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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Sep 2011, 01:39
Replies: 16
Views: 2,952
Posted By chongololo

Go for the PIC hours now with your current...

Go for the PIC hours now with your current company. PIC experience is what counts more than the size of the aircraft.
Good Luck.
Forum: African Aviation
16th Sep 2011, 01:35
Replies: 37
Views: 11,491
Posted By chongololo

until they can't find qualified local pilots,...

until they can't find qualified local pilots, then the rules will change once again.
Forum: North America
22nd Feb 2011, 02:44
Replies: 17
Views: 1,671
Posted By chongololo

There is more general aviation in the US than...

There is more general aviation in the US than other parts of the world so that would help you out.
Bear in mind that if you want to fly 'air taxi' over here it would require 1200 hours minimum under...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Dec 2010, 16:34
Replies: 27
Views: 14,046
Posted By chongololo

So you splashed out the money for the TR without...

So you splashed out the money for the TR without a solid offer of the job?
All this based on a guy who knows a friend with a buddy who might know another guy?
Let us know how this works out for you.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
14th Dec 2010, 23:27
Replies: 13
Views: 7,544
Posted By chongololo

You might try the charter companies in the...

You might try the charter companies in the Caribbean, that might be an easier way to go than the airlines.
Still fun flying.
Forum: North America
14th Dec 2010, 23:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By chongololo

You will need a green card or employment...

You will need a green card or employment authorization to work for a US airline as a pilot in the USA. They will not sponsor you a work visa so don't even think about that option.
You would need a...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Oct 2010, 19:24
Replies: 20
Views: 3,479
Posted By chongololo

Who says he has to fly a crappy navajo in Europe...

Who says he has to fly a crappy navajo in Europe in the winter? There are other job options out there for the chap.
As a low time charter pilot I flew a navajo in the Caribbean and made a reasonable...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Oct 2010, 17:06
Replies: 20
Views: 3,479
Posted By chongololo

No, not too old. I was 27 when I started...

No, not too old. I was 27 when I started training. Now I fly part 135 air-ambulance in the southwestern US and I love it. No airlines for me.
Before that I flew charters in the Caribbean, great...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Aug 2010, 05:22
Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Posted By chongololo

The FAA also takes into account your location,...

The FAA also takes into account your location, they generally only allow a certain number of examiners within a particular area or region.
At least that's how it was explained to me.
Forum: North America
30th Jun 2010, 22:50
Replies: 2
Views: 765
Posted By chongololo

Or just talk to the gate agent and let her swipe...

Or just talk to the gate agent and let her swipe your credit card. Then turn left when you enter the plane instead of right and show your receipt to the captain and f/o so that the f/o knows to move...
Forum: African Aviation
19th May 2010, 19:05
Replies: 14
Views: 4,814
Posted By chongololo

It's sitting on a general aviation ramp in...

It's sitting on a general aviation ramp in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The paint job seems to be unchanged.
Forum: African Aviation
18th May 2010, 16:53
Replies: 14
Views: 4,814
Posted By chongololo

The plane in ABQ is indeed N707SE, saw it with my...

The plane in ABQ is indeed N707SE, saw it with my own eyes last night.
Forum: African Aviation
16th May 2010, 18:24
Replies: 14
Views: 4,814
Posted By chongololo

I saw one in ABQ last week and rumours were that...

I saw one in ABQ last week and rumours were that it was a repo from South Africa. It was mostly white with blue stripes and a N reg.
Who knows.
Forum: North America
7th May 2010, 19:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,354
Posted By chongololo

That's crazy, there is no way that they could, it...

That's crazy, there is no way that they could, it would be the death of general aviation.
That guy is on crack or something.
Forum: Canada
4th May 2010, 20:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,665
Posted By chongololo

Yes, I am indeed an african centipede! Cheers

Yes, I am indeed an african centipede!
Cheers
Forum: Canada
2nd May 2010, 20:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,665
Posted By chongololo

I'm not in Canada but in the southwest US so I...

I'm not in Canada but in the southwest US so I might not have much to add.
I'll tell you a little bit about my job. I fly King Airs for an air ambulance operator. We are on call for 12 hour shifts...
Forum: African Aviation
1st May 2010, 21:58
Replies: 26
Views: 4,231
Posted By chongololo

What happens if he fails the test? Do you still...

