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guys, u r great!!!!!
its good to know that ppl r willing to help u whenever u need them.
i thought that it would be favorable for me to convert my south african licenses to jaa so that i dont hafta go for conversions later on when i finally apply for job. now that i know that i really dont need a jaa if i am not working in europe, i think it would be wise not to do through all the hassles.
n e way, though i am from bangladesh, i live in germany and doing my college, majoring in english. i went through many websites of some european flight schools, but honestly, i was demoralized upon seeing the astronomical price just for abinition training. the total college cost is high enough for me to afford flight training in europe. i hope u all know what i am talking about.
therefore, lemme do the whole training from south africa and see what happens.
thanks for the advises. these really takes my spirits as high as 39,000feet!!!!
capt.
its good to know that ppl r willing to help u whenever u need them.
i thought that it would be favorable for me to convert my south african licenses to jaa so that i dont hafta go for conversions later on when i finally apply for job. now that i know that i really dont need a jaa if i am not working in europe, i think it would be wise not to do through all the hassles.
n e way, though i am from bangladesh, i live in germany and doing my college, majoring in english. i went through many websites of some european flight schools, but honestly, i was demoralized upon seeing the astronomical price just for abinition training. the total college cost is high enough for me to afford flight training in europe. i hope u all know what i am talking about.
therefore, lemme do the whole training from south africa and see what happens.
thanks for the advises. these really takes my spirits as high as 39,000feet!!!!
capt.
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Take advantage of the Rand, You will get some of the cheapest quality training around while flying in a fantastic country.
I'd have to agree with dutchie( by the way dutchie is S.G paying you some sort of a commision )43 Airschool is the place to go in South Africa. I for one had a fantastic experience with the school.
Capt might be worth getting across to London Heathrow on Saturday for The 2001 International Careers In Aviation Exhibition.43 Home Page
I'd have to agree with dutchie( by the way dutchie is S.G paying you some sort of a commision )43 Airschool is the place to go in South Africa. I for one had a fantastic experience with the school.
Capt might be worth getting across to London Heathrow on Saturday for The 2001 International Careers In Aviation Exhibition.43 Home Page
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hello guys
back again,
I HAVE A VACATION IN MAY 2002 FOR THREE AND A HALF MONTHS. I WANTED TO DO MY PPL ^ NIGHT RATING THEN. IN THIS WAY, I WANT TO DO ALL THE MODULES DURING HOLIDAYS. I CAN'T GO FOR AN INTEGRATED COURSE, SINCE I AM AT UNIVERSITY AND HAVENT GOT THE TIME FOR IT.
N E WAY, I WANTED TO ASK U GUYS WHETHER N E ONE OF U GOT N E IDEA ABOUT SOUTH AFRICAN POLICY TOWARDS ISSUING VISAS FOR FLIGHT STUDENTS OR NOT. I WAS REFUSED U.S VISA WHEN I GOT MY I-20 FORM FROM UNI. OF NORTH DAKOTA IN AERONAUTS DEPARTMENT.
I AM JUST LITTLE WORRIED AFTER THE SEPT 11 INCIDENT AND HOPING THAT THEY DO NOT CHANGE THE TOTAL PILOCY FOR FLIGHT STUDENTS..
N E KNOWLEDGE ON THE SUBJECTS, GUYS??
TAKE CARE AND I LOOK FORWARD TO TALKING TO U ALL.
CAPT.
back again,
I HAVE A VACATION IN MAY 2002 FOR THREE AND A HALF MONTHS. I WANTED TO DO MY PPL ^ NIGHT RATING THEN. IN THIS WAY, I WANT TO DO ALL THE MODULES DURING HOLIDAYS. I CAN'T GO FOR AN INTEGRATED COURSE, SINCE I AM AT UNIVERSITY AND HAVENT GOT THE TIME FOR IT.
N E WAY, I WANTED TO ASK U GUYS WHETHER N E ONE OF U GOT N E IDEA ABOUT SOUTH AFRICAN POLICY TOWARDS ISSUING VISAS FOR FLIGHT STUDENTS OR NOT. I WAS REFUSED U.S VISA WHEN I GOT MY I-20 FORM FROM UNI. OF NORTH DAKOTA IN AERONAUTS DEPARTMENT.
I AM JUST LITTLE WORRIED AFTER THE SEPT 11 INCIDENT AND HOPING THAT THEY DO NOT CHANGE THE TOTAL PILOCY FOR FLIGHT STUDENTS..
N E KNOWLEDGE ON THE SUBJECTS, GUYS??
TAKE CARE AND I LOOK FORWARD TO TALKING TO U ALL.
CAPT.
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You officially need a study permit to attend any school in SA. However ...
Unofficially you can get away with a tourist permit. Valid for 3 months but if you ask for 6 months they will usually give it to you if you have enough funds to support yourself.
