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Forum: African Aviation
4th Jun 2004, 02:52
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Hi there, Thanks for the Gen...Yeah it has...

Hi there,

Thanks for the Gen...Yeah it has been a while since I posted...

From all the replies I guess there is still some "confusion "as to the exact requirements. Fred Young, now that is a...
Forum: African Aviation
30th May 2004, 16:19
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Instructors Rating

Hi there,

I am searching for info regarding the rules covering a conversion of a SAAF ( the happy one) instructor's rating to an approved one that our CAA would like.
I have not given active...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Feb 2003, 08:26
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Serious Chuckle

Magic, thanks for that!

That raised a memory, in the old "happy SAAF" a T shirt was worn by many ......

"Advice to every Ter. . . . .st"

Loved that one.
;)
Forum: African Aviation
16th Feb 2003, 06:08
Replies: 12
Views: 984
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Confused BBJ

This little incident has me intrigued.

Perhaps I have been operating aircraft that can get rid of "excess" fuel for too long but to orbit for three hours burning off fuel while the Boss was asleep...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Feb 2003, 08:06
Replies: 17
Views: 1,415
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Malaria

Thanks,

Looking forward to reading your report.
Should be very interesting for all, especially the OPS directors and suchlike.
;)
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Feb 2003, 02:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Evacuation

A Long time ago I was involved in the evacuation of women and children from Luanda. Dispensation from CAA for as many as we could and got 123 all strapped down in a Herc plus dogs/cats and the...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Jan 2003, 13:33
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By Paddle Steamer

DO not lie

I can only support what GUNS has said and that is "do not lie". The insurance Co's will look for any excuse when it is time for the big bucks to be paid. Make sure that all the information is...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Jan 2003, 02:04
Replies: 148
Views: 13,669
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Working together

This is an interesting topic.

South Africans do not and will not work together as we are very jealous of anyone elses success. We will always see it as someone taking what should be ours away from...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jan 2003, 12:04
Replies: 148
Views: 13,669
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Non Helo Driver

I applaud the change in attitude now that we have a reply from the "horses mouth" . It certainly looks like the capitalist system is alive and well and when the competition starts biting, we run to...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Jan 2003, 13:19
Replies: 17
Views: 1,838
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Caught in the crossfire

Very sad news indeed to see that one of our own has succumbed to the "easy bucks " syndrome.
I agree with many of the above posts in that the police would not have arrested him if they had not done...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jan 2003, 14:15
Replies: 1
Views: 670
Posted By Paddle Steamer

The Smelly Fruit

Hi there to all.

For anyone who has ever smelled a Durian, good grief, it stinks.

In Singapore you are not allowed to have any of the fruit on a bus and neither the Mrt.

Go into the...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jan 2003, 14:20
Replies: 3
Views: 811
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Float Planes in Africa

Does anyone have any info as to whether there are any commercial floatplane operations in our continent.
The only one that I do know about is the one from the Cape Town waterfront and I am not sure...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jan 2003, 14:10
Replies: 17
Views: 1,415
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Good Gen

Thanks for the Info Guys. I have been getting the same info regarding the sensitivity to sunlight but the thought of going onto an antibiotic for a lengthy period of time just goes against the grain....
Forum: African Aviation
7th Jan 2003, 13:54
Replies: 17
Views: 1,415
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Long Term Doxycycline

The Dreaded Mossies

I have been been advised that the SA occupational health and safety act ensures that SA companies are now responsible for providing all reasonable and adequate means so as to...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Jan 2003, 00:42
Replies: 148
Views: 13,669
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Licencing

So the embaressing subject of SA licences arrives again.

The brothers do not learn do they.

Lots of us worked very hard for the licence and to see it undermined in this way makes it very sad.:(
Forum: African Aviation
5th Jan 2003, 06:10
Replies: 28
Views: 2,449
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Want to Bet?

Want to bet that the investigation will run into "technical" difficulties and will actually result in nothing being changed.

Perhaps a few procedural changes but nothing like new equipment or a...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jan 2003, 14:52
Replies: 28
Views: 2,449
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Still gets away with it

So the TAAG pilot was told that he had hit the 404 and still continued. Anyone in Luanda who can give us an idea as to what the 737 looked like?

A few years ago in the hold at LU at FL60 a TAAG...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jan 2003, 15:13
Replies: 28
Views: 2,449
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Close ,,oh so close

Reading this story must make one realise that the best form of protection is MK one eyeball. Also ,and I use it extensively enroute , is the one mile left or right off track as set into your GPS.
...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Dec 2002, 06:55
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Good Wishes

Hi there to all the regular forum contributors.

