Cessna 206 rating/ hire: where?
 

Hi,

Does anyone know where I could get some time in a cessna 206? I'm thinking of heading out to Maun to try to get a job and I want to improve my chances.

Would be best if anyone knew of somewhere to do it in the UK or failing that, anywhere around South Africa / Botswana.

Also, what would the hourly rate be likely to be?

Thanks

Foster Aero used to have one in Lanseria. Cost? Probably $200 - $300 an hour or there abouts.

Hey mate if you can afford it then fine but I promise you it will not make any odds to the companies, they will hire you if they like you and have a space for a pilot.

Attitude attitude attitude is the most important thing. PM me if you need any advise as I speak with my mates who are still in Maun quite often, always good to get more Brits in Maun.:)

A lot of UK parachute schools use the 206...

Pilot and Flight Crew Training School | Grand Central South Africa

They are at Grand Central and their instruction levels are excellent. But I do not really think you need to worry too much about gambling the money up front.

Of course you do.

Ani fule no buying type ratings is the only way to get ahead...:hmm::rolleyes:

Having read the responses I tend to agree it's a waste of money. Actually the whole system that requires 'ratings' for non high performance piston engine light aircraft is a scam to begin with.

Thanks for all your replies guys, it's been a lot of help.