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Forum: African Aviation
27th Dec 2013, 09:45
Replies: 6
Views: 3,746
Posted By launchpad74

Precision Air crew are known for engaging the...

Precision Air crew are known for engaging the park brake after take off instead of using the toe brakes according to the engineer who did the tyre replacement. Was it still engaged on landing? who...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2013, 12:32
Replies: 100
Views: 46,041
Posted By launchpad74

There wasn't much dust to speak of as there have...

There wasn't much dust to speak of as there have been heavy rains lately in the area, so just mud and grass. minimal. The gear etc, engines and systems were all checked the day before it took off...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2013, 05:05
Replies: 100
Views: 46,041
Posted By launchpad74

Some Caravan Genius's out there with interesting...

Some Caravan Genius's out there with interesting theories on caravans popping tyres on one side? really?
I have thousands of hours on vans. So does our friend FS.
The strips here in Tanzania are...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2013, 04:50
Replies: 100
Views: 46,041
Posted By launchpad74

They were cleared for the Avatu 1A approach to...

They were cleared for the Avatu 1A approach to Kili, landing Rwy 27 at HTKJ. They landed at Arusha thinking it was HTKJ as the runways are the same orientation. There was in fact a light aircraft,...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Dec 2013, 08:29
Replies: 25
Views: 10,037
Posted By launchpad74

Yep, the ever incompetent TCAA are killing...

Yep, the ever incompetent TCAA are killing aviation here, and making the operators pay up. Not a bad idea to divert those funds to individuals within the companies who show aptitude and a good...
Forum: North America
12th Dec 2013, 06:51
Replies: 19
Views: 60,707
Posted By launchpad74

Sheppard Air. havent tried Dauntless. My wife...

Sheppard Air. havent tried Dauntless. My wife used Sheppard and as the others have said, it keeps it basic and you pass! Before I heard of sheppard I used ASA. way too many questions, Gleim is ok,...
Forum: North America
10th Dec 2013, 08:35
Replies: 64
Views: 22,103
Posted By launchpad74

Valid points some of you guys out there. ...

Valid points some of you guys out there.
Firstly, many expats have tried getting into Canada with no success. My friend got a job there as a truck driver and for now gave up flying as his...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Dec 2013, 07:10
Replies: 6
Views: 4,835
Posted By launchpad74

Good on them, hopefully not too late. Got mates,...

Good on them, hopefully not too late. Got mates, local Mauritians trying to get in there for years, and the horror stories that came from it. Lets hope they clean up and revive the airline. :D
Forum: African Aviation
10th Dec 2013, 07:03
Replies: 25
Views: 10,037
Posted By launchpad74

Daladaladriver is correct in saying that only the...

Daladaladriver is correct in saying that only the well connected of the family of VIP's and such gain access to this fund. Correct me if I am wrong anybody, but the funds are given as "loans" and...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Dec 2013, 06:49
Replies: 27
Views: 16,572
Posted By launchpad74

To daladaladiver... well said on your comments...

To daladaladiver...
well said on your comments regarding the PIC. I see you must be a fellow aviator around these parts? Ur so right, he remains planted in that seat, but if there is a fire, he's...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Dec 2013, 06:45
Replies: 27
Views: 16,572
Posted By launchpad74

Well done to you and your staff for rescuing the...

Well done to you and your staff for rescuing the injured. Indeed it doesnt take a pilot to realise that a bad decision was made and a tailwind take off was initiated. This "pilot" Matambula, is well...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jun 2012, 17:37
Replies: 12
Views: 3,630
Posted By launchpad74

@ B737 crew . . try Rwandair. they were looking...

@ B737 crew . . try Rwandair. they were looking for B737 and CRJ crew.
Forum: African Aviation
10th Jun 2012, 15:48
Replies: 12
Views: 3,630
Posted By launchpad74

Precision Air (indecision air)

To all applying to Precision Air, especially expats. Some expats have been lucky to get in as FO's, and only with type ratings. Don't think I've seen an expat in the left seat there.All expats must...
Forum: African Aviation
31st May 2012, 18:53
Replies: 712
Views: 318,166
Posted By launchpad74

Let's see if this works . . Total Time 3700 ...

Let's see if this works . .
Total Time 3700
Turboprop 3300 (C208)
Multi less than 20

Africa Experience, surveys, anti-poaching, VIP charters, schedules. Airline operations...
Forum: African Aviation
31st May 2012, 18:49
Replies: 712
Views: 318,166
Posted By launchpad74

@ AJA 402

With your time the doors are open. . you have jet time and lots of twin turbine time.

