AIR SERVICE SECTION 



During 1969-70 the aircraft replacement program included 

 the purchase of a Series 300 Twin Otter water bomber and 

 replacement of the Series 100 Twin Otter Business machine 

 with a new Series 300 Twin Otter with greater speed, pay 

 load and range capabilities. 



The Section currently maintains a fleet of 40 aircraft, 

 operated out of 26 bases, to meet flying requirements of the 

 Department and special needs of other Government de- 

 partments. 



The Beechcraft Duke and one Turbo Beaver were equip- 



HOURS FLOWN ON VARIOUS PHASES OF FLYl 



ped during 1969 to carry infra-red fire detection equip- 

 ment. 



Total flying time for the year accumulated on Depart- 

 ment aircraft was 15,797:05 hours. Total passengers carried 

 were 36,080, and the total load carried was 13,250,531 

 pounds. 



Mercy and emergency flights, totalling 161:40 hours, 

 were carried out by aircraft and helicopters. There were no 

 requests from other provinces for assistance during fire 

 emergencies under co-operative mutual aid agreements. 



Five Bell 47C4 model Helicopters were leased from May 

 1st to September 30th to provide transportation in forest 

 fire fighting. 



NC OPERATIONS 1969-70 



Breakdown oi administration 

 Mercy Flights 



Ferrying & Instruction 



Entomology 



Forced Landings & Operation 



Commercial 



Lands & Forests 

 Aircraft 



Fixed 

 Wing 



Helicopter 

 (Contract) 



Helicopter 

 (Other) 



116:20 

 260:25 

 136:05 

 704:25 



1:05 

 159.10 

 44:30 



44:15 



Total 



161:40 

 419:35 

 180:35 

 704:25 



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