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colt steel
5th Dec 2000, 15:19
I heard a rumour from a reliable source that Falcon have dropped 737 order in favour of 3 AN12's. I'm contemplating doing a 1900 rating, but would it be a better plan to try and do an AN12 endorsement? Any advice on where it is possible to do this rating (outside of Russia!)?
DownIn3Green
6th Dec 2000, 01:58
Are you nuts? Can you even get one?, and if yes, why would you want to? If any company flys AN-12's, who do you think they're going to get to fly them? The guys who have the experience flying them in Siberia, Angola, etc.
If you want to spend money, go for the 1900.
deepee
6th Dec 2000, 08:16
Angola's a better place this time of year than Siberia,go for it. ;) :) :)
Colt Steel, up with play as usual. I think a few of the boys already have a stake in the Russian economy!
Ravensdale
7th Dec 2000, 13:25
Hey Skip - where did you get to the other night? Your beer is still on the bar.
As for the AN 12s I heard it is a reliable rumour and that Boris and Ivan is crewing them.
Well, I hope is still there!
I say go for the AN12, I have some contacts in RUSSA if you want some leads to a type rating.I hear Falcon are getting the H.U.D models with the new glass cockpit so will be a great link to EK.
Go for it I say.
GreasedItOn!
10th Dec 2000, 10:24
Whats the latest on Falcon?
Does the AN12 mean they might be phasing the B1900s out? Or have they simply got more work?
Is Sanchez still running things out there? They hiring?
Prop Torque
15th Dec 2000, 08:24
Nice one ! who thought that one up was this concieved over a number of beers at the Rock Bottom.merry xmas to all in FECA from NZ
colt steel
17th Dec 2000, 21:27
Boris ive been waiting your reply to our emails...any chance of getting back to me as i need to book with "Kish" in the next we while to get in front of the "goats".
Thanking you in advance
Ravensdale
22nd Dec 2000, 13:52
I saw some goats on the back of a truck yesterday - perhaps they were destined for Kish????
paddle
26th Dec 2000, 01:09
I think the title should be "Falcon DOES Russians".
Don't worry boys they've still got 1900's and they will for quit a long time.
deepee
26th Dec 2000, 09:16
Thanks Paddle,save me going to Angola. :)
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Lookavi
29th Dec 2000, 16:49
SSBJ, it sounds like you've got some knowledge of Russian light "heavy metal". I heard that there is a better and more capable version of AN12 out there. Greatelly appreciate if you could tell how it is different to a conventional type or perhaps where I could get some info.