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Forum: African Aviation
3rd May 2008, 20:14
Replies: 14
Views: 1,615
Posted By SAASFO

Cape Flying Services in George

Does anyone know what is going on at CFS? There are rumours that the foreign students are very unhappy as some of them have been there 9 months and still don't have their PPL's.

Apparently, if...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Feb 2008, 15:53
Replies: 31
Views: 9,000
Posted By SAASFO

Not true, Bathtub200. There may be issues between...

Not true, Bathtub200. There may be issues between the original shareholder and Lonhro, but Norse Air has not been "liquidated". What did happen is that the crewing contract in Gabon for the Saab 340...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Jan 2008, 20:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,557
Posted By SAASFO

They also own 50% of Norse Air

They also own 50% of Norse Air
Forum: African Aviation
10th Dec 2007, 15:31
Replies: 13
Views: 2,039
Posted By SAASFO

We also know what Colin's like!!

We also know what Colin's like!!
Forum: African Aviation
9th Dec 2007, 12:29
Replies: 55
Views: 7,340
Posted By SAASFO

Can anyone confirm that this was a landing gear...

Can anyone confirm that this was a landing gear related failure?
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Dec 2007, 06:21
Replies: 30
Views: 5,897
Posted By SAASFO

SAA management refused to accept SAAPA's proposal...

SAA management refused to accept SAAPA's proposal to reduce entry level salaries as they felt that this would not allow them to attract the best pilot candidates. They obviously realise how...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Nov 2007, 12:57
Replies: 30
Views: 5,897
Posted By SAASFO

SRT, some of us paid our dues working for Rossair...

SRT, some of us paid our dues working for Rossair and Balmoral in Luanda and Lobito - really felt sorry for the Fedair boys who were stuck in Huambo - going back 12 years now.

And FF, no double...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Nov 2007, 08:37
Replies: 30
Views: 5,897
Posted By SAASFO

SAA is already operating DT652 and DT653 for TAAG...

SAA is already operating DT652 and DT653 for TAAG with the callsign 'Angola' using a B747-400 ZS-SAZ in SAA colours. The operation started on the 26th of this month and is a daily service.
Forum: African Aviation
29th Nov 2007, 11:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,370
Posted By SAASFO

Nope, I.R.Pirate, you do - I believe that's your...

Nope, I.R.Pirate, you do - I believe that's your Porsche stuck in there among our Ferraris, and you know what they say about Porsche owners!! :}
Forum: African Aviation
24th Nov 2007, 05:33
Replies: 35
Views: 5,540
Posted By SAASFO

Although Part 61 will be implemented in January,...

Although Part 61 will be implemented in January, there will be a phase in period, and those pilots who are already training using the current system will be able to continue, including writing the...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Nov 2007, 18:45
Replies: 165
Views: 42,371
Posted By SAASFO

Is the DE CPC? I know they owe the airport over...

Is the DE CPC? I know they owe the airport over R150,000. But some really beautiful young ladies working there, so he has obviously done at least one thing right!

What's the connection with Jimmy...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Nov 2007, 19:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,832
Posted By SAASFO

Beeech19, Solenta uses Simuflight's simulators...

Beeech19, Solenta uses Simuflight's simulators for B1900 training and Norse Air sends their Saab 340 crews to Sweden and the UK for simulator training.

With Part 61 coming your boss may have to...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Nov 2007, 18:58
Replies: 165
Views: 42,371
Posted By SAASFO

Try this one: Sabian convinces an aircraft owner...

Try this one: Sabian convinces an aircraft owner (to remain nameless) to paint the Sabian Air name on his aircraft and pay double the going rate for hangerage. Then charters out the owner's aircraft...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Nov 2007, 16:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,951
Posted By SAASFO

SA pilot killed in helicopter accident in Angola

Johannesburg - Mining giant BHP Billiton on Sunday suspended its operations in Angola following a helicopter crash in the west African country that killed several leading executives.
"It is with...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Nov 2007, 06:52
Replies: 103
Views: 15,246
Posted By SAASFO

Well said, Jamex!! My vote for reply of the...

Well said, Jamex!! My vote for reply of the month. :D
Forum: African Aviation
16th Nov 2007, 17:08
Replies: 112
Views: 22,347
Posted By SAASFO

Folks, I was not the FO on that flight. In fact,...

Folks, I was not the FO on that flight. In fact, I am not even on that fleet. But my understanding is that the Captain is blaming the FO for not telling her that taxiway A1 was broadcast as closed on...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Nov 2007, 10:36
Replies: 112
Views: 22,347
Posted By SAASFO

Starcrest and AirwayBlocker, how about a night on...

Starcrest and AirwayBlocker, how about a night on you at High Flyerz for everyone there if I am right when the report comes out, and on me if I am wrong?? :rolleyes:

As long as P and L promise to...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Nov 2007, 21:04
Replies: 112
Views: 22,347
Posted By SAASFO

Let's just say that I did not get the info...

