akdriver Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 A question for the Canadian seismic folks - is there a twin engine requirement for moving drills? We're hearing of rumours to that effect -Id be surprised if the 204/205's are not utilized by the seismic companies. Thanks for replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heli-Gypsy Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 That is the first I heard of it, It might be some Client companies requirement like Shell in the past has required 212's for that work, but for the most part unless things have taken a turn in that direction Lately, I believe anything goes single or twin, I'm sure there are some folks here that will answer that quustion for you that are working in that department at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 The last I heard is that all drill companies in 2006 and forever in the near future will require a minimum of either the EH101 or the Super Freelon both of which have three engines. :shock: :shock: :shock: Take care and fly safe all.Mini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Don't forget about the CH-53 Super stallions. They will develop a "drill runner" instead of a bag-runner for multiple complete drill drops. 300 ft lines to prevent downwash taking out trees and so on.... :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Actually I was thinking more along the line of having one 407 with a good swivel on the belly hook and a 100 ft. longline going to a real good swivel on the rotor head of another 407 hovering at the end of the line with a real good swivel on its bell going the real good swivel on the head of the bottom 407 and a longline on that machine going to the load. If yall pulled at once....holy shite :up: :up: Fly safe Mini............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-rex Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 As for your question, no, not that I am aware! In the US there are requirements for crews moves and twins but not for drills...yet! The big oil companies are going/ looking or being 'consulted' back into the 'twin' markets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetbox Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 If the canadian exploration companies require twin engines, it will most likely be because Contrail has recommended it. You should be asking Brian if and when he will do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dammyneckhurts Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 akadriver, In Canada there are 10-15 drill crews operating in the busy season, of that about 4-6 crews will use a 212......the rest all use a 205. Havent seen a 204 moving drills much in the last 10 years or so. The 205/212 also allows you to move the entire crew of 14 guys (6 drills) to/from the job each day. Some crews only use 5 drills so thats 12 guys...Tight squeeze in a 204! DMNH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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