thanks for the replies
 

Thanks for the replies guys. The usual suspects with good advice.

Just a quick question - what are flights like between Tanzania and Botswana? Prices to Tanzania from Europe are a lot cheaper than flights direct to Bots.

Finally, what are the Namibian operators like? Is it worth adding a few weeks knocking on doors there if nothing comes up? There seem to be more twin aircraft in the fleets rather than 206s. I'm guessing my best opportunity will be with the 206 over any twins.

Thanks again. Anyone need anything bringing over? It's a two-way street, you get a free courier, and I make a contact - so don't be shy! :ok:

Might be better to dry it out with medicated talc as Mr Cheetah has mentioned. Keeping that thing moist can lead to severe crotch rot.:bored:

In the event of a forced landing with respect to contingency planning, what is the general, or specific if available, plans in use by operators in Botswana and Tanzania? How long would you be on the ground awaiting assistance; who is responsible for the passengers during this time; and how do the operators equip the pilots?

Just sourcing final items for next month. Thanks for the useful answers so far. If anyone knows any websites specific to aviation in these two countries, or bush flying in Africa, I'd appreciate a bit of guidance especially from the experienced guys down there.

Thanks all
M80

any sofas free
 

Hey dude - you can have mine. BTW are the beers exchangable for dry white and is it a comprehensive policy?
send me a PM or mail and I can detail you requirements in Nam.
If you are still in the UK I'll take some vegemite and steinlager!!!

White shirts with space for bars?
Condoms?

Dont worry about the white shirts mate, I wore one when I arrived looking for work and everybody thought I was a muppet. In fact, I am, and everyone still thinks I am, but at least I have a job!
As far as condoms go, there is not much scope (there is some, but not much...) for using them as god or the inventor had in mind, but make for loads of fun when fellas like p'bags puts one over his head and inflates it with his nose. v.funny.
Anyway - if faced with the rare opportunity to get your rocks off you can buy connies at the 24hr BP.

Also, some companies insist on their pirates wearing rugged hiking boots, which is a good idea if you go down in the delta - others are more relaxed - for example, I was told that leather sandals are OK, but flip-flops (or jandals) was "just taking the piss". Bring both and bobs your aunty.

If you do go down you should stay with plane anyway, as ELT will be blaring and you will be spotted and picked up relatively quickly - we hope... theres lions and all sorts of kak out their to eat/stomp/sting/bite/ruin your day (as if it wasnt bad enough already)

Other than that come out and stay at Audi Camp for 10 pula a day...thats One Pound Sterling...tell them youre a pilot and they give discount.
Get a good waterproof tent!

Romans
 

Oh how i miss donning my roman sandals in the morning and tootling off down to the airport, so do a scenic flight full of 18-30year old swedish girls.

Thank goodenss due to w&b reasons the hottest one with the shortest skirt has to sit in the front, tanks in the back! (PS the RPM gague gives great reflection into the passengers crotch area)

Wannabee looking for advice - CPL training
 

Hi guys. I'm seriously considering moving to Africa and settle down. I'm currently looking for a Flight School where to get my CPL and hopefully do some hour building. I know It 'll be hard. Is South Africa the best place for it? Or maybe there are better options where to get a first flying job after getting my ratings.
Thanks a lot. Any suggestion will be appreciated

fixed wing or helicopter?

Are you wanting to get permanent resident status? You can't work in the country without one, although you can fly ZS registered aircraft on contract.

Hey pescos bill do you follow the news? Africa is for the most part and on on the whole a francophone war torn continent beset with thieves and murderers. The allegedly most advanced nation RSA has 27000 unsolved murders a year and 1 rape every 12 seconds STAY AWAY.

Pecos Bill - South Africa still one of the best places to fly. Both for training and for getting a job. Lots of contract opportunities on the Dark Continent after you've gained the right experience. After that, plenty of flying jobs around the world. Middle East, Far East, Asia...the world will be your oyster.
For training, coastal schools probabally nicer - but good schools inland too.
Have a look at some of the websites. www.flighttraining.co.za has some career advice as well. Good luck

are leather sandals = jandals? i never quite got the distinction cos i can like to be a bloody saffer...

Hi Pecos Bill,

Oerlikon is not quite right. You DON'T need permanent resident status to work in RSA, but you do need a work permit, and they're not easy to come by (I know as I'm a Brit living in Joburg). PR is almost impossible to get these days anyway, and you can't even apply until you've been living there for 5 years (either living on air (?!), or working under a work permit).

Also be careful about the convertability of a non-JAR CPL - under JAR-FCL 3 you can validate a PPL but not a CPL - I've just finished researching that issue about five-mins ago, so I think that info is correct (but I'd love to be wrong, and then I can save myself a load a money!)

I've lived in Joburg since 1998, but am now relocating back to the UK. To be frank the crime IS out of control (I've had two gunfights in my house, which is in a upmarket, security-patrolled area), and infrastructure is starting to trip-up; daily (and all-day long) powercuts are not uncommon in all the major cities.

All that said I've loved living & flying there, it's a beautiful country, and the people (of ALL colours & races) are great, so at least go for a look-see (but be careful!)

(Check out the facts for Kenya - might be another option)

Good luck!

no no no
 

You got it all wrong, Jandles is what saffas call flip flops and aussies call thongs!!!

jandals?
 

I've lived in SA for ten years and never heard the word! Around here flip-flops/thongs are called "slops"

(not sure I agree with the other post about white shirts, but I guess it depends on the operator - most of my jobs have been in whites, but I'm sure the game-capture/count guys would take the piss!)

you old fart!!
 

how goes it in the desert?

I never talk ****e, u zebra rapest!!!

Thank you everybody!
It will be fixed wing and I'm planning to go down there and spend some time to see with my own eyes before deciding.
I have found this school specialized in bush flight training (http://www.bushair.co.za/home.html); Any feedback about it? Would it be a good start to get a first hour-building job?

help about the licence conversion
 

hello thanks for spreading the good word for all.i wanna know about the license conversion in botswana .or my CPL/IR(ICAO) CAA Pakistan will do the job.and i also wanna know about the names of some operators who hire ppl in botswanna infact some websites..



thanks
JM

hahaha
 

websites...

Do this exist in Maun yet? Dude you have to get your ass to Maun and knock on doors.

Bostwana Bushpilot
 

Hi Budies,

It might sound like if I were landing from another planet but I have been away from the flying business for so long that I am a bit lost with what is happening in Africa. Yours comments most welcome. I have been flying for the past seven months in Malaysia as a flying instructor. Wont tell anyone to go overthere. Back in Madagascar where I have been flying for many years as a bush pilot I really need to get away from here. No more jobs. 2,000 TOTAL TIME. Flew BN2, Chieftain, Navajo, etc. What about a C206 rating? Is this a joke or are you all serious? I am now holding an ICAO licence (Madagascar) original licence JAA (CPL ME IR FI) not valid anymore. What are the chances to get a job in Tanzania, Bostwana? Need to fly urgently. I'am broke. Wages? Thanks. Safe flights