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Forum: African Aviation
4th Feb 2013, 18:15
Replies: 7
Views: 4,320
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Cameraman needs to pay attention where he is...

Cameraman needs to pay attention where he is pointing that thing...:D
Forum: African Aviation
27th Nov 2012, 05:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,899
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Namibia: Air Namibia Counts Losses As Pilots' Strike Continues

AIR Namibia could be losing about N$5 million per day in potential revenue due to the pilots' strike that began on Friday, says the airline's spokesman, Paulus Nakawa.
"This does not include monies...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Nov 2012, 15:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,899
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Namibia: Pilot Strike Grounds Air Nam

FOURTEEN Air Namibia flights scheduled for today and tomorrow have been cancelled after pilots decided to start their strike yesterday.
Domestic, regional and international flights are affected....
Forum: African Aviation
28th Jun 2012, 21:16
Replies: 4
Views: 2,695
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Oh shame ... ...and there we go again. Us poor...

Oh shame ...
...and there we go again. Us poor namibians beeing disadvantaged again ... r2flyboi get off that bandwagon, it is getting boring. Cut to the chase, is it a black and white topic again?...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jun 2011, 20:32
Replies: 5
Views: 6,777
Posted By Tom_Kitty

I have met Tiaan personaly and found him to be a...

I have met Tiaan personaly and found him to be a very pleasant individual; the typical young pilot starting his Career. Eager, enthusiastic and willing to do anything to get his behind into an...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Feb 2011, 16:48
Replies: 31
Views: 6,929
Posted By Tom_Kitty

How does 2000Hr Captain and about 17000 Hr FO...

How does 2000Hr Captain and about 17000 Hr FO sound?
Safety my a**:\
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Apr 2010, 08:11
Replies: 36
Views: 10,305
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Air Zimbabwe :bored::confused::\:{

Air Zimbabwe :bored::confused::\:{
Forum: African Aviation
19th Apr 2010, 21:01
Replies: 36
Views: 10,305
Posted By Tom_Kitty

To get the discussion back to the chick without a...

To get the discussion back to the chick without a licence.
The Zim-club extends to South Africa. There is a certain "Colonel Nhlanhla Dube"working at SAX that is apparently her boyfriend. Rumor has...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Mar 2010, 19:35
Replies: 36
Views: 10,305
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Ralph, thanks for the time spent in the cockpit....

Ralph, thanks for the time spent in the cockpit. It is good to see that there are still people willing to stand up for what is right.:ok:

What p***es me of, is that most likely NOBODY at Air Nam...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Mar 2010, 07:02
Replies: 36
Views: 10,305
Posted By Tom_Kitty

More rot at AirNam

"The Namibian" 17-03-2010

More rot exposed at AirNam

IRREGULAR practices related to the employment and licensing of pilots at Air Namibia have been confirmed by a high-ranking Directorate of...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Feb 2010, 19:04
Replies: 864
Views: 1,087,009
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Proof that a brain is simply missing ... At...

Proof that a brain is simply missing ...

At a airport in northern Namibia, Katima Mulilo, aiport security is well aware of its important function of screening passengers luggage. X-Ray machine,...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
17th Jan 2010, 06:53
Replies: 1
Views: 852
Posted By Tom_Kitty

The good old PT6

Hi guys

I have recently come across a couple of interesting questions regarding the PT6 engine, unfortunately I do not have immediate access to rated engineers, so I decided to post them here:...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Dec 2009, 04:58
Replies: 160
Views: 41,605
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Ejection seats??

I like the quote below:

SA Airlink plane overshoots runway - Times LIVE (http://www.timeslive.co.za/news/article223506.ece)

"It didn't affect traffic on the freeway, but 35 people were ejected...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Jan 2009, 10:42
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Hello aquamon I think you are mising the...

Hello aquamon

I think you are mising the point entirely. :* We (me and the fellow pilots) have an excellent relationship with our AMO. The facts I have stated here I got from our engineers. At no...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Jan 2009, 06:35
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Hahahaha, like the wire bit :ok: Apparently...

Hahahaha, like the wire bit :ok:

Apparently there is a Beech approved mod of some sorts. Stiffening the loom as it exits the plug would be difficult, as the space between the plug and the engine...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Jan 2009, 16:59
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Hi again Sorry NutLoose you are probably...

Hi again

Sorry NutLoose you are probably right. It is a PT6-28 on a Beech E-90.

Also got my facts a bit twisted. Redlines at 100 and 60. Green arc from 100 to 80. And we are constantly...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Dec 2008, 13:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Green Arc and Red Lines

Hi guys

I would like to get a couple of opinions. Problem beeing that as a pilot sometimes we get different answers for the same question.

