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Forum: African Aviation
17th Mar 2008, 23:12
Replies: 62
Views: 8,680
Posted By Gerund

If you want to get a feel for how Naturelink view...

If you want to get a feel for how Naturelink view their pilots, go to their website and have a look at 'Meet the Team'.

Ever since their website first appeared, through jolly cartoons and many...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Oct 2007, 19:33
Replies: 58
Views: 16,400
Posted By Gerund

I agree with south coast (hope all's well with...

I agree with south coast (hope all's well with you! long time no see)

I have a BSc which I spent three hard years studying for, culminating in numerous very tough three hour written examinations...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Jul 2007, 22:02
Replies: 7
Views: 2,312
Posted By Gerund

Part 138 does address the issue. SA CATS...

Part 138 does address the issue.

SA CATS 138.04.2 requires the Manual of Procedure to contain specific policies and procedures regarding, inter alia:
'Refuelling with medical personnel and/or...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Jun 2007, 20:58
Replies: 53
Views: 8,653
Posted By Gerund

I am all in favour of the scanner and laser...

I am all in favour of the scanner and laser printer. In my day it had to be done with a photocopier and liberal use of correction fluid. I guess in Stalag Luft IV it was pigeon **** and spit.

I...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2007, 07:01
Replies: 27
Views: 6,091
Posted By Gerund

alf5071h You are quite right.... ! Looking...

alf5071h
You are quite right.... ! Looking back at my post it does appear a bit cavalier. I didn't intend to be dismissive of demo xwinds but can see it comes across that way and, yes, they are...
Forum: Middle East
13th Jan 2007, 22:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,721
Posted By Gerund

If you are going to be based in Baghdad, then I...

If you are going to be based in Baghdad, then I would agree with picu, UNLESS you are going to be based on secure accomodation at ORBI, OR flying in and out from, eg Amman or Kuwait.

Being based...
Forum: Questions
29th Nov 2006, 12:25
Replies: 1
Views: 867
Posted By Gerund

What you're after are the ONC charts for the...

What you're after are the ONC charts for the region, 1:1,000,000

Great charts and world coverage; standard issue for the in-country aviator.

Available from all good chart stockists but you can...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Oct 2006, 13:42
Replies: 29
Views: 3,382
Posted By Gerund

contraxdog Extremely well put. (Oh,...

contraxdog

Extremely well put.

(Oh, and I haven't a clue what the difference is between a 727-100 and 727-200 and couldn't care less, and wonder how many other pilots who fly for a job could...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Oct 2006, 15:43
Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
Posted By Gerund

Astro, I am at a complete loss to understand what...

Astro, I am at a complete loss to understand what the problem is!

I will spell it out.

You are flying on a validation, in another country, on a non SA registered aeroplane.

The SA rules...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Oct 2006, 10:07
Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
Posted By Gerund

south coast! Nor did I until this question...

south coast!

Nor did I until this question came up :-) Bit of a wake-up call eh? I guess that's what comes from just using the scanner for the licence. By the way, is your JAA licence pukka...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Oct 2006, 09:59
Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
Posted By Gerund

Mmmmm. I am not sure how else to explain: ...

Mmmmm. I am not sure how else to explain:



If this is not clear, perhaps you would let me know and I will give some thought as to how to explain it differently.
Forum: African Aviation
19th Oct 2006, 01:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
Posted By Gerund

As always, there is no substitute for taking a...

As always, there is no substitute for taking a look at the actual air law relating to the subject.

The South African hour limitations are contained in SA CAR 91.02.3 subsection 3. The...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Sep 2006, 07:27
Replies: 6
Views: 990
Posted By Gerund

south coast! I hope all is well with you, you...

south coast! I hope all is well with you, you scoundrel. Interesting to hear there is a manufacturer's installation available, with external antenna. How does the installation work exactly? Does...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Sep 2006, 20:55
Replies: 6
Views: 990
Posted By Gerund

I have used a Thuraya phone as an operations...

I have used a Thuraya phone as an operations tool, calling in arrival and expected departure times at enroute airfields. I was flying a Beechcraft 1900 and attempts to use it in-flight were...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Aug 2006, 20:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By Gerund

Maybe an urban legend, but something similar...

Maybe an urban legend, but something similar happened within the last 48 hours on an Air Canada flight:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/5301172.stm?ls

:)
Forum: African Aviation
31st Aug 2006, 19:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By Gerund

Beechcraft 1900 Emergency AD

As the Beechcraft 1900 is such a common contract aircraft in Africa, I thought it would be worth mentioning on this forum that the FAA have issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive, today, 31...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Aug 2006, 08:36
Replies: 20
Views: 2,481
Posted By Gerund

Sorry if it's a bit off topic, but since the P2...

Sorry if it's a bit off topic, but since the P2 issue on Caravans has come up, it might be worth clarifying something else. And it will hopefully clarify things for would be contract pilots like...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Aug 2006, 13:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,382
Posted By Gerund

:) This looks to me like a classic work permit...

