| 24. | Twenty five hours helicopter time was allocated to CRP for the season and 16.5 hours actually used/'charged' against K001. Overall pleased with way helicopter operations were integrated into the effort this season - number of flights, and therefore hours, were minimised. Cooperation and timing between SB and CR was very good and the helicopter crews positive and helpful, with one isolated exception - RNZAF's K03 about which SB Manager was notified. One positive point about the new civilian operator that became apparent with time was that because of their policy of 'shutting down' as a matter of course there was better communication between us and them, almost no hassle and stress operating around the helicopter and more effective loading and unloading of it. |
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