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Forum: African Aviation
8th Aug 2011, 23:16
Replies: 9
Views: 3,013
Posted By togabutton

Yes "FedUp", I stand corrected regarding the law...

Yes "FedUp", I stand corrected regarding the law in some countries and the use of a receiver. Still ridiculous though. Just as silly as the law in some third world hell holes that I went to, that...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Aug 2011, 22:41
Replies: 9
Views: 3,013
Posted By togabutton

What a crock!

This whole matter is patently ridiculous. Transmitting on the air-band and interfering with ATC communications is an entirely different matter and is a serious offense. Prosecuting an individual for...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Jan 2010, 07:41
Replies: 19
Views: 3,023
Posted By togabutton

Go fly the van. My first exposure to turbine...

Go fly the van. My first exposure to turbine time was gained in the right seat of the van in 1997 in the bush. My total time back then was also quite low. Shortly after flying right seat in the...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd May 2008, 20:26
Replies: 21
Views: 2,500
Posted By togabutton

Sorry to hear of your woes. If you are single, I...

Sorry to hear of your woes. If you are single, I would be cutting expenses - move in with family. Next, I would be looking abroad to Australia - major pilot shortage! The other option is to look...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Apr 2006, 14:39
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By togabutton

Wau?

I have not been in the area for ages, but are you not perhaps thinking of Wau? That would be long enough for an AN32. Wau vs Bau vs the other names above... seem to all sound similar and could be...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Nov 2005, 03:22
Replies: 28
Views: 3,413
Posted By togabutton

GTFO

Stop wasting your time and energy on these posts and put those problem solving, team building, survival etc. etc. skills that you have gained from contract flying/bush flying etc. to good use!

Its...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Sep 2005, 16:36
Replies: 18
Views: 3,871
Posted By togabutton

It gets worse!

Check this out, from the Natal Witness!
A dumbed-down matric

Three Es and four Fs to pass will give pupils a worthless qualification, say educationists...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Sep 2005, 15:50
Replies: 13
Views: 2,973
Posted By togabutton

HPA is great

I flew 737-200s in SA for a year and then moved to the USA. I used HPA in Dallas to do an FAA B737 type rating and ATP. They were superb and I highly recommend them. Excellent instructors, both...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Nov 2004, 15:02
Replies: 38
Views: 4,659
Posted By togabutton

To pay or not to pay? Bond vs Pay for rating.

R150,000 rand does seem a bit steep for a 737-200 rating, especially as this will most likely be a P2 rating (I stand to be corrected). I assume, that this buys the rating only -i.e. not job...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Nov 2004, 01:51
Replies: 13
Views: 2,281
Posted By togabutton

Lets talk about INTEGRITY

As one who has been bonded in the past (1900 and B737) in SA, I believe it comes down to the individual's principles and integrity! Without entering into debate on whether training bonds are a good...
Forum: North America
24th Sep 2004, 04:48
Replies: 14
Views: 4,380
Posted By togabutton

Thumbs up SA to FAA ATP

I arrived in the USA 2 years back with an SA ATP and got my FAA ATP in 2 weeks. Before arriving, I got one of the publications that give all the questions and answers (eg Gleim) and studied that...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Aug 2004, 13:27
Replies: 42
Views: 7,777
Posted By togabutton

Two sides to every story

I spent a most enjoyable year at Comair flying the B737-200 from July2001 to June 2002 before moving abroad to take advantage of an opportunity that came my way. I can honestly say it was the best...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jun 2004, 04:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,367
Posted By togabutton

All the above and....

Rather be safe than sorry. Have all the shots. Also, don't forget to make sure that all your underwear and clothing is ironed. There are these flies that lay eggs on the washline and they come into...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jun 2004, 03:43
Replies: 26
Views: 4,381
Posted By togabutton

Previously Disadvantaged???

Its evident that there is lots of bitterness out there with regard to the cadet program. Not surprising though is it? Lets look at a few things. PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED... Those that I met in...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Mar 2004, 14:25
Replies: 35
Views: 4,179
Posted By togabutton

And another one......

I spent many happy hours on vans, but just heard from a buddy that another van suffered EFATO and landed in the ocean. Pilot escaped and fortunately no pax on board. This occurred in Belize to a...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Jan 2004, 22:44
Replies: 19
Views: 2,490
Posted By togabutton

Shimmy failure?

