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Forum: African Aviation
4th Dec 2010, 13:12
Replies: 6
Views: 4,455
Posted By NG Driver

I was in the air that night having just departed...

I was in the air that night having just departed Bamako and tuned into control to hear the crew asking about available airstrips north of Bamako. They didn't sound under stress at that time and...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Nov 2010, 16:35
Replies: 17
Views: 1,836
Posted By NG Driver

You're welcome. Let me guess, your being asked to...

You're welcome. Let me guess, your being asked to go work on the 737 that experienced a runway over-run that shorn off the nose gear? I'm assuming they want to get it airworthy and out of there?
Forum: African Aviation
21st Nov 2010, 20:01
Replies: 17
Views: 1,836
Posted By NG Driver

Another View

Firebird, not knowing your own background, experiences, or temperament it's hard to say whether or not this would be right for you, but if you need work and they're offering it now, I wouldn't refuse...
Forum: African Aviation
17th May 2010, 14:28
Replies: 17
Views: 10,168
Posted By NG Driver

I can second BillTeasedales comments. I worked...

I can second BillTeasedales comments. I worked for them for several years, and multiple SA contractors before that. I've Been in Africa 10 years. They're good people at SAS and it's a safe operation...
Forum: African Aviation
17th May 2010, 14:02
Replies: 18
Views: 3,946
Posted By NG Driver

Good advice given

767Capt - I spend a few nights a month in Accra and have for years. THe two previous posters gave you EXCELLENT advice. I have nothing to add other than HAVE FUN!
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jan 2010, 05:14
Replies: 28
Views: 8,489
Posted By NG Driver

Mali is a great place if one is happy with their...

Mali is a great place if one is happy with their employment situation. If youve never lived in Africa there's not much to compare it to. Yes, it's way too hot 4-5 months of the year, but there are...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Mar 2009, 07:56
Replies: 11
Views: 4,139
Posted By NG Driver

Our operation in West Africa has 10 Garmin 296's...

Our operation in West Africa has 10 Garmin 296's - and we love em' However, this unit is still far beyond your price range. Suggest you just buy something used online as with the economic crisis,...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Mar 2009, 05:19
Replies: 9
Views: 3,882
Posted By NG Driver

OK then, PM me and I will try and answer your...

OK then, PM me and I will try and answer your questions.
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Feb 2009, 06:30
Replies: 1
Views: 921
Posted By NG Driver

1900 SOP's

Can anyone out there help me find a copy of any south african operator's 1900 SOP's on disc? I'm developing some new SOP's for an operator (not in SA) and would like to have a copy of an established...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Dec 2008, 09:52
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By NG Driver

Things are fine at the airport. Normal ops.

Things are fine at the airport. Normal ops.
Forum: Middle East
24th Nov 2008, 08:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,871
Posted By NG Driver

Great Responses

Sometimes I'm disappointed when I read pprune, other times, like in this thread, I'm really impressed.

Starbuck asked his fellow aviators for some simple advise and got a bunch of great and well...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Oct 2008, 06:03
Replies: 56
Views: 7,867
Posted By NG Driver

Sorry to hear that fahlguy. The DGCA can be quite...

Sorry to hear that fahlguy. The DGCA can be quite capricious, and the airlines can't do anything about it. It sounds like they just changed the rules on em' mid-stroke as is often the case. The DGCA...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jul 2008, 05:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,077
Posted By NG Driver

That thread has been done ad-nauseum. Do some...

That thread has been done ad-nauseum. Do some research. The vote is in.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Jul 2008, 18:11
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By NG Driver

I've gotten calls from two recruiters saying Air...

I've gotten calls from two recruiters saying Air India needed hundreds of FO's. I'm not Indian and I am already employed, but they assure me the jobs are real.
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jul 2008, 14:16
Replies: 19
Views: 1,651
Posted By NG Driver

He can't work in SA without a work permit and...

He can't work in SA without a work permit and he's unlikely to get one. Sorry
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jun 2008, 20:47
Replies: 34
Views: 5,311
Posted By NG Driver

Oosik, Were you born a complete idiot or is it...

Oosik, Were you born a complete idiot or is it something you've had to work at?
Forum: African Aviation
19th Jun 2008, 21:51
Replies: 34
Views: 5,311
Posted By NG Driver

No problem mojingles1. I know exactly how you...

No problem mojingles1. I know exactly how you feel. I wish you guys well, really. And just in case, remember, there is life after Airserv:-)
Forum: African Aviation
19th Jun 2008, 20:59
Replies: 34
Views: 5,311
Posted By NG Driver

On the one hand SW saved Airserv by generating...

On the one hand SW saved Airserv by generating new work, contracts, and opportunities. Clearly they were on the way out before he came on board. Unfortunately he squandered all that opportunity and...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Jun 2008, 12:13
Replies: 34
Views: 5,311
Posted By NG Driver

Bushjeppy - EXACTLY! Is there really a place in...

