Hi GtE,
Thanks for that, well appreciated. The one thing stopping me doing the PPL here in Nairobi to be honest is that most of the training is done down on the Masai Mara, which in itself is brilliant, but in terms of learning to fly in controlled airspace, not so helpful. Likely at this point I'll finish the PPL at home in Ireland on the 172, which will be a bit dearer, but the standard of instruction is very good and one learns proper RT procedures, as well as having to develop the situational awareness needed around a busy airport, holding patterns, etc.
As my job is contract-based in Nairobi, the option to hour build on the 152 when I come back is there, once I revalidate the Irish PPL. I have it in my head that a solid foundation to this business is important, and I think bringing that back here to NBO should help.
Of course the other thing is that I have heard it said that the KCAA is notoriously inefficient in issuing licenses once you've done all the hours and exams - even getting a student permit took three months. We shall see.
By the way, not so much interested in passenger as in cargo (if and when I get to end of this) as the metal is more interesting. Not being choosy either, but in your experience do cargo companies take low hour pilots? Different thread probably so bear with me...
Cheers,
SB