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Forum: Rumours & News
1st Sep 2010, 08:48
Replies: 25
Views: 18,470
Posted By TooBadSoSad

A340-600 wing spar cracks

Apparently three South African Airways A340-600's have been grounded due to cracks in the wing spar. Also heard that Virgin may have the same problem in some of their 600's.

Anyone heard the same...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Aug 2010, 20:34
Replies: 12
Views: 1,115
Posted By TooBadSoSad

So do other schools, and they are still R100,000...

So do other schools, and they are still R100,000 less expensive for a full CPL than 43. Progress and SAFTA offer on campus accommodation and meals and are far less expensive than 43.
Forum: African Aviation
17th Aug 2010, 21:29
Replies: 12
Views: 1,115
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Besides 43 Air School, every other school in SA...

Besides 43 Air School, every other school in SA is fairly priced. If you think training in South Africa is "ridiculously expensive", maybe you should find a different career.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Aug 2010, 13:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,554
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Why don't you visit the school and speak to their...

Why don't you visit the school and speak to their students. That is the best way to get your answers. Otherwise, ask them for email addresses of their current and former students and email them...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jul 2010, 08:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,311
Posted By TooBadSoSad

On the B747-400's at South African Airways, the...

On the B747-400's at South African Airways, the CB's were located behind a panel in the cabin crew rest in the tail, right next to the black boxes!! Not sure where they were in the classics, but I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Jul 2010, 22:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,311
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Air France toilet turnback

A circuit breaker problem? Not many pilots know about the toilet circuit breakers in the flight attendant crew rest in the tail.
Forum: African Aviation
21st Sep 2008, 07:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,870
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Who was the operator? Was it a charter? Possibly...

Who was the operator? Was it a charter? Possibly Omni Air?
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Sep 2008, 08:51
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By TooBadSoSad

DDMow, you obviously don't know what it costs to...

DDMow, you obviously don't know what it costs to run a flight school. Schools in Europe and the Desert charge up to R1 million or more for a residential Multi CPL.

Training in SA is cheap but...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Aug 2008, 17:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By TooBadSoSad

New Part 61 Instructor Course

Bok4Life, Both 43 Air School (Pilot Training and Flying School South Africa (http://www.43airschool.co.za)) and SAFTA (South African Flight Training Academy - Home (http://www.safta.co.za)) offer a...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Jun 2008, 07:40
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Any King Air or B1900 instructors off in July and August

Are there any King Air 200 or B1900 instructors who would like to fly around 50 hours per month for July and August in SA? Familiarity with MCC theory and principles is desirable. Please PM me if...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jun 2008, 10:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,458
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Airlines like MK operated on the business model...

Airlines like MK operated on the business model of cheap aircraft and relatively cheap fuel, but higher fuel burns. Now that fuel is through the roof there is just no way that they will be able to...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jun 2008, 10:17
Replies: 300
Views: 33,565
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Most low-time pilots these days are a bunch of...

Most low-time pilots these days are a bunch of spoilt brats.

What happened to the days when one learnt to fly and pursued an aviation career for the love of flying and aviation.

Now all one...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jun 2008, 10:02
Replies: 47
Views: 18,507
Posted By TooBadSoSad

More likely the B737-200 freighters that SAA...

More likely the B737-200 freighters that SAA leases from Safair which are to be returned early next year.
Forum: African Aviation
4th May 2008, 23:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,615
Posted By TooBadSoSad

I experienced CFS in 1996 when GT was already...

I experienced CFS in 1996 when GT was already running the place. I went there to do my CPL and IR flight test and held an FAA ATPL at the time. They were totally incapable of offering me any...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Apr 2008, 09:00
Replies: 300
Views: 33,565
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Is the main culprit not JVJ? Ask any of the SAA...

Is the main culprit not JVJ? Ask any of the SAA flight ops management, Chief Pilot, Chief Training etc what the worse thing is that has happened to SAA and flight ops in the last 10 years and they...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Apr 2008, 19:16
Replies: 22
Views: 3,544
Posted By TooBadSoSad

SAA to hire over 100 pilots in the next 12 months

SAA has authorised flight operations to maintain total pilot strength of 768 pilots. At current, SAA has 733 pilots with 5 due to retire before year end. Add to this the 15+ pilots who are about to...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Apr 2008, 11:00
Replies: 1
Views: 777
Posted By TooBadSoSad

SAA (read the CP and DFO) does not allow...

SAA (read the CP and DFO) does not allow jumpseaters who are not SAA pilots. Even family members have to go through a security check and are then issued flight deck access passes.

Also, airlines...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Apr 2008, 20:21
Replies: 31
Views: 9,002
Posted By TooBadSoSad

AAL, I only became aware of the full situation...

