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When to File a Flight Plan - A must know!
There are very clear definitions of whan a flight plan should be filed, which may not seem to include your flight. "A flight plan shall be submitted prior to operating
any flight or portion of a flight, to be provided with an air traffic control Service
Any flight within or into designated areas, along designated routes, when so required by the appropriate ATS authority to facilitate the provision of flight information, alerting and search and rescue services
An flight withn or into designated areas, or along designated routes, when so required by the appropriate ATS authority to facilitate co-ordingation with appropriate military units or with air traffic services units or with air traffic services units in adjacent states in order to avoid the possibel need tor interception forthe purpose of identification:
Any flight across international borders - just in case you decide to fly a little detour into Northern Ireland
Within the state, for any flight of which at least a total of 30 nautical miles is over water.
So, there's the officiall line on the filing of a flight plan.
An aircraft for which a flight plan is filed will received a Flignt information Service and an Alerting Service. What this means in practice is that the ATC unit which received the flight plan information, will provide flight information and alerting services if requested or, even if not requested, if required.
Sikorsky Launches Electric Helicopter "interesting snippit"
Will an electric helicopter ever be viable? Sikorsky is going to give it a go! at the annual EAA AirVenture show at Oshkosh, USA in July, the Company introduced "Project Firefly" an all-electric helicopter technology demonstrator - an plans to fly it before the end of 2010. The aircraft is based on an S-300 with the standard Lycoming piston single engine replaced by a 190hp electric motor, a lithium-ion battery system and a digital controller. Integrated sensors provide real-time aircraft health information to the pilot through panal integrated interactive LCD monitor. Eagle Aviation Technologies carried out the airframe modifications and assembly of the demonstrator aircraft. The firefly was at the EAA event as part of a world symposium on electric aircraft.. Chris Van Buiten, director of Sikorslky Innovations, said, "Our objectives with Project Flirefly are to provide a proof of principle concept to validate the benefits of an electrically powered rotorcraft, to develop the technologies to enable the manned flight of that technology, and to drive future development of improved state-of-the-art "green" technologies and practices" The first flight is anticipated to occur later this year, upon completion of ground tests and safety of flight reviews in accordance with Sikorsky standard practice for all aircraft programmes.
Alert! Student Air Traffic Controller Vacancies at IAA (posted 13/08/2010)
The Authority is now offering places on its Student Air Traffic Controller Programme. Successful completion of the programme will lead to a career in one of the most interesting and varied sectors of the aviation industry
This two-year training programme was introduced by the IAA in 1997 and consists of a number of modules. Applicants must be 19 years of age and have a Leaving Certificate with five passes (including Maths) with a Grade C in at least two higher level papers. An equivalent second level qualification may be acceptable.
The programme is as follows:
- Induction (one week) - This is classroom based and students are taught about the Irish Aviation Authority and given a general overview of the aviation industry.
- Familiarisation (one week) - Students are introduced to the Shannon based operational areas of the IAA. Visits are arranged to local airlines and the Met office and students also take a trip onto Shannon airfield.
- Team building - The class spends three days at an adventure centre for team building.
- Theory module (three months) - Subjects include Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology, Theory of Flight and Communications. There are frequent progress tests throughout this module ending with written and oral examinations.
- Basis skills training - The class is broken into three groups of eight. Students spend six weeks each learning Non-Radar skills, Radar skills and Aerodrome skills. At the end of this stage students are assigned to Cork, Dublin or Shannon.
- Rating training (12 weeks) - Students are trained in a specific airspace at Cork, Shannon or Dublin.
- On-the-job-training (OJT) (16 weeks) - Students are coached by on-the-job-training-instructors (OJTIs). These are qualified air traffic controllers who monitor the progress of the student.
The programme finishes with a graduation ceremony for successful student
Upcoming Aviation Events 2010
Some Irish Aviation Events events which maybe of Interest in the remainder of 2010. Just to remember events are subject to change due to weather conditions etc
August 14th & 15th Birr Annual Fly-In The ormand Flying club host their annual Fly-In. Weather back up date is September 4th & 5th
September 25th & 26th The PAI Irish Nationals. The Irish Nationals will take place at the Irish Parachute Club.
