In Antarctica
BAS uses Twin Otters for everything from airborne scientific research to delivering fuel, supplies and field parties to remote locations. "It's unique," Auld says. "I can land at places where no-one has ever landed before."
Although they are fitted with modern turboprop engines, Twin Otters have certainly got a vintage look about them with clearly visible struts, wires and rivets. "You could say it is fly-by-wire, but the wires connect directly from the control column to the control surfaces on the wings and tail," says Dan Beeden, BAS aircraft operations manager who is responsible for ferry flight logistics.
They are fitted with modern turboprop engines, Twin Otters have certainly got a vintage look about them with clearly visible struts, wires and rivets. "You could say it is fly-by-wire, but the wires connect directly from the control column to the control surfaces on the wings and tail," says Dan Beeden, BAS aircraft operations manager who is responsible for ferry flight logistics.
