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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Oct 2012, 06:14
Replies: 7
Views: 3,218
Posted By Round Engine

ZS-DJZ

Indeed, this aircraft (s/n 26244) DID have the full maximiser kit installed years ago as ZS-DJZ and it previously wore the matching -94 engines (as did its sister ship ZS-DIW), which is still flying,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Apr 2012, 18:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,897
Posted By Round Engine

Have heard today that ZS-MRU has flown to...

Have heard today that ZS-MRU has flown to Cergy-Pontoise in France recently before departure to permanent home in New Zealand - please advise?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Nov 2011, 04:50
Replies: 10
Views: 6,391
Posted By Round Engine

DC-3 Chathams Pacific

Yes, we fly daily DC-3 passenger services between Tongatapu and Lifuka Island, as well as additional flights to Vava'u as well. We operate these services 6 days a week between one and three times...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
20th Aug 2010, 17:58
Replies: 78
Views: 27,098
Posted By Round Engine

Alright - there's been plenty of Dak bashing on...

Alright - there's been plenty of Dak bashing on this thread. Let me clarify some inaccuracies here;

1. The DC-3 is in an excellent single engine performer for its day. It is important to note...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Aug 2010, 18:35
Replies: 77
Views: 24,353
Posted By Round Engine

Disronny, thanks for the compliment; Firstly, we...

Disronny, thanks for the compliment; Firstly, we cannot compare the Caravan and the DC-3, they are not the same type of aircraft at all. Let me answer your questions like this;

" Caravans that...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Aug 2010, 21:23
Replies: 77
Views: 24,353
Posted By Round Engine

Now boys, thats some silly talk there - which...

Now boys, thats some silly talk there - which some,like me, will consider inflammatory! Indigo's problems actually have little to do with their choice of aircraft.

"What about parking charges,...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Mar 2010, 16:45
Replies: 77
Views: 24,353
Posted By Round Engine

"Debt is a prolific mother of folly and of...

"Debt is a prolific mother of folly and of crime."

Benjamin Disraeli
1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC, FRS, (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881)
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2010, 13:24
Replies: 0
Views: 909
Posted By Round Engine

South African DC-3 to fly to Oshkosh for 75 years DC-3 formo flight

Taken from another forum - but interesting...


Dakota Association of South Africa DC-3 75th
by Jaws » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:44 pm

Greetings all,

As many of you know the Douglas DC-3...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jan 2010, 13:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
Posted By Round Engine

There are two piston DC-3's operating regular...

There are two piston DC-3's operating regular passenger schedules from Zanzibar - both 100LL and AD120 are available in abundance - just remember to tell Air BP so that they have enough for you.
:ok:
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
2nd Jan 2010, 15:32
Replies: 28
Views: 10,311
Posted By Round Engine

4 Star still running?

Heard in the rumour mill that 4 Star are not operating at the moment - what news?:confused:
Forum: African Aviation
19th Dec 2009, 09:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,713
Posted By Round Engine

South African DC-3 to fly to Oshkosh 2010

Taken from another forum - but interesting...
:ok:

Dakota Association of South Africa DC-3 75th
by Jaws » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:44 pm

Greetings all,

As many of you know the Douglas DC-3...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2009, 14:37
Replies: 112
Views: 37,820
Posted By Round Engine

Why are both engines removed in the photograph? ...

Why are both engines removed in the photograph? I thought only right one failed. I see the obligatory drums of water hanging on the nose with engines removed!:}
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Nov 2009, 13:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,028
Posted By Round Engine

Piston DC-3 on Auction

ZS-CAI is going under the hammer on the 26th of November:E

|| Park Village - Auctioneers || (http://www.parkvillageauctions.co.za/NewlookAuction.php?db_ref=2873&pg=sale)
Forum: Tech Log
21st Nov 2009, 06:02
Replies: 14
Views: 17,061
Posted By Round Engine

Gents, It is a modification, incidentally...

Gents,

It is a modification, incidentally never approved by Douglas or P&W. It works well though:ok:.

The fixed gill modifications are only approved in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Oct 2009, 09:38
Replies: 14
Views: 5,066
Posted By Round Engine

Correct Siguarda al fine, For those of you who...

Correct Siguarda al fine, For those of you who are not familiar with the DC-3, look at this photograph as proof (the hydraulic pressure gauges are on the sidewall of the cockpit)...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Mar 2009, 12:14
Replies: 30
Views: 6,284
Posted By Round Engine

Angry "oh BTW the so-called "MEN OF MEANS" did a cool...

"oh BTW the so-called "MEN OF MEANS" did a cool ground loop with the machine. which obviously tell you a bit about their credentials..."

Are you ill my friend? :confused: We were told to park at...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jan 2009, 15:46
Replies: 5
Views: 2,593
Posted By Round Engine

Yep its with the two DC-6's that have been there...

Yep its with the two DC-6's that have been there since the mid 90's - they both belong to Jim McIvor, but all their spares and engines have in fact been sold to Chris Schutte. The airframes will...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Jan 2009, 05:20
Replies: 5
Views: 2,593
Posted By Round Engine

DC-3 5Y-BMB at Lokichoggio

Does anyone have relatively recent photos of DC-3 5Y-BMB (s/n 17108) at Lokichoggio (popularly, just Loki) in Northern Kenya please? The DC-6's there are past it, but the DC-3 may be saveable. ANY...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
28th Oct 2008, 15:04
Replies: 28
Views: 10,311
Posted By Round Engine

Wow Contrabando - strong words there. It makes...

