Ontario Astars?

[T-rex]

I heard, only a rumor though, that the Ontario Gov't was looking at operating the Bell 212 in replacement for their Astars? I heard they are looking at long term contracts for this?

Any one else got this rumor or better yet got any FACTS on this??

[widgeon]

maybe they could be 100 r44's instead.

[cyclic monkey]

Hi 'Rex, some people made reference to this rumour in "Firehawks in Canada" (last post on 28 February).

Australia and the US are going through a complete re-think of what is the perfect machine to fight fires with. It would appear that OMNR is certainly sniffing around for something new also.

 

Sorry, no facts, but there is certainly lots of gossip on this one so far.

[407 Driver]

No rumors here, but I have had dealings with a certain ONT operator who was debating a new 407 over "another type" due to the present situation with OMNR.

[Puddle Jumper]

407

 

Heard the same rumour in regards to a certain operator picking up a 407. Talked to him and it sounds like he has decided against a 407. Sounds like he plans on sticking to the current fleet.

PJ

[407 Driver]

Makes sense PJ, it's getting late in the spring to be outfitting a new aircraft.

My involvement was simply them asking me what I thought of the type and how it's worked for us. Can anyone here guess my point of view ?

[jetbox]

407, you can't fool us! We know you spend every minute in that disgusting Bell product wishing it was an Astar!!!

 

I'm just kidding of course, don't y'all get all pissy and offended again

[cyclic monkey]

Actually 407Driver spends every minute that he is squeezed into that little red rocket dreaming of the next time he gets to roll the big iron out of the hangar so he can become........

TA-DAAAAH....."212 Driver".................wop,wop,wop,wop.

[407 Driver]

The truth be known, my winter ride is not generally a 407.....Here it is, the 2nd newest aircraft we own......EC doesn't produce ANYTHING that can touch this in a Ski environment.

[pitchlink]

Hey guys,

 

Strictly a rumour but I heard that MNR is gonna have at least one EC 130 B4 running around with a bird dog officer this summer!!

 

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