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- Who were the original owners of the Bulolo Goldfields Aeroplane Service?
- Who was the PNG pilot that flew with the British Royal Air Force Red Arrows?
- Was Vivigani used during the Second World War?
- What happened to P2-TNT?
- How do I become a cadet pilot?
- what are the prefix registration letters of png aircraft?
- papua new guinea aeroplanes are called balus meaning bird why do you think this is?
- P2-SHA?
- When did the Regional Aviation Academy open?
- When was the new Bulolo Airport opened?
- baggage allowance?
- HOW TO GET TO POPONDETA?
- How many landing strips are there in PNG?
- How many airstrips are sealed and what are the lengths??
- How many airstrips are unsealed and what are the lengths??
- How many PNG based airlines are there??
- Are there any heliports in PNG?
- Who was the first PNG National to finance his own flying lessons?
- Who was the first PNG National flying instructor?
- Who were the first PNG National's to gain a Commercial Pilot's Licence?
- Who was the first PNG National to gain a pilot's licence?
- Can you please give me the list of helicopter companies in PNG
- Where can I find a register of PNG aircraft?
- what are the prefix registration letters of png aircraft?
- What are the technical specifications of the DC3?
- Where is Tufi Airport?
- Why was the airport at Milne Bay named Gurney?
- What is the name of the airstrip that serves the D'Entrecasteaux Group of islands?
- What are some of the old time names for the warstrips around Alotau?
- why is port moresby airport called Jacksons Field?
- milne bay airways?
- What was Emelia Earhart's last port of call before disappearing for ever?
- Hello,
Could you please let me know if flight crew visas are obtainable upon arrival or needed in advance?
- What aircraft were operated by Douglas Airways?
- Where can I find out information about P2-DNW?
- What is the swamp ghost?
- Where can I find out more about the "Swamp Ghost"?
- In what year did the A300 Airbus replace the Boeing B707 aircraft?
- Who were the initial shareholders of Air Niugini?
- How many aircraft were in the original Air Niugini fleet?
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- Who were the original owners of the Bulolo Goldfields Aeroplane Service?
R.J.P (Ray) Parer and Eric Gallet was floated with one airceraft - a DH4.
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- Who was the PNG pilot that flew with the British Royal Air Force Red Arrows?
Technically he flew with the Red Arrows but in an Etihad A340-600 aircraft in formation with the Red Arrows over rw Arabian Gulf. His name is Granger Narara from Dobu, Milne Bay. Granger is Vice President of Flight Operations with Etihad Airways - the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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- Was Vivigani used during the Second World War?
Vivigani airstrip was used by allied forces from June 1943 to August 1944 as a staging point for operations.
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- What happened to P2-TNT?
Do you mean the Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 Islander operated by Transniugini Airways that had an engine failure shortly after take of from Karamui airstrip?
On the 25th of July 1995 P2-TNT (msn 393) yawed and rolled left and struck the ground in a nose-down attitude after number 1 engine failed shortly after takeoff.
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- How do I become a cadet pilot?
If you are writing from overseas then I would say it would be virtually impossible to become a cadet pilot in PNG.
If you are a citizen of PNG then I suggest contacting the airlines such as Air Niugini and Airlines of PNG and MAF - Missionary Aviation Fellowship.
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- what are the prefix registration letters of png aircraft?
P2 - see -- for a partial list of PNG registered planes.
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- papua new guinea aeroplanes are called balus meaning bird why do you think this is?
When introducing new things it is always best to describe it as something that a person already knows especially when it is not possible to show a sample of what you are describing. Common sense really.
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- P2-SHA?
Check out the Balus Section of Michie.NET.
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- When did the Regional Aviation Academy open?
Officially recognised by the National Training Council the Regional Aviaition Academy began its operations in 2001. It offers aircraft maintenance courses and imparts training through lessons where students sit for Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)-prepared examinations.
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- When was the new Bulolo Airport opened?
With the arrival of an Airlines of PNG Dash 8 aircraft on the 13th of February 2008 the new Bulolo Airport was officially opened. The airport runway has been upgraded to 1,500 metres.
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- baggage allowance?
Generally this is 20 Kg on International Flights and 16 Kg on domestic services. See also -- http://tinyurl.com/28ukh8
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- HOW TO GET TO POPONDETA?
Since this is in the Aviation FAQ's I assume you want to know how to fly to PNP - Popondetta
Air Niugini flies daily to PNP and I believe that Airlines of PNG may have flights from Alotau (GUR) to PNP
It is probably best if you talk to a travel agent or check the www.airniugini.com.pg and apng.com web sites for online information.
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- How many landing strips are there in PNG?
There are approximately 492 airstrips in PNG. Some of these may be closed due to lack of financial resources to keep them maintained in an airworthy condition.
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- How many airstrips are sealed and what are the lengths??
A total of 20 are sealed
2,438 - 3,047 metres - 2
1,524 - 2,437 metres - 13
914 - 1,523 metres - 4
Under 914 metres - 1
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- How many airstrips are unsealed and what are the lengths??
A total of 472
1,524 - 2,437 metres - 13
914 - 1,523 metres - 57
under 914 metres - 402
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- How many PNG based airlines are there??
Not sure but according to the -- PNGBD website
1. Air Niugini
2. Islands Nationair
3. Airlines of PNG (MBA)
4. Regional Air
5. Northcoast Aviation
6. MAF
7. Southwest Air
8. Heli Niugini
9. Hevi Lift
10. Island Airways
11. Kiunga Aviation
12. Moresby Aviation
13. Trans Air
14. Pacific Helicopters
15. Tropicair
16. Fubilan Air
Airlink stopped operating in 2007.
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- Are there any heliports in PNG?
Yes, PNG has two recognised heliports and many other unclassified landing areas for helicopters.
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- Who was the first PNG National to finance his own flying lessons?
A bakery salesman, Harry Bukka was the first to finance his own flying lessons.
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- Who was the first PNG National flying instructor?
In February 1972 Barry Awui became the first PNG National to become a flying instructor.
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- Who were the first PNG National's to gain a Commercial Pilot's Licence?
In July 1969, Aria Bouraga and Minson Peni became the first PNG National's to successfully complete their commercial pilot's licences (cpl).
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- Who was the first PNG National to gain a pilot's licence?
Napoleon Onzem, from a small village called Watunou in Milne Bay Province, passed his private pilot's licence at the first sitting.
I have been informed by Henry Onzem that his father passed away in 1995 following a stroke. He is survived by 6 sons, one of whom has taken after his father and is a pilot. The oldest has a commercial pilot's licence (cpl) as well.
Henry was also kind enough to help me fix some spelling mistakes - not only had I spelt his surname wrong but had also mispelt the village name.
If anyone else finds mistakes in these pages then I really do appreciate being told. faq.addition@michie.net
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- Can you please give me the list of helicopter companies in PNG
Hevilift PNG -- Head Office PO Box 49 Mt Hagen ph +675 545 1240 and Fax +675 545 1261
Heli Niugini -- admin@heliniugini.com.pg
http://www.heliniugini.com.pg
Helifix Investments -- helifix@daltron.com.pg -- http://www.helifix.com.pg
Pacific Helicopters -- opsman@pachel.com.pg
Columbia Helicopters -- +675 325 2274 FX +675 325 2395
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- Where can I find a register of PNG aircraft?
A register (not complete) can be found at Balus Info
If you can add to the list please send email to balus.updates(at)michie.net
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- what are the prefix registration letters of png aircraft?
All aircraft registered in PNG carry the P2 prefix. Military aircraft follow this with numbers, all other aircraft use letters (usually 3)
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- What are the technical specifications of the DC3?
