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Old 8th Jul 2007, 19:17
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soggyboxers
 
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Thumbs up 407s Escravos

Heliac,

The only place the 206/407s are operated is Escravos. This is a Chevron base on the coast to the West of Warri (about half way betwen Lagos and Port Harcourt). It's a closed camp with an airstrip, oil terminal and the living quarters. The rooms are comfortable, all food is provided and there's internet at the hangar. The base is well protected and although it has been invaded a few times, security has now been stepped up. If you have a mobile phone you can get a Nigerian sim card for it to make calls home or use Skype on your lap top. The Escravos roster is 28/28 and you'll normally fly to your 100 hour flight limit inside of your 28 days on. You get accommodated for a night in Lagos on your way in and out (depending on which airline you fly with) and flights to Escravos are by Dash 8 operated by AeroContractors (a partner of CHC, so good standards and well maintained). The helicopters in Escravos are well maintained and there's a good bunch of guys to work with there. I hope you enjoy it
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