Casey Flying in the Casey region is usually within the Windmill Islands, from 4 n miles north of the station to around 16 n miles south, and extending 9 n miles west to the Frazier Islands, and around 54 n miles inland, to the summit of Law Dome. Two helicopters are required for flights over open water, pack ice, and to Law Dome. Flying at Macquarie Island is mainly confined to the Isthmus area during ship visits, but may extend to hut servicing down the island, or to visits to the Bishop and Clerk Islets about 25 n miles south of Hurd Point. Other flights over the island may be required for aerial photography. Strong westerly winds prevail, with often severe turbulence on the eastern side of the island.
Weather conditions can deteriorate rapidly and without warning.
The Pilot is responsible for the safety of all passengers in the aircraft. Pilots have the right and obligation not to carry any passenger who, because of apparent alcohol abuse or other reasons, may represent a danger to themselves, other passengers or the aircraft. Excessive alcohol consumption by any passenger may cause a delay in completion of helicopter operations, the departure of a ship or the return of expeditioners to Australia. You must attend helicopter safety briefings before participating in a flight. Briefings may be conducted on the ship before arrival, or at stations for personnel engaged in field operations.