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Joe co thanks for the info,I'll try to do a search on the internet for the names of the companies.
I read on another post that Maun is expensive and there is no transportation.What do you think about that?Is Kenya cheaper compared to Botswana?
Anybody who has lived in any of these countries is wellcome to pass a comment.
I read on another post that Maun is expensive and there is no transportation.What do you think about that?Is Kenya cheaper compared to Botswana?
Anybody who has lived in any of these countries is wellcome to pass a comment.
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Botswana is not expensive. That's going there which is because if you can find charter deals to Kenya, you won't find one to Bots.
Try to get the best deal you can to JNB or Windoek and make a plan from there.
No Transportation in Botswana, What do you mean ?
Sorry but donkey rides are found in Blackpool too.
Once in Bots, there is no licence cost that is not supported by your employer, unlike Kenya where most of it from residency to licence isssue will cost you a fair bit.
Try to get the best deal you can to JNB or Windoek and make a plan from there.
No Transportation in Botswana, What do you mean ?
Sorry but donkey rides are found in Blackpool too.
Once in Bots, there is no licence cost that is not supported by your employer, unlike Kenya where most of it from residency to licence isssue will cost you a fair bit.
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Hey looser, so, any news to report???
Found the name of that company over in Fiji, it's called Turtle Airways. There is also another one called Pacific Island Airways bvut they are not as big, they only have a Beaver and an Otter on floats.
As for that compnay in Africa, found it aswell. African Air Safaris was thge one I was thinking about, and yes, they do have 4 TO's, a C-404 and a C-206. Almost sounds perfect for a guy with your time!! The thing is that this company is based in Nairobi, Kenya so if what was posted about Kenya is true, you'll have to determine yourself.
Of course if you are thinking Kenya, there is also AirKenya, Trackmark, Aircraft Leasing Service, Aim-Air, Aviation Assistance International, and a host of others. That should make for a good search for now!!
Sorry, no websites, you'll have to try and track those down yourself.
Asta,
Joe
OH YA, if you haven't seen this site, check it out.
http://www.airliners.net
Take a look, you'll understand why I thought it might be useful.
Found the name of that company over in Fiji, it's called Turtle Airways. There is also another one called Pacific Island Airways bvut they are not as big, they only have a Beaver and an Otter on floats.
As for that compnay in Africa, found it aswell. African Air Safaris was thge one I was thinking about, and yes, they do have 4 TO's, a C-404 and a C-206. Almost sounds perfect for a guy with your time!! The thing is that this company is based in Nairobi, Kenya so if what was posted about Kenya is true, you'll have to determine yourself.
Of course if you are thinking Kenya, there is also AirKenya, Trackmark, Aircraft Leasing Service, Aim-Air, Aviation Assistance International, and a host of others. That should make for a good search for now!!
Sorry, no websites, you'll have to try and track those down yourself.Asta,
Joe
OH YA, if you haven't seen this site, check it out.
http://www.airliners.net
Take a look, you'll understand why I thought it might be useful.
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Joe Co,thanks for your information.I haven't got any news yet because I haven't contacted any company yet.Right now I'm saving money to go to Africa,I'm not sure yet which country I'll visit first and when,probably it depends on the replies that I'll get before going down there and the cost of living.
I'm still thinking about this ,I'll let you know
I'm still thinking about this ,I'll let you know
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FLYING MASAI (or anyone else), You mentioned Dar Es Salam would be a good place to try on a 1000 hours. I have thought about coming to Africa many times, but as usual finding the $$$ to do so is the difficult part. Now that the TT is just over 1000hours, and 250 ME, I'm in a better position to look for work, but unfortunatley doesn't guarentee anything. You also mentioned to bring enough money to survive for a week. How much is enough? Is it possible to find work in Africa without a working visa, is there such a thing? What type of Aircraft are flown over there?
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I arrived in Tanzanie in 1995, with just over 1000 USD in my pocket, no contact, my total time was 1000 hours with 25 hours on twin. My first flight (with licence+visa valid) was at the beginning of october.
The company that I worked for start to pay me end of august, helped a lot at the time.
I did meet few who did the same. Just go!
You will fly mainly, C206/C402/C404/C208... Little chance to fly big twin turbine or jets in this part of the world.
Good luck, do not waist time!
The company that I worked for start to pay me end of august, helped a lot at the time.
I did meet few who did the same. Just go!
You will fly mainly, C206/C402/C404/C208... Little chance to fly big twin turbine or jets in this part of the world.
Good luck, do not waist time!
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flying masai;
That USD 1000,00 lasted how long (you said you were paid since august - but whe did ya arrive?).
So thats again the question:
How much do one expect spend a month or two down there?
That USD 1000,00 lasted how long (you said you were paid since august - but whe did ya arrive?).
So thats again the question:
How much do one expect spend a month or two down there?
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Lasted a month with some left, I had to pay for the convertion exams, can't remenber how much, that was a long time ago.
I stayed in Dar Es Salaam, did not need to travel. Hotel (very basic) are cheap. I had to stay dry as well for a month (no beer no wine, rough time!)
I was lucky I guess, so were all the guy who flew there.
Just be professional and respect local people and pilots who are as good as you.
The civil aviation are doing pretty good and some of the staff are very competent despite the little funds they get.
Good luck! Bahati njema!
I stayed in Dar Es Salaam, did not need to travel. Hotel (very basic) are cheap. I had to stay dry as well for a month (no beer no wine, rough time!)
I was lucky I guess, so were all the guy who flew there.
Just be professional and respect local people and pilots who are as good as you.
The civil aviation are doing pretty good and some of the staff are very competent despite the little funds they get.
Good luck! Bahati njema!
