Brother-in-law was assigned to a twin otter as the mechanic one season. He flew on the twin otter whenever it flew anywhere just in case. So he spent the entire season of six months in the Antarctic food. Also, twin otters are the only aircraft that the manufacture certified to operate at -75C. Which is why they have participated in several personnel rescues who needed to be in hospitals.
They use the fuel from the A340, which came from 2500 nm away, waiting there for hours (?) with one engine and the APU running, and have enough to fly back 2500nm, with some reserve. Research shows distance around 8000nm for the A340-300. Okay, should be enough. 3000nm for spare and other use. But i would really like to see the fuel calculation in detail. "sooooo....and while were waiting here, these friendly guys on the ground take away a few tons of fuel". Absolutely amazing, thank you for taking us with you on this journey!
Thank you, Joe, for another great video showcasing the unique challenges facing aviation in a polar environment. How you weathered that cold - grinning ear to ear, with an abundance of enthusiasm and fascination - is entertaining enough by itself! Looking forward to the next instalment of the series!
On their site they offer 3 hours on the ground trips. So i guess that's the turnaround time. Some people may stay for longer and some people may only be there for 3 hours and return with the same plane to Afrika.
Very efficient operation! From a safety perspective the A340 is an ideal aircraft for the ground handlers, as they have no requirement to go anywhere near the number 4 engine during loading/unloading.
Brother-in-law was assigned to a twin otter as the mechanic one season. He flew on the twin otter whenever it flew anywhere just in case. So he spent the entire season of six months in the Antarctic food.
Likely twin otters out of Calgary, Alberta. PossiblyKen Borek Air. They fly them from Calgary the length of South America, and then the trip over the ocean.
If they had such consistent, dependably predictable (extreme) weather there'd be no difficulties at British airports. Dealing with terrible Antarctic conditions is COMPARATIVELY easy because managers know what to expect and when to expect it. They know how cold it'll be. They know how much snow will fall, and where, and when. They know exactly what equipment they'll need to cope, and how many people they need to keep things moving smoothly. Yes, the conditions are harsh, but they're predictable. The whole point about British weather is that it's changeable, which makes it impossible to plan for. Yes, we may get a pathetic little bit of snow and a wimpy low temperature of minus 7°C, but we then get an hour of hot sun followed by rain, then fog, then freezing fog, then more sun, then hail, then a blazing hot burst of heat, then more snow, then a thaw, then a sudden temperature drop, then more rain on the resultant ice. And that's all in one day, not spread over a month or two. With respect, if you think that the answer to keeping Britain moving in (so-called) "winter" is a straightforward matter, then you haven't understood the question.😁
Next time , I can carry your suite case , there and Oshkosh!! 👍 👌😁😁 how do the cope in the touchdown zone , in a fog situation where it's all white , white fog white tarmac . How do they cope in those situations
That was exciting , loved the accommodation . Yeah buddy , will get you pola truck in match box size 👍. Ha 😂 Love these videos , so different I wondered about frozen pipes , ect , OK I put Italy as a holiday destination , I'm adding Antarctic to the list. Amazing experience that words can't describe. Thanks you so much thank you 🤗 ❤ ask the pilots next time , if they have had close accident , like skidding on runway , So many questions . Love ❤️ the videos. Thank you thank you so much 💋
Again wow! I guess they can't just spray black paint on the runway in touchdown? There's lots of work at the airport for every flight. How neat the A343 is the choice of plane for White Desert. Four engines for huge safety margin. And a B744 or B748 would be too big & heavy. Another awesome watch!
Brother-in-law was assigned to a twin otter as the mechanic one season. He flew on the twin otter whenever it flew anywhere just in case. So he spent the entire season of six months in the Antarctic food.
Also, twin otters are the only aircraft that the manufacture certified to operate at -75C. Which is why they have participated in several personnel rescues who needed to be in hospitals.
How cool of a job was that!!!
They use the fuel from the A340, which came from 2500 nm away, waiting there for hours (?) with one engine and the APU running, and have enough to fly back 2500nm, with some reserve. Research shows distance around 8000nm for the A340-300. Okay, should be enough. 3000nm for spare and other use. But i would really like to see the fuel calculation in detail. "sooooo....and while were waiting here, these friendly guys on the ground take away a few tons of fuel".
Absolutely amazing, thank you for taking us with you on this journey!
You can! Watch the first video of this series. You can see the full operational flight plan in that video!
Amazing. Thanks.
What is the density altitude in Antarctica? Those engines (once running) gotta love that air.
Thank you, Joe, for another great video showcasing the unique challenges facing aviation in a polar environment. How you weathered that cold - grinning ear to ear, with an abundance of enthusiasm and fascination - is entertaining enough by itself! Looking forward to the next instalment of the series!
great video joe!! both informative and entertaining!
Another great video, captain J....thanks for the ride.
drinking game: take a shot every time he says "pistonbully"
He loves the Pistenbullies
Great video Joe - a fascinating insight into commercial Antarctic flying operations.
quite fascinating, thank you
Dein Video gefällt mir sehr gut.Super gemacht Joe.👍
Really interesting video! never thought that such big aircrafts can land on ice
You should watch the first video of this series
Beautiful.
