Rotaryman

G-day Frank, well it's bloody cold back in Sydney and wishing I was back in Cairns, thanks heaps mate and great to see you again.. I don't think it. Will be long before I'm back up again In cairns that is....lol

WOW......awesome footage.

Awesome vid, thanks for posting..

Casa remember the CASA Motto. Here at the CASA We Are Not Happy Till Your Not Happy..

Having owned and operated 5 Helicopters both Piston and Turbine machines, I would have to say that while the initial purchase price is a major consideration, Its really the ongoing costs to keep them in the air that really eats into your budget. scheduled and unscheduled maintenance - 100 hourlys - Insurance - Flat battery and replacements run out at well in excess of $1200 plus your down time! while Fuel and Oil are your least concerns.:thumb_up: And what compared to the even harder landing in the fixed wing? I would rather a zero speed touch down in my Helicopters than looking for a nice wide obstacle free area that would still require some speed or risk stalling.

Greetings fellow aviators, Just a short introduction as a new member to your great site. I am an experienced commercial helicopter pilot and instructor with type endoresments on the following. Robinson R22 Robinson R44 Bell 407 Bell 206 Longranger Bell 206 Jetranger Bell 47 As350 Squirrel Hughes 500 E NVFR Low Level Mustering Sling Ops Below 2750kg Grade 2 Instructor Cheers and look forward to future input and debate. Rotaryman

Helicopters Rule Greetings fellow Aviators, I am a recent new member to your hallowed Recreational Flying webb site and thought I would thow my 2 cents into the debate. As a commercial Helicopter Pilot and Instructor of some 16 years experience I would like to say Helicopters Rule. I remember an old bold pilot once telling me that we can teach a Monkey to fly a plane, but they do have issues with making the radio calls when required.. Unlike Helicopters that do require considerable imputs to maintain flight, a fixed wing wants to fly and many have taken to the skies with out the monkey being strapped in. In anycase I welcome any questions relating to Helicopters and happy to represent our Rotary breathren. Cheers:clap:

Plastic Owls Hi Frank, I can advise that you can purchase a plastic owl from Australian Geographic stores for approx $25, I use one for scaring the hell out of those pesky possums and it does work, not so sure how it would work on those feathered types though? maybe worth a try and remember to continue to relocate the owl as the birds will get used to it otherwise.