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sablewolf
31st Oct 2009, 00:10
I have a business trip to Accra, Ghana planned for early December. Does anyone know of a flying school or rental place I could hire a plane/instructor there? I have a JAR/PPL so it's probably easier to use a local instructor with the aircraft for a day.

Any information would be most appreciated as I've not managed to find anything with an internet search!http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/confused.gif

Tony

Cusco
31st Oct 2009, 09:40
You got a death wish or sommat?

Cusco;)

M609
31st Oct 2009, 10:48
Where is that copy of the Darwin award application........ :ok::ok::ok:

airborne_artist
31st Oct 2009, 12:23
Would you like some rotary experience?

http://www.geekologie.com/2007/10/23/homemade-copter.jpg

Stephen Furner
31st Oct 2009, 22:46
Any information would be most appreciated as I've not managed to find anything with an internet search!http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/confused.gif


I found web sites for a couple of flight schools in Ghana. Don't know anything about them myself but they might make a starting point for finding a school that can help you get a suitable aircraft and instructor. From the photos and descriptions of a group fly out on the WAASPS site it looks like you are in for an exciting experience and some spectacular scenery if you are able to get a flight during your trip.

What WAASPS does... (http://www.waasps.com/whatwaaspsdoes.htm)

Learn how to fly at CTK's Flight School (http://www.ctk.com.gh/ct_flightsch/)

172driver
1st Nov 2009, 08:26
I have no idea about Ghana, but in general, flying in Africa is fantastic :ok:

If you can find a plane, go for it, you won't regret it ! (other than perhaps being really p***ed off with flying in Europe afterwards....)

That said, off on a bit of a tangent here: had a look at the WAASPS site referenced by Stephen Furner and this (http://www.deltahawkengines.com/) caught my eye. Never heard of them, does anyone here know anything about Deltahawk engines :confused:

jollyrog
1st Nov 2009, 09:33
Do you have to send them your bank account details?

sablewolf
1st Nov 2009, 18:17
Many thanks for the replies - even those questioning my sanity!

I did a 'bush flying' course with CC Pocock in South Africa last year and it was brill. He's a bit of a maverick but I learned so much in a just a few short hours, at the end of which I could easily land a C172 in less than 150 metres (mind you CC could do it in about 75http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/eek.gif)

If I manage to get anything organised for this trip, I'll let you know

Cheers,

Tony

sablewolf
1st Nov 2009, 18:35
:hmm: like those lottery prizes I keep winning in Nigeria (really lucky as I haven't even bought a ticket....)

Last time in Africa, they seemed to prefer cash :E