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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Dec 2023, 00:47
Replies: 10
Views: 7,975
Posted By JekiJock

Fixed wing

Fixed wing
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Dec 2023, 10:12
Replies: 10
Views: 7,975
Posted By JekiJock

Has anyone interviewed here recently and have any...

Has anyone interviewed here recently and have any information about what it usually entails?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jan 2020, 01:02
Replies: 215
Views: 48,145
Posted By JekiJock

Talking to the Navy guys in Tumut the other day....

Talking to the Navy guys in Tumut the other day. They have the ability to sling buckets. But they don't have any. Can't be an overly expensive purchase to kit out the army/Navy choppers to help out...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Sep 2018, 12:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,080
Posted By JekiJock

And this can be deadly. A friend died because of...

And this can be deadly. A friend died because of this issue in combination with an engine failure. A rare circumstance and also in the turbine variant but I'd recommend looking at the account report...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jul 2018, 01:33
Replies: 69
Views: 14,120
Posted By JekiJock

How is every GA operator in the country managing...

How is every GA operator in the country managing to get around with pax in the front seat without everyone dying I wonder?
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jul 2016, 01:26
Replies: 4
Views: 2,757
Posted By JekiJock

About 2 hours to most. Its just slow going on...

About 2 hours to most. Its just slow going on open safari trucks. They have had a global parked at the airport for a couple of weeks before so there is space. But I would try and call ahead to let...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Jul 2016, 11:56
Replies: 4
Views: 2,757
Posted By JekiJock

Plenty of hotels and lodges close buy. Take your...

Plenty of hotels and lodges close buy. Take your pick. Flatdogs is nice. The best spots are in the park but expensive and a long drive to the airport.

Runway is fine condition, but there can often...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2014, 08:58
Replies: 158
Views: 83,819
Posted By JekiJock

Wow. 135 knots! Mine gets 120 on a good day haha....

Wow. 135 knots! Mine gets 120 on a good day haha. Been flying these wonderful machines in Africa for the last 4 years. I'll always love 'em.
Forum: African Aviation
25th Jul 2013, 17:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,806
Posted By JekiJock

They just got their ASP not their AOC as i've...

They just got their ASP not their AOC as i've heard it. No other news. Original plan was meant to be be brand new ATR 72's.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st May 2013, 16:18
Replies: 8
Views: 4,490
Posted By JekiJock

Just got all the info from Cessna. My old man...

Just got all the info from Cessna. My old man might be buying one. The MTOW is a tad over 8800 so not really much of an increase. Cruise speed realistically is about 14 knots quicker than the...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Apr 2013, 15:34
Replies: 7
Views: 3,205
Posted By JekiJock

I don't know about the others but I recently flew...

I don't know about the others but I recently flew to Pemba and the avgas price was huge. Almost USD 3.50 per litre including VAT. About USD 2.90 excluding. And i thought the fuel in Zambia was...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2013, 15:49
Replies: 43
Views: 12,007
Posted By JekiJock

I'm currently using the Bose x and am also...

I'm currently using the Bose x and am also upgrading. I mostly fly an Islander so I need a bloody good headset. I've used both the Zulu 2s and the A20's a couple of times each and i'm sticking with...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Jan 2013, 08:00
Replies: 712
Views: 318,118
Posted By JekiJock

I'm based in lusaka and this is the first I've...

I'm based in lusaka and this is the first I've heard of it. Nobody else on the ground seems to know anything either. If it is happening maybe it's from the russian side. Don't see how there would be...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Dec 2012, 14:15
Replies: 7
Views: 3,065
Posted By JekiJock

Go to Africa. All those types flown. Much lower...

Go to Africa. All those types flown. Much lower hour requirements to be PIC. And half the pilots here are expats.
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2012, 07:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,836
Posted By JekiJock

If your doing survey work at 300ft. You are not...

If your doing survey work at 300ft. You are not really worried about hot and high. Other than fuel the loads on survey is generally light. Give me the twin over the van. Van burns to much fuel to be...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Dec 2012, 20:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,836
Posted By JekiJock

Nothing wrong with an islander. Great survey...

Nothing wrong with an islander. Great survey bird. Safe handling at very low speeds. We have one in Zambia that could be flown up and based in Uganda. Would require clearance to stay as 9J though.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
8th Dec 2012, 14:21
Replies: 54
Views: 39,932
Posted By JekiJock

Vpf, Fair enough haha. The islander I feel...

Vpf,

Fair enough haha. The islander I feel has a very poorly written POH but reading mine it says the aircraft should maintain 7000 feet on one engine feathered. I've done about 5 or 6 CofA flight...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Dec 2012, 14:04
Replies: 10
Views: 13,463
Posted By JekiJock

She tam is the cheapest I know of at R26000. I...

She tam is the cheapest I know of at R26000. I wouldn't go there though as it's only 2 hours in the aircraft. Not enough if it's your first turbine.

Simuflight is the best. I think it costs now...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Dec 2012, 11:15
Replies: 13
Views: 2,817
Posted By JekiJock

Bots is december through february. Zambia is...

Bots is december through february. Zambia is march. Not sure about Namibia.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
1st Dec 2012, 19:18
Replies: 54
Views: 39,932
Posted By JekiJock

Nope. Both islanders I fly are normal. One...

Nope. Both islanders I fly are normal. One BN2A-26 which has the 260 engines and also the BN2A-21 which is the 300. I was referring to the -26 as I believe that's what was being flown in the crash. I...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
15th Nov 2012, 09:51
Replies: 54
Views: 39,932
Posted By JekiJock

I've got quite a bit of time on islanders flying...

I've got quite a bit of time on islanders flying in Africa. The bn2 flies very well on one engine when compared with other light twins. With only 3 paxthe islander can comfortably climb at 1000 fpm...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Oct 2012, 16:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By JekiJock

I was at 43 and loved it. I left before they...

I was at 43 and loved it. I left before they introduced the integrated program though.

From what I've read it looks like a great program. I'd suggest you check with the country you want to...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Sep 2012, 12:08
Replies: 14
Views: 7,116
Posted By JekiJock

It's a shame that schools like sky raiders and...

It's a shame that schools like sky raiders and Babcock have just shut down. Both good schools from what little I saw of them.

I went to 43 which was great but I've also done some renewal training...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Aug 2012, 16:16
Replies: 15
Views: 8,251
Posted By JekiJock

Hi guys, I'm working in Zambia. They finally...

Hi guys,

I'm working in Zambia. They finally dropped the requirement for 1000 hours but will only issue you a validation until you've been flying for 1 or 2 hundred hours in country. So getting...
Forum: African Aviation
19th May 2012, 09:59
Replies: 1
Views: 1,206
Posted By JekiJock

They had a CRJ 2 up here in lusaka the other week...

They had a CRJ 2 up here in lusaka the other week being inspected by the DCA here. Waiting for final clearance from goverment I think. No news on the ground as of yet?
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