Here is the question:
Oil pressure gauge has red...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Dec 2008, 13:34
Replies: 4
Views: 2,073
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Hi Voel, good to see you are still active here...

Hi Voel, good to see you are still active here ...
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It is that easy for the maintenance guys, is it? One person died for christ sake!! They...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Sep 2008, 15:15
Replies: 2
Views: 985
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Good for them! Go Tyron ... I one sees what...

Good for them! Go Tyron ...

I one sees what the fat cats earn at the airline, (considering their pay increases) it sure is high time that the "working guy" gets an increase to reflect the...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Sep 2008, 15:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,358
Posted By Tom_Kitty

True, a step in the right direction it most...

True, a step in the right direction it most certainly is. I just hope this is not just another window dressing excercise as we have seen too often in the past. A few weeks later, it is all forgotten...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Sep 2008, 20:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,358
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Fixing problems ...

Well, the resignation of our wonderful 1/4 pounder Big Mac is a beginning.:ok:
I could think of a couple of others that should follow ...

Unfortunately the problem in Aviation in Namibia is bit...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Sep 2008, 19:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,931
Posted By Tom_Kitty

At last fingers get pointed in the right...

At last fingers get pointed in the right direction! Unfortunately it happens too often to simply state "pilot error" as the cause of an accident. As usual our fantastic DCA was not capable to prevent...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Aug 2008, 19:57
Replies: 10
Views: 1,709
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Ooops

Voel

Heard the same story, saw the wreck and that 'version' of what happened makes sense. It would explain why the collapsed gear smashed the second half of the gear doors back into the wheel...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Aug 2008, 19:19
Replies: 14
Views: 2,948
Posted By Tom_Kitty

... and another 310 misshap at Eros

This time around a Westair 310, V5-WAG. Went out on a test flight flight after new radios where fitted and returned without the left hand main gear extending fully. A few scratches, some bend metal...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Aug 2008, 10:11
Replies: 7
Views: 951
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Phenom I agree with your statement that...

Phenom

I agree with your statement that everyone concerned should get involved. Unfortunately it will (9 out of 10 times) be blamed on "Pilot Error". He should not have done this, that or the...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Nov 2007, 13:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Thanks for the reply guys, I will definately give...

Thanks for the reply guys, I will definately give Sonia a call and see what we can find out.

In the meantime if anybody could provide, or share a salary structure here, I would be eternally...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Nov 2007, 12:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Thanx, it's a beginning ... I would agree...

Thanx, it's a beginning ...

I would agree with the above, in addition we would have to include issues such as medical aid funds, pension, incentives per nautical mile or per hour, what about...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Nov 2007, 08:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Salary Structure issues

Hey, to all fellow aviators.

Lads I need some help/advice.
As is always the problem with a new aviation company, the beancounters don't have an idea about the industries current salaries....
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Oct 2006, 13:02
Replies: 21
Views: 4,413
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Devil .... no, I think it was personal issue between...

.... no, I think it was personal issue between the two. I don't think it's a Bay Air/Westair issue.

Oh Biff99, let me tell you, there is NO operator that did not (or does not)have shady dealings....
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Sep 2006, 13:31
Replies: 21
Views: 4,413
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Devil .... would also like to know the details .......

.... would also like to know the details .... would be interesting.

I think at this stage WA is trying their best to p*ss of the rest of the airport and try and keep customers. Stress levels are...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Sep 2006, 13:16
Replies: 21
Views: 4,413
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Devil LOL!!!! Yep, likewise. I also know into...

LOL!!!!

Yep, likewise. I also know into whose handbag I would have dropped a brick!
Forum: African Aviation
20th Sep 2006, 12:33
Replies: 21
Views: 4,413
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Devil Oh yes Brad does play a role .... apparently "The...

Oh yes Brad does play a role .... apparently "The Major", would have given both of his man glands to have WA associated with Brad. Whilst he and Angelina (oh god, what a babe) where in Namibia, Brad...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Sep 2006, 10:40
Replies: 21
Views: 4,413
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Devil Eina

Yep, it sure did happen!!

:eek: :ouch: :} :oh: ....:{

That old saying sure seems to be true "... you can take them out of the bush, but .......". Yes, do we need to elaborate? Seems to me...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Sep 2006, 12:50
Replies: 17
Views: 1,973
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Devil Ok, cool fantastic, we all agree Swakop is THE...

Ok, cool fantastic, we all agree Swakop is THE place to be as a pilot. Drunken parties at the skydivers, hot tourists at grünies, cold beer in abundance an foggy weather to sleep of the hangover.
...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 16:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,005
Posted By Tom_Kitty

Devil Ok, here is the latest on this issue. ...

Ok, here is the latest on this issue.

Apparently there was not a rag left in the engine, the oil filter simply disintegrated in flight and obviously sent it's content through the engine. What...
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