your help. Ken
I will do that because I think my son-in-law would like me to find work there. I will let you know just before I leave so we can more of an idea when I will be there. Thanks for your help. Ken
Hey Heli-ops, know anyone hiring in the Brissie area ?? Would love to move back.
By the way 407, and anyone else thinking of going downunda, go with Singapore Air. The cost is a little more (cost each of us $200 CAD more than Air NZ to fly south last Oct ) but it is well worth it. They give you a menu of what choices you have for meals, and the food is incredible. Free drinks, and I ain''t talking sody pop neither !! The flight attendants are incredibly nice, and quite pleasant to the eyes. Each seat has a tv screen, with 9 choices of movies, if you''re lucky and get on one of the new 777''s, the movies are ''on demand'' too. Oh all of this is in economy class, not business or first class.
Cheers
By the way 407, and anyone else thinking of going downunda, go with Singapore Air. The cost is a little more (cost each of us $200 CAD more than Air NZ to fly south last Oct ) but it is well worth it. They give you a menu of what choices you have for meals, and the food is incredible. Free drinks, and I ain''t talking sody pop neither !! The flight attendants are incredibly nice, and quite pleasant to the eyes. Each seat has a tv screen, with 9 choices of movies, if you''re lucky and get on one of the new 777''s, the movies are ''on demand'' too. Oh all of this is in economy class, not business or first class.
Cheers
There's Economy Class on airplanes??
Mr. Downwash - I have responded to your 'beer-buying' segment on the HAC thread. As for the Air Canuck thing, I don't have much of a choice! - got a squillion points. Figured a first class ticket for me and She-TD would be a nice treat. I just hope they're around long enough for me to cash them in...
Mr. Downwash - I have responded to your 'beer-buying' segment on the HAC thread. As for the Air Canuck thing, I don't have much of a choice! - got a squillion points. Figured a first class ticket for me and She-TD would be a nice treat. I just hope they're around long enough for me to cash them in...
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Too late Randy, We're already booked on Air Canada (the pride of Canada, Eh?) to LAX, then with Air NZ to AUK. I don't get the huge 205 fire $$$ to afford much else
Heli-Ops, we'll be arriving on May 3rd, then immediately flying to the south island. We'll be driving north to be in your fair town on or about the 23rd.
Heli-Ops, we'll be arriving on May 3rd, then immediately flying to the south island. We'll be driving north to be in your fair town on or about the 23rd.
RandyG - talk to Johnny Mac at McDermott Aviation as he has a number of mediums working now, has just added three 214Bs from Oman to the fleet including the first ever 214B with belly tank for fire fighting. Also has few TH1Fs and some Soloy 47s. His website is www.mcdermottaviation.com
Tell him I told you to call, he is a great guy to deal with and a straight shooter. Garry Mahoney from Kiwiland flies for him and he also does some work in Canada.
Another one to contact is Roy Conomos at Aeropower as they always seem to be busy. Will try and find out some more around the Queensland area. Drop me a PM with your quals so I can sort out who you would be best talking to.
407Driver - Let me know when you arrive into AKL and will try and catch up. You will have to catch a bus from intl terminal to domestic terminal or its a short five min walk. Where down south are you headed, Christchurch or Queenstown. Might be able to time a couple of photo shoots around Milford Sound that you could join us on, scenery looks like mountains of BC.
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Tell him I told you to call, he is a great guy to deal with and a straight shooter. Garry Mahoney from Kiwiland flies for him and he also does some work in Canada.
Another one to contact is Roy Conomos at Aeropower as they always seem to be busy. Will try and find out some more around the Queensland area. Drop me a PM with your quals so I can sort out who you would be best talking to.
407Driver - Let me know when you arrive into AKL and will try and catch up. You will have to catch a bus from intl terminal to domestic terminal or its a short five min walk. Where down south are you headed, Christchurch or Queenstown. Might be able to time a couple of photo shoots around Milford Sound that you could join us on, scenery looks like mountains of BC.
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