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Rig Runner – California Offshore Operations
H125 Offshore Helicopter Achievement Event
A full‑scale offshore operations mission across the California oil platforms, featuring precision deck landings, confined approaches, a mid‑mission break at Hondo, and a final inland hospital landing before returning to Point Mugu NAS.
Route Overview
Start: Point Mugu NAS (KNTD) Platforms: OL845 → O10562 → O1053 → O2001 → O1043 → OL903 (Break) → O1056 → O2003 → O1054 → O2002 → O2004 → O1055 Inland: Community Memorial Hospital (CA72) Return: KNTD
Event Details
- Aircraft: Airbus H125
- Difficulty: Moderate – confined decks, crane clearance, hover discipline
- Weather: Clear skies recommended (<10 kt wind)
- Flight Time: ~1h 45m including break
- Break:
15 minutes at Hondo (OL903)
Operations
- Full‑stop landings at every platform
- Perform the full offshore cycle: Approach → Hover Check → Precision Landing → 30–60 sec Offload → Vertical Departure
- Maintain spacing during multi‑rig transitions
- Use windsocks for deck alignment
- Avoid overflying derricks and flare stacks
Achievement Progression
- Rig Runner — Complete all platforms + hospital + return
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Event: Scenic Heli - Rig Runner - California Offshore Operations
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Your favourite helicopter
Speed: 110knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 8:00am
Route: See attached flight plan
Alt: Up to 2,500'
When: Wednesday 6th May
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 1hr 30mins
Take Off from Point Mugu Nas(KNTD)
Track 238 deg to Aera Energy 214(OL845) 5.8nm
Full Stop Landing on Aera Energy 214(OL845)
Take Off from Aera Energy 214(OL845)
Track 298 deg to Gina(O1052) 7.7nm
Full Stop Landing at Gina(O1052)
Take Off from Gina(O1052)
Track 263 deg to Gail(O1053) 6.2nm
Full Stop Landing at Gail(O1053)
Take Off from Gail(O1053)
Track 317 deg to Oil Platform(O2001) 14.7nm
Full Stop Landing at Oil Platform(O2001)
Take Off from Oil Platform(O2001)
Track 244 deg to Platform Henry(O1043) 0.4nm
Full Stop Landing at Platform Henry(O1043)
Take Off from Platform Henry(O1043)
Track 245 deg to Hondo(OL903) 26nm
Full Stop Landing at Hondo(OL903) +++15 min break+++
Take Off from Hondo(OL903)
Track 029 deg Holly(O1056) 12.5nm
Full Stop Landing at Holly(O1056)
Take Off from Holly(O1056)
Track 092 deg to Oil Platform(O2003) 14nm
Full Stop Landing at Oil Platform(O2003)
Take Off from Oil Platform(O2003)
Track 083 deg to Dos Cuadras Offshore Oil Platform(O1054) 0.5nm
Full Stop Landing at Dos Cuadras Offshore Oil Platform(O1054)
Take Off from Dos Cuadras Offshore Oil Platform(O1054)
Track 082 deg to Oil Platform(O2002) 0.4nm
Full Stop Landing at Oil Platform(O2002)
Take Off from Oil Platform(O2002)
Track 082 deg to Oil Platform(O2004) 0.5nm
Full Stop Landing at Oil Platform(O2004)
Take Off from Oil Platform(O2004)
Track 071 deg to Hogan Oil Platform(O1055) 3.1nm
Full Stop Landing at Hogan Oil Platform(O1055)
Take Off from Hogan Oil Platform(O1055)
Track 093 deg to Comminity Memorial Hospital 14.5nm
Full Stop Landing at Comminity Memorial Hospital
Take Off from Comminity Memorial Hospital
Track 132 deg to Point Mugu Nas(KNTD)
Full Stop Landing at Point Mugu Nas(KNTD)
Airport Details:
Point Mugu Nas(KNTD)
Elev: 8’
RW 03/21 Asphalt 11,049'
Oil Rig Operations – Pilot Achievement Process (MSFS2024)
A realistic, role‑based mission flow for your pilots
1) Offshore Navigation & Rig Identification
Pilots must:
- Depart from the mainland heliport/airport
- Navigate visually or via GPS to the correct offshore platform
- Positively identify the correct rig (there are often multiple rigs in a field)
- Perform a 360° inspection orbit at safe altitude (500–700 ft AGL)
Achievement requirement: 
Correct rig identified + full inspection orbit completed
2) Rig Approach Procedure
Pilots must:
- Descend to the rig’s approach altitude (typically 300–500 ft)
- Fly the published or implied approach sector (rigs have a “safe approach arc” to avoid cranes, flares, and exhaust stacks)
- Maintain stable speed and heading
- Avoid overflying the flare boom
Achievement requirement: Stable approach flown through the safe sector
3) Hover Check & Windsock Assessment
Pilots must:
- Stop in a stable hover off the deck
- Check windsock direction
- Adjust approach to land into the wind
- Confirm deck is clear (in MSFS this is visual only)
Achievement requirement: 10‑second stable hover + wind‑corrected alignment
4) Precision Landing on the Helideck
Pilots must:
- Touch down on the marked “H”
- Maintain heading into the wind
- Avoid sliding or drifting
- Keep skids fully inside the landing circle
Achievement requirement: Clean, centered landing on the helideck
5) Engine Management / Simulated Offload
Real offshore ops involve shutdown, passenger exchange, or cargo transfer. In MSFS2024, you can simulate this by requiring:
Pilots must:
- Reduce to idle
- Simulate offload (30–60 seconds)
- Maintain rotor control
- Avoid deck drift
Achievement requirement: 30–60 sec stable idle hold on deck
6) Rig Departure Procedure
Pilots must:
- Lift vertically to 50–100 ft
- Transition forward into the departure sector (opposite the approach arc)
- Climb to safe altitude
- Avoid overflying the rig superstructure
Achievement requirement: Clean vertical lift + safe departure arc
