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Forum: African Aviation
28th Feb 2019, 14:42
Replies: 1
Views: 1,694
Posted By rmball

Disregard. Info up on FlyAfrica now. "Hi...

Disregard. Info up on FlyAfrica now.

"Hi Ian, the correct detail with regard to the incident was that the flight took off from Kasane Airport, enroute for Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo, and struck the...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Feb 2019, 13:18
Replies: 1
Views: 1,694
Posted By rmball

AirLink Bird Strike

Saw pics on FB of an AirLink EMB taking a large bird over either Kasane or Lusaka. Anyone have any more info? Just curious. That's a solid hit for sure.
Cheers.
...
Forum: North America
10th Dec 2018, 01:21
Replies: 7
Views: 2,635
Posted By rmball

Yeah I told him to start applying. All they can...

Yeah I told him to start applying. All they can do is say no.
Forum: North America
9th Dec 2018, 03:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,635
Posted By rmball

That they were. I'll ask him. Might be...

That they were.

I'll ask him. Might be worth a look if he can still wrench and support his family.
Forum: North America
9th Dec 2018, 00:36
Replies: 7
Views: 2,635
Posted By rmball

Yes. I think he's originally from Zim. Unsure...

Yes. I think he's originally from Zim. Unsure which passport he holds.

They were in the switch to ICAO when I lived there in 2014. Don't know the status now. I'll have to check in a few months...
Forum: North America
8th Dec 2018, 15:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,635
Posted By rmball

Aircraft Mechanic Info.

Hello. I know this is mainly a pilot forum, however, I know this is probably the best place for info on aviation visas. My previous director of maintenance in Botswana has recently converted his CAAB...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Jan 2017, 19:15
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

Email (or call) Helicopter Horizons in Maun. They...

Email (or call) Helicopter Horizons in Maun. They should be able to sort you out, or at least point you in the correct direction. PM me if you need an email address. Good luck and cheers.
Forum: African Aviation
20th Oct 2016, 17:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,691
Posted By rmball

Shindi is nice. Great wildlife in Xaxanaka. I...

Shindi is nice. Great wildlife in Xaxanaka. I haven't seen too many camps, only the airstrips...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Sep 2016, 19:43
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

I'd consider coming back if they'd let me go...

I'd consider coming back if they'd let me go straight into the left seat of a Van or Kodiak. Flying here is boring. In hindsight, flying in the Delta was great. I'll take a safari camp overnight...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Sep 2016, 08:58
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

I know of a few operators in West Papua Indonesia...

I know of a few operators in West Papua Indonesia looking for Van and PC6 drivers. Maun had a part time King Air at one point a few years ago.
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Jul 2016, 18:24
Replies: 4
Views: 3,437
Posted By rmball

I got hired in Maun with 360 total in 2013. Those...

I got hired in Maun with 360 total in 2013. Those days are gone now. Bots wants a minimum of 500 hours now. Times are changing. CFI it for a while then go to Africa. Might be able to get a right seat...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Mar 2016, 17:33
Replies: 3
Views: 3,762
Posted By rmball

Bots won't touch you until you have 500 total...

Bots won't touch you until you have 500 total time. I don't even think you could train in Gabs as a low time expat. Give them a call, Kalahari Flying Club in Gabs.
Forum: African Aviation
24th Feb 2016, 20:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,537
Posted By rmball

There are a few places left in the US that will...

There are a few places left in the US that will hire at that low TT, but most are sketchy.
Forum: African Aviation
19th Feb 2016, 03:41
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

There was an FAA AME in Windhoek back in 2014....

There was an FAA AME in Windhoek back in 2014. Don't know if he's still there. Best bet is to get a fresh medical before you head over.
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jan 2016, 19:30
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

As in close to the airport? Not much out that...

As in close to the airport? Not much out that way. Who are you flying with in Gabs?
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jan 2016, 23:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,370
Posted By rmball

A lot of places are hiring in Tanzania as well.

