WTSPT
25th Apr 2006, 05:48
Hi all,
Have read many of the threads on PNG, and for me it sounds like a place that I want to do some time in. :uhoh: The type of flying you get to do certainly is unique to any other place in the world and the experience you receive from working in this environment seems invaluable.
I wanted to find out a bit more information from the guys who have been there and done that, :hmm: as to what type of qualifications, hours and type of flying you would want to have before even attempting to make the move.
I am aware of the obvious; IFR, some twin time and remote flying experience, would be favoured for employment. But I'm essentially more interested in the amount of time and sort flying you would want to expose yourself to, to get some idea of how to deal with conditions and work load (that doesn't mean duty time :} Im more wanting to know about the dark and stormies that frequently roll in, the high terrain throughout country and the difficulties in trying to get from A to B etc) that exist in PNG.
In addition to this what are the living conditions like, and could anyone provide me some contacts to any operator who may have some time to talk (that is if any exist :rolleyes: ), to give me a more in depth insight into life at PNG.
Any comments from those who are there or have done their stint would be greatly appreciated.:ok:
Cheers,
WTSPT.:E
Have read many of the threads on PNG, and for me it sounds like a place that I want to do some time in. :uhoh: The type of flying you get to do certainly is unique to any other place in the world and the experience you receive from working in this environment seems invaluable.
I wanted to find out a bit more information from the guys who have been there and done that, :hmm: as to what type of qualifications, hours and type of flying you would want to have before even attempting to make the move.
I am aware of the obvious; IFR, some twin time and remote flying experience, would be favoured for employment. But I'm essentially more interested in the amount of time and sort flying you would want to expose yourself to, to get some idea of how to deal with conditions and work load (that doesn't mean duty time :} Im more wanting to know about the dark and stormies that frequently roll in, the high terrain throughout country and the difficulties in trying to get from A to B etc) that exist in PNG.
In addition to this what are the living conditions like, and could anyone provide me some contacts to any operator who may have some time to talk (that is if any exist :rolleyes: ), to give me a more in depth insight into life at PNG.
Any comments from those who are there or have done their stint would be greatly appreciated.:ok:
Cheers,
WTSPT.:E