Two of our pilots (Rick Lord and Alex Carroll) have just returned from 139 simulator training in Italy. Their sim instructor was Rob Carr, ex-military from the British Army and Royal Navy then out to civilian flying on police and rescue type work before coming over to Rotorsim.
"A good guy, practical and thorough, relaxed in the sim but firm enough to not let you get away with anything, first class all round", states Allan. "Types of training involved were sorties, sim, external power start, and ground taxi manoeuvres, and basic emergencies just to name a few. An extensive training schedule. We did get a bit of a chance to enjoy Italy".
"There is an internet room and international direct dial calls are free so keeping in touch with home is not too much of a hassle, the canteen is open at 1200 and the grub is free unless you get certain items. Think rig food (not hot cuisine) but, not bad either)".
Well done fellas and welcome back!
Ensco 56 Headed to Nelson
The 143m-high, 53m-wide rig, which has been drilling off the coast of Taranaki, marked the completion of the Pohokura gas field and is headed to Port Nelson for a refit before moving onto its next project.
As the rig was heading out past Mount Egmont, our pilots were conducting training and were able to capture some incredible pictures. These pictures were taken by Russell Pirihi.
The Ensco 56 is described as a self-elevating "jackup" rig, and is operated by Shell under a Liberian flag. It can drill to 7620m, has a heliberth and can accommodate almost 100 people.
Local School Pays a Visit
On 29 May, Senior Pilot John Anderson organized a visit from the New Plymouth Play centre to see some of our helicopters in action. All the children (and adult chaperons) were given a brief on some of the general aspects of our new installation. 
They were allowed to observe take offs and approach from our briefing room. John, Brian, and Craig were instrumental in providing information on piloting and engineering - quite possibly a future pilot or engineer?
Afterwards, the children were allowed to sit in one of the helicopters in the hanger. All in all, they had a good time (I do believe the parents had more fun!).
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