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Old 8th May 2007, 02:10
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Islander Jock

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G'day Arcticbeaches,

As far as I am aware, the minimums I have would apply to all UN contracts however I could be wrong and someone with info to the contrary might like to let us know. The Department of Peace Keeping Operations (DPKO) Aviation Manual is the bible wrt air operations for UN.

I know that quite a few of the operators responding to our RFP had problems getting pilots with the minimums on type despite maybe thousands of hours on more complex ME turbo prop aircraft.

Sad fact is the aviation side of UN is largely run by people who were perhaps ground staff at some stage with a third world countr's air force. They will follow what is written to the letter (when it suits). Most have no experience to draw upon to question and say hey this doesn't seem right" or "we need to change this"
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