Shaken by deaths in their ranks, pilots scrutinize their practices and equipment Dom Yanchunas For Capt. Ed Enos, it was among the most horrifying reports he could ever receive: A colleague had been killed during a ship transfer. Enos, vice president of the Hawaii Pilots Association, received just such news on Jan. 29, 2006. HawaiiRead more
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 Transfer services in the ports of Durban and Richards Bay for the Transnet National Ports AuthorityRead more
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. The next leg of the cruise was overnight to Cape Town. On board were an elderlyRead more
ACHER QUALITY ASSURANCE 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 has occurred as a result of landing at unprepared sites such as various wharfs to drop or recover marine pilots. Various measures haveRead more
Attention: Chandre PrinceDate: 18 Oct. 04Reference: 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 HoganCaptain: Grant MorrisonHoist Operator: Leonard Shange The call for assistance was received Saturday evening around 23:48 hrs from SASARAircraftRead more
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! 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 duringRead more
