Aussie Group Flights Team - Scenic Heli: Santa Barbara Offshore Supply Run

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:orange_square: SANTA BARBARA OFFSHORE SUPPLY RUN — BRIEFING CARD

:small_airplane: Aircraft

Bell 429 • H145 • H125
VFR • 3,500 ft AGL cruise
Cargo pods or external load sim optional

:compass: Route Overview

  • Depart: Santa Barbara Muni (KSBA) — Base Operations

  • Pickup: Point Arguello Pipeline Company (K6X27) — Supply Depot

  • Delivery 1: Platform Hidalgo (O1044)

  • Delivery 2: Shell Rig C (OL982)

  • Delivery 3: Shell Rig A (OL986) — 15‑minute break

  • Delivery 4: Hondo (OL903)

  • Delivery 5: Holly (O1039)

  • Return: Santa Barbara Muni (KSBA)

Total Distance: 132 NM
Flight Time: ~1 hr 08 min (+ 15‑min break)

:bullseye: Mission Objectives

  • Load supplies at Point Arguello Pipeline Company

  • Deliver cargo sequentially to all offshore rigs

  • Maintain formation discipline over open water

  • Execute hover orbits for drop‑off simulation

  • Conduct a controlled hover or platform‑adjacent break at Shell Rig A

  • Complete full‑stop return to base

:ocean: Scenic Highlights

  • Santa Barbara coastal departure

  • Point Conception State Marine Reserve

  • Offshore rig network transit

  • Pacific sunset return leg

  • Isla Vista shoreline approach

:airplane_arrival: Event Notes

  • Operational supply run with scenic elements

  • 15‑minute break at Shell Rig A (hover or stable platform‑adjacent hold)

  • Formation spacing recommended near rigs

  • Optional hover break at Hondo for photo ops

  • No FS Fire objects or host‑managed triggers

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Details to follow. Hope you can join us.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.

Regards, Paul

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Event: Scenic Heli: Santa Barbara Offshore Supply Run
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Heli of your choice
Speed: 120 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 5:00pm
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 3,500' for avoiding terrain 
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 1hr 30mins
Distance: 76nm 

We have been contracted by the Point Arguello Pipeline Company to deliver and pick up supplies from a number of platforms off the coast. 

Take off from Santa Barbara Muni(KSBA) +++ Base +++
Track 268 deg to Point Arguello Pipeline Company(K6X27) 18.3nm
Pick up Supplies.
Track 261 deg to Platform Hidalgo(O1044) 25nm
Full Stop Landing at Platform Hidalgo(O1044) 
Deliver Supplies and pick up any return packages.
Take Off from Platform Hidalgo(O1044) 
Track 160 deg to Shell Rig C(OL987) 6.8nm
Full Stop Landing at Shell Rig C(OL987)
Deliver Supplies and pick up any return packages.
Take Off from Shell Rig C(OL987)
Track 248 deg to Shell Rig A(OL986) 2.2nm
Full Stop Landing at Shell Rig A(OL986) +++ 15 min break +++
Deliver Supplies and pick up any return packages.
Take Off from Shell Rig A(OL986)
Track 093 deg to Hondo(OL903) 34nm
Full Stop Landing at Hondo(OL903)
Deliver Supplies and pick up any return packages.
Take Off from Hondo(OL903)
Track 030 deg to Holly(O1039) 12.4nm
Full Stop Landing at Holly(O1039)
Deliver Supplies and pick up any return packages.
Take Off from Holly(O1039)
Track 278 deg to Point Arguello Pipeline Company(K6X27) 15.8nm
Full Stop Landing at Point Arguello Pipeline Company(K6X27)
Deliver packages
Take Off from Point Arguello Pipeline Company(K6X27)
Track 087 deg to Santa Barbara Muni(KSBA) 18.3nm  +++ Base +++
Full Stop Landing at Santa Barbara Muni(KSBA) 

Airport Details:

Santa Barbara Muni(KSBA)
Elev: 10'
RW 07/25 Asphalt 6,053'
RW 15L/33R Asphalt 4,178'
RW 15R/33L Bituminous 4,186'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Santa Barbara Muni (KSBA) to Santa Barbara Muni (KSBA).lnmpln (2.6 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Santa Barbara Muni (KSBA) to Santa Barbara Muni (KSBA).pln (2.5 KB)

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