Flight Coverage of Haitian Earthquake Relief

[PhilDernerJr]

:arrow: Flight Coverage of Haitian Earthquake Relief (http://nycaviation.com/2010/01/14/flight-coverage-of-haitian-earthquake-relief/)

Air transport is the best means by which to get much-needed aid into Haiti after a devastating earthquake. With scores of aircraft trying to get in, we provide continuous coverage of what’s been heading their way, and the challenges that are faced in helping millions in their recovery.

[AirtrafficController]

Nice coverage Phil. Also the French Air Force A310, a few USAF C-130s and C-17s, and a USCG C-130 were at the Port Au Prince airport.

Video here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp ... 6#34864246 (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/34864246#34864246)

[SengaB]

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[cancidas]

Someone claims they saw Cubana IL-96.
saw a IL-96 nose on the abc news tonight, couldn't tell who it belonged to.

[mirrodie]

Seeing all the apron activity is the only thing I can actually ear to look at. I know there arent much pics of PAP but I would love to see some from there right now.

trying to keep my mind on other things, you know?

[PhilDernerJr]

Listing in the article updated earlier this morning.

[SengaB]

I have some airport pix from MTPP my parents took for me on one of their Missionary trips to Port Au Prince, Haiti. If I can find them I will post them.

Senga

[mirrodie]

WOuld love to see that Senga.


An El Al Cargo 742? Wow, I would love to see that. That is pretty poignant for us, seeing the direct heritage of my children help each other out.

[Matt Molnar]

Looks like another El Al 742 en route from JFK.

[PhilDernerJr]

I think the El Al currently in route is still the first and only one so far. It's just that they have registered the flight plan many hours ago, so it sat in the listing as planned.

[hiss srq]

I thought someone on the blue site had mentioned that there were in fact 2 freighters that would be attending....... What are the German's going to be bringing in? I heard someplace that we would see a German A310.

[mirrodie]

I just looked at flightaware, as I am a tool and really dont know how to follow AC.

I thought it was an El Al 777 listed. unless El Al is sending a pair of a/c down there.

Nonetheless, still proud to see our kid's descendants unified.

What an incredible sight that air strip must be.

[hiss srq]

I would imagine it will be all 742 action from ElAl. I have read that they are bringing in a pretty impressive field hospital. It really is impressive to see the way the world is mobilizing though for Haiti. Even some of the lesser fortuneate nations with many a hardship to their own country are chipping in on a grand scale. As it is now it might be a bigger world contingant than what was seen for the Tsunami in 2004?

[mirrodie]

Ryan, where did you read that? Sounds interesting, like an Orbis

[hiss srq]

Airliners.net

[ISP Pilot]

I just looked at flightaware, as I am a tool and really dont know how to follow AC.

I thought it was an El Al 777 listed. unless El Al is sending a pair of a/c down there.

Nonetheless, still proud to see our kid's descendants unified.

What an incredible sight that air strip must be.

Apparently El Al did send a pair down there, one 747 and one 777.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/ELY1401 <-- 747 (TLV-JFK-PAP)
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/ELY1501 <-- 777 (TLV-SDQ-PAP)

[mirrodie]

Got it. Thanks.

[hiss srq]

Also, I posted this in another thread and it is related. A group I was previously associated with (Provided ground service and mx) to is dedicated to flying missions like this to Haiti. They also accept donations and supplies if you are not of a capacity to travel with them. www.agapeflights.com (http://www.agapeflights.com)

[NLovis]

There a way I can get in to head down there?

[hiss srq]

You need a inst. rating at bare minimum to fly with them.

[NLovis]

Ok. Whats the bare minimum?

[Gerard]

The NYC Urban SAR group motorcaded up to Stewart yesterday from Brooklyn but sat on the ground at the AF base waiting to get the "go" to head in. Apparently PAP is still a mess and the USAF is working very hard to get the situation fixed.
General Russell Honore (ret) was on CNN this morning giving his take on how this sitution needs to be fixed and he said basically the military needs to get in there and take charge setting up drop zones and landing zones for helicopters to bring in supplies, troops and equipment. Helicopters, as many as they can get, are essential to this operation, he stressed.
He also says the UN down there needs to "man up" and get their act together. :)
I know he grates some people but I love his candid talk.

[AirtrafficController]

A seven member team from the US FAA is working with the Haitian government and the US Department of Defense (DOD) to supply technical assistance for air traffic management after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on 12 January.
In a statement the US Department of Transportation (DOT) says the FAA's team is working with DOD combat controllers to improve the flow of air traffic moving in and out of the airport.
The US Air Force reopened the airport on 14 January, and on 15 January its contingency response group was granted senior airfield authority for 72h at the Port-au-Prince airport starting around 15:00EST, says Lt Gen Philip Breedlove.
Senior airfield authority enables the Air Force to prioritise, schedule and control the airspace at the airport, and this should help increase capacity because the Air Force is capable of handling high-flow traffic, and is familiar with the various military aircraft landing at the airport, Breedlove said during a 15 January media briefing.
The airport should be able to accommodate between 20 to 30 widebodies and a myriad of smaller aircraft, he says.
Breedlove also says the US State Department has asked that the Haitian government extend the time that the Air Force has senior airfied authority at Port au Prince.
As part of its efforts to ease air transport to Haiti, the DOT is also granting exemptions from current aviation restrictions to allow for an expansion of the pool of available aircraft for charter, and is giving authority to operators of large private aircraft to carry supplies to the disaster area and help with evacuations.


http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/20 ... rt-au.html (http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/01/16/337234/faa-lends-air-traffic-aid-to-haiti-as-air-force-opens-port-au.html)

[Gerard]

Anyone see the video of the Navy Seahawk hovering at around 10 feet dumping out supplies while the locals
ran around near the ship like ants? Pretty wild and dangerous also. Saw debris blowing around which could have hit
the rotors or sucked into the engine.

[hiss srq]

A freind from SRQ Mr. Sandborn k/who owns gyrocam is flying k/his gII which he k/has requested I k/not release k/the tail number on to Port au Prionce. There will be another trip tomorrow. Supplies k/and local doctors from SRQ will be on board.

[threeholerglory]

You need a inst. rating at bare minimum to fly with them.

Ok. Whats the bare minimum?

Come on bro, really?

[ISP Pilot]

UA sent in a 763 from ORD today 1/21. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/UAL9902/history/20100121/1307Z/KORD/MTPP Flight then continued on to SJU and is planned to return to ORD tonight.

[NLovis]

[quote]You need a inst. rating at bare minimum to fly with them.

Ok. Whats the bare minimum?

Come on bro, really?[/quote:1mq4806v]
Yea really sadly. I know stuff but i'm also oblivious on alot of things. This being one.

[PhilDernerJr]

I saw an Air Transat A300 and also an AN-124 yesterday. Another favorite airline of mine ( :wink: ) also started flights.

[Matt Molnar]

John Travolta flew his 707 in yesterday.

[Gerard]

http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/5167/us- ... f-efforts/ (http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/5167/us-navy-aircraft-carrier-playing-major-role-in-haiti-relief-efforts/)

[Gerard]

The US Marines working in Haiti

http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/5250/avi ... -in-haiti/ (http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/5250/aviation-assets-provide-capability-flexibility-for-24th-marine-expeditionary-unit-in-haiti/)