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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 2007-08: VUWAE 52
Aircraft Operations
Aircraft Operations
Twin Otter
The field deployment by Twin Otter was again highly successful, efficient, and practical. In preparation for field deployment to a new site, we met with the pilots, discussed satellite images and digital elevation models of the site. The crew provided us with aircraft pallets which we prepacked and plastic wrapped. The landing at this both sites was smooth and unproblematic. Four flights accommodated the cargo input of our deployment. The loading and unloading of the aircraft was fast and relatively easy even for heavy equipment, such as skidoos or fuel drums. At Gawn Ice Piedmont, crevasse fields undetected in our satellite images required finding an alternative landing site. The pilots were very accommodating and also created a safe zone for us by taxing across our chosen camp site before unloading. We would like to thank the crew for their professional, practical, and friendly support.
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HNO
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Field deployment to Evans Piedmont and Victoria Lower Glacier was carried out with HNO. Both deployment and pickup of cargo and passengers was very professional, efficient, and safe. The extensive regional and local experience of R.McPhail is invaluable. We are grateful for the exceptional support by HNO.
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