Working and Living in Kinsasha, Congo

[prairieflyer]

Hi!

I would just like to find out what the living and working conditions are like in Kinsasha, Congo for any pilots out there. I have a possible opportunity to fly out there and am trying to research more information about the location as far as safety, government/political stability etc.

Any input would be greatly appreciated from someone living and flying in that part of the world.

Thanks.:)

Tk care

[I.R.PIRATE]

Its a dump, driving to the airport in the morning and at night...takes a few hours. Give it a miss, unless you aiming a nuke.

[LittleMo]

I's the a$$h*le of Africa and it's inhabitants are passing through...

[mattman]

Come on Pirate.........................Primus solved all of Kinshasa's problems:}

That is until the next morning:yuk:


Its a dump, better off in Goma or Kinsingani..........

Unless you like a bit of night fighter:E

[Habari]

If the world had an a$$hole, Kinshasa would be the sh-t coming out of it

[I.R.PIRATE]

Ahhh yes MAttman,

Peliswa Ngwasuma....or something to that effect. Battery acid in a bottle...assured to break your head every time.

[LittleMo]

Kirinyota Mugenzi..Quench Your Thirst my Friend.. think that was Primus' slogan.

Ha What about Turbo King? Thats a special potion if there was any, and he hang over was just as special...

[I.R.PIRATE]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g247/APPRARM/workstation.jpg


yup, been there done that...

[I.R.PIRATE]

...but it has its moments too!

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g247/APPRARM/cb.jpg

[mattman]

Aahh, but there was always the boys in blue in there fantastic flying machine bringing much needed relief with a few cases of South African brew.........

All hail the SAAF 707:ok:

[I.R.PIRATE]

and our local meatwagon, the KAS HS-125 that would come bearing chops, and steaks, and boerie!!

[krobar]

Sounds like its the votes are in...
Mine too. Kinshasa is a sh1thole. Nothing happens easily, and everything costs a lot of money. These days I plan my ferries to avoid the place.

[stevef]

Very little to recommend about Kinshasa. I worked there fifteen years ago and doubt anything has improved since then. The place will eat you up and spit the bits out if you're not savvy.
Fond memories of the Domino and Spikizi though. :E

[chrislikesblue]

Any company operating 737 in Congo?

[BelArgUSA]

Was at the Memling, in the bar, enjoying a third or fourth Primus...
Made friends with the bartender...
We spoke French together, I was the interpreter for the crew.
xxx
Bartender asked me "Where you from originally...?"
I answered "Belgium, I am from Brussels, originally"...
Zaïre-Congo-RDC (whatever they change name to) was our ex-colony.
We probably made the worst mess in that nation when we left in 1959..
xxx
Bartender said "Hmmm, they love Belgians here"...
I answered "Oh yeah, but... why...?"
His answer - "Belgians taste good"...
xxx
:eek:
Happy contrails

[xplorer]

Wouldnt advise you to..... unless you're really desperate :yuk: