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Forum: African Aviation
16th Jul 2004, 16:36
Replies: 35
Views: 4,302
Posted By NickGreen

PM

You're welcome to get in touch. Not sure how PM'ing works but I'll trust the system!
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jul 2004, 18:31
Replies: 35
Views: 4,302
Posted By NickGreen

Algoa over 43 and Progress

From someone who has actually been to Algoa - they're certainly well placed to offer what you want. A flying school operated within a very social and friendly club environment - non-profit (all goes...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Feb 2004, 20:26
Replies: 8
Views: 947
Posted By NickGreen

SA (Algoa Flying Club)

I concur with Mark. Algoa in Port Elizabeth is streets ahead.

Superb training in fab environment. Sociable and active flying school in non-profit club. Instructors / admin staff who go out of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th May 2003, 16:23
Replies: 18
Views: 1,913
Posted By NickGreen

Aptrac

I too trained at Algoa, which is right next to Aptrac at Port Elizabeth International Airport.

While I was training I met up with one other student who was doing the PPL at Aptrac and we swapped...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2003, 23:30
Replies: 290
Views: 32,941
Posted By NickGreen

And another thing

Talking of BBQ's (or Braii as they call them) it reminds me of when I was there doing my PPL, Algoa were hosting the Richie Rally (I think it was) and several teams came over from Progress to...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2003, 21:22
Replies: 290
Views: 32,941
Posted By NickGreen

Algoa Flying Club

I went there in 2001 and had an absolutely fab time. Not only did I come back with a PPL the life experience was something I will never forget. The people there are so friendly the place is superb...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2003, 00:09
Replies: 36
Views: 3,304
Posted By NickGreen

Poor to Good

Having been trained in South Africa I suppose I was both lucky in that they seem to teach a sylabus based on the old model - ie: pretty strict and very thorough. The only thing that seemed to be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jan 2003, 16:24
Replies: 4
Views: 2,337
Posted By NickGreen

Have you thought about South Africa? Have a look...

Have you thought about South Africa? Have a look at www.algoafc.co.za There's also a good site being developed for SA PPL's etc which is good to get advice from: www.uksa.flyer.co.uk

Good luck!
Forum: African Aviation
19th Jan 2003, 16:14
Replies: 51
Views: 5,296
Posted By NickGreen

UK SA flyer community

There's a bunch of us who have been to SA and got PPLs and are very happy with our experiences - we've joined a group which is at a site being built at: www.uksa.flyer.co.uk

Like minded SA PPL's...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jan 2003, 09:03
Replies: 3
Views: 830
Posted By NickGreen

The wobbly currency in South Africa certainly...

The wobbly currency in South Africa certainly makes it the cheapest place: have a look at:
www.algoafc.co.za
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jan 2003, 08:56
Replies: 20
Views: 2,664
Posted By NickGreen

SA trained pilots

Sensible has leapt to conclusions I believe.

I did a PPL with Algoa Flying Club in Port Elizabeth, which happens to be a very busy commercial and controlled airport within its own controlled...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2003, 13:00
Replies: 290
Views: 32,941
Posted By NickGreen

Algoa Flying Club in Port Elizabeth

Bit late to the forum again but I concur with psmd earlier - I too had grief from UK schools who were convinced I was going to be 1) a liability with an SA PPL, 2) would need to spend at least 4...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Dec 2002, 18:15
Replies: 17
Views: 1,564
Posted By NickGreen

Algoa Too!

I would heartily recommend Algoa Flying Club. As posted before the airport, facilities, geography and level of training is superb. As regards wind - well I'm glad I learned in windy conditions - I do...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jul 2002, 08:38
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By NickGreen

I concur - I did my licence at Algoa last year in...

I concur - I did my licence at Algoa last year in just under five weeks - had an absolute scream and returned to the UK to do a checkride with Irv and since then I've not really looked back. Cost...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2002, 19:31
Replies: 14
Views: 1,679
Posted By NickGreen

South Africa

In all of my trips to South Africa I have never seen any problems, whereas I live in North London and have to confront it every day! Common sense is the best protection - not fear. Besides, Port...
Forum: African Aviation
12th May 2002, 23:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,041
Posted By NickGreen

But SA ATVC are so so friendly you can get into a...

But SA ATVC are so so friendly you can get into a round saying thankyou! It's their good manners to pass your callsign back. In PE if you're in the circuit all calls (if there's time) are responded...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Apr 2002, 18:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,087
Posted By NickGreen

Most definitely. I did an SA PPL last July...

Most definitely.

I did an SA PPL last July and recently took part in a Rally in Bloemfontein. Am based in South UK and fly out of Popham now.

Highly recommend Algoa Flying Club in Port...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Apr 2002, 07:35
Replies: 11
Views: 958
Posted By NickGreen

Gooneybird, Tried your e-mail link and just...

Gooneybird,

Tried your e-mail link and just got back an error message. Apparently:

'Your message was rejected by mx1.mail.yahoo.com for the following reason:
delivery error: dd This user...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Apr 2002, 17:53
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By NickGreen

I'm watching too!! Don't know where else to...

I'm watching too!!

Don't know where else to try but there was mention on the Flyer forum under 'Where to Learn', Glynis has put something quite interesting - I have asked for more info.
Forum: African Aviation
5th Apr 2002, 08:49
Replies: 11
Views: 958
Posted By NickGreen

There seems to be a bunch of us that will need...

There seems to be a bunch of us that will need the same - but not as urgently as you it seems - NorthSouth!

I will watch this space with interest. Somebody mentioned that a BA or SAA pilot who is...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2002, 00:26
Replies: 15
Views: 1,419
Posted By NickGreen

Post WhirlyBird,. .. .There's a helicopter charter...

WhirlyBird,. .. .There's a helicopter charter place just next door Algoa Flying Club in Port Elizabeth, plus also some rotorheads are members of the club too. One was doing his fixwing at the same...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2002, 23:04
Replies: 7
Views: 833
Posted By NickGreen

Post Ditto, Irv Lee's seminars!. .I did a PPL in 4...

Ditto, Irv Lee's seminars!. .I did a PPL in 4 weeks in South Africa and came back knowing I had some adjustment to do, but the seminar really helped. It also helps explain some things you never...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2002, 22:29
Replies: 15
Views: 1,419
Posted By NickGreen

Post Yorkshire Lad,. .. .I think I'm the PPL Irv...

Yorkshire Lad,. .. .I think I'm the PPL Irv refers to! (Just 'fine' huh?). .. .I did my PPL in under 5 weeks at the Algoa Flying Club which is in Port Elizabeth South Africa. The total bill including...
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