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Forum: African Aviation
1st Dec 2016, 23:21
Replies: 12
Views: 5,888
Posted By nbv4

The answer from them would be "You have to figure...

The answer from them would be "You have to figure this out yourself. We can't hold your hand, you have to show some initiative and figure this out by yourself.



Ha. This company had zero...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Nov 2016, 23:14
Replies: 12
Views: 5,888
Posted By nbv4

@Humpmedumpme If they had actually gave me...

@Humpmedumpme

If they had actually gave me something to do to show enthusiasm I would have done it. Every single time I took it upon myself to do something the answer from them is always "You...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Nov 2016, 23:13
Replies: 12
Views: 5,888
Posted By nbv4

This is correct. Some day there may be a pilot...

This is correct. Some day there may be a pilot shortage, but that day is not today (or at least it wasn't in 2009). If the supply/demand was different, my trip would have been completely different....
Forum: African Aviation
21st Nov 2016, 15:13
Replies: 12
Views: 5,888
Posted By nbv4

The story of my 4 month long trip to Africa trying to get a flying job.

Back in 2009 I traveled to Southern Africa with the intention of getting a job as a pilot. I spent 2 months in Botswana (mostly Maun) and then another 2 months in Malawi (mostly Llongwe). I...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jul 2011, 18:43
Replies: 227
Views: 55,152
Posted By nbv4

I spent 2 months in maun trying to get a job back...

I spent 2 months in maun trying to get a job back in 2009. Back then it was pretty much the same as how it is now. A large number of pilots hanging around for a small number of available jobs. From...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Jan 2010, 17:19
Replies: 21
Views: 8,527
Posted By nbv4

They have a semeca and thats it. They own a baron...

They have a semeca and thats it. They own a baron but it's been sitting on the ramp for a year at least. They've been talking about getting a Navajo for a long time too. It's never going to happen.
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2009, 19:18
Replies: 333
Views: 73,997
Posted By nbv4

2009 what exactly makes you think what i'm...

2009

what exactly makes you think what i'm posting is outdated? I don't claim to be a Maun expert. I admit I was only there for 2 months. I'm just posting about my experiences...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2009, 11:48
Replies: 333
Views: 73,997
Posted By nbv4

And everybody I spoke too said it's not something...

And everybody I spoke too said it's not something they worry about, nor is it something they have ever heard of anyone else getting. I'm just going on what I was told.

The only place I saw...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Dec 2009, 22:16
Replies: 333
Views: 73,997
Posted By nbv4

I think one week I made it on 400 pula for the...

I think one week I made it on 400 pula for the whole week. Thats not including my lodging, which was like an extra 100. Most weeks I needed 500-600. The week I did 400 I only ate food from the...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Dec 2009, 18:06
Replies: 333
Views: 73,997
Posted By nbv4

I spent 2 months in Maun back in Jan/Feb '09 and...

I spent 2 months in Maun back in Jan/Feb '09 and another two months in Malawi in March/April 09. I worked for Nyassa for the two months I was in Malawi, so if anyone has any questions about Malawi,...
Forum: African Aviation
29th May 2009, 12:33
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

If you have BOA card (like I did) then it's...

If you have BOA card (like I did) then it's essential that you use Barclays ATM's. Apparently BOA have a special deal with Barclays where you can use their ATM's worldwide completely free.
Forum: African Aviation
26th May 2009, 22:11
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

When I was there the lowest I could get my...

When I was there the lowest I could get my expenses down to was 500 pula per week including food, transport, light bar-going, and anything else that I needed. Comes out to about $65 / week.
Forum: African Aviation
11th May 2009, 21:27
Replies: 42
Views: 4,421
Posted By nbv4

I agree. The people who are saying "Alex had the...

I agree. The people who are saying "Alex had the best technology too" is the same as equating someone who just broke the 100m dash record by using super powerful bionic legs. Or a spelling bee...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Apr 2009, 18:11
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

I happen to know that guy who writes that blog...

I happen to know that guy who writes that blog and he's full of ****. He's the type of guy that would say everything's handy-dandy no matter what. I spent 2 months in Malawi and that place is just as...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
18th Feb 2009, 09:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,409
Posted By nbv4

I went from New Your to Paris, then from Paris to...

I went from New Your to Paris, then from Paris to Johannesburg. When I arrived in Johannesburg, the lady pulled up my info and told me the bag never was scanned into Paris. So my bag I assume is...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
17th Feb 2009, 11:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,409
Posted By nbv4

The lady at Air France told me the sticker thing...

The lady at Air France told me the sticker thing fell off. There is no lock on the bag, and there are some pretty distinctive things in the bag which should make identifying it easy. Do you think I...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
17th Feb 2009, 10:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,409
Posted By nbv4

Where does lost luggage go?

