Transit via Mali
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Transit via Mali
Good day,
We are planning a flight from Sal to Malabo, with a Falcon 100, and we have to decide where to make a tech stop, as a direct flight is beyond the aircraft's range.
Bamako seems a good option, but I would like to check with you if it is indeed a nice option or other location should be used instead for the tech stop. Major concern is security.
Thanks in advance
Salz
We are planning a flight from Sal to Malabo, with a Falcon 100, and we have to decide where to make a tech stop, as a direct flight is beyond the aircraft's range.
Bamako seems a good option, but I would like to check with you if it is indeed a nice option or other location should be used instead for the tech stop. Major concern is security.
Thanks in advance
Salz
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Hi, Both are just fine. Whats your routing though!!!
Dont think you will have any problems at all. And they are quite nice cities too. Oh how much I miss Fatu and her nice ...ooops
sorry lads.
Enjoy
Zaz
Fatu cheri
Dont think you will have any problems at all. And they are quite nice cities too. Oh how much I miss Fatu and her nice ...ooops
sorry lads.Enjoy
Zaz
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I would recommend Bamako.
Couple of reasons:
1) There is a South African AMO based in Bamako. They service mostly T-props, but at least you have the option of a hangar and qualified engineers should you run into any snags.
2) Couple of good hotels in Bamako should you get stuck due to WXX/ Technical problems. Sofitel and Kempiski are fabulous.
3) Jet A1 is normally available. However, verify that the have sufficient before departing.
4) Safety is not a concern. In all of West Africa, Mali and Burkina Faso are they nicest of countries. Very friendly people. However, English is NOT spoken by many. I have found that if I ever needed something, I would just pop down to the ASECNA briefing office, and ask them to tranlate for me. The weather office upstairs do a pretty good job by african standards.
I have a few contact in Bamako, so PM me if you need anything
SN
Couple of reasons:
1) There is a South African AMO based in Bamako. They service mostly T-props, but at least you have the option of a hangar and qualified engineers should you run into any snags.
2) Couple of good hotels in Bamako should you get stuck due to WXX/ Technical problems. Sofitel and Kempiski are fabulous.
3) Jet A1 is normally available. However, verify that the have sufficient before departing.
4) Safety is not a concern. In all of West Africa, Mali and Burkina Faso are they nicest of countries. Very friendly people. However, English is NOT spoken by many. I have found that if I ever needed something, I would just pop down to the ASECNA briefing office, and ask them to tranlate for me. The weather office upstairs do a pretty good job by african standards.
I have a few contact in Bamako, so PM me if you need anything
SN
, after all there is a life after flying right?! 