FCPP Rep of Congo

[500 above]

Hi all

Has anyone been to FCPP, Pointe Noire recently. I'm looking for handling/Jet A1 availability and also possible hotac advice.

Thanks

[His dudeness]

Try the african forum as well.

[500 above]

Will do. Thanks.

[mystere-falcon]

no problem with jetA1, usually cheaper with colt or world fuel, handling is slow and useless...
for the hotel my favorite is villa madiba, expensive but brand new with a nice seaview, if you rather go in the city center victory palace hotel is nice, next to a good bakery for catering.

[500 above]

Merci Mystere

Do you happen to know the name of the handlers there?

The villa madiba sounds good.

500

[Opsbeatch]

World Fuel use JetEx there, worth shopping around.

OB

[jeff spicoli]

bring a lot of extra cash, and Vics Vapor Rub, to make things move along "smoothly"...
expect frustrating ATC and frustrating handling.
enjoy your time there, but make sure your security aparatus is in line.

[Rusty Trombone]

Just a thought I was there 6 months ago, expect nothing better than useless handling. ensure you have your flight plan written down on departure sheet.

As for Fuel not sure what your operating but get a Sample real low grade fuel being pumped.

Other than be careful and expect nothing special, make sure your RADAR TCAS and HF are all working correctly you will need it as the ATC will be at best poor for keeping you out of trouble. I go to FZZA regular and its not pretty:8

[taq511]

Hi,
first choice Hotel is Villa Madiba. It's the Air France Crew Hotel. 5 Stars European Standard and exellent Sushi. But if Air France is in Town, no Rooms. Second Choice, Atlantic Palace Hotel.
Cheers.