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Forum: African Aviation
4th May 2014, 10:10
Replies: 6
Views: 7,066
Posted By jbayfan

I imported some of the aircraft into South Africa...

I imported some of the aircraft into South Africa that appeared in this person's logbook. His logbook showed flights from 2006 and yet the aircraft were only imported in 2007 and first registration...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Sep 2012, 06:28
Replies: 18
Views: 3,697
Posted By jbayfan

CC, we will gladly assist with your Grade II...

CC, we will gladly assist with your Grade II renewal. While you are there you may want to consider an aerobatic course in our latest aircraft acquisition being a 2005 Alpha 160Ai. +6G / -3G and fully...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Sep 2012, 19:01
Replies: 18
Views: 3,697
Posted By jbayfan

cavortingcheetah, considering that SAFTA has...

cavortingcheetah, considering that SAFTA has trained SAX, Comair, MEX and others, I'm surprised you have not heard of us. Are you even in SA?

You are welcome to visit us at our campus in...
Forum: African Aviation
28th May 2012, 20:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,625
Posted By jbayfan

Are you looking to travel on a rebate ticket? If...

Are you looking to travel on a rebate ticket? If you are, PM me your dates and direction of travel and how many travelling and I'll let you know what the loads look like.
Forum: African Aviation
18th May 2012, 20:17
Replies: 9
Views: 2,578
Posted By jbayfan

You need to get a ferry tank installed and...

You need to get a ferry tank installed and increase your range to at least 1200NM. I ferried a Piper Seneca I from Copenhagen to Johannesburg around 5 years ago. We exited Europe from Malaga in Spain...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Apr 2012, 08:04
Replies: 98
Views: 15,781
Posted By jbayfan

Excellent post, NLU :D

Excellent post, NLU :D
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Mar 2012, 20:01
Replies: 13
Views: 5,338
Posted By jbayfan

The KQ pilot's union is the best thing that has...

The KQ pilot's union is the best thing that has happened to KQ's competitors. Most airlines in developing countires have brought in expats to facilitate expansion when there was not enough local...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Feb 2012, 08:25
Replies: 98
Views: 15,781
Posted By jbayfan

Truth is I don't have all those toys.....just...

Truth is I don't have all those toys.....just tired of this constant SAA bashing.....you guys lit the fire (again) and I'm just fueling it out of pure irritation at your "bash SAA at all costs"...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Feb 2012, 01:25
Replies: 98
Views: 15,781
Posted By jbayfan

Haven't gone quiet....just busy with my bidsheet...

Haven't gone quiet....just busy with my bidsheet trying to decide whether to go to Munich for some skiing, to Beijing or Hong Kong for some shopping, to Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires for some good meat...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Feb 2012, 14:19
Replies: 98
Views: 15,781
Posted By jbayfan

Hook, line and sinker ;)

Hook, line and sinker ;)
Forum: African Aviation
20th Feb 2012, 07:31
Replies: 98
Views: 15,781
Posted By jbayfan

JG1, we each get one life and need to make the...

JG1, we each get one life and need to make the most of it. I personally don't give a :mad: where SAA gets its money or what the company does to keep operating. Your airline / company is not, as...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Feb 2012, 20:58
Replies: 98
Views: 15,781
Posted By jbayfan

Cavortingcheetah, great post considering that the...

Cavortingcheetah, great post considering that the SAAF chartered an SAA A340 as one of the backup aircraft and his family travelled on SAA to New York. Zuma travelled in the SAAF BBJ.



Fuzzy,...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Feb 2012, 12:54
Replies: 98
Views: 15,781
Posted By jbayfan

JG1, you are one angry, frustrated and sad...

JG1, you are one angry, frustrated and sad individual. :{
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Dec 2011, 19:39
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By jbayfan

Look at Progress in PE. They have late model...

Look at Progress in PE. They have late model aircraft, a British owner and far more reasonable pricing than 43.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Nov 2011, 16:26
Replies: 29
Views: 38,743
Posted By jbayfan

Which airline has the best pilot pay?

Which airlines have the best paid pilots? I know there are many variables such as cost of living (Hong Kong), travel benefits, tax rate vs tax free status, fleet, routes etc.

But overall, which...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Nov 2011, 15:42
Replies: 3,350
Views: 1,154,696
Posted By jbayfan

Does anyone know what hours one obtains in South...

Does anyone know what hours one obtains in South Africa? How many total hours, how many multi hours?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jul 2011, 04:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,861
Posted By jbayfan

Oshkosh incidents

An F16 overshot the runway while landing this afternoon and apparently a Sabre did the same thing shortly afterwards.

