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kuito
20th Nov 2003, 04:23
Cape Town Flight Traning Centre
Fisantekraal Airfield, Durbanville
I found this school on the internet. Any useful info about the guys?
It seems it is the only one offering cpl courses in the Cape Town Area.
Many thanks.
Goldfish Jack
20th Nov 2003, 04:37
I have a colleague whose son if flying there and he is very happy with it. His son is having a good time there as well and the instruction seems quite good. Rates seem reasonable and much better than Cape Town.
The main advantages is that you log hours in the air, not sitting at the holding point at Hotel waiting to taxi amongst the heavy jets and trying to cross an apron full of aircraft waiting to leave IFR or having just arrived.
Then when you get airborne you will wait somewhere to return because you are too slow. So you build hours orbiting somewhere!!
(ps the clubs at Cape Town dont tell you this)
I have a colleague whose son if flying there and he is very happy with it. His son is having a good time there as well and the instruction seems quite good. Rates seem reasonable and much better than Cape Town.
The main advantages is that you log hours in the air, not sitting at the holding point at Hotel waiting to taxi amongst the heavy jets and trying to cross an apron full of aircraft waiting to leave IFR or having just arrived.
Then when you get airborne you will wait somewhere to return because you are too slow. So you build hours orbiting somewhere!!
(ps the clubs at Cape Town dont tell you this ):hmm:
tired
20th Nov 2003, 05:47
You got the hiccups, Goldfish??
You got the hiccups, Goldfish??
;)
Deanw
20th Nov 2003, 16:39
After that last round of drinks, I see two of everything :} :8
kuito
22nd Nov 2003, 18:28
Goldfish Jack, Thank You for your info.
I will go there to check personally next week.
RUDAS
22nd Nov 2003, 20:11
Does Fisantekraal get as much wind as FACT? How far inland is it?
George Tower
22nd Nov 2003, 20:12
I'd echo Goldfish's comments regarding the draw backs with training at CT International. To my knowledge all three clubs/schools at CT offer the CPL. I'd recommend against doing a PPL at CT for the reasons Goldfish gives but from a personal point of view flying in a relatively busy environment increased my confidence once I had my PPL and given that my goal is an ATPL I see the "busy" environment at CT as a useful experience, but a bit of problem given sometimes you spend 30 mins on the ground with the engine running obvioulsy not a good thing.
PS: To international readers the term busy is meant relative to other parts of SA.
RUDAS
22nd Nov 2003, 20:22
Just a wry comment, but the term 'busy' at FACT means you have time for 3 cups of tea between movements.
Goldfish Jack
24th Nov 2003, 21:59
That is assuming you have your tea without milk and sugar, otherwise there is only time for 2 cups of tea.
I recommend Earl Grey - very good for wake turbulence
Cardinal Puff
25th Nov 2003, 00:44
GJ
You're obviously a man of culture and refinement. Goes well with a drop of Irish whiskey as an aid to lifting the taste, giving it a decided smokey flavour.
Back to the thread...
I've only heard good things about Fisantekraal. Mind you, that was about ten years ago. Wouldn't think too much has changed.
George Tower
25th Nov 2003, 00:53
Goldfish,
I suppose it must really annoy you when we request to depart from either echo or charle......you might have to rush your second cuppa perish the thought!
I learned to fly at Fisantekraal....way back when it was still a nice drive out in the coutryside.
Anybody got that website address for me?
Cheers
flutter by
26th Nov 2003, 22:21
www.cape-town-flying.co.za
Way back when? was there a flight school as well?
Goldfish Jack
27th Nov 2003, 03:01
George Tower
No not at all - never rush me tea!! When you depart from echo or charlie, you have to wait for 3 mins behind a medium/heavy that has departed full length (ICAO requirement) so it gives me more thasn enough time to finish my tea and brew the next cup!!
And think about my 1st after shift whiskey!!!
Cardinal Puff
27th Nov 2003, 03:13
Aaahhh, GJ...
As mentioned before, you're a refined and cultured gentleman. You obviously drink the good Irish stuff spelt with an "e" rather than that fake mountain brew the dress wearing claymore waving hairy kneed ones produce.
I'll just go and lock myself up somewhere safe now where my family (Scots) can't find me.
flutter by way back when was in....um, '96/7 when I was but a lad in high school.
Boland Flying School , if I remember correctly. Del Colussi and a Mr McCleod were the two instructors I flew with.
Del is at Stellenbosch now, methinks, still want to get him to sign my logbook....kinda go full circle 'ya know?
Does anybody know if ZS-CTO , i think its the right reg, Piper Colt is still around? Man, that was a hot ship for me back then:cool: :ok: