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Forum: African Aviation
9th Aug 2008, 22:11
Replies: 864
Views: 1,087,004
Posted By oerlikon

Talking When any fee you pay is only slightly over a full...

When any fee you pay is only slightly over a full amount, requiring change which they do not have. You are expected to walk away politely without your change.
Forum: African Aviation
9th Apr 2008, 23:01
Replies: 300
Views: 33,533
Posted By oerlikon

Thumbs down How long will it take for Link to start paying...

How long will it take for Link to start paying pilots on a Dollar scale? After all, if you are working on a Rand scale your salary seems to diminish on a weekly basis.

It would seem that the...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Nov 2007, 22:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,734
Posted By oerlikon

Well said Avi8tor

That was what I meant.
Forum: African Aviation
31st Oct 2007, 22:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,734
Posted By oerlikon

What are the chances SAA?

It seems to me that SAA have fallen on hard times. The government, in its unfathonable wisdom are making the wrong decisions with regard to the future of the airline.

Is there any way the the...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Oct 2007, 23:59
Replies: 12
Views: 3,969
Posted By oerlikon

BB, The pilot sitting on the barstool is...

BB,

The pilot sitting on the barstool is probably the one who is going to give better advice than the pretty blonde behind the desk in the charter office.

To all potential clients, I...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Oct 2007, 23:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,735
Posted By oerlikon

Jeez, You're assuming SA will end up with a...

Jeez,

You're assuming SA will end up with a national carrier of more than one aircraft, based on the history of African Airlines.
Forum: African Aviation
10th Oct 2007, 01:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,712
Posted By oerlikon

Yawn! bored already with the thread, except...

Yawn!

bored already with the thread, except to say, please give me the 744, because sitting in the back of a 300-anything is like sitting in the back of a taxi. BUT! Why the F doesn't SAA provide...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Aug 2007, 22:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,937
Posted By oerlikon

Anyone who takes Civair seriously is a fool. They...

Anyone who takes Civair seriously is a fool. They have got by in the past by bidding on contracts through sub-contractors. They have nothing to offer, and yet they win on government tenders. Must be...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Aug 2007, 22:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,787
Posted By oerlikon

Thumbs down Oops, wrong company..... I was thinking of Exec...

Oops, wrong company..... I was thinking of Exec Aerospace... Sorry... (Lucky for me I could delete my thread.) All I know of Exec Turbine is that they have bought a few old dog aircraft,...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Aug 2007, 23:56
Replies: 9
Views: 3,306
Posted By oerlikon

Putco, The truth needs out. If you...

Putco,

The truth needs out.

If you finished your book, publish it. Before I get mine out!

If what you have written is the truth, how can anyone condemn you?

Go for it!
Forum: African Aviation
31st Jul 2007, 00:16
Replies: 14
Views: 2,130
Posted By oerlikon

It was a student on a solo X-country in a R22. ...

It was a student on a solo X-country in a R22.

Your comments a bit harsh 4HP. Guess you don't like either helicopter pilots or student pilots. Which is it?

Can you picture it?

`Full power...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Jul 2007, 22:17
Replies: 222
Views: 32,695
Posted By oerlikon

Are you wanting to get permanent resident status?...

Are you wanting to get permanent resident status? You can't work in the country without one, although you can fly ZS registered aircraft on contract.
Forum: African Aviation
11th Jul 2007, 21:04
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By oerlikon

Good advice from deskjocky about not paying up...

Good advice from deskjocky about not paying up front. It is possible that a school could put on a good front to get your money out of you and then let you down. Chat to some current and ex-students...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Jul 2007, 20:52
Replies: 28
Views: 3,736
Posted By oerlikon

Fans of the 2010 soccer world cup can rest...

Fans of the 2010 soccer world cup can rest assured that the SA government has plans in place to ensure the safety of spectators at the soccer venues (stadiums) and hotels.

This is a fact. There...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Jul 2007, 22:54
Replies: 28
Views: 3,736
Posted By oerlikon

So you're comparing SA with Iraq? That country is...

So you're comparing SA with Iraq? That country is involved in a war, we're the rainbow nation, the builders of the future. We are a country that is at at peace more than any other country apart from...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Jul 2007, 21:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,201
Posted By oerlikon

SAA Voyager

Having recently looked at ticket prices on SAA and being a member of Voyager I was astounded to see that the Voyager upgradable tickets are about twice the cost of a standard, economy priced ticket....
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Jul 2007, 23:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,024
Posted By oerlikon

Does anyone know if this ban extends into US...

