Tellus Survey back for 2017
Have you heard of the Tellus survey? It may be relevant to you. Conducted by the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI), the Tellus survey collects geochemical and geophysical data on rocks, soil and water across Ireland.
The latest geophysical phase of the survey involves a Twin Otter aircraft flying at a low level over County Mayo and western County Donegal (click on images below for full sized maps). The aircraft will be in the air from March 2017 to late autumn 2017 (weather permitting). The Tellus website – www.tellus.ie – is updated weekly with the planned flight schedule. If you’re operating from these areas, particularly from airstrips not marked on any charts, make sure you check online for up to date flight paths.
The aircraft will fly at a low level of 200 feet over rural areas, rising to 750 feet over urban areas. If you have any concerns about the survey, particularly if you’re operating from unmarked airstrips, or if you are interested in finding out more about the project, you can contact the Tellus Freephone information line on 1800 303 516 or visit www.tellus.ie. You can also follow Tellus on twitter, @TellusGSI. You can also read a Frequently Asked Question document by clicking here.
About the Author
Mark Dwyer Mark is an airline pilot flying the Boeing 737 for a major European airline. In addition he is also a Type Rating Instructor, Type Rating Examiner and Base Training Captain on the B737. Outside of commercial flying Mark enjoys flying light aircraft from the smallest 3 Axis microlights up to heavier singles. He is also an instructor and EASA Examiner on single engines and a UK CAA Examiner. He flies the Chipmunk for the Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF). Mark became the Chairman of the National Microlight Association of Ireland (NMAI) in 2013 and has overseen a massive growth in the organisation. In this role he has worked at local and national levels. In 2015, Mark won ‘Upcoming Aviation Professional Award’ at the Aviation Industry Awards sponsored by the IAA. Mark launched this website back in 2002 while always managing the website, he has also been Editor and Deputy Editor of FlyingInIreland Magazine from 2005 to 2015.
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