If ur into TP's, then send a CV to Balmoral. I tried there, but no twin time to speak of or ratings. They...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Dec 2011, 01:53
Replies: 712
Views: 318,166
Posted By launchpad74

Current jobs in africa

to CharlieVictorSierra . . J41 job . .I'm in if its still on the cards!

I read some of your last arguements / statements with interest. some good advice and comments from others as well.
I am a...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th Sep 2011, 10:29
Replies: 85
Views: 31,718
Posted By launchpad74

Carolux Fleet

Well its all interesting news . . .I have personally worked with Cargolux out of Johannesburg, as operations. Its a great Company, probably with its usual issues like any other. The people planning...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Sep 2011, 10:05
Replies: 40
Views: 19,881
Posted By launchpad74

Faked credentials

Hi guys . . yes pilots who fake their credentials should be dealt with harshly . .they are playing with peoples lives. Big scandals in India as well recently.
So what does one do when you discover...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Aug 2011, 18:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,847
Posted By launchpad74

Anyone know of a low time B1900D for sale?

Anyone out there know of a low time (as new as possible) B1900D for sale?
preferrably N registered. Thanks.
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Jun 2011, 18:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,695
Posted By launchpad74

that first cpl job . .

hi Torry. good advice from John Miller and also a point to note from IR Pirate. Yes indeed try Fedair and NAC. with Fedair you will earn peanuts!. NAC will offer contract work that could pay well. I...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Mar 2011, 06:20
Replies: 49
Views: 28,650
Posted By launchpad74

fantastic advice everyone!! good luck with the...

fantastic advice everyone!! good luck with the training RandomPerson.
you are training on one of the true jets of all time . . Enjoy while others dream.
gentleman / ladies . . I will definately...
Forum: Questions
16th Mar 2011, 14:36
Replies: 8
Views: 2,122
Posted By launchpad74

Ratings, Ratings, Ratings . . .

Can anyone tell me why almost all the jobs these days require ratings?
It seems for every jet job out there, and most others, crew need ratings as long as the proverbial rap sheet . . .
Does any...
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Mar 2011, 22:14
Replies: 48
Views: 13,953
Posted By launchpad74

gentleman . . . I love the jokes .. !! Can't add...

gentleman . . . I love the jokes .. !! Can't add any myself, as I have never been a freight dog. But would love the opportunity if anyone can point me in the right direction. over 3000 hours, mostly...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Mar 2011, 21:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,669
Posted By launchpad74

just done the FAA ATPL. Written exam on P135 was...

just done the FAA ATPL. Written exam on P135 was 82 questions. Oral exam is on regs and a/c systems (on the plane you are testing on). FLight test was maneouvers and a single engine ILS. All depends...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Mar 2011, 20:57
Replies: 77
Views: 24,353
Posted By launchpad74

Mark your words disronny . .

I think "disronny" should take back his statement. All expat pilots in Tanzania are properly trained, and fly properly maintained aircraft. Minor snags are noted and planes are flown according to the...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Mar 2011, 20:45
Replies: 257
Views: 199,751
Posted By launchpad74

Wings over Africa are the dogs of Namibian...

Wings over Africa are the dogs of Namibian Aviation. They pay bad and treat you like crap. They must have the highest rotation of crew i've ever seen. I was one of them . .Bad safety record and also...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Mar 2011, 20:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
Posted By launchpad74

He had the nerve to abandon his crew in Arusha,...

He had the nerve to abandon his crew in Arusha, then start up 2 flight schools in the USA. Not sure if in Florida, but the FAA would be a good start. . . .
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Mar 2011, 19:38
Replies: 754
Views: 326,143
Posted By launchpad74

Listen up buddy . . so many of us have been...

Listen up buddy . . so many of us have been through it all.
I nearly tossed my CPL in the bin many times. Then one day a job opened up in Africa. It was fantastic. I havent looked back.
I do...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Dec 2010, 16:46
Replies: 53
Views: 16,073
Posted By launchpad74

SAA?

so whats the deal with SAA these days? Still hiring based on the the ever efficient Affirmative Action Program? I know they pay well etc, but service levels dropped through the floor over the years....
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Apr 2007, 12:55
Replies: 17
Views: 3,695
Posted By launchpad74

New CPL - getting started

I'm new to the PPrune gig. I've had my CPL for a year now and can't seem to land a decent job as a pilot (charter or other).:bored: I'm in South Africa, its pretty hard here. In Europe or US and...
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