This evening, a Bell 407 helicopter was spotted returning to Warrnambool Airport after a day of agricultural work across the South West.
These low-level ag operations require serious skill and coordination. The aircraft was equipped with a Helispread bucket, used to apply fertiliser and soil treatments with precision. Suspended beneath the helicopter, the Helispread system allows for accurate coverage in areas where ground-based machinery can’t reach. Pilots must maintain precise height, speed and drop rates, all while managing shifting loads and navigating terrain and wind.
Bell helicopters are built for versatility, with models like the 407 used for everything from agriculture to utility and emergency response. @Bell Flight
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6 days ago
These rippled clouds across the sky are called altocumulus, from the Latin altus (high) and cumulus (heap). While they might look harmless, they’re actually one of three "warning clouds" recognised in aviation.
Altocumulus clouds often signal convection and instability in the mid-level atmosphere. Pilots know that when these clouds start to build or appear alongside other developing layers, they can be an early sign of more serious weather ahead, including the potential for thunderstorm formation.
Just one more reason to keep a close eye on what’s happening above.
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2 weeks ago
Join us for lunch this weekend, Sunday 22 June at 12.30pm at the Warrnambool Aero Club, Warrnambool Airport. All members, aviators, and aviation enthusiasts are welcome. It's a great chance to catch up, talk planes, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon at our clubroom.
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2 weeks ago
This evening, a Bell 407 helicopter was spotted returning to Warrnambool Airport after a day of agricultural work across the South West.
These low-level ag operations require serious skill and coordination. The aircraft was equipped with a Helispread bucket, used to apply fertiliser and soil treatments with precision. Suspended beneath the helicopter, the Helispread system allows for accurate coverage in areas where ground-based machinery can’t reach. Pilots must maintain precise height, speed and drop rates, all while managing shifting loads and navigating terrain and wind.
Bell helicopters are built for versatility, with models like the 407 used for everything from agriculture to utility and emergency response. @Bell Flight ... See MoreSee Less
These rippled clouds across the sky are called altocumulus, from the Latin altus (high) and cumulus (heap). While they might look harmless, they’re actually one of three "warning clouds" recognised in aviation.
Altocumulus clouds often signal convection and instability in the mid-level atmosphere. Pilots know that when these clouds start to build or appear alongside other developing layers, they can be an early sign of more serious weather ahead, including the potential for thunderstorm formation.
Just one more reason to keep a close eye on what’s happening above. ... See MoreSee Less
Join us for lunch this weekend, Sunday 22 June at 12.30pm at the Warrnambool Aero Club, Warrnambool Airport. All members, aviators, and aviation enthusiasts are welcome. It's a great chance to catch up, talk planes, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon at our clubroom. ... See MoreSee Less