October 5th - 10th FAI General Conference the 104th FAI General Conference will be held on 5-10 October 2010 at the Citywest Hotel near Dublin Ireland. The event is being hosted by the National Aero club Ireland
- for more information check the IAA website at www.iaa.ie
01.08.2010
Galway races are over for another year attendance was good up a reported 5% overall on last year despite the economic recession, weather conditions held up well overall and good time was had by all.
29.07.2010 Ladies Day at the races
The big day is finally here, weather forecast dry and cloudy, Helicopter bookings are strong but seats still available. J.P. won the Galway Plate for the fourth time yesterday in what was described as a "nailbiting" day
AnnMarie O'Leary from Camp in Co. Kerry was the winner of the Best Dressed Lady Competition. Ms. O'Leary who celebrated her 40th birthday today wore a vintage style ivory fitted dress with shoulder bow details by Karen Moriarty. Her hat was designed by Carol Kennelly, Milliner from Co. Kerry.
28.07.2010 Wenesday at the Races
Weather promised Good dry and cloudy should be a another fantastic day out!
27.07.2010 Galway Races reported - Fantastic crowds for the first two evenings of Galway Races
" Punters were aplenty and with added excitement of a local Galway owner on Tuesday the two evening meetings were once again a huge success. Crowd figures were up on both evenings. The attendance for Monday was 17,961 up 619 people on last year and the attendance for Tuesday was 17,860 up 2,119 on last year."
Our helicopters were as usual providing shuttles in and out to the races, and ground staff were at the race course to co-ordinate, everything ran smoothly without a glitch. Well done guys!
Pilot Shortage predicted in the US
According to an article in Flight Training news. "Last month industry experts attending a National Transportation Safety Board forum in Washington warned that future airline pilots will soon be in short supply. Panel members said there are far fewer military pilot leaving for jobs with airlines. Fewer college students say they want careers in aviation because they see it as an economic dead end, and airlines are increasingly having to compete with corporations for pilots. Paul Rice, a pilot and spokesman for the Air Line Pilots Association, said he shared the panel's concern that there will be a shortage of experienced pilots at regional airlines"
16.07.200 - Trim Veteran & Vintage Car Rally, Pleasure Flights
EVENT! Executive will be sending their Bell 222 helicopter across Ireland to Trim, Co. Meath this Sunday 18th July 2010. Ever been in a twin engine, IFR equipped helicopter? Well if not, come on down to the show at the Porch Fields in Trim to experience the fantastic thrill of the Bell 222 aircraft.
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13.07.2010 - Events Throughout Ireland
Executive helicopters will be attending a number of shows throughout Ireland this summer, giving helicopter rides at an affordable cost, prices will start from €20 euros. A Calender of events will show shortly so come along and enjoy the day!
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01.07.10 ; Galway Races 2010 Prices
The prices for this years Galway Races shuttle flights from Galway City Docks will be as follows.
€125 one way or €200 return. Prices are per person.
If it is a group booking, and your group size is in a multiple of 4 or 7 passenegers, we can provide you with a group discount.
Call now for further details.
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29.06.10 ; Galway Races 2010
Executive will be operating shuttle flights from the Galway City Docks again this year! Watch-out for this years prices, coming soon!
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Robinson - New Turbine Helicopter now For Sale - Press Release 09.02.2010
Robinson Helicopter Company is Now Accepting Orders for the R66 Turbine Helicopter
Torrance, CA—Robinson’s turbine helicopter, the 5-place R66, will be on display at Heli-Expo in Houston, Texas, February 21, 22, and 23, 2010. Serial numbers will not be assigned and delivery dates will not be confirmed until after FAA certification is complete.
The R66 incorporates many of the design features of its reputable predecessor, the R44, including a two-bladed rotor system, T-bar cyclic and an open interior cabin configuration. The most notable differences are its increased reserve power, increased altitude performance, fifth seat and large baggage compartment. Popular upgrades including HID landing lights, leather seats, and a stereo audio control panel are standard in the R66. contact us for more information
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