November 2017 Noteworthy Movements - Discussion & Photos

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Please post questions / comments / pictures relating to November Noteworthy Movements here.

[Robert.M]

Missed RAAF Lockheed AP-3C Orion (serial unknown)



Toll Group/Helicorp (VH-TJE) Leonardo-Finmeccanica AW139


Ausjet-Heli Experiences (VH-JGE) Bell 206B Jet Ranger III


Indonesian Air Force (A-1337) Lockheed C-130H Hercules, ex RAAF A97-002

[Grahame Hutchison]

The Domino Effect

Moruya based BK117 B-2 LIFE23 is currently at the Cape Banks Lifesaver Helicopter Base for maintenance, so our Sydney based BK117 B-2 LIFE21 headed down to Moruya to cover for it.

Meanwhile, the bonus for Sydney-siders is that we get Cairns based Bell 412EP VH-ZVP to cover for our Rescue Chopper LIFE21.

VH-XZP is a beast of a machine in immaculate condition, and only when you get up close do you reaslise just how big it is.

XZP was an ex Japanese Government aircraft that was imported into Australia, transported by truck from Sydney's Port Botany Terminal to Bankstown Airport, where Hawker Pacific completed a refit. XZP was flown to Cairns after the refit was completed on the 17th September 2016.

Thank you to Nautilus Aviation for the close up inspection today - Nautilus Aviation Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/nautilusavi...65573476824818

[NathanJ]

Saw a chopper similar to this one in pieces heading westbound on the m5 today. Didn't catch a rego unfortunately.

[Robert.M]

Find looking Bell 412! Nice photographs Grahame.

RAAF (A54-001, 002, 003 and 004) Pilatus PC-21 flyover RAAF Base Wagga


Ausjet/Heli Experiences (VH-XDZ) Robinson R44 Raven II called in for fuel before heading south


Aerostar Yak-52W (VH-YVK)


Aerostar Yak-52W (VH-YVK) and Nanchang CJ-6A (VH-NNC, NND and NNL) before heading to Mildura, for aerial displays on the Saturday


Nanchang CJ-6A (VH-NND)


Nanchang CJ-6A (VH-NNL)


Nanchang CJ-6A (VH-NNC)






ICP Savannah VG-XL (19-7576)


Fresh out of paint! Royal Australian Air Force (A97-449) Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules, departing yesterday




Main Gear Pty Ltd (VH-URH) Mooney M20J during the golden hour.


Very rare visitor called in for fuel, General Aviation Maintenance (VH-VJN) Dornier DO 228-202

[Robert.M]

Looks like Toll Priority has a new contractor doing the mail/freight runs. GAM is doing the Central West runs but not sure who is doing the Riverina runs.

Cessna 208B Supervan 900 (VH-XLF)






P J Airways (VH-YDV) Beech F33A Bonanza


Royal Australian Navy (N49-048) Bell 429 Global Ranger, just need one more photo (49) to complete my collection.


Eastern Australian Airlines/QantasLink (VH-TQZ) Bombardier DHC-8-315Q Dash 8, first visit since being repainted into the new QantasLink "new roo" livery. Still waiting on QOA to visit.




Ausjet/Heli Experiences (VH-JGT) Bell 206B Jet Ranger III called in for fuel before heading north


Bairnsdale Air Charter (VH-JNU) Cessna 172RG Cutlass

[Grahame Hutchison]

Great to see the PC-21s Robert, and the Dornier 228 as well. I have not seen a Cessna 208B Supervan 900, so will need to look up the Specs to see the difference, I'm guessing a more powerful engine and a slight stretch maybe. Love the shots of the Nanchangs on the wet aprons.

[Grahame Hutchison]

3 Day Visit

Boeing 737-7BC (W) BBJ N666ML made a three day visit to Sydney Airport, departing Runway 16R around 1300L today, and tracking southwest towards Melbourne. The aircraft was parked on the KILO Apron during its stay, and towed over to DOM 6 Bay 98 at 0926L this morning in preparation for its departure.

[MarkR]

Originally Posted by Grahame Hutchison

I have not seen a Cessna 208B Supervan 900, so will need to look up the Specs to see the difference, I'm guessing a more powerful engine and a slight stretch maybe. Love the shots of the Nanchangs on the wet aprons.

The four bladed prop is the main difference visually, along with the upgraded engine from a Pratt to a Honeywell

[Grahame Hutchison]

Thanks Mark