Voluntary flying
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Voluntary flying
Hello everyone! Does anyone know if there are any organisations around Europe/Africa which carry out humanitarian missions and require volunteer private pilots?
Thanks for any replies.
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Thanks for your replies. I am aware of a few organisations which however ask for a CPL and possibly an IR. Since I have none of these, just a PPL, I am looking for organisations which accept PPL, however I think this is near impossible! But anyway, gave it a try.
I think the clue is in the legal wording 'to fly for hire or reward!' No can do on a PPL.
Go get an FAA CPL/IR like Julian advised and then try and build some contacts in the area that you wish to fly. I imagine it's a pretty demanding enviroment to fly in!
Best of luck
Go get an FAA CPL/IR like Julian advised and then try and build some contacts in the area that you wish to fly. I imagine it's a pretty demanding enviroment to fly in!
Best of luck
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I don't normally comment in these sections but I do have 1 point that I figured would be worth making.
How would the cost sharing rules work with a PPL, I think from memory that you can only split the costs 4 ways so it would work out pretty expensive to help out.
After a few weeks you'd have probably spent more than going for a CPL costs...
How would the cost sharing rules work with a PPL, I think from memory that you can only split the costs 4 ways so it would work out pretty expensive to help out.
After a few weeks you'd have probably spent more than going for a CPL costs...
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No, on a PPL you can be reimbursed (splitting cost) up to 100% of the actual expenses. That means that you have no expense, but are not allowed to walk away from the flight with money in your backpocket.
(Almost like being an F/O with an ATPL
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(Almost like being an F/O with an ATPL
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Humanitarian Pilots
Hi Guys
I'm an Indian national holding FAA ASEL and AMEL commercial instrument ratings.I was wondering if any of you guys can help me look at finding some humanitarian pilot jobs in Africa.I applied to PACTEC but they say they can only hire US nationals.I'll be thankful for any information.
Thanks!
I'm an Indian national holding FAA ASEL and AMEL commercial instrument ratings.I was wondering if any of you guys can help me look at finding some humanitarian pilot jobs in Africa.I applied to PACTEC but they say they can only hire US nationals.I'll be thankful for any information.
Thanks!
