How many RFDS planes are there in Australia?
How many RFDS planes are there in Australia? The RFDS national fleet is 81 planes strong and is growing each year.
Where in Australia is RFDS filmed?
The show is filmed on location in and around Broken Hill, charting the dramatised lives of the doctors, nurses, pilots and support staff in the Royal Flying Doctor Service as they navigate retrievals across some of the most inhospitable places in the country.
Why is John Flynn on the $20 note?
The Presbyterian minister, the Reverend John Flynn, devoted his life to improving the welfare of Australians in the outback. In 1912 he contributed to the establishment of the Australian Inland Mission and, in 1928, the Aerial Medical Service.
Is there still a Flying Doctor service in Australia?
The Flying Doctor operates from numerous bases, health services and other facilities (including marketing, fundraising and public relations as well as the national office) across Australia.
Does RFDS have helicopters?
In an Australian first for the Flying Doctor, the five-year partnership will integrate two EC-145 helicopters into the RFDS fleet.
How many RFD bases are there in Australia?
The RFDS has established flight paths that reach across the Australian continent, with a fleet of 79 planes and 23 aero-bases.
Can pilots choose what plane they fly?
What airplane you fly as a pilot is determined by your seniority. The type of equipment a pilot is assigned to fly is based on their seniority. Pilots have the option to bid for a particular aircraft, just like they would their schedule or crew base.