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Forum: African Aviation
18th Apr 2005, 06:16
Replies: 11
Views: 3,696
Posted By freightboss

Be careful, be very careful...

There are two issues here:

1. The privileges of a Comm-rated pilot, which I believe have been established, or have they:

Priveleges of a Comm pilot can be found in ANR 1976 (still valid...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Mar 2005, 08:30
Replies: 20
Views: 3,161
Posted By freightboss

Yes well....

Make no mistake, I have had my share of dealings with inept and under qualified characters at our beloved CAA (Cancel all Aviation???).

However, I must say that even so, there still are one or...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Jan 2005, 06:28
Replies: 67
Views: 14,615
Posted By freightboss

If I could, I would.

Rude Awakening

Please re-read my previous posting to JetWSH....

If there is still uncertainty about the post or its meaning, read it again.
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jan 2005, 14:33
Replies: 67
Views: 14,615
Posted By freightboss

Why me....?

Lets take this one from the top....

JetWSH....
What gives you the idea that I am in any position to answer your questions? Even if I were, it would be considered as company confidential, not so?...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Jan 2005, 13:30
Replies: 67
Views: 14,615
Posted By freightboss

Condition of aircraft....

RudeAwakening,

My, but you do have a lot of inside information:

Quote
"Compared to other operators out there the condition of their aircraft is absolutely horrendous."

When last did you fly...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Dec 2004, 10:11
Replies: 18
Views: 2,646
Posted By freightboss

If you don't like it.....

Lets take this from another angle....

Over the last couple of months, the co in question has lost both FO's and Capts to various airlines:

1 FO to 1time - DC9/MD80
1 FO to BA/Comair - B737
1...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Nov 2004, 19:18
Replies: 12
Views: 1,785
Posted By freightboss

All Safe

All Solenta air crew and engineers are safe in Accra.
Forum: African Aviation
5th Nov 2004, 12:05
Replies: 13
Views: 2,281
Posted By freightboss

ATR Ratings

I know that this is a sore point for some pilots, but lets have a look at he reality of the situation.

SAX, Airlink, Comair and nationwide all have pending courtcases against pilots that were...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Nov 2004, 11:08
Replies: 13
Views: 2,281
Posted By freightboss

ATR captains...

This is so bad at Solenta, that they received special dispensation from the CAA to upgrade Comm rated FO's with all ATP subjects (min pass figure of 90% for all subjects), to Captain on the ATR.
...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Aug 2004, 14:01
Replies: 32
Views: 5,247
Posted By freightboss

Misread, maybe - stupid, no....

126.9

I quote:

"You've clearly misread point 4.

As one who had to use this law (many years ago) to have my ALTP issued, I know. The key is: entitled to be credited with not more than 50 per...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Aug 2004, 06:14
Replies: 44
Views: 7,490
Posted By freightboss

YS11, not Andover

The ex-military (read non-civilian) aircraft operated by Gabex a while ago, was a YS11. It was moved to the DRC after being impounded in Malabo for sh@tty paper work.
Forum: African Aviation
12th Aug 2004, 07:49
Replies: 32
Views: 5,247
Posted By freightboss

Just to clear up something....

The Regulations (Part 61) state the following wrt ATPL requirements:

61.07.2___An applicant for the issuing of a airline transport pilot licence (aeroplane) shall have completed not less than 1...
Forum: Questions
3rd Jun 2004, 13:10
Replies: 25
Views: 5,090
Posted By freightboss

Help the guy....

It is interesting to note that (and this is true mainly for the lighter piston twins) that most accidents involving an engine-out situation takes place well after the pilot has recovered the...
Forum: African Aviation
20th May 2004, 12:16
Replies: 28
Views: 4,479
Posted By freightboss

A big favour please

Please do us (South Africans) and yourself (any foreigner wanting to do a flying course in SA) a big favour.

1. Lodge an afficial complaint with the SACAA at caa.co.za and address it to the...
Forum: African Aviation
5th May 2004, 08:13
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By freightboss

Tax Help

Gorman

Check your PM's
Forum: African Aviation
26th Apr 2004, 12:47
Replies: 10
Views: 2,452
Posted By freightboss

Fuel cock OFF

The fact that the fuel cocks were found in the OFF position does not mean much. Well OK, it could be one of two things.

1. The pilot completed his final checks (one of which is : Fuel cocks OFF)...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Apr 2004, 10:01
Replies: 21
Views: 2,858
Posted By freightboss

Only One Nigerian in Space????

Wouldn't it be cheaper to send some more into space instead of getting that one guys back down to earth?

