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Irish Air Corps / Re: Fast jet in Bal?
« on: April 30, 2008, 11:46:20 pm »
Saw one of the Alpha Jets deparing at approx 09:20 this morning
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Irish Air Corps / Strange jet from Carnmore
« on: June 22, 2007, 04:59:05 pm »
Hi guys,
Just to elaborate on this, a 146 was in Carrickfinn a few weeks back also, all white scheme I believe, wondering if its connected to the Galway flights?
Could be to do with the oil rig ops currently operating out of there at the moment but i'm not sure.
Cheers.
Just to elaborate on this, a 146 was in Carrickfinn a few weeks back also, all white scheme I believe, wondering if its connected to the Galway flights?
Could be to do with the oil rig ops currently operating out of there at the moment but i'm not sure.
Cheers.
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Irish Air Corps / Gazelle 241
« on: May 07, 2007, 09:40:46 am »
Yep, she's been sold for a while now I believe. Operating privately in England under the reg HA-LFQ (Hungarian I think), somewhere in Yorkshire.
Flying in Ireland Link for pics
Flying in Ireland Link for pics
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Irish Air Corps / Air Corps To Perform Fly By
« on: March 13, 2007, 04:11:15 pm »
Hi guys, any more news on the fly by?
It's rare enough I get to see any Air Corps aircraft these days and I don't want to miss it seeing as i'm in Galway!
It's rare enough I get to see any Air Corps aircraft these days and I don't want to miss it seeing as i'm in Galway!
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Irish Air Corps / New Helis at Baldonnel
« on: November 29, 2006, 02:17:04 pm »
Again, Great pics guys,
I know this is a bit off topic but I saw one of the new AW-139's around Galway around 11:30 today interupting my valuable study time! Great noise off it alright.
They're wasting no time getting out and about anyway,
great to see.
I know this is a bit off topic but I saw one of the new AW-139's around Galway around 11:30 today interupting my valuable study time! Great noise off it alright.
They're wasting no time getting out and about anyway,
great to see.
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Irish Air Corps / Tory Island Heli Service
« on: November 17, 2006, 05:50:20 pm »
Hi Guys,
As regards the PDG helicopter operating the contract as Joe said I think the 'Tory run' as I call it is leased out to PDG when the IHL Bo-105 is unavailable.
I have no information as to how much the contract is worth as it is presently operating but the system is that the aircraft arrives the afternoon before commencing the runs, it fuels up in Carrickfinn and it then lands at a local hotel (in Gweedore) before waking everybody in the locality up the next morning as it goes about the island runs. I believe it departs again the same day. Could anyone shed any light on how much a service like this would cost?
As regards the availability of a lifeboat on Tory I would say that it is a practical issue for the RNLI, in general terms I doubt it would make logistical sense having two Severn class boats based so relatively close to each other as the Arranmore and Tory one would be if it where to have one.
There is a Coastguard station based in Bunbeg, newly opened actually which operates a RIB boat but this would be impractical for operations such as patient transfer.
As regards the ambulance service in the locality it can sometimes leave a lot to be desired, but as with everything in the country this has to do with allocation of what resources are available.We have a good out of hours GP service in the NOWDoc (similar to the Westdoc service) and the Doctor would usually arrive long before an ambulance in an emergency situation, road accident etc.
And Pilatus the Ferry service isn't a joke btw! They do the best they can with the equipment they've got and they operate a reliable service, as reliable as any service can be when it is dependent on weather conditions.
Lude
As regards the PDG helicopter operating the contract as Joe said I think the 'Tory run' as I call it is leased out to PDG when the IHL Bo-105 is unavailable.
I have no information as to how much the contract is worth as it is presently operating but the system is that the aircraft arrives the afternoon before commencing the runs, it fuels up in Carrickfinn and it then lands at a local hotel (in Gweedore) before waking everybody in the locality up the next morning as it goes about the island runs. I believe it departs again the same day. Could anyone shed any light on how much a service like this would cost?
As regards the availability of a lifeboat on Tory I would say that it is a practical issue for the RNLI, in general terms I doubt it would make logistical sense having two Severn class boats based so relatively close to each other as the Arranmore and Tory one would be if it where to have one.
There is a Coastguard station based in Bunbeg, newly opened actually which operates a RIB boat but this would be impractical for operations such as patient transfer.