Bushjeppy - EXACTLY! Is there really a place in today's world for a Part 91 operator, operating only to Part 91 standards, to be out there competing for contract work with certificated Part 135...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Jun 2008, 22:47
Replies: 34
Views: 5,311
Posted By NG Driver

1sapo77, a probationary ppruner in his first...

1sapo77, a probationary ppruner in his first post, wants us to believe it's all just an "alignment issue" - and now a new, strong leader is sorting it all out. How pathetic. Clearly the...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jun 2008, 22:48
Replies: 34
Views: 5,311
Posted By NG Driver

Agreed. They lost their way. My years with ASI...

Agreed. They lost their way. My years with ASI were also great. They opened up the world for me. However, I don't find myself hoping they'll return to their roots. Rather, I wonder whether there's...
Forum: African Aviation
7th May 2008, 17:21
Replies: 27
Views: 2,791
Posted By NG Driver

I agree with everything that's been said. I'd...

I agree with everything that's been said. I'd just add that this IS a rumor network, rumors tend towards the negative, and I think it's just the nature of the beast here that you'd see more negative...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Apr 2008, 20:37
Replies: 12
Views: 1,227
Posted By NG Driver

Ok, clearly I owe Lynessa an apology. Lynessa, I...

Ok, clearly I owe Lynessa an apology. Lynessa, I apologize for attacking your spelling and grammar.

As for my comments about NAC, I stand by them. They didn't shut down their contracts division,...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Apr 2008, 14:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,227
Posted By NG Driver

Lynessa, Division is spelled "division" not...

Lynessa,

Division is spelled "division" not "devision". Sentences that are questions are generally followed by a question mark, as in "?", even rhetorical questions such as the one you posed.
...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Apr 2008, 14:19
Replies: 33
Views: 5,669
Posted By NG Driver

"They elected to take off to the South". Come on...

"They elected to take off to the South". Come on Mobutu, being in the DRC you should know that taking off to the north at Goma isn't an option, so there's nothing elective about a southbound...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Apr 2008, 16:16
Replies: 19
Views: 4,124
Posted By NG Driver

cavortingcheetah, I was wrong about you, you're a...

cavortingcheetah, I was wrong about you, you're a gentleman after all!
Forum: African Aviation
19th Apr 2008, 17:11
Replies: 19
Views: 4,124
Posted By NG Driver

cavortingcheetah, you were a bit rough with the...

cavortingcheetah, you were a bit rough with the poor guy don't you think?

CaliforniaO... Send me a Private Message and I'll fill you in as best I can.
Forum: African Aviation
29th Mar 2008, 17:29
Replies: 62
Views: 8,707
Posted By NG Driver

Well said and seconded. He must be a son of a CB...

Well said and seconded. He must be a son of a CB or some similarly invested soul. Perhaps he'll spare us and leave his pprune career at 3 posts.
Forum: African Aviation
29th Mar 2008, 17:17
Replies: 20
Views: 4,337
Posted By NG Driver

They're serious, it just takes a very long time....

They're serious, it just takes a very long time. Once an offer has been made and the contract signed, count on another 4-6 months for various formalities (security clearance) until you're headed this...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Mar 2008, 11:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
Posted By NG Driver

Humanitarian Flights

Not to burst your bubble either, but I'd have to second Gooneybirds' thoughts and advise. You could try AirServ, but while many an airline pilot has joined up with the best of intentions it was...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Mar 2008, 19:29
Replies: 17
Views: 2,989
Posted By NG Driver

Good Experience with FED AIR

I Spent about a year with Fed Air on contract in 2005 in Goma. While I've had good experiences with most of the others I worked for as well, I'd say my best experience was with Fed Air. Basically,...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Mar 2008, 06:27
Replies: 1
Views: 936
Posted By NG Driver

Sas Mali

Send me a PM and I will fill you in.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Jan 2008, 02:43
Replies: 0
Views: 861
Posted By NG Driver

Expats in India - Articles

Thought I'd start one for articles in the Indian media. Here's one I saw this morning in the Times of India;

TIMES OF INDIA

DGCA stipulates 3 sets of crew for each plane
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NEW DELHI: In a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Nov 2007, 01:01
Replies: 14
Views: 1,171
Posted By NG Driver

Diwali at Grand Hyatt Mumbai

Im in year one here, so don't quote me but it's the Hindu New Year (today, Friday the 9th) probably changes each year... They had some firecrackers last night, shop like it's Christmas (another bad...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Nov 2007, 16:25
Replies: 45
Views: 6,459
Posted By NG Driver

Great Thread!

As an expat pilot living and working in India, and a physician (kept the license, no long practising obviously) I read the referenced article this moring in Times of India and just smiled and turned...
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