What happens if he fails the test? Do you still have to pay him?
:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2010, 14:23
Replies: 57
Views: 17,975
Posted By chongololo

The pilot shortage is a myth, it always was and...

The pilot shortage is a myth, it always was and always will be.
The only shortage you might see is in certain markets( CRJ FO's in China) for certain crew members but that in it's self does not...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
4th Apr 2010, 14:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,500
Posted By chongololo

I have flown on Nature Air as a passenger but...

I have flown on Nature Air as a passenger but know nothing of pilot jobs or working conditions etc.
I was very impressed with what I saw. A very professional looking outfit, the flights were on time...
Forum: North America
30th Mar 2010, 17:49
Replies: 20
Views: 5,580
Posted By chongololo

It looks like it's gone back for re-negotiation. ...

It looks like it's gone back for re-negotiation.
The 800 hours they bargained for may or may not stand.
We shall see.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Mar 2010, 00:13
Replies: 27
Views: 13,069
Posted By chongololo

That's why you need to test fly it in day VFR...

That's why you need to test fly it in day VFR conditions.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Mar 2010, 17:37
Replies: 27
Views: 13,069
Posted By chongololo

We used to make up or modify NDB approaches for...

We used to make up or modify NDB approaches for our students so that they could get some practice flying them. There weren't any around but there were some AM radio stations.
All we did was find a...
Forum: Canada
12th Mar 2010, 19:37
Replies: 52
Views: 17,321
Posted By chongololo

Can anyone provide a link to episode 13? I have...

Can anyone provide a link to episode 13? I have tried the fly for free site and it's gone.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
9th Feb 2010, 00:13
Replies: 6
Views: 8,203
Posted By chongololo

So who are these guys then? It's amazing who...

So who are these guys then?
It's amazing who crawls out of the woodwork sometimes.
Forum: North America
15th Oct 2009, 16:10
Replies: 2
Views: 733
Posted By chongololo

It won't change much just yet, the 3 year grace...

It won't change much just yet, the 3 year grace period will be a factor.
I think that the bill is a good idea but various institutions will be lobbying against certain details before it's finalized....
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Sep 2009, 16:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,825
Posted By chongololo

Well then just make something up before someone...

Well then just make something up before someone else does!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Aug 2009, 16:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By chongololo

Well at least it's a plan, you have to start...

Well at least it's a plan, you have to start somewhere. Now you just have to do your research and work out the fine details to see if your plan will work out for you.
How will you fund your...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
10th Aug 2009, 17:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,893
Posted By chongololo

The ownership changed last year, so perhaps not...

The ownership changed last year, so perhaps not the same guy you are thinking of.
If you are thinking of the previous owner then I would agree with your concerns.
New company now, much better.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
7th Aug 2009, 20:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,893
Posted By chongololo

Use FlyBVI, I know them personally and would...

Use FlyBVI, I know them personally and would recommend them.
Liat is a pain and your flight will be delayed, cancelled or you will lose your luggage.
Good luck.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
31st Jul 2009, 04:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By chongololo

I wanna go too! Have fun and stay safe. Good...

I wanna go too!
Have fun and stay safe.
Good luck.
Forum: North America
11th Jun 2009, 18:09
Replies: 10
Views: 1,492
Posted By chongololo

I second what others have said about Riddle, very...

I second what others have said about Riddle, very expensive for what it is.
Get a degree in something other than aviation to fall back on, some of these aviation type degrees won't help you in the...
Forum: North America
3rd Jun 2009, 16:31
Replies: 7
Views: 3,761
Posted By chongololo

Read this:...

Read this: http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/fractional/39708-review-avantair.html
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st May 2009, 19:11
Replies: 11
Views: 3,208
Posted By chongololo

Ask the school to show you a copy of their...

Ask the school to show you a copy of their certification allowing them to process visas. If they don't want to do that for you then you shouldn't go there.
Please remember the golden rule, don't pay...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th May 2009, 20:20
Replies: 14
Views: 6,596
Posted By chongololo

are you crazy? now is not the time.

are you crazy? now is not the time.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th May 2009, 14:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Posted By chongololo

I remember being stuck in same boat as you. I...

I remember being stuck in same boat as you.
I flew as safety pilot in a twin with a guy a few times while he was under the hood and logged a couple of hours there.
I ferried a twin a couple of...
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