:) This looks to me like a classic work permit work around.

They have the guy for the job already but he needs a work permit. Immigration require them to advertise it, so they look at his...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Aug 2006, 13:20
Replies: 20
Views: 2,481
Posted By Gerund

This old chestnut of P2 on the Caravan keeps...

This old chestnut of P2 on the Caravan keeps coming up. I wish some people would just show some understanding of the CATS and CARS under which they operate. I am assuming South African air law here...
Forum: Questions
22nd Aug 2006, 21:13
Replies: 11
Views: 3,049
Posted By Gerund

We should be clear here that the reporting of...

We should be clear here that the reporting of vertical position by reference to Flight Level when below Transition Altitude, but cleared to climb above Transition Altitude, is UK SPECIFIC and a filed...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Aug 2006, 19:13
Replies: 131
Views: 18,554
Posted By Gerund

south coast Your argument above says it all....

south coast

Your argument above says it all. Thanks.

(Hope you are enjoying life away from the sandpit! :} )

However... all you out there who are interested in this thread, and worry about...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jul 2006, 15:03
Replies: 46
Views: 7,847
Posted By Gerund

dakota ...check your pms.

dakota ...check your pms.
Forum: African Aviation
21st Jul 2006, 19:02
Replies: 46
Views: 7,847
Posted By Gerund

Over and gout... nor can I! It was a difficult...

Over and gout... nor can I! It was a difficult call. Ho hum!

dakotanorb... Just a couple of points. If you write the fuel remaining in the logs (maybe based on fuel burn if the gauges are...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2006, 22:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,565
Posted By Gerund

Some sort of acknowledgement would have been...

Some sort of acknowledgement would have been nice. I put in a bit of work to give that reply. Six months later I guess I'm not going to get one. Some people are just takers....
Forum: African Aviation
9th Jul 2006, 22:02
Replies: 46
Views: 7,847
Posted By Gerund

Good old PAM. Last time I flew her she had an...

Good old PAM. Last time I flew her she had an overnight and unexplained rippled left aileron, no weather radar (the hole was great for sandwiches), neither turn co-ordinator working, the only AI...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Jul 2006, 21:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,710
Posted By Gerund

I am sorry to hear this news. Kevin Barnard is a...

I am sorry to hear this news. Kevin Barnard is a first rate chap; one of those people who have the highest standards and who it is a privilege to know.

Get well soon Kevin and best wishes to...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2006, 14:25
Replies: 56
Views: 16,862
Posted By Gerund

I totally agree with 78deg and was planning to...

I totally agree with 78deg and was planning to write something similar until I saw his post.

It really is time that ICAO standard RT is used internationally, and that includes in Britain. Surely...
Forum: African Aviation
14th May 2006, 12:20
Replies: 3
Views: 810
Posted By Gerund

A good starting point would be to buy a report...

A good starting point would be to buy a report for the Caravan from Conklin and deDecker http://www.aso.com/i.aso3/staticcontent.jsp?which=cda/main&iaso3sid=1 Well worth the money, and will help...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Feb 2006, 16:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,093
Posted By Gerund

I wonder how accurate the figures really are. ...

I wonder how accurate the figures really are.

Just wondering as, in the document containing the figures on the CAA website, they also break down numbers of aircraft by operating sector.

We read...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Feb 2006, 21:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By Gerund

A moment's notice might be pushing it, but...

A moment's notice might be pushing it, but Cranfield Aviation, near Fourways, Johannesburg, run courses very regularly if you are up that way. Give them a call on 011 708 2588 and they may be able...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2006, 10:11
Replies: 73
Views: 8,846
Posted By Gerund

Re: WristWatch Selection

Maybe we should begin an 'own' watches gallery? :)

http://uk.geocities.com/[email protected]/Watches.JPG

On the left, my flying watch: my trusty Casio of 20 years, model DW 206, double...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2006, 18:45
Replies: 73
Views: 8,846
Posted By Gerund

Re: WristWatch Selection

I never thought I would find myself replying to a watch thread!:D

But for me, the most important feature is the ability to switch between local time and GMT, and have these both shown in the 24hr...
Forum: Questions
5th Jan 2006, 18:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,302
Posted By Gerund

Re: Logbook Errors

Yes.

On the next line put an entry along the lines of 'Correction of hours totals to date due to addition errors : ' and put +hrs or -hrs in the appropriate columns so it all works out.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 02:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,565
Posted By Gerund

Re: Avionics Question ???

Bladecrack... don't know a thing about it I am afraid!

But you can get the Pilot Guide here: https://www3.bendixking.com Click on Support, choose Technical Publications and then search on KNS 80...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jan 2006, 20:15
Replies: 84
Views: 8,367
Posted By Gerund

Re: "If my DAD were Scully"

Gorman and Spoot, spot on!

This whole thread is a disgrace.
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