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The Lead Sparrow
14th Jun 2012, 08:36
I wonder if anyone knows about which countries signed up to this rule and which ones opted out. I was in Africa a couple of years ago looking for mysterious almost extinct "first job." I was told that most African countries require pilots to have 1000hrs to fly in the bush.
Any information or where to find this information would be appreciated.

mad_jock
14th Jun 2012, 09:21
Some countries do have a law that says that for license converstion to protect locals.

Others its purely because of the insurance hike that having a sub 1000 PIC flying.

The Lead Sparrow
14th Jun 2012, 09:32
I went to Zambia a couple of years ago looking for a job, hard to find information, I was just told most African countries now have this rule. I know Botswana doesn't, hence the Maun situation every year. I was just wondering if anyone knew how to find out which countries have rules.
This would narrow down my options.

mad_jock
14th Jun 2012, 09:36
You will struggle to find a list I suspect.

Maybe the African Aviation forum would be your best bet.

The Lead Sparrow
14th Jun 2012, 10:15
Thanks again Jock, I have just looked there, didn't even know that section was there. That will be me reading for the rest of the day!