Let's just say that I did not get the info secondhand, so the other option is ........
Forum: African Aviation
12th Nov 2007, 20:12
Replies: 112
Views: 22,347
Posted By SAASFO

Not sure if SAA will release the final incident...

Not sure if SAA will release the final incident report but I am very sure of my facts.
Forum: African Aviation
11th Nov 2007, 19:51
Replies: 112
Views: 22,347
Posted By SAASFO

That is not the correct sequence of events,...

That is not the correct sequence of events, Starcrest. The Captain was the PF. The Captain applied too much power from a stationary turn with full nosewheel deflection and slid the front wheels off...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Nov 2007, 18:41
Replies: 112
Views: 22,347
Posted By SAASFO

Sounds like the Captain turned the nosewheels all...

Sounds like the Captain turned the nosewheels all the way to the right whilst stationary and then applied to much power to start moving and the excess thrust caused the nosewheels to lose traction...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Nov 2007, 16:19
Replies: 101
Views: 12,646
Posted By SAASFO

Avi8tor, do you know what a training snake is? If...

Avi8tor, do you know what a training snake is? If one senior long range Captain leaves, then you must train a short range Captain to replace him, then train a long range senior FO to replace the...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Nov 2007, 21:13
Replies: 14
Views: 1,780
Posted By SAASFO

Lekkeroujan, is your boet lekkeroutom joining you...

Lekkeroujan, is your boet lekkeroutom joining you at Jade? Heard that rumour.
Forum: African Aviation
31st Oct 2007, 08:46
Replies: 101
Views: 12,646
Posted By SAASFO

The R80 million excludes restructuring funding...

The R80 million excludes restructuring funding and is the operational profit after tax.

The restructuring funding has to do with buying the airline out of the myriad of onerous agreements and...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Oct 2007, 22:57
Replies: 101
Views: 12,646
Posted By SAASFO

SAA has posted an R80 million net profit for the...

SAA has posted an R80 million net profit for the 6 months ending 30 September 2007. I guess they can afford the pilot's salaries and still make money :uhoh:
Forum: African Aviation
28th Oct 2007, 11:33
Replies: 101
Views: 12,646
Posted By SAASFO

Serious about what?? SAA pilots are leaving to go...

Serious about what?? SAA pilots are leaving to go to other airlines - that shows how serious we are!! SAA management can take any chance of a pay cut and shove it where the sun doesn't shine. Until...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Oct 2007, 13:34
Replies: 101
Views: 12,646
Posted By SAASFO

Wing tip brakes, if all the SAA pilots flew for...

Wing tip brakes, if all the SAA pilots flew for free the airline would still be going down the tubes - that was not my point.

As for the post I read somewhere about Cargo carrying SAA, try an...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Oct 2007, 12:55
Replies: 19
Views: 2,324
Posted By SAASFO

I don't think it was TAJ or GS. Deskjockey once...

I don't think it was TAJ or GS. Deskjockey once enquired about a Twin Commanche for his multi rating and TAJ definitely doesn't need a multi rating and GS does not fly at all.

As for GS,a...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Oct 2007, 12:49
Replies: 101
Views: 12,646
Posted By SAASFO

Jetnut?? I am an SAA pilot and I am...

Jetnut??



I am an SAA pilot and I am marginally overpaid for what I do. Yes, I'd be a Captain at any other airline with around 10 years service, but I am earning around $10,000 a month...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Oct 2007, 19:34
Replies: 19
Views: 2,324
Posted By SAASFO

What happened to Deskjockey??

Looks like someone was surplus to requirements!! :ouch:
Forum: African Aviation
19th Oct 2007, 10:17
Replies: 103
Views: 15,246
Posted By SAASFO

The SAA cadet scheme has been put on hold...

The SAA cadet scheme has been put on hold indefinitely. So now they will really struggle to find black pilots as it is almost impossible to self-fund one's own training with the high cost of flight...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Oct 2007, 20:16
Replies: 58
Views: 16,444
Posted By SAASFO

Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy,...

Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer are in the rghit pclae. The rset...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Oct 2007, 18:56
Replies: 103
Views: 15,246
Posted By SAASFO

Maybe not the other airlines Avi8tor, especially...

Maybe not the other airlines Avi8tor, especially seeing as one of the concessions SAAPA is making to SAA management is to significantly reduce entry level salaries at SAA. The only pilots who will be...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Oct 2007, 18:57
Replies: 60
Views: 7,803
Posted By SAASFO

Sorry to change the subject slightly but has the...

Sorry to change the subject slightly but has the association with Virgin added any benefit to the airline venture? What was Virgin's obligation and contribution other than their brand?
Forum: African Aviation
13th Oct 2007, 07:52
Replies: 103
Views: 15,246
Posted By SAASFO

SAA pilots on the verge of a mass exodus?

With the two CEO roadshows to the pilots this last week, and the pathetic attempt by management to explain the current situation, any pilot who thinks he or she has a future at SAA, except possibly...
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