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Forum: African Aviation
14th Dec 2011, 08:10
Replies: 12
Views: 3,183
Posted By John Miller

Hope you guys are not relying on the internet...

Hope you guys are not relying on the internet only to spread this information.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2011, 18:29
Replies: 137
Views: 59,634
Posted By John Miller

Rockwell 112s and 114 also have wing life issues....

Rockwell 112s and 114 also have wing life issues. ;)
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2011, 19:50
Replies: 29
Views: 9,846
Posted By John Miller

Yup, it's a Thrush as N707ZS so accurately...

Yup, it's a Thrush as N707ZS so accurately describes. Leland Snow, who passed away recently, designed the Thrush and Air Tractor, hence their similar shapes. He went on to make Air Tractors after...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2011, 12:33
Replies: 80
Views: 10,595
Posted By John Miller

I had an interesting chat to one manager at an...

I had an interesting chat to one manager at an airfield I used to visit frequently but no longer do. I quickly realised that high viz aprons are not for safety at all but rather so management can spy...
Forum: African Aviation
31st May 2011, 17:17
Replies: 17
Views: 3,717
Posted By John Miller

Starting June issue, SA Flyer is running a...

Starting June issue, SA Flyer is running a monthly Job Hunter page specifically geared for new guys. First one is NAC contracts and the next is Federal Air. It relates starting salaries, hours...
Forum: African Aviation
31st May 2011, 12:05
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,971
Posted By John Miller

Can anyone tell me how many pilots Arik has and a...

Can anyone tell me how many pilots Arik has and a current breakdown of the fleet. An Arik Air photo would also go down well (high res). Also when the salary nonsense started and what has been done in...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th May 2011, 19:07
Replies: 301
Views: 48,343
Posted By John Miller

Unbelievable. Never mind fixing the Duchess,...

Unbelievable.

Never mind fixing the Duchess, DGCA need taking to court.
Forum: African Aviation
20th May 2011, 15:06
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,971
Posted By John Miller

I can see you guys are all talking nonsense....

I can see you guys are all talking nonsense. Writer Sebastian Schmitz says in the UK's Air International magazine: "Arik is striving to be an airline of high international standards" and "Proving to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Apr 2011, 20:30
Replies: 74
Views: 21,838
Posted By John Miller

Thank you Dc932 Am all ears and eyes - anyone...

Thank you Dc932 Am all ears and eyes - anyone know where it's hiding?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Apr 2011, 14:45
Replies: 74
Views: 21,838
Posted By John Miller

I don't think so GULF69. There's been no SJ30...

I don't think so GULF69. There's been no SJ30 seen in Swazi or CT, or anywhere down there, to the best of my knowledge.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2011, 18:23
Replies: 9
Views: 4,924
Posted By John Miller

Pilot DAR is correct. 210 is a wonderful...

Pilot DAR is correct.

210 is a wonderful airplane - you'll love it. I would consider five hours an absolute minimum period for moving from a 172 - and I also agree you may not find an insurer who...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Feb 2011, 11:52
Replies: 57
Views: 12,139
Posted By John Miller

Nice one Mr P. Man - back to school though. Even...

Nice one Mr P. Man - back to school though. Even at a modest cruise of 135 knots the 182 will do London in four hours from Milan. (well - if it's turbo'd I suppose as there are some big mountains in...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2011, 09:09
Replies: 57
Views: 12,139
Posted By John Miller

My biggest disappointment with Top Gear was the...

My biggest disappointment with Top Gear was the Cessna 182 vs Bugatti Veyron race across Europe. It was a very poor and wildly inaccurate reflection on GA. Complete nonsense.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2011, 09:05
Replies: 24
Views: 6,706
Posted By John Miller

What is your budget? There are 182s and there are...

What is your budget? There are 182s and there are 182s.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2011, 17:40
Replies: 92
Views: 58,298
Posted By John Miller

er... not really. Very few airworthy piston...

er... not really. Very few airworthy piston Commanders left in these parts and those handful that are still around are privately owned and mostly pampered with nice long, tarmac runways.

It's nice...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2011, 09:07
Replies: 18
Views: 21,514
Posted By John Miller

There's also the very nice to fly Zlin 142 but...

There's also the very nice to fly Zlin 142 but I'm not sure it's certified in the UK. Just can't snap it, otherwise perfect for entry-level aerobatics. :)
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Feb 2011, 08:01
Replies: 1,357
Views: 810,809
Posted By John Miller

From a Metro III article:

From a Metro III article:
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2011, 17:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By John Miller

There are actually eight GA airfields in the...

There are actually eight GA airfields in the Johannesburg area plus OR Tambo International.

Grand Central
Lanseria
Rand
Krugersdorp (perhaps the friendliest and least intimidating security)...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jan 2011, 07:11
Replies: 12
Views: 8,691
Posted By John Miller

Government printed VFR charts north of the...

