GST05
Government Flying Service
Contents
• 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 Links
Snap shots of GFS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbSdk9wuY3s
SAR of Jet41:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FLGukSdXRE&feature=related
Road Rescue of EC155: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMxcvQw0Mc&feature=related
Training of L2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKoW8cG08YM&feature=related
Fire Fighting of L2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKpl2OCKIoI&feature=related
RHKAAF History
Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force
(HKAAF) was formed in 1949
Main Duties:
To defend Hong Kong and render
support 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 Headquarters
In 1998, the GFS Headquarters was
relocated from Kai Tak Airport to
Chek Lap Kok.
Address:
18 South Perimeter Road
Hong Kong International Airport
Lantau, 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 Fleet
Aircraft Registration :
B-HRS
B-HRT
Type :
Twin Turbo-prop multi-purpose
aircraft
Specifications :
Power Plant :
2 Honeywell Garrett TPE 33114(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 Fleet
Aircraft Registration :
Type :
- B-HRU
- B-HRV
- B-HRW
- B-HRY
Medium utility transport helicopter
Specifications :
Power Plant :
2 Turbomeca Arriel 2C2 Turboshaft engines
Engine Output :
Maximum All-Up Weight:
Maximum / Cruise Speed:
789 kw / engine
4850 kg
175 kts / 145 kts
Fuel Capacity :
Endurance:
Radius of Action:
1011 kg Jet A-1
3 hrs
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 Fleet
Aircraft 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
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
Captain Michael C P Chan,
Controller,
Government Flying Service
Operations Section
Road Rescue
Search & Rescue
(SAR)
Police Support
Air Ambulance
Fire Fighting
Service &Operation
Aerial Survey
General Government
Support
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