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13th December 2011 | 06:11

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Exascot

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Billyballo:

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how many pilot there??

He asked the same question on the 5th Dec and got an answer. Obviously doesn't even read answers to his own posts. He will stand out like a sore thumb here in 'jennuary' - can't wait

13th December 2011 | 06:32

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cavortingcheetah

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From: In a perambulator.

Were comments from pilots ever published alongside supposed words of praise from clients in the publicity brochures the inescapable conclusion would be that there could shortly thereafter be no more passengers to comment, all tourists having run for the hills. The evidence grows greater daily to support the contention that the putative pilot of today is nothing of the sort and is as competent to be a button pusher in an aircraft as a security guard is to be sufficiently innovative and intelligent to be a bank robber.

13th December 2011 | 07:44

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Avikay55

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From: Cape Town

Brilliant! Could not be explained and laid out better! Excellent!

13th December 2011 | 13:38

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billyballo

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From: on the moon

wow..... everybody English mother tongue here...

... ok ok i was wrong to write "January" what's the problem with you!!!! i read the previous posts and i dont think i m gonna waste my time going there !!!Africa is a big country there is no Only Maun to try to find a job !! And if there are 20 pilots and 3 positions open well ... have a nice holidays in Maun
I was just informed about the Hiring situation since now... but apparently you are too busy flying to respond

13th December 2011 | 14:17

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CharlieVictorSierra

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From: DRC/Lanseria

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wow..... everybody English mother tongue here...

No man...you are clearly very mistaken! Your lack of reading skills and just general lack of research (and yes your questions were answered less than a page back) is what people were eluding to. You are displaying a child-like attitude and I look forward to hearing if you actually find a job anywhere on this CONTINENT not country! (wahahahahahahaha)

How about you dont waste your time in Maun or anywhere else in Africa for that matter and find a job on your own continent?!?

Maun is better without you anyway...definately a superb talent and awe inspiring personality lost for the good people of Maun here. Sorry guys.

Maybe people just dont have the energy to respond to your pathetic posts...or maybe they do indeed have jobs!!!

13th December 2011 | 14:37

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billyballo

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From: on the moon

hahahaa i am sorry for you man but actually i am flying, not so much but i am flying , i am just looking a new job that make me fly more hours but if everybody there are top gun like you is better if i dont leave my actually job

Good luck Maverick

13th December 2011 | 14:38

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propcowboy

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From: Overhead

Awesome fun. Getting from Rumour Network to Humour Network.

13th December 2011 | 15:02

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billyballo

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From: on the moon

So sorry for the guys looking for a job there i dont want offend anybody, lets go back to the topic, and talk about Maun
anyway i am an istructor like other many guys that write in this thread and luckily i am working !! just looking something new

best of luck everybody

13th December 2011 | 18:07

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ernguru

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From: MAUN

As this is meant to be the essential guide and not a mud slinging competition, let me add some advice. Mahube express as advertised on the Maun self drive 4x4 link no longer operates a bus service from Joburg to Maun. The way to get there by bus is to catch Intercape from Joburg to Gabs, spend the night in Gabs in a B&B and then be at the bus station at 05:30 the following morning to catch the bus to Maun. Its slow and noisy but its CHEAP

13th December 2011 | 21:59

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Pinante

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From: Portugal

Thank you ernguru but...

I was searching for the Intercape bus station in Johannesburg but I only found a bus stop... Did not I researched well? A bus stop in Johannesburg is not a good ideia for a guy with all his "life" in the back, don't you think? I don't mind to be unconfortable, with noise or dust during the journey to Maun but it would be bad for the dream to end before I even try.

Doesn't anyone is heading from Johannesburg to Maun on the 2nd week of January that could give me a ride (sharing expenses of course)?

13th December 2011 | 23:03

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lilflyboy262...2

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From: Canada

@ Pinante, a 30 second search of the intercape website showed up where to go.

Depart From JOHANNESBURG - Intercape Office, Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
To GABORONE - Intercape Office, Kudu Shell Service Station, Queens Road

Hell I even have GPS co-ordinates for you. GPS: 26.197072S 28.041079E

Intercape Bus Stop Information: JOHANNESBURG

14th December 2011 | 00:40

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ImaginedByGod

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From: a spinning rock

haha! the GPS coordinates! LMAO

14th December 2011 | 06:35

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cavortingcheetah

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From: In a perambulator.

If you get lost even when navigating between ground positions then here is some useful information to help you in the event of a walk out following a forced lob in the bush.
How To … Survive Going to the Toilet in the Bush | Plan Your Safari
Better pack a compass in the flight bag as well as paper, water and wet wipes.

14th December 2011 | 07:24

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propcowboy

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From: Overhead

Awesome

By the way, would like to remind everyone to take hairspray with him/her (best would be a hairspray dispenser built into a Leatherman...)

14th December 2011 | 10:03

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Exascot

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From: Botswana & Greece

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Mahube express as advertised on the Maun self drive 4x4 link no longer operates a bus service from Joburg to Maun.

Thank you for that info. It was a relatively new service, surprised it didn't work out.

14th December 2011 | 10:46

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luangwablondes

Joined: Sep 2006

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From: Zambia

Mahube Express (JHB-Maun) is out of service. They are trying to change its loading bay from Fleet Africa to Park station, and currently are waiting on a response from Park station management.

14th December 2011 | 15:45

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Pinante

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From: Portugal

@ lilflyboy262...2

Of course I found the "Intercape" site, but I thought that it was only a bus stop on the road. I didn't realise that the back buildings in the picture were actualy the station... I'm sorry for my misunderstanding!

I know that many people that use this forum ask questions without making any effort to look for the answers by themselves, but you can not forget that we all come from diferent places, with diferent experiences, and things that are common to you, can be uncommon to me and vice-versa.

As for the GPS coordenates... well... thank you very much but I don't have a GPS. I'm betting everything on this small oportunity so the gadgets must wait.

If I get a job in Maun I'll be for ever grateful for this forum (your forum) and for all your investment in it, but please don't lose the perspective...