aseanaero
18th Oct 2009, 14:25
What happened to Private and Sport Aviation in Indonesia ?
I see a lot of unflown microlights/utlralights at Pondok Cabe and the hulks of Cessnas , Senecas etc at Halim that where once part of private flying clubs and the unserviceable T-34s, Bravos and even C-47s that are part of the FASI Bermotor fleet.
Speaking to Angkasa Pura most of these aircraft haven't flown since the Asian crisis 10 yrs ago.
Gliding and aeromodelling seems pretty active in Java but I just wonder why there aren't more sport pilots in Jakarta ? There's certainly some wealthy people here.
Avgas is rumored to be difficult to get but I bought 1,000 litres the other day in drums , it just took 3 weeks to be delivered.
Maybe those that can afford it are not interested in flying or is it all too hard to fly for fun here with airspace issues etc ?
I see a lot of unflown microlights/utlralights at Pondok Cabe and the hulks of Cessnas , Senecas etc at Halim that where once part of private flying clubs and the unserviceable T-34s, Bravos and even C-47s that are part of the FASI Bermotor fleet.
Speaking to Angkasa Pura most of these aircraft haven't flown since the Asian crisis 10 yrs ago.
Gliding and aeromodelling seems pretty active in Java but I just wonder why there aren't more sport pilots in Jakarta ? There's certainly some wealthy people here.
Avgas is rumored to be difficult to get but I bought 1,000 litres the other day in drums , it just took 3 weeks to be delivered.
Maybe those that can afford it are not interested in flying or is it all too hard to fly for fun here with airspace issues etc ?