Does anyone know if this ban extends into US airspace? Or was that done a long time ago?
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Jul 2007, 23:10
Replies: 3
Views: 927
Posted By oerlikon

Passin4flying

You never said if you were turbine rated, comm ratd, ATP, IF, PPL etc,,,. There's different strokes for different folks you know?
Forum: African Aviation
30th Jun 2007, 00:27
Replies: 15
Views: 3,008
Posted By oerlikon

You think they dodged pedestrians? African...

You think they dodged pedestrians?

African aviation at its best.

I remember a few years ago when TAAG got its first 747. The first crew were washed out for incompetence, The second lot of...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Jun 2007, 23:34
Replies: 70
Views: 8,898
Posted By oerlikon

A profit making one????? Been shot down in...

A profit making one?????

Been shot down in the past for sniping at SAA, seems you can't say what's true until it comes out on the news!

(Not so 4Hp)
Forum: African Aviation
29th Jun 2007, 20:45
Replies: 70
Views: 8,898
Posted By oerlikon

I once heard an SAA pilot say that if you cut the...

I once heard an SAA pilot say that if you cut the top levels of management off to just above the pilots the company would make a profit. Is this true?
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jun 2007, 23:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By oerlikon

Thanks SRT

Thanks SRT,

Thought maybe somenone had heard South African One on the radio and thought they were an airline, given they're flying a 737.

Thanks for clearing it up.
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jun 2007, 23:10
Replies: 30
Views: 6,444
Posted By oerlikon

Hmmm. As I said. Questions only, not...

Hmmm.

As I said. Questions only, not rumours.

But isn't the easiest way of closing down competition to buy into them and then force them under?
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jun 2007, 21:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By oerlikon

Was it a call sign you heard?

Was it a call sign you heard?
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jun 2007, 21:10
Replies: 30
Views: 6,444
Posted By oerlikon

Don't SAA own shares in Comair? Didn't SAA...

Don't SAA own shares in Comair?

Didn't SAA have some sort of nefarious dealings with Sun-Air to force their closure?

These are just questions, not rumours.
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jun 2007, 21:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,090
Posted By oerlikon

:ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh: ...

:ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh:

Actually wish I could put tears in those eyes too.

So what used to be the second best airforce in the world is now being dragged down the pit of...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Jun 2007, 23:34
Replies: 66
Views: 13,551
Posted By oerlikon

As far as I know. Doors shut.

As far as I know. Doors shut.
Forum: African Aviation
12th Jun 2007, 20:39
Replies: 43
Views: 9,120
Posted By oerlikon

From a pilot's point of view the Exam may be a...

From a pilot's point of view the Exam may be a bit annoying (actually its a massive pain in the *ss), but has anyone considered the positive effect it will have on the influx of Eastern European...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Jun 2007, 20:13
Replies: 152
Views: 19,722
Posted By oerlikon

MusaQ

Hi there,

Just wanted to find out how the flying training is going (as one pilot to another). I'm sure you're doing well now and would love to see a positive post on how your career is...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jun 2007, 22:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,188
Posted By oerlikon

SpootNick

You have an extremely valid point (which will digress a bit from youngun's thread, I fear).

Most instructors these days are only doing it to build hours. They don't care about the students they...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jun 2007, 18:01
Replies: 92
Views: 9,496
Posted By oerlikon

warloc, Okay, so we are in agreement that...

warloc,

Okay, so we are in agreement that part 135 operation restrictions are for aircraft under 5700kg and part 121 are for aircraft over 5700kg.

My question to you is this: Why are CPL's...
Forum: African Aviation
31st May 2007, 23:33
Replies: 92
Views: 9,496
Posted By oerlikon

South Coast

You are correct in saying a CAA cannot overule the manufacturers minimum operating requirement for an aircraft. They can, however, place a higher restriction on that aircraft registered in their...
Forum: African Aviation
30th May 2007, 20:22
Replies: 92
Views: 9,496
Posted By oerlikon

Interesting. Lets say I have a PPL with IF...

Interesting. Lets say I have a PPL with IF rating. Can I buy a Caravan and fly it on my licence? Or, if I buy a 1900 under the same conditions can I fly that too on my PPL?
Forum: African Aviation
30th May 2007, 19:28
Replies: 92
Views: 9,496
Posted By oerlikon

Um, this is a question, and in no way is an...

Um, this is a question, and in no way is an attempt to add or detract from the discussion.

Are there any other types of aircraft with a MTOW above 5700kg certified for single pilot operations?
Forum: African Aviation
30th May 2007, 19:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,188
Posted By oerlikon

Icarus208 has given you some good advice, the...

Icarus208 has given you some good advice, the best being to go and see the companies you apply to. Sometimes being in the right place at the right time will get you the job, it just means hanging...
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