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Forum: Rumours & News
17th Dec 2019, 13:32
Replies: 30
Views: 18,952
Posted By OLVpilot

Clarification

I’m sorry to hear your company has decided to pursue this delusional venture.

As an American who used to fly abroad and has a non-citizen spouse, let me offer y’all some clarification and...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2019, 15:37
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,252,376
Posted By OLVpilot

Not really. The crew put that aircraft into a...

Not really. The crew put that aircraft into a stall after they failed to apply basic aeronautical techniques for stall recovery.

Big difference between that and an aircraft pitching...
Forum: Middle East
10th Dec 2017, 21:31
Replies: 514
Views: 415,196
Posted By OLVpilot

It’s been alluded to already, and of course I...

It’s been alluded to already, and of course I don’t discount that EK pilots are unnecessarily tired (that is the Dubai aviation model after all)...

1. Your company has put the fear of God in you...
Forum: Middle East
10th Dec 2017, 21:06
Replies: 514
Views: 415,196
Posted By OLVpilot

I was based in EWR for four years and just...

I was based in EWR for four years and just finished my “tour” in Dubai after three exhausted years, and witnessing two very avoidable plane crashes flying there.

FAR117 has done wonders to...
Forum: Middle East
10th Dec 2017, 04:20
Replies: 514
Views: 415,196
Posted By OLVpilot

New York ATC is some of the best in the world;...

New York ATC is some of the best in the world; scapegoating the controllers is definitely misplaced, when its quite evident that the UAE suffers from a significant lack of training and ability to...
Forum: Middle East
20th Mar 2014, 17:00
Replies: 63
Views: 18,615
Posted By OLVpilot

What about coming over to the US to work for a...

What about coming over to the US to work for a regional? They will literally hire ANYONE with ATP minimums at this point. Apparently multiple DUI's are OK now, as long as you have the ATP mins.
...
Forum: Middle East
29th Oct 2013, 20:41
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,972
Posted By OLVpilot

Has there been an increase in days off with the...

Has there been an increase in days off with the implementation of PBS? How about consecutive days off?
Forum: Middle East
3rd Aug 2010, 20:18
Replies: 5
Views: 2,754
Posted By OLVpilot

Well I think back in October when I first...

Well I think back in October when I first applied, I had around 750TT and 460 Instruction-given. Now I'm about 1200TT and 1000 Instruction.
Forum: Middle East
2nd Aug 2010, 17:16
Replies: 5
Views: 2,754
Posted By OLVpilot

Rabigh Wings

Recieved an offer to come instruct with them and would appreciate some feedback on anyone who has ever worked there, or knows the lifestyle, days off, living in Saudi as an expat...How much...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Nov 2009, 01:50
Replies: 257
Views: 200,113
Posted By OLVpilot

Right... Perhaps because the United States...

Right...

Perhaps because the United States has a higher demand than other countries for domestic jobs. Don't be ignorant.
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Nov 2009, 18:35
Replies: 532
Views: 121,851
Posted By OLVpilot

Don't waste your time getting vaccinations and...

Don't waste your time getting vaccinations and malaria pills if you're going to Botswana. I know people who have lived in Maun for thirty years and have never got malaria.

Now if you're going up...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Sep 2009, 21:30
Replies: 532
Views: 121,851
Posted By OLVpilot

FAA CFI here.

Hey Paddy,

I'm an FAA CFI, II looking for possible employment down in Southern Africa. Thus far, with 500 dual-given. 750 total time.

Would be interested to hear what the word is on...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Sep 2009, 21:53
Replies: 532
Views: 121,851
Posted By OLVpilot

When I was last in Maun, the economy was great...

When I was last in Maun, the economy was great and the jobs were plentiful and my flight time was very low. Needless to say I got offered a position.

You said a select few were hired through the...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Sep 2009, 17:38
Replies: 532
Views: 121,851
Posted By OLVpilot

As of August, probably unlikely on employment but...

As of August, probably unlikely on employment but then again, this is second-hand info...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
30th Jul 2009, 23:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By OLVpilot

Wow, I appreciate the outpour of recommendations....

Wow, I appreciate the outpour of recommendations. I'll definitely sift through these in my planning portion.

I plan to do quite a bit of cheap bus travel and tent camping as much as possible. ...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
29th Jul 2009, 16:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By OLVpilot

South American backpacking

I was thinking of doing some low-budget South American traveling this January and had a few questions:

My plan would be to start in Bogota and travel south through Chile, over to Buenos Aires,...
Forum: African Aviation
26th May 2009, 23:47
Replies: 532
Views: 121,851
Posted By OLVpilot

Best thing for saving money for food is to hit up...

Best thing for saving money for food is to hit up the grocery store and use the kitchen at wherever you might be staying. Also, those ATM machines near the airport are a no-go. I put my Bank of...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th May 2009, 01:22
Replies: 63
Views: 8,050
Posted By OLVpilot

That is my view above. I feel he is telling the...

