PPL training /SFH in South Africa
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Missionary,
You could check out FTC-Africa at Grand Central, Midrand. Did my PPL there at the beginning of the year - good selection of planes and quite reasonable prices,
Dig
You could check out FTC-Africa at Grand Central, Midrand. Did my PPL there at the beginning of the year - good selection of planes and quite reasonable prices,
Dig
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Hiya
Flying in Pretoria area pretty cheap. Defence Club around US$34-00 per hour for a C150 (though it costs around US$140-00 to join the club) and Blue Chip at Wonderboom around US$48-00 per hour for a C172.
Contact me on email [email protected] for more details.
Flying in Pretoria area pretty cheap. Defence Club around US$34-00 per hour for a C150 (though it costs around US$140-00 to join the club) and Blue Chip at Wonderboom around US$48-00 per hour for a C172.
Contact me on email [email protected] for more details.
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Hi
Check out www.aeropages.co.za. You will find links on there to most of the flying schools and clubs in SA.
Make sure you include the Garden route and the Wild Coast on your trip for some spectacular scenery...
Cheers
CM
Check out www.aeropages.co.za. You will find links on there to most of the flying schools and clubs in SA.
Make sure you include the Garden route and the Wild Coast on your trip for some spectacular scenery...
Cheers
CM
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Im planning on going to the Algoa Flight Centre next year to do my PPL. They are based in Port Elizabeth. Extremely good rates. It works out at about 28 pounds per hour on a C150 and 366 pounds for 10 hours.
www.algoafc.co.za
They are extremely friendly as well, especially Glynis the marketing manager
www.algoafc.co.za
They are extremely friendly as well, especially Glynis the marketing manager
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PWP, did you get kissed? because you got f***ed when they charged you 366 pounds for 10 hours, when you could have gotten them for 280 pounds as you stated! 
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South Africa PPL Training Material
As i have said in my last post here, i am planning on going to the Algoa Flight Centre next summer to do my PPL. I want to do the exams as soon as i get there, well at least a couple of them, and i was wondering what types of manuals they use etc...
Are they the Trevor Thom manuals which we have over here or are they different.
Thanks
Are they the Trevor Thom manuals which we have over here or are they different.
Thanks
HBinSA
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PPL: Cape Town or Port Elizabeth
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I'm in a quandary! There are good schools in both of these places but theres nothing between them except the location (price, facilities, professionalism). I really want to have a good holiday while doing this so social life is a priority too.
I've heard good things about both but has anyone been to either Algoa in PE or Good Hope in CPT recently? Have searched the african page but to no avail.
From what I've read about 43 they sound a little too rigid and strict, dont need that, I want fun, flying, beer and ladies.
Cheers & all comments welcome
I'm in a quandary! There are good schools in both of these places but theres nothing between them except the location (price, facilities, professionalism). I really want to have a good holiday while doing this so social life is a priority too.
I've heard good things about both but has anyone been to either Algoa in PE or Good Hope in CPT recently? Have searched the african page but to no avail.
From what I've read about 43 they sound a little too rigid and strict, dont need that, I want fun, flying, beer and ladies.
Cheers & all comments welcome
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Dakota Queen,
I haven't done any flying myself in South Africa and don't know exactly where the flying schools are but I can give some pointers about the two destinations.
Cape Town is great lots to do and visit when you need a break from flying, lots of stuff I enjoyed some of which I didn't think I would.
Robben Island where Mandela was a prisoner is really important to see, Kirstenbosch botanical gardens very cheap and the most spectacular gardens and plants you will ever see- thought I would hate it but loved it, Boulders beach where a colony of penguins live is fun, the Alfred dock is good place to have a meal and look at Table Mountain which they light up at night (I bit touristy though), Camps Bay is a good place to have a seafood meal and watch the Atlantic. You do have to carefull as I am sure you are aware of crime. At first you can misiterpret people 'harassing you' but most of the time it is just people who have nothing trying to make a bit of money. People help you park your car and then watch it all night if nessesary, you give them a small tip when you get back. It has stopped a lot of petty car crime.
P.E. I hate, ugle too busy, not as much to do and the place I stayed I heard gun shots at night!! I probably just had a bad time in P.E. because others like it but I don't think you could go wrong with Cape Town.
Things in South Africa are very well spaced out so if you can afford to hire a car maybe between a few of you for a bit that could be good.
Didn't do any clubing so can't help on that front, but drinking wise try Windhoek, or Windoek Lite if you are flying!!
Have a great time and enjoy the buying power of the pound 15-16 rand now - try not to mention this to the locals that everything is sooooo cheap as it isn't to them!!
Just out of interest do you know how much a single and a twin per hour as myself and a couple of friend are thinking of a flying holiday in S.A.
Cheers
Helipad
I haven't done any flying myself in South Africa and don't know exactly where the flying schools are but I can give some pointers about the two destinations.
Cape Town is great lots to do and visit when you need a break from flying, lots of stuff I enjoyed some of which I didn't think I would.
Robben Island where Mandela was a prisoner is really important to see, Kirstenbosch botanical gardens very cheap and the most spectacular gardens and plants you will ever see- thought I would hate it but loved it, Boulders beach where a colony of penguins live is fun, the Alfred dock is good place to have a meal and look at Table Mountain which they light up at night (I bit touristy though), Camps Bay is a good place to have a seafood meal and watch the Atlantic. You do have to carefull as I am sure you are aware of crime. At first you can misiterpret people 'harassing you' but most of the time it is just people who have nothing trying to make a bit of money. People help you park your car and then watch it all night if nessesary, you give them a small tip when you get back. It has stopped a lot of petty car crime.
