Sudan
 

Any one out there who can tell me what it`s like to fly in Sudan?

Pretty much the same as anywhere - blue on top with white fluffy bits, brown and green stuff down below.

Be more specific. Based where? Which organisation/aircraft?

hi there buddy,
not heard of anyone actually flying in sudan...most guys i know are based in lokkichoggio (northern kenya) flying all sorts of relief cargo and stuff like that...contry is still considered hostile

keep it up there

no more 406pilot

Sudan
 

Around 30 crew working for SA companies based in Khartoum the capital...flying for different NGO's.

Weather is usually very hot....sits around 40 most days. The sand storms can get nasty over jan/feb and CB's are very common.

Situation FAIRLY stable through the South and East due to ongoing peace process between GoS/SPLA. Dafur is nasty in areas, BBC usually is the best for reports. BUT BUT....situation can escalate to war/violence/anarchy at any time...like any other african country. Crew are safe.

PM me where u are going to work and what typ of ops you doing and i'll be able to fill in blanks easier.

Fire:ok:

What fire said.

Just remember Ggggghhhhhhartoum is dry and they'll nick your dop at customs when you try to smuggle it in. I've heard the customs guys are quite partial to a dop themselves and take it home with them.

sudan
 

SRT

can always make a plan for a cold tanzanian castle....

customs also fancy FHM, GQ and A/C parts
:mad:

Why would anyone drink Castle?



Oh! I get it! You were forced to drink it at gunpoint....:E

Beggars can't be choosers...
 

A cold castle is better than NO BEER at all....I'm sure you agree with me on that one SRT???

Back on topic....sudan is a good country to fly in, ATC and NAVAIDS are being improved, more companies starting everyday who need A/C. The next year or so there is going to be very interesting.

Cold beers & safe skies
Fire:ok:

SudanCircus
 

Ahoy edge

Check your PM's

If you anyone as at any time in bieg trouble like in big sh1t ... Lt Col Bill Godbout a very good friend is the new US Attache in the region.

Try him - he is a buddy (a real one) :D

Tell him Gunzzzz send you ... he will know :E

fire

Nope. Rather drink water then. At least it doesn't give you a permanent orange afro and make you glow in the dark (except Russian water from Chernobyl, that is.).

Guns

Thanks for the gen. Always useful having plan B.

Sudan
 

Thanks to you all for your replies.

Ahoy fireitup

wheres the crystal road??

seen him around??
;)
hawkerpirate...
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Dopping in Khartoum
 

SRT,

You are right. If they find booze on you it's cadenza time. I had a narrow squeak which makes me tremble to think about it. Or maybe I just got the shakes again ...

Booze-free stay then, great if you want to shed a few kgs.

Good luck anyway. I found the people very friendly and never felt threatened, bit different to down south.

oTd

edge, Loki is busy into south Sudan, and as mentioned a lot of $$ pouring in in the next couple of years and will get busier.
Combination of UN contracted ops and ad hoc charter companies. Safair, Rossair, Trident, Queensway ( I think ) and some others on UN work. Try 748 Services, Turbine Air services, Trackmark, ACS who are ad hoc. Lots more popping up as you've heard. Most have NBO offices.
The flying's great, interesting strips... Never really had a prob but good to be polite to guys with AKs.
Loki is busy and a good crowd, always cold Tusker ( or Castle if you have to ) Several daily flights to NBO to stock up on sanity.
A/C types: C130s, Buffalos, lots of Vans, Let 410s, various Antonovs, Twotters, DC3s with Rossair, coupla King airs and 1900s. Combination 5Y and ZS registered.
Enjoy.

crystal roads
 

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crystalroads in 2 weeks!!

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