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Forum: African Aviation
16th Apr 2019, 00:22
Replies: 47
Views: 49,894
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Rent prices are high, but I would disagree about...

Rent prices are high, but I would disagree about the Pringles comment. Food, while expensive, is not outrageously so. Said can of Pringles is probably more like EUR 3.50. Besides, Pringles are bad...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Mar 2019, 03:18
Replies: 0
Views: 2,354
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Air Peace 777 19 March at Fort Worth Meacham Airport, Forth Worth, Texas

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Newly painted Air Peace Boeing 777 at KFTW, Fort Worth Meacham Airport, Fort Worth,...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Oct 2018, 16:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,239
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Malabo is an unexpectedly beautiful place, but...

Malabo is an unexpectedly beautiful place, but can be frustrating. Handling is quite difficult there. Depending on the nationality of you and your crew, immigration may confiscate passports for...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Jul 2018, 04:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,900
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Something I might write but, alas, no

Something I might write but, alas, no
Forum: African Aviation
21st May 2018, 01:34
Replies: 8
Views: 2,406
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Glad you made it to Kigali. Must be nice being...

Glad you made it to Kigali. Must be nice being able to make 450! You made the safe choice and an easier approach in to Kigali. Enjoy your visit to the land of 1,000 hills. Cheers
Forum: African Aviation
16th May 2018, 17:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,406
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Good for Ethiopian and their Q400! Not...

Good for Ethiopian and their Q400! Not necessarily referring to runway lengths. I know that a business jet can land and take off from Goma. Am very aware of the airport. Lots of different size...
Forum: African Aviation
16th May 2018, 05:15
Replies: 8
Views: 2,406
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

I'd avoid overflight of DR Congo. Great Circle...

I'd avoid overflight of DR Congo. Great Circle takes you over it, but I'd route East and come in to Kigali routing over Entebbe. I would also list Entebbe as your alternate. DR Congo has no radar...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jan 2018, 13:50
Replies: 4
Views: 3,865
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

4runner speaks the truth. Every word is correct....

4runner speaks the truth. Every word is correct. Kigali is one of the nicest little cities in Africa. There are definitely expat cliques that you will either learn to navigate or get frustrated with....
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jan 2018, 13:18
Replies: 2
Views: 2,417
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

To take the Nigerian Air Law exam, you must...

To take the Nigerian Air Law exam, you must program yourself to forget everything you know. The exam is based on irrelevant, antiquated data. You will have to memorize the "correct" answers....
Forum: African Aviation
30th Apr 2017, 15:21
Replies: 9
Views: 3,497
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

I'd avoid the Sheraton and book the Protea. Much...

I'd avoid the Sheraton and book the Protea. Much nicer and quiet (by Lagos standards, of course).

Execujet should be able to take care of all of your accommodations and transportation.

Don't...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Apr 2017, 21:48
Replies: 55
Views: 43,874
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

As opposed to "clapped out" NG's?

As opposed to "clapped out" NG's?
Forum: African Aviation
6th Apr 2017, 13:51
Replies: 4
Views: 4,524
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

What? The airline in war ravaged DRC is poor...

What? The airline in war ravaged DRC is poor quality with shady management? Stop. The. Presses.

The first time I witnessed them using fans to cool brakes on the A320, I thought to myself, "Now...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Mar 2017, 22:37
Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

If you stay in Goma, suggest an armored...

If you stay in Goma, suggest an armored ride-share. Still better to go to Entebbe and guarantee civilized accommodations and security. Just a biased opinion, I guess.
...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Mar 2017, 16:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

@FerrypilotDK - Good choice.

@FerrypilotDK - Good choice.
Forum: African Aviation
1st Mar 2017, 13:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

I can tell you that I used to fly a lot of UN...

I can tell you that I used to fly a lot of UN peacekeepers to Bunia and would not be thrilled to overnight there. As of a few years ago, it was the center stage for a lot of conflict in the region.
...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Dec 2016, 19:56
Replies: 55
Views: 43,874
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

AH AH...NEO are you suggesting CORRUPTION?

AH AH...NEO are you suggesting CORRUPTION?
Forum: African Aviation
15th Dec 2016, 05:56
Replies: 1,373
Views: 865,512
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

I decided to draw some cash too.

I decided to draw some cash too.
Forum: African Aviation
9th Jul 2016, 23:52
Replies: 55
Views: 43,874
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Of all things in Naija, Arik is the Centre of the...

Of all things in Naija, Arik is the Centre of the Centre of Excellence! Arik's pay is so predictable, why you could set a clock...on the ground and smash it.
Forum: African Aviation
29th May 2016, 06:58
Replies: 4
Views: 3,000
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

The 787's automatic lavatory seats were...