A wish for a great christmas season and a Real New Year. Not same old, same old, but a refreshing change.

My thanks to Gunship for making this...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Dec 2002, 09:52
Replies: 8
Views: 842
Posted By Paddle Steamer

This does appear to be a step in the "correct...

This does appear to be a step in the "correct direction " but what makes me wonder is the year of intensive academic training at the AKADEEM ( military academy ) and then only one year of flying...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Dec 2002, 08:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,048
Posted By Paddle Steamer

I am wondering just how involved SAAPA and...

I am wondering just how involved SAAPA and ALPA-SA were in the arrangements for the BMI 330's. Is this the "thin edge of the wedge " for contract crews on a more permanent basis.

Same deal as the...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Dec 2002, 12:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,048
Posted By Paddle Steamer

But SIr...I do not understand. SAA have made a...

But SIr...I do not understand. SAA have made a profit for the first time in how many years. Must be doing something right or is it the accounting system?

Management untrustworthy!!!! please??
Forum: African Aviation
25th Nov 2002, 07:22
Replies: 1
Views: 728
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Scab

Just reading the last Selcal and I note that the dreaded word "scab" has now officially been used in the Presidents column.
To argue the merits or otherwise of the Ifalpa position as well as the...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Nov 2002, 12:36
Replies: 1
Views: 802
Posted By Paddle Steamer

SAME AS

Hi there.Great news about a new Airline but it sounds just like SUN Air and the only difference is the base of operations.
Or perhaps I am missing something???
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Oct 2002, 06:11
Replies: 26
Views: 2,887
Posted By Paddle Steamer

SO who gets to fly the'" fishy "thing. How...

SO who gets to fly the'" fishy "thing.

How many of 21 sqn's pilots will actually be trained for this one. And the licence??? As far as I know it is only three and that takes up half of the total...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Oct 2002, 05:54
Replies: 11
Views: 1,689
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Very sad state of affairs. The Hawks are on their...

Very sad state of affairs. The Hawks are on their way and will be showing their "faces"soon. In my opinion , that is all the aircraft that we would need to be operational again but the "flammies "...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Oct 2002, 02:56
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Hi It seems that more and more of these...

Hi
It seems that more and more of these incidents are going to occur as the new SANDF gets involved in the Central African disputes and Peacekeeping excercises. The escalation factor is there and...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Sep 2002, 08:58
Replies: 16
Views: 1,428
Posted By Paddle Steamer

I think it is so obvious that the "aerrie"was...

I think it is so obvious that the "aerrie"was swiped because a bunch of the lads from the nearby UNI decided to join the Mile high club with a few very willing female supporters. Reminds me of the...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Sep 2002, 12:29
Replies: 19
Views: 1,210
Posted By Paddle Steamer

I really do not think that the 727 is going to...

I really do not think that the 727 is going to "bed "soon.SAFAIR has a few available and the kalula market is ideal.Also the pool of crew is large and so expect to see the seven toooo around for a...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Sep 2002, 12:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,642
Posted By Paddle Steamer

18 years with a very proud organisation which did...

18 years with a very proud organisation which did amazing things with old aeroplanes, outstanding crew, and now this.!!
How sad. I do not regret the day i moved but miss the good times.

"Ondangs"...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Jun 2002, 20:11
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By Paddle Steamer

SaX

Tonight on SABC news we all saw the signing of the "DEAL"with airbus.It amazes me that SAA can spend sooooo much taxpayers money and then also think of absorbing SAX as a business unit.
Surely the...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Jun 2002, 20:29
Replies: 9
Views: 915
Posted By Paddle Steamer

The AN72/74 is a really good aircraft.Saw them on...

The AN72/74 is a really good aircraft.Saw them on the Paris dakar rally and they never missed a beat.Good rough field performance and very robust and fairly quick with the ramp and door to make...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Jun 2002, 20:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Posted By Paddle Steamer

I wonder if Bae systems and the other members of...

I wonder if Bae systems and the other members of our multi billion rand arms deal will have anything to say about this deal re Libya...what about technology transfer,etc!!
Forum: African Aviation
17th Jun 2002, 06:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Posted By Paddle Steamer

I wonder what Jets the good Colonel is talking...

I wonder what Jets the good Colonel is talking about or are we now going into the refubishing of old F1's..we have done so in the past with russian engines!!!

As for the so called embargo...a few...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jun 2002, 21:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By Paddle Steamer

Last in...first out is being applied.! As long as...

Last in...first out is being applied.! As long as it is politically correct.I personally do not think that SAX will be in business for much longer.It will be taken over by SAA and then dissolved as...
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