View Full Version : Cessna 206 rating/ hire: where?
Tiger_ Moth
26th Nov 2009, 23:38
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
Gooneybird
29th Nov 2009, 07:54
Foster Aero used to have one in Lanseria. Cost? Probably $200 - $300 an hour or there abouts.
Bla Bla Bla
29th Nov 2009, 11:31
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.:)
pilot_wood
30th Nov 2009, 15:08
A lot of UK parachute schools use the 206...
Der absolute Hammer
1st Dec 2009, 03:46
Pilot and Flight Crew Training School | Grand Central South Africa (http://www.fts.co.za/rate.html)
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.
Cardinal Puff
1st Dec 2009, 05:38
Of course you do.
Ani fule no buying type ratings is the only way to get ahead...:hmm::rolleyes:
Gooneybird
1st Dec 2009, 10:48
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.
Tiger_ Moth
1st Dec 2009, 16:47
Thanks for all your replies guys, it's been a lot of help.