The 787's automatic lavatory seats were befuddling to many a Nigerian, so good riddance.
Forum: African Aviation
27th May 2016, 03:48
Replies: 4
Views: 3,000
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

United Airlines cancels Houston-to-Nigeria route, its only flight to Africa

United Airlines cancels Houston-to-Nigeria route, its only flight to Africa | | Dallas Morning News...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Nov 2015, 02:17
Replies: 40
Views: 31,460
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

What? When did that start happening? This is an...

What? When did that start happening? This is an outrage! We must band together and commence a letter writing campaign. Someone phone Interpol and report these crimes!

Thank you for this new...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Oct 2015, 14:45
Replies: 40
Views: 31,460
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

It is my understanding the chairman's GLEX was...

It is my understanding the chairman's GLEX was specially modified with a rapidly revolving door to enhance the speed of old/new crew swaps.

So, in other words, the grass is not greener on the...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Oct 2015, 05:08
Replies: 40
Views: 31,460
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

What?!? Arik doesn't pay? Someone call BBC/Al...

What?!? Arik doesn't pay? Someone call BBC/Al Jazeera/CNN to break the story!

Thank you for this sudden revelation!
Forum: African Aviation
28th Oct 2015, 04:41
Replies: 5
Views: 3,032
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

I see this as a win-win. Clearly a ground floor...

I see this as a win-win. Clearly a ground floor opportunity there for the taking.

I'm not licensed to give financial advise in Ghana but, if I were, this would be rated as a "STRONG BUY." A+++
Forum: African Aviation
2nd May 2015, 20:45
Replies: 4
Views: 3,756
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Methinks there has been a lower demand.

Methinks there has been a lower demand.
Forum: North America
26th Feb 2015, 14:58
Replies: 13
Views: 6,872
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Appreciate your enthusiasm but, unless YOU obtain...

Appreciate your enthusiasm but, unless YOU obtain the right to work in the US, it will be no bueno. NetJets will never have a shortage of qualified applicants and be in the position to sponsor any...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Feb 2015, 02:45
Replies: 11
Views: 6,579
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Surely you must be joking. If not, Goma should...

Surely you must be joking. If not, Goma should not be considered. Though physically close to Kigali, they might as well be on two different planets.

Goma is about as dangerous as airports get....
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jan 2015, 05:14
Replies: 5
Views: 3,986
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Yes Exeng, Orange does have a soothing effect. ...

Yes Exeng, Orange does have a soothing effect. For reading comprehension, however, it yields little.

Latest salary's tried paying for captain's recruitment being grounded stopped they finally is...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jan 2015, 10:19
Replies: 20
Views: 13,363
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Harmattan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmattan)

Harmattan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmattan)
Forum: African Aviation
12th Jan 2015, 07:40
Replies: 17
Views: 10,613
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Yes, undoubtedly! Let's all go buy type ratings....

Yes, undoubtedly! Let's all go buy type ratings. It would be good stimulus for the world economy. I want a 787 type rating. Anyone want to share costs?

:ugh:
Forum: African Aviation
7th Jan 2015, 23:22
Replies: 17
Views: 10,613
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

So for a true pilot shortage, we will now have to...

So for a true pilot shortage, we will now have to wait for a lack of qualified pilots, but one of trust fund babies with dreams of flying big shiny metal tubes NOW! In a Veruca Salt voice: I want...
Forum: North America
3rd Jan 2015, 09:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,743
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

lookimchris With all due respect, I think...

lookimchris

With all due respect, I think you'd be taken more seriously if you put your money where your mouth is. This isn't an iPhone chat, so ur goin 2 b Capitalizing, punctuating and writing...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2014, 22:20
Replies: 24
Views: 20,436
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Yes! You've nailed it. My ego is out of control...

Yes! You've nailed it. My ego is out of control and I think nobody else is capable! The truth of what I do/have done is of no consequence to anyone other than myself. I don't require anyone's...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2014, 09:53
Replies: 24
Views: 20,436
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Katamorono

Cool map bro. We're all very impressed. :rolleyes: The point of your massive amount of experience in Africa is?

You are an arrogant, condescending know it all with just enough knowledge to be...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Dec 2014, 16:59
Replies: 24
Views: 20,436
Posted By CentreOfExcellence

Re: Katamornono

If Katamorono says it's easy to obtain a 206 for self-hire, please, by all means come to Africa and get down to business! There are so many beautiful places to see. The risks are low. Everyone is...
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