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Air Corps News / Irish Mail on Sunday 26-8-07
« on: August 27, 2007, 03:16:43 pm »
The Mail has been doing it's best to embarrass the DF and Gardaí since it launched in Ireland, this is no exception.
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Irish Air Corps / Who are the REAL enemy?
« on: July 15, 2007, 04:36:10 pm »
If drugs are going out of the country on aircraft then the easiest method of intercepting them would be to do so on the ground, either in Ireland or at the destination. Likewise, if you're going to stop drugs at sea the best way would be to use the NS.
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Irish Air Corps / Who are the REAL enemy?
« on: July 14, 2007, 02:09:42 pm »
Two questions:
1. How much of the drugs coming into the country are coming in by air.
2. How much of the drugs coming in by air are being smuggled in on legitimate commerical aircraft without the knowledge of those on board, aircraft that cannot be shot down.
1. How much of the drugs coming into the country are coming in by air.
2. How much of the drugs coming in by air are being smuggled in on legitimate commerical aircraft without the knowledge of those on board, aircraft that cannot be shot down.
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Irish Air Corps / NS air
« on: October 04, 2006, 10:16:37 am »
I thought the Minister doesn't like flying and so drives everywhere?
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Irish Air Corps / Air Corps receive first AW139
« on: September 29, 2006, 05:06:18 pm »
Article from this month's issue of Connect:
People will be happy to know that there is no sign of orange on the aircraft in the pic that accompanies the article.
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| 274 Clear to Land On August 11th, the Air Corp flew the first of four new AB139 utility helicopters due for delivery in November 2006 and spring 2007. The Helicopter, call sign 274, was handed over to Air Corp personnel in Milan, Italy, where they are undergoing flight and technical training in the Augusta training centre over the next few weeks, before they are flown home. The Agusta Bell aircraft once fully deployed will be used in a variety of roles that will include troop carrying (seats for up to 12 troops), air ambulance and inland search and rescue. The helicopters will be equipped with a cargo sling that can carry a 105mm light gun, rescue hoist, two machine guns, abseiling/fast roping kit, night vision goggles capability, forward-looking infra-red camera provisions, and medvac/air ambulance kits. |
People will be happy to know that there is no sign of orange on the aircraft in the pic that accompanies the article.
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Irish Air Corps / Air Corps on Nationwide, 18th September
« on: September 28, 2006, 01:34:09 pm »
Given that RTÉ has practically ignored the DF over the years, the Nationwide program was a good one. Nationwide had done several pieces on the DF down through the years, so someone involved must have an interest in defence.
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Irish Air Corps / Dauphins to go to the US?
« on: September 10, 2006, 05:34:49 pm »
Maybe he meant a CN-295?
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Irish Air Corps / Fighter Jets for the Air Corps -
« on: August 20, 2006, 05:56:34 pm »
The letter's author seems to think that a 9/11 attack on Ireland needs to have a symbolic target - Leinster House etc. Why is this? Hijackers could plough a plane into the middle of Dublin or Cork & still generate the same feelings amongst the populace.
But let's say we accept his idea & decide there's going to be a specific target - how about Shannon? An attack there could kill both Irish civillians and US military personnel.
But let's say we accept his idea & decide there's going to be a specific target - how about Shannon? An attack there could kill both Irish civillians and US military personnel.
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Irish Air Corps / Flying Kit
« on: January 08, 2006, 07:01:23 pm »
Nomex is inherently fire-resistant, it does not need to be treated with chemicals.
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Irish Air Corps / Dauphin upgrade?
« on: January 08, 2006, 06:43:06 pm »
Is there still a need for a Dauphin on Eithne? I was told that the introduction of the CASA's made the need redundant.
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Irish Air Corps / Navy Helicopter Ops?
« on: November 13, 2005, 05:33:31 pm »| Quote (clan @ 10 Nov. 2005,13:02) |
| Unless the new ship the Navy is talking about is allowed its own Naval operated helicopters which I presume is still a no no as far as the air corps is concerned. |
If the NS gets the multi-role vessel that's been touted, it won't have the facilities to operate helicopters. The NS doesn't really need helicopters at the moment. The Dauphin's roles are now being carried out by the Casa's & carries out all it's boardings by boat.
The Gardai allegedly wanted a British company to provide the pilots for the GASU aircraft (the company does this for many forces across the UK) but legislation prohibits state-owned aircraft from being flown by civilians. I don't see the GS providing their own pilots, the pilot's would probably want flight pay & the DoJ wouldn't like that.
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Irish Air Corps / Army UAV's
« on: November 13, 2005, 08:02:54 pm »
It annoys me when you proceed to mention it on two seperate threads on a different board. If there's no reply to your posts it's because no one has any further info, it's not a conspiracy of silence to keep you in the dark.
I would have thought a lack of replies would indicate an obvoius lack of answers. It seems I'm wrong so I'll endeavour to get every board member to post a 'no new info' message for your benefit in future.
I would have thought a lack of replies would indicate an obvoius lack of answers. It seems I'm wrong so I'll endeavour to get every board member to post a 'no new info' message for your benefit in future.
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Irish Air Corps / Army UAV's
« on: November 13, 2005, 05:41:01 pm »
From what I hear, the NS wasn't happy with the AC personnel's performance on Eithne. The AC crew's weren't happy being on-board for any length of time & would fly back to the Don at every available opportunity.
As for UAV's, no one on IMO knows anymore than has already been posted. Unless you want us to start making stuff up you can stop going on about it.
As for UAV's, no one on IMO knows anymore than has already been posted. Unless you want us to start making stuff up you can stop going on about it.
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Irish Air Corps / Would PC 9s be Useful Overseas?
« on: November 13, 2005, 02:01:23 pm »
If there's a need for armed air support while on overseas missions, it's better left to other nations with the appropriate equipment & training.
A more realistic notion would be for the AC to provide UAV support or, further down the road, helicopters.
A more realistic notion would be for the AC to provide UAV support or, further down the road, helicopters.
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Irish Air Corps / Garda EC135
« on: November 07, 2005, 12:54:25 pm »
Look at the Air Corp's experience of SAR & air ambulance. Up until recently it occupied a lot of the AC's meagre resources & time, to the detriment of military operations and training. The same would be true for the Garda ASU, it would be called off to accidents left, right & centre. The ASU is small unit, it could not perform it's primary mission if it was given an air ambulance role.
On top of that, there's the issue of medical expertise. Who would attend the patient while in flight? Does an EMT do it or would the Gardai? If it's left to the Gardai do they get extra training? Who pays for this training & extra costs?
I'd also say that involving the Gardai would result in the HSE or whoever saying that they needn't fund a dedicated service as someone is already doing it for them.
A proper, dedicated air medical service is what's needed in this case.
On top of that, there's the issue of medical expertise. Who would attend the patient while in flight? Does an EMT do it or would the Gardai? If it's left to the Gardai do they get extra training? Who pays for this training & extra costs?
I'd also say that involving the Gardai would result in the HSE or whoever saying that they needn't fund a dedicated service as someone is already doing it for them.
A proper, dedicated air medical service is what's needed in this case.