Government Flying Service

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ContentsContents

• History of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (Predecessor of the GFS)

• History of the GFS

• Location of the GFS

• The GFS fleet

• Organisational structure of the GFS

• Duties of the GFS

• The service areas of the GFS

Video LinksVideo Links

Snap shots of GFS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbSdk9wuY3sSAR of Jet41: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FLGukSdXRE&feature=relatedRoad Rescue of EC155: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-MxcvQw0Mc&feature=relatedTraining of L2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKoW8cG08YM&feature=relatedFire Fighting of L2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKpl2OCKIoI&feature=related

RHKAAF HistoryHong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (HKAAF) was formed in 1949

Main Duties:To defend Hong Kong and rendersupport to Royal Air Force and British Forces in Hong Kong

The HKAAF fleet:Supermarine Spitfire (Fighter)North American Harvard (Trainer)Auster (Light Observation and Trainer Aircraft)Westland Widgeon (Helicopter – introduced in 1958)

RHKAAF History

HKAAF was granted the title of “Royal” by Queen Elizabeth II in 1970.

In 1984, in anticipation of Hong Kong’s change of sovereignty in 1997, RHKAAF began its transformation from a military unit to a HK Government disciplined force specializing in the provision of flying service – the Government Flying Service (GFS).

RHKAAF History

On 1 March 1993, the RHKAAF held a disbandment ceremony at its Kai Tak Headquarters.

On 31 March 1993, the squadron standard of RHKAAF was laid up at the St. John's Cathedral, Central.

On 1 April 1993, the GFS commenced operation immediately after the disbandment of its predecessor, RHKAAF.

GFS HeadquartersIn 1998, the GFS Headquarters was relocated from Kai Tak Airport to Chek Lap Kok.

Address: 18 South Perimeter Road Hong Kong International AirportLantau, Hong Kong

GFS also operates a heliport in Hung Hing Road, Wanchai.

GFS Headquarters

Aircraft formerly used by GFS

Sikorsky S-76

Sikorsky S-70A

Raytheon B200C

The Current GFS Fleet

Jetstream J-41

EC155 B1 AS332 L2

The Current GFS FleetAircraft Registration : B-HRS

  B-HRT

Type : Twin Turbo-prop multi-purpose aircraft

Specifications :  

Power Plant : 2 Honeywell Garrett TPE 331-14(GR/HR) Turbo-prop engines  

Engine Output: 1650 SHP/engine

Maximum All-Up-Weight: 24,000 lbs (10886kg)

Maximum Speed : 295 Kts

Fuel Capacity : 5818 lbs JET A - 1

Endurance : 5 hr 30 min with Diversion Fuel

Radius of Action : 500 nautical miles (with 55 min on scene time)

300 nautical miles (with 2 hr 30 min on scene time)

Crew : 2 Pilots + 1 Aircrewman Officer

Maximum number of passengers:

5

The Current GFS FleetAircraft Registration : - B-HRU  - B-HRV  - B-HRW  - B-HRYType :

Medium utility transport helicopter

Specifications :  Power Plant :

2 Turbomeca Arriel 2C2 Turboshaft engines

Engine Output : 789 kw / engine 

Maximum All-Up Weight: 4850 kg 

Maximum / Cruise Speed: 175 kts / 145 kts

Fuel Capacity : 1011 kg Jet A-1 

Endurance: 3 hrsRadius of Action: 140 nm

Crew: 1 or 2 Pilots + 1 or 2 Aircrewman Officers

Seating Capacity : 2 pilots + 13 crew / passengers

Certified Operations : VFR* and IFR*

The Current GFS FleetAircraft Registration : -B-HRL  

  -B-HRM  

  -B-HRN  

     

Type : Medium utility transport helicopter.

     

Specifications :    

Power Plant : 2 Turbomeca Makila 1A2 Turboshaft engines

Engine Output : 1573 kw / engine

Maximum All-Up-Weight :

9300 kg

Maximum / Cruise Speed 170 kts / 140 kts

Fuel Capacity : 2317 kg Jet A-1

Endurance : 4.5 hrs

Radius of Action : 200 nm

Crew : 2 Pilots + 1 or 2 Aircrewman Officers

Seating Capacity : 2 Pilots + 25 crew / passengers

Casualty Capacity : 6 Stretchers and 7 Seats

Certificated Operations : VFR* and IFR*

The GFS Structure

Captain Michael C P Chan, Controller,Government Flying Service

The GFS is headed by the Controller who reports directly to the Secretary for Security. He is supported by the following sections:

• Operations Section • Training & Standards Section • Engineering Section • Quality Section • Administration Section

Operations Section

Service &Operation

Search & Rescue (SAR)

Police Support

Fire Fighting

General Government Support

Aerial Survey

Air Ambulance

Road Rescue

Training & Standards Section

The Training & Standards Section is responsible for setting professional standards and overseeing the training and development of all aircrews.

Engineering Section

The Engineering Section which is an approved HKAR 145 maintenance organization, well supports the flying and operational activities. It provides virtually all the aircraft and equipment maintenance services from within its well-equipped and modern hangar and workshops.

Quality Section

The Quality Section ensures that the unit's operations conform to civil aviation flying regulations and other quality and flight safety standards.

Administration Section

The Administration Section provides administrative support services to the whole department. The services it provides include human resource management, financial management, supplies and general administration.

GFS Service Area

Area of responsibility covers the majority of the South China Sea up to 700 nautical miles south of Hong Kong,

Most of the search and rescue operations take place within 400 nautical miles of Hong Kong.

GFS Photos