Government printed VFR charts north of the Limpopo are almost non-existant nowadays. The only solution is to obtain ONC charts from a good pilot shop. However, much of their data is out of date by...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2011, 19:42
Replies: 73
Views: 18,869
Posted By John Miller

Well engines are one thing - let's talk about...

Well engines are one thing - let's talk about handling. I have yet to fly a Tecnam that doesn't recover easily from a spin (though I've only done this in their high wing models). They are light and...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Jan 2011, 08:36
Replies: 27
Views: 7,121
Posted By John Miller

Love the -400. How do I get the company to...

Love the -400. How do I get the company to respond to emails?
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2011, 08:01
Replies: 73
Views: 18,869
Posted By John Miller

MK, you are right. I did most of my training on...

MK, you are right. I did most of my training on Cessna 150s and did what Cessna was hoping and that was to later (much later) acquire a Cessna 182 (since gone).

Cessna's thrust was to train pilots...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2011, 07:08
Replies: 73
Views: 18,869
Posted By John Miller

I can't figure out what all the fuss is about. If...

I can't figure out what all the fuss is about. If it were me, I would simply go out there and get myself a Tecnam - far nicer than a Skycatcher or Sport Cruiser anyway.:ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2011, 15:48
Replies: 19
Views: 7,543
Posted By John Miller

KeMac - what else would you like to know about...

KeMac - what else would you like to know about the accident? The DC-6B, SE-BDY, belonged to Transair Sweden. On the flight deck were Captain Hallonquist, FO Litton, Captain Ahreus, Engineer...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2011, 04:01
Replies: 37
Views: 4,245
Posted By John Miller

I have a few stories about wayward pilots. In...

I have a few stories about wayward pilots. In fact my best mate was one. He bought a twin to do his PPL and I eventually got the phone call from his instructor: "I'm fed up with him telling me what...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2011, 17:24
Replies: 37
Views: 4,245
Posted By John Miller

I am very careful who I fly with. I was at the...

I am very careful who I fly with. I was at the airfield a few years ago and one of my mates asked my missus if she'd like to go for a flip in his Citabria. I took her to one side and even though I'm...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2011, 17:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By John Miller

The other issue is that there are companies and...

The other issue is that there are companies and professional individuals out there who need to earn a living instructing. Doing stuff for free seriously undermines their livelihood. :ouch:
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2010, 16:22
Replies: 33
Views: 8,951
Posted By John Miller

Well, I like Cessna 180s Irish but we also played...

Well, I like Cessna 180s Irish but we also played with a tri-gear Helio Courier this weekend too. The only footage we took was in the air unfortunately but I'll try to find the Youtube link. :D:ok:
...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2010, 15:55
Replies: 33
Views: 8,951
Posted By John Miller

Well, that's pretty impressive if that is really...

Well, that's pretty impressive if that is really you flying Irish seaplane. I don't normally have folk taking video of me to place on Youtube - I guess I don't need the adoration. But then that nice...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2010, 07:37
Replies: 33
Views: 8,951
Posted By John Miller

I sit here looking at PILOT magazines circa 1975,...

I sit here looking at PILOT magazines circa 1975, which I still have and these are the 'James Gilbert' issues that fed my early aviation passion. There was no competition in those days. I'm looking...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2010, 20:10
Replies: 33
Views: 8,951
Posted By John Miller

Hey, thanks for the feedback Irish Seaplane! I'm...

Hey, thanks for the feedback Irish Seaplane! I'm humbled now that you have taken my miserable flight report to pieces. Whilst I understand it's easier to diss something than to say a few nice words,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Dec 2010, 06:34
Replies: 43
Views: 19,501
Posted By John Miller

Maybe take a leaf out of the South African Air...

Maybe take a leaf out of the South African Air Force Museum's ops book. Regular museum flying days with the Vamp, C-47, Puma, Allouettes in the air last Saturday. Was great to have a cup of tea at...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Dec 2010, 20:17
Replies: 12
Views: 1,827
Posted By John Miller

Tom. You might like to try and contact...

Tom. You might like to try and contact Puma-Energy. They have just taken over or bought shares in most of BP's east and southern African aviation fuel concessions.

They are a Swiss-based company...
Forum: Middle East
8th Dec 2010, 19:18
Replies: 18
Views: 11,075
Posted By John Miller

I have dealt with Empire, am not connected in any...

I have dealt with Empire, am not connected in any way and can say that I found them to be the most pleasant company I've done business with in the ME. Not one problem with payment and a genuinely...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Dec 2010, 19:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,430
Posted By John Miller

I would also like to receive the magazine but it...

I would also like to receive the magazine but it operates very discreetly and with little contact data.
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