Alastair Andrew 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2007 EZ-S703 Search and rescue Russian Air force one of Serach and rescue team EZ-S704 our back up Bird Prepare for Rescue Search and Rescue commencing That me decent down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Nice shots Alistair, never knew Bristow had a 'local' firm at Turkmenistan ! Those Antonov (AN2/AN24) planes at the back are very interesting indeed as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastair Andrew 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) Nice shots Alistair, never knew Bristow had a 'local' firm at Turkmenistan ! Those Antonov (AN2/AN24) planes at the back are very interesting indeed as well Thanks, I would like to take some more shot..but the airport is under military. I have hard time taken some more shots..Under their military laws we not allow taken more shots. Edited May 8, 2007 by EZ-S703 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Fira 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Nice shots Alistair, never knew Bristow had a 'local' firm at Turkmenistan ! Before Bristow, a Malaysian company had a S76C rego 9M-STF operating from the airport. It did a two week ferry flight from Kerteh to Turkmenbashi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 (edited) Before Bristow, a Malaysian company had a S76C rego 9M-STF operating from the airport. It did a two week ferry flight from Kerteh to Turkmenbashi. First of all, welcome to Malaysian Wings, great that we have Heli expert! My dad is helicopter enthusiasts Great shots of the drill! Wow, u just went stright down in da pix, no struggling/action ergh 2 weeks ferry flight? Edited May 9, 2007 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Cool... in the desert! Nice shots. What helicompter is that, it looks like Agusta 109 but I'm sure its not. Is it normal rescue or combat rescue you're training for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastair Andrew 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Nice shots Alistair, never knew Bristow had a 'local' firm at Turkmenistan ! Before Bristow, a Malaysian company had a S76C rego 9M-STF operating from the airport. It did a two week ferry flight from Kerteh to Turkmenbashi. G.Days It own by Bristows helicopter Aberdeen joint venture withTurkmenistan helicopter Ltd To be honest..I have no idea regarding ferry flight kerteh to turkmenbashi. At the moment we only have 2 birds standing by here.EZ-S703&EZ-S703 for offshore mobilization. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastair Andrew 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Cool... in the desert! Nice shots. What helicompter is that, it looks like Agusta 109 but I'm sure its not. Is it normal rescue or combat rescue you're training for? G.day. Sikorsky S-76. It normal resue not combat rescue. a group of tourist from UK stranded at mountain valley.The second last picture..we sending some winter cloth and blanket.it take almost 2 hours we hike from the decent point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Fira 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 G.Days It own by Bristows helicopter Aberdeen joint venture withTurkmenistan helicopter Ltd To be honest..I have no idea regarding ferry flight kerteh to turkmenbashi. At the moment we only have 2 birds standing by here.EZ-S703&EZ-S703 for offshore mobilization. a little bit of info. MHS Aviation Sdn Bhd was the first offshore helicopter company to operate from Turkmenbashi. They had a single Sikorksky S76C on contract supporting Petronas Carigali for their Caspian Sea operation back in 1998.A crew of 4 (3 pilot + 1 LAE) ferry the aircraft from Kerteh to Turkmenbashi via Thailand,Myanmar,Bangladesh,Pakistan,India,Iran and established the first foreign aircraft operation.They were there for almost 2 years before operation stopped due one the leg of the oil rig was broken and required to be towed back to Iran for repair. When the operation resumed MHS did not re bid for the contract due commitment back home. I believe Bristow took over the contract.(FYI Bristow has historical link with MHS). Cool... in the desert! Nice shots. What helicompter is that, it looks like Agusta 109 but I'm sure its not. Is it normal rescue or combat rescue you're training for? From the picture Bristow is operating Sikorsky S76A++. Alistair,are you working for bristow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 Wow, nice one....i like the picture where that crew attaching net under the belly.. Its will be nicer if we know your real name.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastair Andrew 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 a little bit of info. MHS Aviation Sdn Bhd was the first offshore helicopter company to operate from Turkmenbashi. They had a single Sikorksky S76C on contract supporting Petronas Carigali for their Caspian Sea operation back in 1998.A crew of 4 (3 pilot + 1 LAE) ferry the aircraft from Kerteh to Turkmenbashi via Thailand,Myanmar,Bangladesh,Pakistan,India,Iran and established the first foreign aircraft operation.They were there for almost 2 years before operation stopped due one the leg of the oil rig was broken and required to be towed back to Iran for repair. When the operation resumed MHS did not re bid for the contract due commitment back home. I believe Bristow took over the contract.(FYI Bristow has historical link with MHS). From the picture Bristow is operating Sikorsky S76A++. Alistair,are you working for bristow? Thanks 4 the in4 Yup..with bristow.as technician.at part of that we have a basic training in SAR. No wonder i see B.malaysia words in the hangar. Wow, nice one....i like the picture where that crew attaching net under the belly.. Its will be nicer if we know your real name.... Refer to the first posted. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2007 Russian Air force one of Serach and rescue team The Mi17, look like as if it have only 4 blades instead of the usual 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 Mr. Alastair are you susah at another aviation forum~??? Btw. Thank for sharing some exclusive pics.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 The Mi17, look like as if it have only 4 blades instead of the usual 6 Quite smokey engines too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Fira 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks 4 the in4 Yup..with bristow.as technician.at part of that we have a basic training in SAR. No wonder i see B.malaysia words in the hangar. Refer to the first posted. Cheers Mr Alastair, I have thought of joining Bristow but don't want to go to nigeria. Do they take short term contract staff in Turkmenistan for heavy maintenance? I did my OJT with Bristow Aberdeen in early 90s. Cheers A Arif Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastair Andrew 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) Quite smokey engines too Roger. Mr Alastair, I have thought of joining Bristow but don't want to go to nigeria. Do they take short term contract staff in Turkmenistan for heavy maintenance? I did my OJT with Bristow Aberdeen in early 90s. Cheers A Arif Honestly I have no idea..You can double check with them again OJT early 90..Roger. I just complete my OJT last years.now base here. some of the local guys ( Turkmen)doing training here. Any news FAX take over by firefly? Edited May 16, 2007 by Alastair Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites