Dear folks,
I have been reading various posts over the months regarding what licence is best to work in Africa, and I can't really see a trend in the advice given so I think it best to outline where I am and what I intend doing and see what you think....
I have a UK PPL with 300 Hours TT (250 hours tailwheel on Pawnee and UK Citizen). I have had a desire to fly in bush style operations for over 5 years now, ever since I learned to fly. I have never been interested in flying for a UK firm or airline as it really isn't the kind of thing that I can see myself ever enjoying as to me the money is secondary. Basically I have a small amount of funds gained by saving over the years and was thinking of doing the FAA CPL as Airserv and MAF accept these licences. I have seen a few replies to posts that advise against tha FAA CPL though, why is this? If I were to do the South African licence, would that be any better. I know that I will have to get a work permit for the country that I intend to work in, but surely that isn't impossible as there are many expats working in Africa? Also, despite, the fact that I have been saving for years, I can only really afford just a CPL at this stage with the IR in a couple of years. Would you be able to get pleasure flying, non IFR work in Maun do you think?
What do you think guys, given that this is my career aim, not just an idea that has occurred because the airline industry has flopped and I reckon it might be an easier pop to try Bush flying!
Please, Please if any of you who fly out there have any ideas, please help, as I am stuck.
Wireless