How much time was spent from landing to take off? What was roughly the fuel burnt running one engine during the ground operations?
On their site they offer 3 hours on the ground trips. So i guess that's the turnaround time. Some people may stay for longer and some people may only be there for 3 hours and return with the same plane to Afrika.
You can see the fuel flow in the video😉
Cool! Hi from Verona, Italy
Lovely place! I‘ve been to Verona many times😉
Very efficient operation!
From a safety perspective the A340 is an ideal aircraft for the ground handlers, as they have no requirement to go anywhere near the number 4 engine during loading/unloading.
True, but I believe you meant to write, number 1 engine
@flywithcaptainjoe Roger thanks for the correction Captain Joe! I was going to write the 'outer' engine on the other side but that was too long😅
Thanks
HIAB crane mounted on a Pistenbully bed. Amazing anyways!
A very chilly one!!! Brrr 🥶 !!!
You should check ice pilots. those guys fly in -40 weather every winter in canada
Mikey McBryan and I are friends on WhatsApp😉
Excellent video! Congrats 😊
Thank you! 😃
Brother-in-law was assigned to a twin otter as the mechanic one season. He flew on the twin otter whenever it flew anywhere just in case. So he spent the entire season of six months in the Antarctic food.
2:40 - @ridecake ❄️🏍️
Watching this, fascinated, while surrounded by palm trees. 🌴🌴🌴🌴🥶🥶
Where do they get the fuel from for the cars and trucks that you showed driving around? How do they power the living quarters?
Santa is going to need a bigger sled to deliver your polar truck
Nice
Hey Captain Joe, can you also fly the A340-300?
Sadly no. It’s a great plane and the cockpit layout is very similar to the Airbus A340👍🏻
Cool very cool
I see what you did there 😂
Do they have anti ice and de ice truck on there?
Great video joe! What are your thoughts on the crash last night?
How does one become ground crew in Antarctica?
Now that’s a fantastic question!!!
I'm very sorry for you Captain you are suffering a very cold weather but I injoy watching your video it's very interesting. Take care Captain ❤😊
First comment 👌👌👌 hey you make amazing videos......
It's great to see Canadian registered aircraft in Antarctica.
Likely twin otters out of Calgary, Alberta. PossiblyKen Borek Air. They fly them from Calgary the length of South America, and then the trip over the ocean.
You‘ll like the next video! I can guarantee you that😉
Deicing? Or just so cold you never need to?
The bosses of British airports could learn a hell of a lot from this video.
😂
10-12 hours between flights to regroove the runway....
If they had such consistent, dependably predictable (extreme) weather there'd be no difficulties at British airports. Dealing with terrible Antarctic conditions is COMPARATIVELY easy because managers know what to expect and when to expect it. They know how cold it'll be. They know how much snow will fall, and where, and when. They know exactly what equipment they'll need to cope, and how many people they need to keep things moving smoothly. Yes, the conditions are harsh, but they're predictable.
The whole point about British weather is that it's changeable, which makes it impossible to plan for. Yes, we may get a pathetic little bit of snow and a wimpy low temperature of minus 7°C, but we then get an hour of hot sun followed by rain, then fog, then freezing fog, then more sun, then hail, then a blazing hot burst of heat, then more snow, then a thaw, then a sudden temperature drop, then more rain on the resultant ice. And that's all in one day, not spread over a month or two.
With respect, if you think that the answer to keeping Britain moving in (so-called) "winter" is a straightforward matter, then you haven't understood the question.😁
Next time , I can carry your suite case , there and Oshkosh!! 👍 👌😁😁 how do the cope in the touchdown zone , in a fog situation where it's all white , white fog white tarmac .
How do they cope in those situations
That was exciting , loved the accommodation .
Yeah buddy , will get you pola truck in match box size 👍. Ha 😂
Love these videos , so different I wondered about frozen pipes , ect ,
OK I put Italy as a holiday destination , I'm adding Antarctic to the list.
Amazing experience that words can't describe.
Thanks you so much thank you 🤗 ❤ ask the pilots next time , if they have had close accident , like skidding on runway ,
So many questions .
Love ❤️ the videos.
Thank you thank you so much 💋
Ur the best
Again wow!
I guess they can't just spray black paint on the runway in touchdown?
There's lots of work at the airport for every flight.
How neat the A343 is the choice of plane for White Desert.
Four engines for huge safety margin. And a B744 or B748 would be too big & heavy.
Another awesome watch!
Thanks buddy😉
Joe Captain
The other way around 😉
Super frumos acest wideoclip ! Putin kreisi... 😂
Was this part of the "Final Experiment" or just a happy coincidence?
Boa tarde
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Too short. More detail would be appreciate
Happy to share more information on an upcoming zoom call session👍🏻
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Thats the ice wall. Not Antarctica
You got me😉