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Forum: African Aviation

7th Jan 2003, 16:37

Replies: 3

Accident At Sun City

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Posted By mike_beresford

The News24 website has a very short piece on the...

The News24 website has a very short piece on the accident. The police are quoted as saying "no injuries", hope this is the case as a friend is up there flying for the combat school crowd.
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Forum: Flight Testing

14th Dec 2002, 11:11

Replies: 4

Flight test engineer/Test Pilot Wanabee

Views: 10,099

Posted By mike_beresford

As a potential entry point, how are the "flight...

As a potential entry point, how are the "flight test" courses offered by various universities and training groups rated? I know that our local people tend to use the bigger schools such as NTPS, but...

Forum: African Aviation

12th Dec 2002, 15:23

Replies: 21

SAA's A340's

Views: 3,441

Posted By mike_beresford

They wouldn't be the first aircraft to have...

They wouldn't be the first aircraft to have limitations at FAJS in mid-summer. Hope that SAA did their homework properly, could be a bit embarrassing to have to fly with reduced payload

Forum: Flight Testing

27th Nov 2002, 10:04

Replies: 8

Question about spinning

Views: 3,255

Posted By mike_beresford

A bit off-topic, but Genghis's comment about...

A bit off-topic, but Genghis's comment about spinning not being covered properly on his university course is quite interesting. I'm not a flight test professional, but I originally trained as an aero...

Forum: African Aviation

15th Nov 2002, 06:04

Replies: 4

Low altitude parachute jumps

Views: 631

Posted By mike_beresford

Low altitude parachute jumps

From the latest SA Notams:
B1445/2002 Swartkop: PJE taking place...(8 drops at 8000 ft msl and 4 drops at 1200 ft msl)

From the airfield directory, Swartkop elevation 4780 ft msl.

Wonder what...

Forum: Medical & Health

17th Mar 2002, 01:39

Replies: 3

Interocular Lens

Views: 568

Posted By mike_beresford

Hi. .. .I think the regulations would vary from...

Hi. .. .I think the regulations would vary from country to country, and from case to case. It seems to be a bit like Laser surgery - the authorities will always have some doubts.. .. .In my case, I'm...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

27th Nov 2001, 21:38

Replies: 7

Too old to start flying?

Views: 1,250

Posted By mike_beresford

Too old to start flying?

I'd be interested in hearing some opinions on the latest age at which one can realistically start training for a career as a pilot. I'm 35, and currently doing my PPL. I've always wanted to train as...

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