A lot of places are hiring in Tanzania as well.
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jan 2016, 23:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,370
Posted By rmball

Build some hours. Bots currently requires 500...

Build some hours. Bots currently requires 500 total time. Some EAS companies in the states will hire you at commercial mins, but be careful as there are some real rotten tomatoes still out there.
Forum: African Aviation
13th Dec 2015, 19:57
Replies: 24
Views: 8,491
Posted By rmball

Go for it! My wife and I moved from Eagle River,...

Go for it! My wife and I moved from Eagle River, AK to Maun, Botswana back in 2013. Loved it. The summer sucked, but the flying was incredible! We still miss it.
Forum: African Aviation
10th Oct 2015, 17:15
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

Medical expenses are a lot cheaper than the US....

Medical expenses are a lot cheaper than the US. We paid around 300 pula for a doctor visit. Meds are around 50 pula. Some of the hospital bills are subsidized by the govt. If you pay cash, you won't...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Oct 2015, 17:10
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

My wife and I made it on 10000 a month. I think...

My wife and I made it on 10000 a month. I think you could do it as a family if you lived frugally. Our rent was around 5000 a month with water. Power was another 500 or so. We still managed to eat...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Jun 2015, 02:47
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

I always found the 206 would humble me every...

I always found the 206 would humble me every couple of months. Just when I thought I had it down she'd bite me. haha
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jun 2015, 15:21
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

400 hours C206 in the Okavango. Now another 500...

400 hours C206 in the Okavango. Now another 500 in the C208 in the states. Boring flying here.
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jun 2015, 19:42
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

Good afternoon. Has anyone ever come back...

Good afternoon.

Has anyone ever come back to work in the Delta after leaving? Just curious what the process of landing a job would be, if it's the same process, or if preference was given if one...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Mar 2015, 02:17
Replies: 257
Views: 200,106
Posted By rmball

Well if you can snowboard down the sand dunes in...

Well if you can snowboard down the sand dunes in Namibia, maybe you can land a floatplane there too...:}
Forum: African Aviation
19th Jul 2014, 10:39
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

Word of Caution

Just wanted to pass on my situation. I am the second, possibly the third pilot who has been forced to leave the country, work permits and appeals all denied. It seems that Immigration would like...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Apr 2014, 08:11
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

The C206 is a 'type rating' with the CAAB in...

The C206 is a 'type rating' with the CAAB in Botswana. I got my FAA cert validated by the CAAB with a C206 type rating. I had about 20 hours in the aircraft in the US, but they wanted to see a...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Mar 2014, 07:29
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

You need a C206 rating. There are far more...

You need a C206 rating. There are far more operators here running the C206 and no retirement in sight. There is (hopefully) an Advisory Circular coming out soon to make the C206, C207, and C210...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Nov 2013, 11:02
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

Oh, I forgot to add something about vaccinations....

Oh, I forgot to add something about vaccinations. SOME of the shots are much cheaper here than in the US. I paid around $150 per rabies shot in the US and it was $39 here in Botswana.
Forum: North America
27th Nov 2013, 09:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,904
Posted By rmball

In Alaska: Everts still operates DC6s with FE's...

In Alaska: Everts still operates DC6s with FE's and Lynden Air Cargo operates C130s with FE's.
Forum: African Aviation
27th Nov 2013, 09:21
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

C207 time couldn't hurt as well.

C207 time couldn't hurt as well.
Forum: African Aviation
12th Aug 2013, 19:12
Replies: 712
Views: 319,472
Posted By rmball

Off the African topic, but some Alaskan 135 cargo...

Off the African topic, but some Alaskan 135 cargo operators will pick you up around 500TT. Era, TransNorthern, ACE, and Evert's to name a few. Spring is your best bet to get picked up. They don't pay...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Jul 2013, 16:10
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,873
Posted By rmball

Hello! My wife and I are headed to Maun in...

Hello!

My wife and I are headed to Maun in the next few months. Just figure I'd introduce myself since it seems like a lot of the pilot community is already on here :)

From Alaska. Currently...
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