If you are only planning on a few months' training don't bother with a study permit. You are simply on holiday and decide whilst you are there to do some flying !!
Celtic - have a beer for me !!! I don't receive a penny but if I did I should be rich by now - you reading this FS ?
Greetings from darkest Africa - Dutch.
Unofficially you can get away with a tourist permit. Valid for 3 months but if you ask for 6 months they will usually give it to you if you have enough funds to support yourself.
If you are only planning on a few months' training don't bother with a study permit. You are simply on holiday and decide whilst you are there to do some flying !!
Celtic - have a beer for me !!! I don't receive a penny but if I did I should be rich by now - you reading this FS ?
Greetings from darkest Africa - Dutch.
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I couldn't let you guys get in all the plugs without some alternative being presented to the Capt.
Although I hold 43rd Air school in high regard as a SA school ( and certainly far bettter training environment than any of the Jo'burg schools ) I would advise having a look at Progress Flight Academy http://www.flightacademy.co.za
I haven't been in touch with them since I finished in mid 2000 so I don't know what improvements they have made. The accommodation (as Dutchie and Celtic are sure to mention if I don't ) was pretty basic but plans were in hand to improve it. However, the reason you are going there is to fly and I can vouch for the excellent standards John English maintains.
Check it out and if you want more info just ask me. I don't think anyone would argue that 43 and Progress are amongst the top schools in the country.
To go back a bit - if you can stay away from the JAA you will be better off financially and you won't age as fast! Stick with SA.
UTNT,
Although I hold 43rd Air school in high regard as a SA school ( and certainly far bettter training environment than any of the Jo'burg schools ) I would advise having a look at Progress Flight Academy http://www.flightacademy.co.za
I haven't been in touch with them since I finished in mid 2000 so I don't know what improvements they have made. The accommodation (as Dutchie and Celtic are sure to mention if I don't ) was pretty basic but plans were in hand to improve it. However, the reason you are going there is to fly and I can vouch for the excellent standards John English maintains.
Check it out and if you want more info just ask me. I don't think anyone would argue that 43 and Progress are amongst the top schools in the country.
To go back a bit - if you can stay away from the JAA you will be better off financially and you won't age as fast!
Stick with SA.UTNT,
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hello pals
thanks for the cool advises. again,i must tell u that u all r great!!!!
n e one heard about this school called Airline Pilot Training Centre?? it's in port elizabeth airport. they seem to offer solid courses. however, i aint gonna make up my mind without your advise.
lemme know. keep flying high.
captain rich
thanks for the cool advises. again,i must tell u that u all r great!!!!
n e one heard about this school called Airline Pilot Training Centre?? it's in port elizabeth airport. they seem to offer solid courses. however, i aint gonna make up my mind without your advise.
lemme know. keep flying high.
captain rich
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Captain
You must make that decision !
The 2 schools are the ones which I narrowed my choice down to as well. They both have an excellent reputation.
But let me say this ... speak to as many people as you can. Try to find some ex-students from both schools and listen to what they have to say. Ask the schools themselves, if they have nothing to hide, they will gladly put you in touch with people.
I did just that when I was in your shoes 3 years ago. It helped me to make my decision which I have never regretted.
Also have a look at old pprune topics. Not sure if the search engine works, otherwise select topics from the last year on this forum, and you will find lots more info.
Having been completely impartial up to this point I will just say have a look at the new 43 Air School website... www.43airschool.com
Cheers and good luck ! Dutchie
You must make that decision !
The 2 schools are the ones which I narrowed my choice down to as well. They both have an excellent reputation.
But let me say this ... speak to as many people as you can. Try to find some ex-students from both schools and listen to what they have to say. Ask the schools themselves, if they have nothing to hide, they will gladly put you in touch with people.
I did just that when I was in your shoes 3 years ago. It helped me to make my decision which I have never regretted.
Also have a look at old pprune topics. Not sure if the search engine works, otherwise select topics from the last year on this forum, and you will find lots more info.
Having been completely impartial up to this point I will just say have a look at the new 43 Air School website... www.43airschool.com
Cheers and good luck ! Dutchie
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dutchie
thanks a lot for the advise.
yup, i also believe that the 43 air school is the right choice for me. i am waiting for them to send me some hard copy of their brochure. they have already send me their full brochure by email. i kindda like it ....to be honest!!!
k guys, thanks a lot for all the cool advises. i am gonna be flying high one day, and i keep my fingers crossed.
see u up in the sky soon.
capt. rich
thanks a lot for the advise.
yup, i also believe that the 43 air school is the right choice for me. i am waiting for them to send me some hard copy of their brochure. they have already send me their full brochure by email. i kindda like it ....to be honest!!!
k guys, thanks a lot for all the cool advises. i am gonna be flying high one day, and i keep my fingers crossed.
see u up in the sky soon.
capt. rich