P.E. I hate, ugle too busy, not as much to do and the place I stayed I heard gun shots at night!! I probably just had a bad time in P.E. because others like it but I don't think you could go wrong with Cape Town.
Things in South Africa are very well spaced out so if you can afford to hire a car maybe between a few of you for a bit that could be good.
Didn't do any clubing so can't help on that front, but drinking wise try Windhoek, or Windoek Lite if you are flying!!
Have a great time and enjoy the buying power of the pound 15-16 rand now - try not to mention this to the locals that everything is sooooo cheap as it isn't to them!!
Just out of interest do you know how much a single and a twin per hour as myself and a couple of friend are thinking of a flying holiday in S.A.
Cheers
Helipad
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I have been through the same quandry recently. I decided to go with Algoa in PE as they were the most responsive to my requirements. I have done much research on the area and PE sounds like it's got a real good mix of things to do, good restaurants, cheap beer, great beeches etc etc. I too have to consider night life as I am travelling with my partner who will want other things than flying.
When I considered Good Hope, it struch me that the school was quite far out from Cape Town so it may not be as convenient on a daily basis? At the end of the day it's down to personal choice......
I am actually heading out to SA on the 30th of this month to hour build as I have completed my PPL in the UK. I'll post on my return to let you know of my experiences.
Good luck whichever way you choose to go.
When I considered Good Hope, it struch me that the school was quite far out from Cape Town so it may not be as convenient on a daily basis? At the end of the day it's down to personal choice......
I am actually heading out to SA on the 30th of this month to hour build as I have completed my PPL in the UK. I'll post on my return to let you know of my experiences.
Good luck whichever way you choose to go.
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Thanks guys, differing opinions on PE!!!
Helipad - Single C152 would cost around 500-600 rand an hour, a Beech twin around 1600 rand an hour.
I can mail you these rates, PM me your email address.
Cheerio
Helipad - Single C152 would cost around 500-600 rand an hour, a Beech twin around 1600 rand an hour.
I can mail you these rates, PM me your email address.
Cheerio
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I was also in the same quandery however after choosing Good hope Flying Club I feel that I made the right decision.
It takes about 15 mins. to get there from the city centre (without breaking any laws).
There are alot of experienced instructers there, and they are now OK with enough A/C.
P.E. is a dive and not particually safe whereas I haven't seen any problems in cape town in the 8 months I've been here.
Let me know if your coming
It takes about 15 mins. to get there from the city centre (without breaking any laws).
There are alot of experienced instructers there, and they are now OK with enough A/C.
P.E. is a dive and not particually safe whereas I haven't seen any problems in cape town in the 8 months I've been here.
Let me know if your coming
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Dakota Queen
Having lived and worked in both cities in the past. I would say Cape Town will provide you with the flying and the social side.
PE is a very nice place but doesn't have the attractions of CT. It used to be the 'motor capital of SA' - Luton/Detroit by the sea
BTW If you do go to PE, do your flying in the mornings as it's not known as the 'windy city' for nothing.
CIM
Having lived and worked in both cities in the past. I would say Cape Town will provide you with the flying and the social side.
PE is a very nice place but doesn't have the attractions of CT. It used to be the 'motor capital of SA' - Luton/Detroit by the sea
BTW If you do go to PE, do your flying in the mornings as it's not known as the 'windy city' for nothing.
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Hi all
Thanks for the replies, it sounds like CPT is the place to be! Garth you really hit the mark, potential for birds rates nearly as high as getting the PPL, well almost
Louvois - Good Hope is the one I'm looking into aswell. I dont plan on doing this till next year. Can you give me any more info on the club?
Indeed, anyone who has beeen to Good hope comments are welcome....
Thanks
Thanks for the replies, it sounds like CPT is the place to be! Garth you really hit the mark, potential for birds rates nearly as high as getting the PPL, well almost
Louvois - Good Hope is the one I'm looking into aswell. I dont plan on doing this till next year. Can you give me any more info on the club?
Indeed, anyone who has beeen to Good hope comments are welcome....
Thanks
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Hours Building SA
Hello!
It's nearly time for me to do some pre-CPL hours building. I'm looking at going to South Africa in January, and have been put in contact with Good Hope Flying Club in Capetown www.ghfc.org.za.
My initial contact with them has been very good- up front with what everything's going to cost, reasonably priced and downright helpful. Anyone know about this bunch?
VMT for your thoughts.
Ciao!
It's nearly time for me to do some pre-CPL hours building. I'm looking at going to South Africa in January, and have been put in contact with Good Hope Flying Club in Capetown www.ghfc.org.za.
My initial contact with them has been very good- up front with what everything's going to cost, reasonably priced and downright helpful. Anyone know about this bunch?
VMT for your thoughts.
Ciao!
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Decided to reply as nobody else has. I haven't heard of this lot before but as I plan to do a similiar thing in SA later next year I wouldn't mind hearing how you get on.
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Decided to reply as nobody else has. I haven't heard of this lot before but as I plan to do a similiar thing in SA later next year I wouldn't mind hearing how you get on.
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