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Forum: African Aviation
29th Nov 2019, 12:40
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Some time in a C206 and in a GA8 would certainly...

Some time in a C206 and in a GA8 would certainly help as these are the common types.
Forum: African Aviation
19th Sep 2016, 00:14
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

PNG would be a good place to look for Caravan time

PNG would be a good place to look for Caravan time
Forum: African Aviation
9th Apr 2016, 14:53
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Which of the GA8 variants are they using ?. 2...

Which of the GA8 variants are they using ?.
2 or 3 blade normally aspirated or 330HP turbocharged ?
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jul 2015, 11:32
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Most western economies are now lifting out of the...

Most western economies are now lifting out of the recession, growth is back and people will be spending money again.
Enjoy the good times until it all goes titzup again in a few years time.
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jun 2015, 18:44
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Type ratings are fairly simple, there is no limit...

Type ratings are fairly simple, there is no limit on how many you can have.
The time and cost involved varies with the amount of differences.
Basically you spend some time in the classroom studying...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Feb 2015, 22:49
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

The only problem is that a CPL or ATPL...

The only problem is that a CPL or ATPL automatically degrades to PPL privileges only at either age 60 or 65 depending on origin.
You can keep the IR current so long as you can keep the medical but...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Feb 2015, 15:42
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Hmmm - sounds very encouraging. Sadly for me...

Hmmm - sounds very encouraging.

Sadly for me the problem is years rather than hours, otherwise I would be with you on the next flight.
Forum: African Aviation
16th Feb 2015, 11:51
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

All of the information you need is in this thread...

All of the information you need is in this thread - just make the effort and read it.

Companies receive hundreds of emails from prospective low hour pilots who are usually unsuitable for their...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jan 2015, 16:03
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Maun is all SEP plus a very small number of...

Maun is all SEP plus a very small number of C208s.
Your chances of flying the Caravan are very small unless you stay for a very long time.
Forum: African Aviation
13th Oct 2014, 14:45
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Ebola is a tropical disease associated with...

Ebola is a tropical disease associated with poverty, overcrowding and poor hygiene. Simple cleanliness and rapid medical intervention both have a strong effect on the rate of infection.

It is not...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Aug 2014, 23:03
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

This thread is getting rather long and also a tad...

This thread is getting rather long and also a tad long in the tooth.

Is it maybe time for an updated version so that the newbies dont have to trawl through so many pages of outdated information ?
Forum: African Aviation
5th Feb 2014, 13:44
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

OTOH a conversion from C210 to C206 should be...

OTOH a conversion from C210 to C206 should be cheap and easy, the 206 is almost identical to the 210 but without the retractable gear.
It was a long time ago but I did C182 to C206 in 2 hours and...
Forum: African Aviation
7th May 2013, 08:02
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Definitely not a picture from Maun, there is no...

Definitely not a picture from Maun, there is no comb tucked in the socks.
:rolleyes:
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jan 2013, 09:23
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

It usually depends on the rules of the authority...

It usually depends on the rules of the authority where the hours were flown.
For example, the Twotter is certificated for single pilot operation but most CAAs require a second pilot for commercial...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Nov 2012, 12:24
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Why restrict yourself to the PC12, they are...

Why restrict yourself to the PC12, they are relatively rare and used for longer sectors. There are probably 20 or move Vans in Africa for every PC12.

The C206 and C208 are the workhorses of the...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Nov 2012, 10:22
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Do they still have the Twotters hacking around...

Do they still have the Twotters hacking around the Mara ?
Great place to fly, lots of interesting stuff like having a sedated lion or baby elephant in the back.
Forum: African Aviation
26th Oct 2012, 00:56
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Indeed, not a lot has changed in 40mumble years. ...

Indeed, not a lot has changed in 40mumble years.

No glamour, no fancy uniforms with stripes and pay that is just about enough to live in frugal comfort and afford a few beers.

On the plus side...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jun 2012, 01:17
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

Probably nothing to do with work permits etc,...

Probably nothing to do with work permits etc, there are more pilots looking for work than there are jobs so owners will set a high standard to get the best applicants.

When the economy improves...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Nov 2011, 20:38
Replies: 1,373
Views: 867,820
Posted By The Ancient Geek

When I was in that neck of the woods there was a...

When I was in that neck of the woods there was a popular theory that Gabs was the a**hole of africa and Francistown was a long way up it.
OTOH whoever invented that theory had obviously never been...
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