Wow Contrabando - strong words there. It makes me very sad that the DC-3 has to get a bum reputation because of the people that operate it. The DC-3 is sedate and forgiving, but "handling like a...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
24th Oct 2008, 12:53
Replies: 28
Views: 10,311
Posted By Round Engine

"I wouldn't go there" Explain? You don't...

"I wouldn't go there" Explain?

You don't think its a good idea to be involved with Four Star ?

or

You don't think its a good idea to say DC-3 on a resume is outdated?
Forum: African Aviation
8th Oct 2008, 13:41
Replies: 2
Views: 2,248
Posted By Round Engine

Republique du Burundi, Regie Des Services...

Republique du Burundi, Regie Des Services Aeronautiques, BP. 694 Bujumbura Burundi. The name of the Commisioner is Joseph Bangurambona. Telephone number +257 223797 or +257 223707 Fax +257 223428:ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Aug 2007, 14:53
Replies: 2
Views: 2,312
Posted By Round Engine

DC-3 pilots wanted

All DC-3 (piston) rated pilots with valid South African Comm or ALTP please PM me if you are available for part-time or full time positions.
Forum: African Aviation
27th Sep 2006, 15:14
Replies: 31
Views: 11,909
Posted By Round Engine

Talking Landing B747 SP at Rand Airport 30 Sept

Heard a rumour from a reliable source that the B747 SP allocated to the SAA Museum Society will be landing at FAGM on Saturday 30 Sept. The aircraft is ZS-S** "Maluti". Apparently they are keeping...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Sep 2006, 15:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,356
Posted By Round Engine

Smile Rovos Air DC-4

As with any charter a/c, they operate as far as the client wants them to go. Generally they remain in Africa, going as far as Cairo, on occasion. Although in the last five years Historic Flight has...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Sep 2006, 15:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,356
Posted By Round Engine

Rovos Air DC-4

True, she is a lovely aircraft. ZS-AUA is currently leased to Rovos Air (for some time now), although still owned by the DDA (The legend "DDS" above the pilot windows hark back to the a/c's previous...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Aug 2006, 18:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By Round Engine

Talking I agree that a great many good people are...

I agree that a great many good people are sidelined (especially in this industry) because of racial/cultural/tribal differences in this country. Unfortunately the SAA rascism thread is now closed,...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Aug 2006, 17:45
Replies: 1
Views: 971
Posted By Round Engine

Question DC-3's at Goma and Mbuji Mayi

Anyone got a recent a picture of DC-3 9Q-CAM at Goma, DRC? Haven't been there in a while, so wondering what her state is. I have confirmation that she is definitely still there. Also, anyone seen...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Aug 2006, 07:37
Replies: 28
Views: 6,163
Posted By Round Engine

Surviving a/c from Nigerian/Biafran Civil War

As a matter of interest, one of the few surviving transport aircraft to have taken part in the said conflict is Douglas DC-6B ser# 45329 ZS-XXX/9Q-CJE, abandoned now to her fate at Air Force Base...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Aug 2006, 14:43
Replies: 581
Views: 91,578
Posted By Round Engine

DesckJocky, you've made a perfect summary in this...

DesckJocky, you've made a perfect summary in this thread of the LCC problem. It is not a simple matter, but it centres a lot around SAA's problems with obtaining sufficiently savvy persons to handle...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Aug 2006, 11:28
Replies: 91
Views: 7,915
Posted By Round Engine

Not over yet?

Aaaw...It can't be over yet!:} Caustic comments aside, a couple of things value (although it took 5 pages to get there) have at least come out of this thread;

1. Doing business in Africa (and...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Aug 2006, 16:33
Replies: 91
Views: 7,915
Posted By Round Engine

Angry If you check Mr T's profile - I'm not quite sure...

If you check Mr T's profile - I'm not quite sure where your "1948" comes from... it's quite clearly 1961 there. In any event, the fact that he lives in Chad and his profile identifies him as being...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Aug 2006, 15:48
Replies: 91
Views: 7,915
Posted By Round Engine

Mr. J...S... - What a skelm!

Knowing Napoleon personally, having met "Mr.T" before and having been personally crooked by that despicable as***le Mr. J...S... I support Napoleon and Mr.T wholeheartedly. In fact I would go as far...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Mar 2006, 11:24
Replies: 37
Views: 4,020
Posted By Round Engine

Sorry guys, props are for boats[/QUOTE] :} I...

Sorry guys, props are for boats[/QUOTE]

:} I think Jets are for kids sounds a little better - or maybe two screws are better than four blows?;) ;)
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Mar 2006, 09:58
Replies: 20
Views: 3,693
Posted By Round Engine

This doesn't have anything to do with a certain...

This doesn't have anything to do with a certain smooth operator from Wonderboom does it? Pretty pricey for 15 mins stick time...:confused:
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Mar 2006, 05:49
Replies: 19
Views: 1,432
Posted By Round Engine

Does this mean I get to fly pax into Europe with...

Does this mean I get to fly pax into Europe with my properly maintained, certified, ELT, TCAS, radar equipped DC-3? Safe as a house my mate...
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