Crew 3 -- Pilot, co-pilot, radio operator
Engines 2 x 1,200 horsepower Pratt and Whitney R-1830-90D
Span 95'
Length 64'4"
Height 16'10"
Max. Speed 230 mph
Range 2,000 miles
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- Where is Tufi Airport?
It is in Oro Province
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- Why was the airport at Milne Bay named Gurney?
Gurney is named in honour of Charles Raymond (Bob) Gurney who, as an early aviator, started flying for Guinea Airways in 1929. He was killed in action in 1942 whilst flying for the Royal Australian Airforce.
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- What is the name of the airstrip that serves the D'Entrecasteaux Group of islands?
A small World War 2 airstrip called Vivigani (Viv-i-ga-nee). It is on Goodenough Island in Milne Bay Province.
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- What are some of the old time names for the warstrips around Alotau?
The one that is still in use today was known as No. 1 Strip or Gurney. There was also No. 2 and No. 3 strips. No.3 was also known as Turnbull.
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- why is port moresby airport called Jacksons Field?
The strip was named in honor of RAAF pilot John Jackson shot down and killed in action April 28, 1942 flying P-40E A29-8. To Americans, it was know as 7 Mile.
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- milne bay airways?
MBA or Milne Bay Air is now called Airlines of PNG. They have a web site at -- http://www.apng.com
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- What was Emelia Earhart's last port of call before disappearing for ever?
Lae was the last place the famous pioneering American aviator Emelia Earhart took off from on one of the final legs of her round the world flight before disappearing without a trace.
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- Hello,
Could you please let me know if flight crew visas are obtainable upon arrival or needed in advance?
PNG entry visas may be obtained on arrival, however if your crew are arriving during periods where there are no other international arrivals then I suggest advance notice of your operation is provided to Customs / Immigration authorities.
Alternatively you could apply in advance for issuance of entry visa prior to your operation.
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- What aircraft were operated by Douglas Airways?
Most of the Douglas fleet were registereed as P2-DN? Try dong a search by Registration and enter DN at http://michie.net/cgi-bin/plnsrch.pl
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- Where can I find out information about P2-DNW?
Do you mean the Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander operated by Douglas Airways that crashed near Kokoda Airport (KKD) on the 30th of August 1985? -- Sorry I can not help you.
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- What is the swamp ghost?
"Swamp Ghost" is the nickname wreck hunters have given to a remarkably well preserved B-17 wreck in Agaiambo swamp (Oro Province - Papua New Guinea).
The plane is nearly impossible to locate, even from the air due to the high kunai grass around it. Very few visitors and no kunai grass fires have kept the plane in excellent condition.
The Swamp Ghost was moved in May 2006 to the wharf at Lae for shipping to USA but the PNG government stepped in and stopped the shipment.
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- Where can I find out more about the "Swamp Ghost"?
Try the excellent Pacific Wrecks Website at http://www.pacificwrecks.com/provinces/png_agaiambo.html
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- In what year did the A300 Airbus replace the Boeing B707 aircraft?
Air Niugini replaced the Boeing 707 aircraft with an Airbus A300 in 1984. The A300 was painted with a full length Raggiana Bird of Paradise on its side.
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- Who were the initial shareholders of Air Niugini?
The Airline was formed in 1973 as the National Airline of Papua New Guinea. The initial shareholders were the PNG Government (60%), Qantas (12%), Ansett (16%), and TAA (12%). In 1976 the Government bought out the Qantas and TAA holdings, and in 1981 acquired the Ansett shares.
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- How many aircraft were in the original Air Niugini fleet?
Air Niugini commenced its operations with a remarkable fleet of twenty aircraft comprising of twelve DC3's and eight Fokker F27's (more popularly known as the Fokker Friendship). The DC3's were purchased directly from Australian airlines Ansett and TAA for the very favourable price of $15,000 each, which also included a large inventory of spares.
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Created 1 May 2002
Updated 21 Jun 2008
Updated 21 Jun 2008
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