I recently flew from the united states to Johannesburg, but when I arrived in jo-burg, my luggage was not there. That was 5 weeks ago. Apparently Air France has stopped looking for the bag and will...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Jan 2009, 11:18
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By nbv4

Any flight instructors needed in southern Africa?

I am in Maun right now and that place is dead. The only place that admittedly needs people is not even hiring. I have about a year of instructing experience and 1400 hours total. Anyone who of any...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Dec 2008, 15:25
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

Desert Strip Basher: What do you mean by "no jobs...

Desert Strip Basher: What do you mean by "no jobs going"? No job openings in the near future?
Forum: African Aviation
14th Dec 2008, 16:07
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

heres an easy question: how do you pronounce...

heres an easy question: how do you pronounce "Maun"? I always thought it was pronounced just like the Jamacian greeting "mon", but a few weeks ago I read on some travel guide website that its...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Dec 2008, 06:44
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

I think Americans are exempt from the police...

I think Americans are exempt from the police certificate thing. At least thats my impression...

Also, I don't live there anymore, but I used to live in central California. I'll be in Maun by the...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Nov 2008, 23:39
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

waiterpilot: I have one question for you right...

waiterpilot: I have one question for you right off the bat. How did you get to Maun? Did you fly into Johannesburg, then another connecting flight to Maun? Or did you use some other form of getting...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Nov 2008, 02:15
Replies: 257
Views: 199,839
Posted By nbv4

Thanks, thats a lot of good information. I'm...

Thanks, thats a lot of good information. I'm heading out to southern Africa right after new year. There is a lot of talk around here about low timers, but what about high timers? That is people with...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Nov 2008, 23:32
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

^^ I'm going. I'm arriving in Johannesburg on the...

^^ I'm going. I'm arriving in Johannesburg on the 10th, but already booked my flight to Gaborone for the next morning.

Is there anybody out there that has gone to Maun from the USA? Could you make...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Oct 2008, 09:50
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

Do operators typically ever hire straight into...

Do operators typically ever hire straight into the caravan, or is the only path into turbine equipment through seniority? I'll have about 1500 hours when I get there. I'm certainly not against flying...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Oct 2008, 14:39
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By nbv4

sup, i just booked my flight for early January...

sup, i just booked my flight for early January too. I, uh, guess I'll see you there!
Forum: African Aviation
19th Oct 2008, 05:04
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

What is Sefofane going to do to you if you break...

What is Sefofane going to do to you if you break their contract? It seems the majority of pilots that work for them are from another continent. If you ditch them before your contract runs out, what...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Sep 2008, 19:17
Replies: 20
Views: 5,857
Posted By nbv4

There seems to be about 50 or so electronic...

There seems to be about 50 or so electronic logbook programs out there. I suggest you find one that doesn't have a "free trial" link anywhere or is otherwise is not free, at least to start off....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Sep 2008, 04:59
Replies: 20
Views: 5,857
Posted By nbv4

I had a small 40 page logbook when I was a...

I had a small 40 page logbook when I was a student that I used for all my training flights and for various signoffs. Once I started my job as a CFI, I knew that little book would fill up fast, so I...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Sep 2008, 04:23
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

Where did you hear this? What about buying a one...

Where did you hear this? What about buying a one way ticket to Johannesburg, South Africa? I don't think I could afford to buy a round trip ticket :(
Forum: African Aviation
11th Sep 2008, 08:10
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

Dupre: thanks for the great information. Looking...

Dupre: thanks for the great information. Looking around I seem to get kind of mixed information about when the "hiring season" is over there. Some say June, some say October, and then theres some who...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Sep 2008, 05:28
Replies: 532
Views: 121,569
Posted By nbv4

I have a question for you. What you went there,...

I have a question for you. What you went there, did you just blindly buy a ticket and just hope to find something? Or did you do a lot of planning and had a lot of connections set up before you left?...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
29th Aug 2008, 00:49
Replies: 67
Views: 24,744
Posted By nbv4

How much does this twin otter training class...

How much does this twin otter training class cost, and where can it be done? Is Toronto the only place?
Forum: African Aviation
18th Aug 2008, 06:24
Replies: 549
Views: 146,347
Posted By nbv4

TT: 1350 turbine: 300 (SA-227) multi: 300 ...

TT: 1350
turbine: 300 (SA-227)
multi: 300

Willing to work anywhere in africa, or heck, any continent for that matter.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Aug 2008, 23:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,308
Posted By nbv4

Ag flying jobs?

There is not a single thread in this forum having to do with agricultural flying, it seems. I've always in the back of my mind wanted to do this type of work, but it seems impossible to get started...
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