AAL, I only became aware of the full situation with Lonrho and Norse yesterday and you are correct in most of what you have stated. This is certainly not looking good for Norse or their directors,...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Apr 2008, 14:45
Replies: 31
Views: 9,002
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Dave Avnit is still involved and Lonhro still...

Dave Avnit is still involved and Lonhro still owns 50% of the company. They also own the G3, ZS-LAH. It is in for a major check and a refurb, plus the post about corrosion is true.

Norse has some...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Apr 2008, 14:36
Replies: 38
Views: 5,048
Posted By TooBadSoSad

The airline is looking to lease three Boeing...

The airline is looking to lease three Boeing 737-800s and three widebodies – either Airbus A340-300s or Boeing 777s - in the short-term. SAA is also about to release an aircraft purchase tender,...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Nov 2007, 05:08
Replies: 35
Views: 5,540
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Even if it will be flown single pilot, that pilot...

Even if it will be flown single pilot, that pilot will have to have an ATP.
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Nov 2007, 20:02
Replies: 35
Views: 5,540
Posted By TooBadSoSad

End of days for CPL's flying left seat over 5700 kgs

The new Part 61 has a nasty surprise waiting for all those flying aircraft over 5700 kgs with a CPL. This will no longer be allowed and all pilots flying as PIC on these aircraft must have an ATPL.
...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Sep 2007, 20:32
Replies: 23
Views: 4,358
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Check your private messages BJ Hawk

Check your private messages BJ Hawk
Forum: African Aviation
7th Sep 2007, 20:40
Replies: 222
Views: 32,721
Posted By TooBadSoSad

SAFTA gives you a job as a flight instructor for...

SAFTA gives you a job as a flight instructor for 12 months minimum of you complete their professional pilot program. www.safta.co.za. They then place you with a part 135 operator in Africa if you...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Aug 2007, 12:11
Replies: 11
Views: 4,831
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Goedkoop is deurkoop!! I did my Comm / IF flight...

Goedkoop is deurkoop!! I did my Comm / IF flight test there many moons ago and it was a total fiasco. Aircraft breaking, no preparation, badly disciplined students - and I hear it is still the same
Forum: African Aviation
29th Aug 2007, 23:31
Replies: 80
Views: 11,080
Posted By TooBadSoSad

FluffyFan, try 796 pilots from a high of 816 a...

FluffyFan, try 796 pilots from a high of 816 a few months ago and 7 resigned last month!! And, yes, you are junior to me and when I leave you will move up one place. Also, I paid for all my flight...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Aug 2007, 21:57
Replies: 80
Views: 11,080
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Greeson, that is not called an attitude, it is...

Greeson, that is not called an attitude, it is called reality. I also have a family and I am also not on the youthful side of the age curve, but this time SAA management is going to use "you" to get...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Aug 2007, 10:08
Replies: 80
Views: 11,080
Posted By TooBadSoSad

I'm an SAA SFO and I'm considering all my...

I'm an SAA SFO and I'm considering all my options. SAA is no longer an airline in which I can maintain a sense of pride or where I see a future for myself. I will be moving on in the near future. And...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2007, 10:24
Replies: 0
Views: 994
Posted By TooBadSoSad

SA226 CBT software

Does anyone know if there is a CBT ground school course available for the SA226 Metroliner series of aircraft, specifically the Metro 23? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Forum: African Aviation
10th Aug 2007, 10:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,651
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Anyone know the registration?

Anyone know the registration?
Forum: African Aviation
1st Aug 2007, 19:18
Replies: 115
Views: 20,152
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Who's getting hot under the collar?:confused:

Who's getting hot under the collar?:confused:
Forum: African Aviation
1st Aug 2007, 13:56
Replies: 115
Views: 20,152
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Don't read into anything Buitenzorg because you...

Don't read into anything Buitenzorg because you are way off the mark. 17 pilots refers to the number of Durban based pilots who will be affected by the closure of the Durban base, NOT 17 pilots being...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jul 2007, 10:04
Replies: 115
Views: 20,152
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Hey Avi8tor, why don't you come work for SAA and...

Hey Avi8tor, why don't you come work for SAA and we'll start a B scale, JUST FOR YOU!! Or maybe you are personally so worthless that SAA won't have to pay you at all?
Forum: African Aviation
11th Jun 2007, 17:44
Replies: 66
Views: 13,582
Posted By TooBadSoSad

That's a pretty righteous statement there, Fall...

That's a pretty righteous statement there, Fall Out Boy!! :=
Forum: African Aviation
11th Jun 2007, 09:30
Replies: 66
Views: 13,582
Posted By TooBadSoSad

Remember what KR has done for aviation!

Aviation in SA is a cut-throat business and survival is never guaranteed. If Exec Aero is going down the tubes, better to remember Exec and KR for what they have done for SA aviation, and especially...
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