That is my view above. I feel he is telling the truth, but unfortunately has logged quite a bit of flight time under rules and regulations that he wasn't qualified for and is thus invalid. Many...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th May 2009, 00:46
Replies: 63
Views: 8,050
Posted By OLVpilot

Again, the obvious problem with this story is not...

Again, the obvious problem with this story is not the ability to obtain the hours stated in such little time, but rather the inability to legally log this flight time. The majority of the time he...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Apr 2009, 21:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,944
Posted By OLVpilot

The rain is horrible, it is perpetually chilly,...

The rain is horrible, it is perpetually chilly, and 'summer' lasts for a few weeks. They say there are two seasons in Seattle: Winter and August.

I'll look into it, I'm trying to explore my...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
8th Apr 2009, 21:29
Replies: 12
Views: 3,817
Posted By OLVpilot

Yes very familiar with PR cuisine and understand...

Yes very familiar with PR cuisine and understand the lack of burritos--ex-girlfriend is Puerto Rican ;)

Would it be worth the attempt to contact any flight schools, skydiving places, charter...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
7th Apr 2009, 20:46
Replies: 12
Views: 3,817
Posted By OLVpilot

I'm not into the 'greenery' up in the Northwest,...

I'm not into the 'greenery' up in the Northwest, but I will say I'm a heavy coffee drinker...

Of course English would be standard, I merely asked as if not being bilingual would present a 'bias'...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Apr 2009, 20:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,944
Posted By OLVpilot

Good to hear, I suppose the grass is always...

Good to hear, I suppose the grass is always greener on the other side. I always loved South Africa, but everyone there thought I was crazy to want to live there when I have my quaint and peaceful...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Apr 2009, 18:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,944
Posted By OLVpilot

haha, gotcha. I'm becoming restless as an...

haha, gotcha. I'm becoming restless as an indentured servant (CFI) while the economy has tanked. Regardless, still very thankful to have a job flying right now, but ready to get out.

Thanks
Forum: African Aviation
6th Apr 2009, 16:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,944
Posted By OLVpilot

FAA CFI to South Africa

Curious in getting out the current land, what is the process for converting an FAA CPL CFI to South African and the chances of getting work thereafter instructing? I'm ready to jump ship here.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
5th Apr 2009, 02:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,817
Posted By OLVpilot

How much flight training is there on the island? ...

How much flight training is there on the island? I would interested in instructing somewhere in the Caribbean, preferably somewhere within US territory as to avoid any lengthy permit/paperwork...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
1st Apr 2009, 14:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,817
Posted By OLVpilot

Flight Instruction Puerto Rico

Does anyone know much about flight instruction in Puerto Rico for FAA-certified pilots? I was curious to know about any flight schools, use of English on radios, and need for fluency in Spanish--I...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Feb 2009, 16:47
Replies: 61
Views: 12,266
Posted By OLVpilot

Flying in the States

Marliz,

Glad to hear you are pursuing an aviation career. I understand you're not so keen on training in the US, but if price is an issue, our flight school here pretty much takes the cake in...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Nov 2008, 15:13
Replies: 4
Views: 2,346
Posted By OLVpilot

I used a ZED fare at JNB and had much difficulty...

I used a ZED fare at JNB and had much difficulty dealing with the agents there. Be very careful and plan (at least) a week ahead of your departure for safety.

Good Luck!
Forum: Canada
25th Oct 2008, 15:18
Replies: 4
Views: 3,533
Posted By OLVpilot

Thanks guys for the information. I was leaning...

Thanks guys for the information. I was leaning toward the idea that they wouldn't accept it since it wasn't explicitly said.

Findo--I would love to do your IPC, but I don't have a II yet.
Forum: Canada
15th Oct 2008, 18:42
Replies: 4
Views: 3,533
Posted By OLVpilot

FAA CFI in Canada?

Hello, I was curious to know if an American with an FAA Flight Instructor's certificate would go about instructing in Canada, preferably British Columbia.

I understand the process for converting...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jun 2008, 02:10
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By OLVpilot

I'd think that if you had competitive flight time...

I'd think that if you had competitive flight time and previous experience, you would be fine without it. However, I'd say go ahead and get it just because you'll need one anyway in future work more...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Apr 2008, 04:08
Replies: 19
Views: 4,132
Posted By OLVpilot

Jay bo, I'd say a 1000USD would be the...

Jay bo,

I'd say a 1000USD would be the lowest to bring-and even at that you'd want to cook at home-be careful with buying too much beer and try and secure a place to live as soon as you can.
...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Apr 2008, 17:30
Replies: 19
Views: 4,132
Posted By OLVpilot

California UK man, Just go to Maun. I...

California UK man,

Just go to Maun. I quite literally walked off the plane and got employment. Albeit I just as quickly walked away from it due to not having enough money to last me the few...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Mar 2008, 18:37
Replies: 13
Views: 4,172
Posted By OLVpilot

Having just visited, your best bet to try a...

Having just visited, your best bet to try a minibus to get up there. As the previous poster said, they are crowded and jammed-full of folks, but they are very cheap. However, Botswana in contrast...
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