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Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2013, 12:24
Replies: 313
Views: 65,930
Posted By pookie1

Good point....!

Good point....!
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2013, 05:51
Replies: 313
Views: 65,930
Posted By pookie1

Court Helicopters had the Oranjemund contract...

Court Helicopters had the Oranjemund contract among others and was very successful for many years. CHC Africa took over Court's operations several years ago after the CEO died and the company became...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2013, 13:15
Replies: 313
Views: 65,930
Posted By pookie1

Be wary of Titan Helicopters. They have been...

Be wary of Titan Helicopters. They have been struggling to get pilots in South Africa for several years, despite there being no pilot shortage in SA, and are now trying to find staff...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Apr 2012, 16:31
Replies: 10
Views: 6,363
Posted By pookie1

Mukosha, I seriously doubt that there was ever...

Mukosha, I seriously doubt that there was ever such an incident.

If that had happened at the time it would have meant a major military operation to retrieve the crew and passengers and one can...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2010, 15:29
Replies: 43
Views: 26,037
Posted By pookie1

It's pretty tough, more difficult than it would...

It's pretty tough, more difficult than it would seem when you read the manual. Quite long too - 3 hours in all - 1 hour of practice and instruction and a 2 hour test.

All you can do is read the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2010, 20:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,469
Posted By pookie1

I know that they have landed a contract in...

I know that they have landed a contract in Southern Tanzania and also have one up and running in Northern Mozambique. Could it be that one of the Malabo machines is being sent to Tanzania and will...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Jul 2010, 15:42
Replies: 16
Views: 2,800
Posted By pookie1

Another website is saying that the crew change...

Another website is saying that the crew change was done although the pax did not want to board due to a question about insurance....

What is going to happen to the Titan staff employed on this...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jul 2010, 17:27
Replies: 16
Views: 2,800
Posted By pookie1

Very interesting! Anyone heard anything further?...

Very interesting! Anyone heard anything further?

Apart from any legal issues that this may raise, it must have some serious consequences for Titan. The PetroSA contract is one of their main...
Forum: African Aviation
18th May 2010, 13:56
Replies: 12
Views: 10,730
Posted By pookie1

Der absolute Hammer is quite correct on both...

Der absolute Hammer is quite correct on both points - you cannot add aircraft or ratings onto your license in SA once you have validated it and the validity does depend on your foreign license (and...
Forum: African Aviation
18th May 2010, 10:53
Replies: 12
Views: 10,730
Posted By pookie1

You can get a validation by writing the Airlaw...

You can get a validation by writing the Airlaw and Procedures and doing a flight test. Your validation will be valid for a year and you will be granted one year renewal of the validation.

The...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2010, 15:25
Replies: 30
Views: 9,895
Posted By pookie1

Thanks nigelh for figuring that out! It could...

Thanks nigelh for figuring that out! It could hardy be more complicated, although I'm sure CAA could work on that!

Its high time that licenses became more internationally recognised to avoid...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2010, 07:51
Replies: 30
Views: 9,895
Posted By pookie1

From Birddogs post above, if I understand it...

From Birddogs post above, if I understand it correctly, it seems that it is legal to fly a G-reg on an FAA license so long as you don't get paid for it or fly IFR in controlled airspace.

In other...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2009, 09:22
Replies: 103
Views: 70,125
Posted By pookie1

You are right - I haven't had the courtesy of a...

You are right - I haven't had the courtesy of a reply and neither has another well qualified friend of mine who also sent in an application. When they are actively looking for crew and get...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2009, 17:10
Replies: 103
Views: 70,125
Posted By pookie1

I sent in my application in after Falcon's advert...

I sent in my application in after Falcon's advert for 109 pilots a few weeks back.

I haven't heard anything back and was wondering if anyone else who applied might have had a response?
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2009, 19:17
Replies: 71
Views: 68,654
Posted By pookie1

They seem to be notoriously difficult to get hold...

They seem to be notoriously difficult to get hold of. I recall there was a previous thread about them a while back, perhaps try a search.

I did hear second hand that they retrenched a few...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2009, 13:36
Replies: 103
Views: 70,125
Posted By pookie1

Was your friend rated on the 412? I gave Cal...

Was your friend rated on the 412? I gave Cal Fryer a call a month or so back to see what the possibilities and terms and conditions are at Falcon.

He was only interested in 412 rated crew so...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Aug 2009, 18:00
Replies: 23
Views: 5,004
Posted By pookie1

Anyone seen any sign of Bob heading back to Zim? ...

Anyone seen any sign of Bob heading back to Zim? He is supposed to have an important meeting with Zuma, who is in Zim on Thursday and Friday.

Meanwhile rumours of his poor health circulate....
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Aug 2009, 08:47
Replies: 23
Views: 5,004
Posted By pookie1

I have to say I told you so. Bob will never let...

I have to say I told you so. Bob will never let Air Zim go down. Now I have just seen the following news article. Bear in mind that not much happens without direct government intervention and...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Aug 2009, 20:21
Replies: 23
Views: 5,004
Posted By pookie1

I'm thinking that there is no way that Bob is...

I'm thinking that there is no way that Bob is going to let that happen. Even though the government (and no doubt Air Zim) has been bankrupt for years they will keep it going somehow. There is no...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2009, 16:43
Replies: 103
Views: 70,125
Posted By pookie1

Thanks, much appreciated!

Thanks, much appreciated!
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2009, 16:01
Replies: 103
Views: 70,125
Posted By pookie1

Would anyone be willing to give an idea of what...

Would anyone be willing to give an idea of what one could expect to earn at Falcon and the position with housing there?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2008, 12:36
Replies: 71
Views: 68,654
Posted By pookie1

Anyone got any gen on heli-union?

Anyone got any gen on heli-union?
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Sep 2008, 13:37
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By pookie1

Good idea,Taxidriver. I'll try reposting there...

Good idea,Taxidriver. I'll try reposting there in a couple of days if no luck....
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Sep 2008, 15:39
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By pookie1

FAA Heli IR Renewal

Does anyone know of an FAA instructor who could do a renewal of my FAA helicopter instrument rating in Africa, preferably in South Africa? Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Sep 2008, 17:10
Replies: 98
Views: 21,087
Posted By pookie1

A quick news flash - apparently the Oranjemund...

A quick news flash - apparently the Oranjemund sale has gone through and Indwe have taken over the helis in Oranjemund and the two fixed wing (Convairs?) as well. The end of the line for CHC...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Jul 2008, 13:26
Replies: 98
Views: 21,087
Posted By pookie1

I hear now that CHC are selling all of their...

I hear now that CHC are selling all of their Southern African operations.....
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jul 2008, 12:42
Replies: 98
Views: 21,087
Posted By pookie1

So what will happen to the crews, aircraft and...

So what will happen to the crews, aircraft and contracts? Will they be incorporated into the global ops?
Forum: African Aviation
9th Jun 2008, 15:50
Replies: 98
Views: 21,087
Posted By pookie1

Does anyone want to stick their neck out - is CHC...

Does anyone want to stick their neck out - is CHC Africa a good place to work as a pilot if you stay out of the office and will the pending changes be a good thing for the company going forward?
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