Training in South Africa

[Bravo73]

Originally Posted by zigsta

Following on from earlier threads have any flying schools in South Africa been approved by the UK CAA for PPL (H) JAR rating?

To the best of my knowledge, that was just an unsubstantiated rumour. It is very unlikely that any further JAA training establishments will be established outside of Europe (or the JAA states.)

Originally Posted by zigsta

Is it true that JAR class 1 and 2 medicals can be undertaken in South Africa at a cheaper rate than the UK ?

Initial JAR Class 1? No. For the UK, it's Gatwick only.

For Class 1 renewals or initial Class 2, the following details came from the CAA website:

10319
Dr K A Ingham
ARWYP Medical Centre
9th Floor, 21 Central Avenue
Kempton Park
Johannesburg
South Africa
1619
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]
Also authorised by CAA South Africa, CAA Ghana, CASA, Transport Canada (subject to valid approval)


10319
Dr K A Ingham
Central Aerospace Medicine
IL Placere Office Park
Block A, First Floor
49 New Road
Grand Central Airport, Midrand
Johannesburg
South Africa
1684
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]


10158
Dr P W Buys
PO Box 39298
Moreletapart
RSA
South Africa
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]


HTH