August 2009 Archives
The Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting page has been updated with additional specifications for the Panther Mk8 Ultra Large Fire Vehicle. The information has been provided courtesy of Airservices Australia.
Visit the page here:
A new section has been added to the 5DME web site regarding Air Traffic Control. This section was provided courtesy of Airservices Australia. It explains about the roles of the Control Tower and Terminal Control Units (TCU) in the day-to-day operations of Adelaide Airport.
Find out more http://www.5dme.net/atc.html
5DME would like to thank Airservices Australia and their staff for contributing this information.
On Sunday 9th August 2009 COBHAM will be holding a Family Open Day for CANTEEN ( The Australian Organisation for Young People Living With Cancer) and family & friends of COBHAM staff. The day will comprise of a walk through of the COBHAM facilities and hangars where visitors can take photos. There will also be a flight for CANTEEN during the day (see below).
Times: Canteen from 9.00am
Cobham Family & Friends: 11.30am
PLEASE NOTE: This event is for CANTEEN members and COBHAM staff only.
CANTEEN FLIGHT
Teenagers from CANTEEN will also be partaking in a costal low level flight. Departing around 10am the flight will give passengers a bird's eye view and hopefully be the thrill of the year.
AVIATION AND THE COMMUNITY
It is great to see these contributions from the local Adelaide aviation industry. It promotes the positive and pro-active approach of the aviation industry to the community and the groups that require our support.
5DME is privileged to cover such events. We will place a follow-up article on the site post event.
** Following the event you will be able to view photos in our gallery.
On Sunday 2nd August 2009 9M-MGC arrives at Adelaide and taxis to the Alliance hangar. It will be re-registered on the Australian system and parted out. As Fokkers are a 5DME favourite, it is sad to hear of an aircraft being used for this purpose. However, parts are in demand and the operating fleets must be kept operational.
Photo by Ryan Hothersall
On Saturday 1st August 2009 the HARS DC-3 visited for an overnight at Adelaide Airport. The aircraft was on an excursion to Kalgoorlie WA from Wollongong via Adelaide and Ceduna.
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C-47B (DC-3)
This aircraft (A65-94) is the longest serving C-47B of the RAAF. Delivered in May 1945. Serial A65-94 served in 38, 36 & 34 Squadrons. This was a VIP aircraft in 34 Squadron and was used to transport various visiting dignitaries. HARS have a fact sheet available on this aircraft. Please visit their web site for further information.
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5DME have taken a substantial photo collection during this visit. We are also in the process of post-producing video footage and inteviewing. We will compile a page of HARS visits to Adelaide and make it available to view. Please call again to follow our progress.
The 14 passengers and crew departed Adelaide around 0745 (scheduled) for Ceduna then on to Kalgoorlie WA.
5DME would like to thank HARS for their cooperation during the Adelaide visit. Also, we would like to acknowledge the assistance of Cobham (National Jet) and Adelaide Airport Limited.
See more at www.hars.org.au