About 7 years back I was flying a van out of Virginia, Durban (tar runway) when the shimmy dampener abruptly failed and the aircraft was instantly directionally uncontrolable. This occured at about...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Aug 2003, 00:21
Replies: 13
Views: 1,478
Posted By togabutton

Food for thought

Even with a green card, FAA ATP, B737 type rating (700 hours on type with BA franchise), 3400 TT (mostly turbine PIC) its incredibly difficult to find work as a pilot here. Airline employment is...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
3rd Aug 2003, 11:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By togabutton

Dumb pax

In 1998 I was flying a caravan for the UN in Sudan, Africa. Just after take-off at about 200 feet agl, I got a door warning light and felt a control buffet. Looking back, the top half of the cargo...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Aug 2003, 11:33
Replies: 35
Views: 4,352
Posted By togabutton

Not a nice place

I used to fly in and out of there briefly in 1999/2000. All I can say is that we used to say "HAPPINESS is V1 at lagos!"

It was, and it seems still is a scary place as far as chaotic traffic goes...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jul 2003, 13:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,306
Posted By togabutton

Yes and?

Mike, surely you're not surprised that there was no shelling in response to your post? Apathy is even worse than ignorance that is supposedly bliss. One wonders about the unwarranted expenditure...
Forum: North America
18th Jul 2003, 09:59
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By togabutton

Sleeping at the controls

Anyone see this? I was watching the news earlier today and there was a story about a pilot who was filmed asleep at the controls. I could not tell what aircraft it was because of the video footage -...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Apr 2003, 07:14
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By togabutton

After checking them all out I used AVEX, but the...

After checking them all out I used AVEX, but the best strategy is to try and get as many mock question papers from all of the companies that produce notes. Ask your mates. If you can work through...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Apr 2003, 11:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
Posted By togabutton

Caravan site

I think you mean

http://www.caravanpilots.com/

Am I correct? I posted my CV to this site a year or so back and ended up being recruited to fly a brand new executive trim van in the USA, kitted...
Forum: North America
14th Apr 2003, 11:00
Replies: 4
Views: 5,243
Posted By togabutton

C208

With an FAA licence, you do not need a type rating to fly November registered caravans, because they weigh less than 12500 pounds. Flight Safety run a good caravan school though and it is worth doing...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Apr 2003, 07:30
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By togabutton

SA ATP to FAA ATP

Check your Private Messages.
Forum: African Aviation
11th Apr 2003, 10:13
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By togabutton

Not impossible, but a bit of work required

What Bert says is exactly correct. I had a SA ATP (still do) and decided to get an FAA ATP. In short I did not even bother to try "convert" my SA licence. The FAA will recognise your experience...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Apr 2003, 06:25
Replies: 10
Views: 1,238
Posted By togabutton

Aircraft

My guess is a Beech 1900. Rossair has plenty of those.
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Mar 2003, 21:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,365
Posted By togabutton

Maybe ZS-TAS??

Read this posting with interest. Not sure if it helps, but about 3 years back I flew a caravan with the registration ZS-TAS. It was based in Khartoum for the UN WFP. I am out of the pic now, but I...
Forum: Questions
16th Mar 2003, 18:15
Replies: 10
Views: 2,170
Posted By togabutton

Piece of Cake

I did exactly what you want to do last year - I had a South African ATP and came over to the States to get an FAA ATP.

As long as within your 2400 hours you meet the hour requirements as laid out...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Mar 2003, 02:22
Replies: 20
Views: 2,664
Posted By togabutton

Devil Now you guys are making me home sick!

Aha, I see this posting is now here. Hey Skaz, I think you misunderstood me.
Perhaps my sentance was poorly worded. When I said the metric system in reference to SA flying, I was not referring to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Feb 2003, 14:32
Replies: 17
Views: 3,860
Posted By togabutton

For Out to Fly

Check your Private messages!
Forum: African Aviation
19th Feb 2003, 13:02
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By togabutton

Loved it!

Almost as funny, but this is fact. Just read (today) that Winnie wants to travel to Iraq to act as a human shield against US bombs. I am thinking of starting a fund to raise money for a one way...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Feb 2003, 02:23
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By togabutton

Network

You need to go out and meet as many people in the industry as possible. A lttle bit of enthusiasm spread among as many people as possible who know you in this business will go a long way. It just...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Feb 2003, 02:13
Replies: 25
Views: 2,042
Posted By togabutton

Thumbs up Keep it coming

You get my vote! Someone's got to do it!
Forum: Questions
16th Feb 2003, 16:51
Replies: 44
Views: 5,425
Posted By togabutton

My two cents worth

Folks, lets hope it gets resolved soon. Here's my abridged story. I held a South African ATP with B737 FO type rating and about 700 hours on B737-200s as well as Beech 1900 type rating with about 600...
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