Now I was thinking - lets start our own 419 - in Nigeria - to send a couple more Nigerians...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Apr 2004, 13:26
Replies: 13
Views: 1,253
Posted By freightboss

Memory...

Oh well, at least my memory has not deserted me totally... now where did I put my pants....
Forum: African Aviation
19th Apr 2004, 14:08
Replies: 13
Views: 1,253
Posted By freightboss

Pilot Schooling

Doing a PPL is like buying a car....

You either get good service, or you get the short end of the stick.

I also believe that before I part with my money to send my jr for his license (still 8...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Mar 2004, 05:04
Replies: 19
Views: 4,433
Posted By freightboss

Surprise, surprise....

I have heard that the DHL Mid East network is under new management.

If it is the same guy that managed Africa, boy are you guys in for a surprise...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Mar 2004, 05:51
Replies: 17
Views: 4,875
Posted By freightboss

Its pride and more...

Yes, of course we are proud of our heritage and history.

But me thinks that the "Springbok" callsign, and "Speedbird", and all other company specific callsigns has to be designated by IATA. The...
Forum: North America
16th Feb 2004, 20:31
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By freightboss

Thanks guys

To both of you guys, thanks a lot. I am looking forward to the B727 rating and hope to find the time to get to the ATP written.

Fly safe....
Forum: African Aviation
13th Feb 2004, 19:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,015
Posted By freightboss

B747SP ??

I thought that as part of the Airbus deal, Saa had to destroy the SP's and 200's?

As you say, good luck to them. Another set of African Stars???
Forum: African Aviation
13th Feb 2004, 16:40
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By freightboss

JAA-SA(ICAO)

Hi Adamo

Welcome in the wonderful world of flying.

Some pointers on the "conversion".

There are two ways of doing this:

1 Validation. Is valid for one year and you are allowed one...
Forum: North America
13th Feb 2004, 14:17
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By freightboss

Help Please

Can any of you guys and girls recommend a good school in the Miami area at which to do a ATP written?

I will be in the area for a month doing a B727 rating and thought it would be a good...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Jan 2004, 18:40
Replies: 25
Views: 2,652
Posted By freightboss

You do know everything, don't you....

K2climber,

I suppose being from Canada qualifies you to make judgments on the South African aviation scene...

How it works here, is that PPL pilots are not allowed to fly for gain. This leaves...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Dec 2003, 15:29
Replies: 107
Views: 42,905
Posted By freightboss

Some Info...

Here is some info on the Hydro crash.

Sorry guys, no cowboy crew on this one and not a cowboy operator either...

Hydro WAS cleared to land on 19R - three times. Each time the crew requested...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Oct 2003, 19:41
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By freightboss

Yar well, no fine...

This thing has come a long way and is something that has been started by another company.

What it is all about, is the privilege of a pilot with a comm. The regs state that a comm rated pilot is...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Oct 2003, 14:45
Replies: 16
Views: 1,543
Posted By freightboss

Cape Town....

Fist off I would like to say thanks to all the real South Africans who at least have the decency to say something positive about our beautiful country.

GT, Rhodie et al, thanks guys.


Where...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Sep 2003, 12:22
Replies: 19
Views: 2,108
Posted By freightboss

its like driving a BMW

Being an Afrikaans speaking South African pilot (most of us can be identified in jiffy due to our accents) in West Africa, is becoming much like driving a BMW - what a great car, but man do the other...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Aug 2003, 12:20
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By freightboss

Yeah, Yeah...

UN operated flights do not need FOPs, customs documents and yes, for the most part they operate to and from some BS destinations.

Hopes it makes you feel better....
Forum: African Aviation
24th Aug 2003, 12:18
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By freightboss

Right on the nail...

AFR Sqns clicky...

Come on, this is the biggest understatement I have heard in a very, very long time. These Squadrons are probably the last outpost of the Broederbond, Freemasons, Illuminati and...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Aug 2003, 12:12
Replies: 13
Views: 1,641
Posted By freightboss

Pain in the neck...

Skaz

You know, you are really becoming a pain in the neck with your continual winging and whining about everbody else's affairs or posts.

If you do not have anything constructive to add, just...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Aug 2003, 15:46
Replies: 21
Views: 3,654
Posted By freightboss

What a star...

Andre is the only gentleman helicopter pilot I know. I hope and pray that he will recover.

Guns, Please keep us posted.
Forum: African Aviation
14th Aug 2003, 14:09
Replies: 3
Views: 860
Posted By freightboss

DHL

Also try www.dhlaviation-africa.com
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