See AvCom View topic - F16 prang at Oshkosh today - Thursday...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jul 2011, 18:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,456
Posted By jbayfan

There is no SA206

There is no SA206
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jun 2011, 13:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,380
Posted By jbayfan

Savannah, all I can say is "never...

Savannah, all I can say is "never again".
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Jun 2011, 20:08
Replies: 32
Views: 8,177
Posted By jbayfan

Anyone have advice for Libreville? Our crew are...

Anyone have advice for Libreville? Our crew are at the Le Meridien and not very happy there. Is the Intercontinental operating again after their refurbishment?
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Jun 2011, 21:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,380
Posted By jbayfan

Ferry advice

I ferried a Piper Seneca from Copenhagen to South Africa a few years ago. Obviously your European route is wide open and you can make your way South to the Med based on your preference. We ended up...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Jun 2011, 21:42
Replies: 6
Views: 10,358
Posted By jbayfan

DGCA approved aircraft list

Can anyone comment on the implications of the recently released list of aircraft types approved by the DGCA for training? How will this affect the hundreds of Indian pilots training on aircraft that...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Feb 2011, 13:53
Replies: 35
Views: 6,590
Posted By jbayfan

I agree with Four Engine Jock. If a pilot has...

I agree with Four Engine Jock. If a pilot has served at SAA and is a senior SAA pilot, and is in good standing, why should the selection committee not give their kids preference? It also goes the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jan 2011, 08:59
Replies: 0
Views: 587
Posted By jbayfan

A320 type rating provider

Can anyone recommend an establishment offering A320 type ratings for low-time CPL pilots? Please respond if you have personal experience with the provider as we have some students from India looking...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Dec 2010, 10:31
Replies: 23
Views: 5,029
Posted By jbayfan

As a shareholder in an SA flight school, I have...

As a shareholder in an SA flight school, I have to admit that most schools in SA are under pressure, mainly from an overly bureaucratic SACAA.

Our theory is cumbersome and, although very...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Dec 2010, 04:00
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By jbayfan

Does a coastal school influence your decision on where to train

How much importance would you place on choosing a school if the choice was between one at the coast and another one inland, specifically where you are going to a residential school?

If a school...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Nov 2010, 18:05
Replies: 20
Views: 6,909
Posted By jbayfan

Additionally, no airline outside of Europe will...

Additionally, no airline outside of Europe will have a problem with a SACAA license or require conversion to JAR. There may be one or two exceptions but then you will probably find they are not worth...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Nov 2010, 18:02
Replies: 20
Views: 6,909
Posted By jbayfan

Hi ClintonB, You mentioned no airlines are...

Hi ClintonB,

You mentioned no airlines are hiring in South Africa. SAA hired around 25 pilots during the last two months and will be hiring another 25 early next year. Interviews are currently in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Nov 2010, 05:04
Replies: 20
Views: 6,909
Posted By jbayfan

I feel I'm qualified enough to give advice...

I feel I'm qualified enough to give advice because not only am I a flight school shareholder in South Africa and know what standards we are required to uphold, but I obtained my initial CPL and ATP...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Nov 2010, 19:26
Replies: 20
Views: 6,909
Posted By jbayfan

Guys, there is nothing wrong with the SACAA...

Guys, there is nothing wrong with the SACAA license. The theory standards are higher than the JAA and the standard of training at the top flight schools equals or exceeds that of most JAR schools.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Nov 2010, 03:26
Replies: 57
Views: 26,235
Posted By jbayfan

An interesting fact is that Hong Kong is the...

An interesting fact is that Hong Kong is the favourite destination for SAA pilots on the long haul. If you're not one of the most senior Captains or FO's on the A340 then it is almost impossible to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Nov 2010, 14:35
Replies: 57
Views: 26,235
Posted By jbayfan

Another CX FO just resigned to join SAA as a P3....

Another CX FO just resigned to join SAA as a P3. That's three so far.
Forum: African Aviation
7th Nov 2010, 14:31
Replies: 53
Views: 16,114
Posted By jbayfan

Generally, experienced pilots become P3 on the...

Generally, experienced pilots become P3 on the A340 unless they are current on the B737NG or B732/3 and there is a need for FO's on the B737 fleets. Cadets and low experience PDI's generally go...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Oct 2010, 07:18
Replies: 3,350
Views: 1,154,696
Posted By jbayfan

To the person who answered my post where I was...

To the person who answered my post where I was looking for phone numbers for the recruitment department at KQ, thanks for the effort but unfortunately I never got to use them. I was on a night stop...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Oct 2010, 10:40
Replies: 3,350
Views: 1,154,696
Posted By jbayfan

Anyone have a phone number to contact the...

Anyone have a phone number to contact the recruitment department?
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