A BRIEF ACHER CASE STUDY SKIDS VERSES WHEELS IN THE OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENT AND SPECIFICALLY IN THE SHIPPING MARKET. BACKGROUND The original development of skids was as a result of the limited power available from piston/turbine engines used in helicopters during … Continue reading
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Acher Quality Assurance
ACHER QUALITY ASSURANCE DATE: 17 September 2002. REF: ENGINE COMPRESSOR DAMAGE. ATTN: ALL AIR CREW. History: On two occasions the helicopter pilot service helicopter has suffered minor compressor damage to the starboard engine. It has been assumed that this damage … Continue reading
M/V ´BBC China´ – Rescue Operation
M/V ´BBC China´ – Rescue Operation Attention: Chandre Prince Date: 18 Oct. 04 Reference: M/V ‘BBC China’ This rescue was undertaken by the National Ports Authority Marine Pilot Helicopter Service. Helicopter Type: ‘Agusta A109K2’ Crew on board: Commander: Ryan Hogan … Continue reading
Pilot Boat Incidents
MAIB Incidents Identified as Involving Pilot Transfer These are actual cases involving accidents/incidents during the transfer of Marine Pilots by boat. These investigations include the location, environmental conditions, possible factors which resulted in the accident, and a description of how … Continue reading
Pilot Boat Accident
The rash of deadly incidents has stunned the proud fraternity of bar pilots and has prompted soul-searching among pilot associations. Many groups have undertaken campaigns to upgrade safety equipment carried by pilots and their launch boats. Continue reading
Columbia Ship Pilots
The correspondence below was between the Acher CEO and Captain ‘Bill’ Worth who, with Captain Garry Lewin, were the driving force behind the implementation of a helicopter service on the Colombia River. Acher Aviation were invited to establish a marine … Continue reading
‘Seven Seas Voyager’ – Rescue Operation
A ‘Feel Good’ story Every now and again a helicopter rescue comes up that has it all. On the evening of 17th of April 2010 the cruise liner ‘Seven Seas Voyager’ on a world cruise, departed Durban after a stopover. … Continue reading
50,000 Safe Hoists
NEWS FLASH – 50,000 HOISTS On 25 January 2010, Agusta A109K2, Serial Number 10036 with Registration ZS-RPN, powered by two Turbomeca Arial 1K1 engines completed 50,000 safe hoists! The helicopter is operated by Acher Aviation (Pty) Ltd performing Marine Pilot … Continue reading