Maun 2009/10 season
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What types of equipment have guys had on the ground in Maun?
I am looking at getting a new tent and sleeping bag as I dont own them and have tons of choices. I know its hot hot right now so I guess people are just using cheap synthetic sleeping bag and tents with a raincover and base. Any tips advice on equipment to bring
Synthetic vs Down Sleeping bags?
Thanks all.
I am looking at getting a new tent and sleeping bag as I dont own them and have tons of choices. I know its hot hot right now so I guess people are just using cheap synthetic sleeping bag and tents with a raincover and base. Any tips advice on equipment to bring
Synthetic vs Down Sleeping bags?
Thanks all.
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A follow up to my previous post is how wet exactly is the season between Novemer to Feb ish in Maun. I can see online the amount of rainfall but has anyone found it oppressive and getting their stuff soaked constantly or whats going on.
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CBR - check out IATA website with regards to Personalized passports, Visa & health travel documents...... May help?
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Soaking. For the rainfall.... To simulate it, put the garden hose on your tent for a while.
I suggest that you get one that has a bit of a step between the floor and where the tent door zips over as flooding does occur regularly. Be smart and dont put your tent up at the bottom of a slope. If you do have to put it on a slope, put it so the door is facing downhill (water wont flow into the tent but you can face a bit of a problem if it starts to flood back up the slope.)
You will have things get damp. You will end up with sand all through your tent. You will end up with ants through your tent. But you get used to it!
As for the tickets issue. Well its up to you really. You can say you are intending on getting upto Kasane and travelling across the border by road. But some times depending on the customs agent and how they are feeling that day, they may or may not believe you.
You can do it without a return ticket, but thats a risk you have to take. Just be ready with the funds available to buy a ticket.
Just remember, they arent totally stupid. They know what goes on at this time of the year and young guys travelling alone asking for a 90 day visa with no return ticket does end up begging the question.
I suggest that you get one that has a bit of a step between the floor and where the tent door zips over as flooding does occur regularly. Be smart and dont put your tent up at the bottom of a slope. If you do have to put it on a slope, put it so the door is facing downhill (water wont flow into the tent but you can face a bit of a problem if it starts to flood back up the slope.)
You will have things get damp. You will end up with sand all through your tent. You will end up with ants through your tent. But you get used to it!
As for the tickets issue. Well its up to you really. You can say you are intending on getting upto Kasane and travelling across the border by road. But some times depending on the customs agent and how they are feeling that day, they may or may not believe you.
You can do it without a return ticket, but thats a risk you have to take. Just be ready with the funds available to buy a ticket.
Just remember, they arent totally stupid. They know what goes on at this time of the year and young guys travelling alone asking for a 90 day visa with no return ticket does end up begging the question.
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It is funny because I did not need one either, but my collegue just got his work permit rejected because he did not supply a police clearence. TIA: he's been flying in Nam for more then a year and until now he had no such problems. So the best thing is to be prepared to any bureaucratic crap. Have stamps all over and have certified copies of everything as well as police clearence!
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Hi,
Try Tanzania if you have experience on a Caravan. A friend of mine is there and really happy about his job. They require Africa experience but you could try it.
Try Tanzania if you have experience on a Caravan. A friend of mine is there and really happy about his job. They require Africa experience but you could try it.
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just like averybody else, hop on a plane get here, do a couple of rounds and you might end up with a job. Not to mention that is quite a fantastic experience even if you don't end up with a job...
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@Csand007 Gotta get money for that, but that's the plan, I needed Caravan Experience, I'm getting that now, next is money.
@Whiteknight
Yeah, I'd like to, but I don't have the money to go over there right now without a promise of a job. So, until I can save up some moolah, and do another year or so here, I'll be sittin' tight.
@Whiteknight
Yeah, I'd like to, but I don't have the money to go over there right now without a promise of a job. So, until I can save up some moolah, and do another year or so here, I'll be sittin' tight.