As regards the ambulance service in the locality it can sometimes leave a lot to be desired, but as with everything in the country this has to do with allocation of what resources are available.We have a good out of hours GP service in the NOWDoc (similar to the Westdoc service) and the Doctor would usually arrive long before an ambulance in an emergency situation, road accident etc.
And Pilatus the Ferry service isn't a joke btw! They do the best they can with the equipment they've got and they operate a reliable service, as reliable as any service can be when it is dependent on weather conditions.
Lude
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Irish Air Corps / Tory Island Heli Service
« on: November 15, 2006, 04:25:08 pm »
Hi Guys,
Well I know a little bit about the service currently operated to Tory island,I live in the locality, I always thought that the heli service included flights for a doctor to go out to the island on a regular basis.
These flights are mainly operated during the winter and have been operating for years with an Irish Helicopters BO 105, althogh more recently a Twin Squirrel from some Scottish Company has performed the role also.
If there is an emergency medical situation on the island I believe that the Sligo S-61 would be tasked, no question.
This move by the HSE seems strange considering the above, but perhaps the contract is up for renewal or something along those lines??
Well I know a little bit about the service currently operated to Tory island,I live in the locality, I always thought that the heli service included flights for a doctor to go out to the island on a regular basis.
These flights are mainly operated during the winter and have been operating for years with an Irish Helicopters BO 105, althogh more recently a Twin Squirrel from some Scottish Company has performed the role also.
If there is an emergency medical situation on the island I believe that the Sligo S-61 would be tasked, no question.
This move by the HSE seems strange considering the above, but perhaps the contract is up for renewal or something along those lines??
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Irish Air Corps / Finner Camp runway status?
« on: January 24, 2005, 04:17:12 pm »
The runway at Finner is now out of use, it has two large white crosses painted on it to signify this.And yea, it's tiny!!
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Irish Air Corps / 'AIR CORPS' - and proud of it !
« on: June 16, 2004, 10:11:29 pm »
We've done this before people,I think it might have been on the old board though!!
I do agree about the Air Corps name being applied to the aircraft,would increase profile etc.
I do agree about the Air Corps name being applied to the aircraft,would increase profile etc.
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Irish Air Corps / Allouette's are like Duracell!
« on: June 14, 2004, 07:31:32 pm »
I totally agree with silver about the idea of an historic flight for the air corps,would be great at airshows or public events etc.
Any word on an Air Corps museum??
Any word on an Air Corps museum??
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Irish Air Corps / Allouette's are like Duracell!
« on: June 07, 2004, 09:31:42 pm »
All this talk of the new aircraft got me thinking of something pretty amusing I saw when I was in Paris a few days ago.
I was unfortunately caught up in the Bush extrvaganza when he roled into town the last day,and I noticed that the trusty little aircraft providation observation for the motorcade was an allouette!!
No shiny new EC-135/145 etc.,but the venerable Allouette!
It was a lovely red one with what looked like a white lightning stripe down the side of the fuselage,twas just nice to see that some other service apart from the Air Corps are still reaping the benefits of that absolute tank of an aircraft!
It's gona be sad to see them go.
I was unfortunately caught up in the Bush extrvaganza when he roled into town the last day,and I noticed that the trusty little aircraft providation observation for the motorcade was an allouette!!
No shiny new EC-135/145 etc.,but the venerable Allouette!
It was a lovely red one with what looked like a white lightning stripe down the side of the fuselage,twas just nice to see that some other service apart from the Air Corps are still reaping the benefits of that absolute tank of an aircraft!
It's gona be sad to see them go.
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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004
« on: January 23, 2004, 04:49:55 pm »
I'll be going again this year as well!
I'm an undergraduate,no degree yet.
Hope to God I get in this year.
Anyway,get prepared for the questions!!
I'm an undergraduate,no degree yet.
Hope to God I get in this year.
Anyway,get prepared for the questions!!
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Irish Air Corps / Heli tenders expected shortly
« on: May 09, 2004, 04:41:11 pm »
The plot thickens........!
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Irish Air Corps / Fatal Air Corps Cessna crash
« on: May 06, 2004, 11:12:57 pm »
My deepest condolences to the family,friends and comrades of 2nd-Lieutenant Raymond Heerey.
A tragic day for the Air Corps.
May he rest in peace.
A tragic day for the Air Corps.
May he rest in peace.