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You don't really need Van experience. I do not know about your hours, sorry am lazy to read back, not to mention the expensive internet here in Nam... But if you can go along with starting on a C206 or 210 then there's not too much of thinking. At least it worked for me, and quite a couple of other guys.
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Few jobs in Africa
One of our client, a new private charter operator in Uganda is looking for C210 type rated pilots to work on contract. you need to have at least 500TT and a type rating. (4 positions for FO only).
Dash-8 contract Captain job available in Africa. At least 300 PIC on type.( 1 positions)
PM me for more details
. I also got few more jobs that will be available in Africa, Indonesia and Middle east. PM me if interested. Note: We wont consider pilots with less than 500TT.
Dash-8 contract Captain job available in Africa. At least 300 PIC on type.( 1 positions)
PM me for more details
. I also got few more jobs that will be available in Africa, Indonesia and Middle east. PM me if interested. Note: We wont consider pilots with less than 500TT.
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Pay? Hours per year? Chance of upgrading into?
Also, do you need 2 crew for the C210?
@ppragman. Don't waste your time on the caravan hours, but if you insist, just get a basic type rating on it. You won't be allowed to go straight onto the van as you usually need to be in the company for a year, and you will be stepping all over the seniority rank.
Also, do you need 2 crew for the C210?
@ppragman. Don't waste your time on the caravan hours, but if you insist, just get a basic type rating on it. You won't be allowed to go straight onto the van as you usually need to be in the company for a year, and you will be stepping all over the seniority rank.
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Actually our client asked for First officers but you will quickly fly as pilot in command in no time.( I would say after getting 100 hrs on type). The operator got 2 captains, the FOs would be flying along with these captains till they get few experience.
Salary will be around 700 Euros a month, Accommodation, Transport and meal allowance inclusive.6 month contract (Renewable). You will be doing a lot of flying, So a lot of hours!
Only 2 position left now. ( I got a pilot through Pprune!!!!!)
Actually our client asked for First officers but you will quickly fly as pilot in command in no time.( I would say after getting 100 hrs on type). The operator got 2 captains, the FOs would be flying along with these captains till they get few experience.
Salary will be around 700 Euros a month, Accommodation, Transport and meal allowance inclusive.6 month contract (Renewable). You will be doing a lot of flying, So a lot of hours!
Only 2 position left now. ( I got a pilot through Pprune!!!!!)
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G'day Fella's
Around 2 weeks until I arrive in Maun. Just looking for any info at all about what the situation is looking like this year? Are many pilots looking to leave/have left? Have any of the companies hired as yet? I notice an addition to Mack Air's staff page of one fella in September. Did any other companies hire anyone early like that? Just any info would be appreciated.
Any last minute things I should make sure to pack? (The kind of stuff most people forget? Beer money is sorted! Don't worry I've read all of the other threads) Would you guys recommend bringing a stack of paper Resume's? (I would imagine a border official wouldn't be too happy finding these though)
Look forward to seeing you all at the Audi
Around 2 weeks until I arrive in Maun. Just looking for any info at all about what the situation is looking like this year? Are many pilots looking to leave/have left? Have any of the companies hired as yet? I notice an addition to Mack Air's staff page of one fella in September. Did any other companies hire anyone early like that? Just any info would be appreciated.
Any last minute things I should make sure to pack? (The kind of stuff most people forget? Beer money is sorted! Don't worry I've read all of the other threads) Would you guys recommend bringing a stack of paper Resume's? (I would imagine a border official wouldn't be too happy finding these though)
Look forward to seeing you all at the Audi
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@Kelvin, I just find it strange that you will have 2 crew operating on a six seat aircraft.
Hot and high altitudes and short strips will usually end up with 5 people total on board.
Smells fishy to only have 3 pax on board.
@ Autopilot.
Yes bring paper resume. Mack Air just hired 1 more but he was a good friend of the chief pilot.
Hot and high altitudes and short strips will usually end up with 5 people total on board.
Smells fishy to only have 3 pax on board.
@ Autopilot.
Yes bring paper resume. Mack Air just hired 1 more but he was a good friend of the chief pilot.