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Forum: African Aviation
1st Aug 2003, 18:13
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By Petes Dragon

Feedback

Its a C182. Lost engine power on the turn to base. Put it in short. Nobody hurt, but probably a little stiff...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jul 2003, 14:07
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By Petes Dragon

License vs Validations

Hi all you guys,

Maybe this will shed some light on the issue:

1.

Lets try this one again....(cold fingers and all so early on a sunny SA winter morning)

As I was saying:
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jun 2003, 18:43
Replies: 9
Views: 785
Posted By Petes Dragon

That AOC and ASL is the pain in the but...

BAKELA,

You are so right. The prospective buyer has to realise that the AOC and ASL are not transferable and new applications have to be lodged by the new owners....
Forum: African Aviation
12th May 2003, 17:14
Replies: 7
Views: 941
Posted By Petes Dragon

No more fuel for Zimboobwe....

"Zim Air running on empty 12/05/2003 10:25 - (SA)

Harare - Zimbabwe's national airline has just two or three days worth of fuel supply, the result of a critical shortage of liquid fuels that...
Forum: African Aviation
9th May 2003, 14:59
Replies: 10
Views: 1,258
Posted By Petes Dragon

That's old hat

Ag komaan guys,

this has been going on for close on 10 years. With the integration of the first NSF members, some guys pitched up for flying sloshed, some physiacally abused their instructors on...
Forum: African Aviation
5th May 2003, 19:39
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By Petes Dragon

Respect them....

The latest is that some spokesperson out of the SP's office said that all South Africans should respect their ministers.

Last I heard respect was something that was earned...not demanded....
...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Apr 2003, 14:29
Replies: 54
Views: 6,663
Posted By Petes Dragon

You all forget one thing....

and that is the fact that most, if not all of the Kudu drivers were tought their taildragger skills on the C185.

Now there is a lovely lady with one helluva kick, especially on landing. A bit...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Mar 2003, 14:15
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By Petes Dragon

SA Training Facilities

This reminds me of the time I did a SII sim course AT FSI in San Antonio. A chap from Bakersville in California was flabbergasted when he got the news that " Africa had an airline".

Actually SA...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Mar 2003, 05:32
Replies: 12
Views: 951
Posted By Petes Dragon

Ysters Newsflash

Guns,

I don't think that Harry will be marshalling piskrieke in the forseable future, as the SAAF decided to move all the operations back to Ysters from DF.

By the way, there were some issues...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Mar 2003, 09:11
Replies: 5
Views: 894
Posted By Petes Dragon

I do not envy you...

I really do not envy you. The sorry aspect of this whole issue, is that you are now experiencing first hand what so many other RHS drivers/ young COMM pilots etc have experienced before you and in...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Jan 2003, 05:16
Replies: 51
Views: 5,296
Posted By Petes Dragon

Other options

For those interested, some other options include:

Progress Flight Center outside Port Elizabeth: As far as I know, they are also JAA approved for some of their courses. Provide full board and...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Jan 2003, 10:03
Replies: 13
Views: 1,374
Posted By Petes Dragon

Report them...

My question to all those who complain about other reckless pilots...

Did you report them to the CAA? If not, why not?

Although it takes a bit of time to get going, some times they actually get...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Dec 2002, 13:07
Replies: 9
Dhl
Views: 2,059
Posted By Petes Dragon

ATR's inthe pipeline????

Heard rumours of DHL BAH planning on replacing the Convairs with ATR42/72?

How far is the planning on that one and what about the Metro's?
Forum: African Aviation
15th Nov 2002, 07:04
Replies: 53
Views: 8,678
Posted By Petes Dragon

Watch out for the booby's...

Only pulling your p.....r.

Try NAC as well, as they are getting something like 10 or 12 1900D' over the next few months.

They might also be looking for pilots for that matter...

Just...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Nov 2002, 05:10
Replies: 2
Views: 870
Posted By Petes Dragon

Wx in West Africa

Does anybody operating in West Africa have access to accurate wx forecasts for the Robberts FIR (MLW, ROB and FNA), as well as CKY and BJL.

I understand that Sabena flies directly into FNA and...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Nov 2002, 11:01
Replies: 1
Views: 678
Posted By Petes Dragon

Aircraft Down in Libreville

Does anybody have any information on the Seneca (ZS-LCH) accident in Libreville on Saturday?
Forum: African Aviation
7th Oct 2002, 09:38
Replies: 67
Views: 13,418
Posted By Petes Dragon

Shooting from the hip

Darryll,

Wondered whether you would pick it up.... Isn't it great to see that nobody is perfect.

One question though if you do not mind.... Why did you as SIC not report the drunk PIC's on...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Oct 2002, 12:38
Replies: 67
Views: 13,418
Posted By Petes Dragon

Makes you think....

Darrel,

Just a couple of comments about your tirade....

1. How is it that various Solenta pilots (direct from the C208 pool no less) have been taken by SAA, got invitations for interviews at...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Oct 2002, 07:37
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By Petes Dragon

Our perspective down here

AMEX,

I understand your "somewhat cynical" view on this issue, but down her in South Africa (also called the pear shaped side of the world), things are somewhat different.

Although we also have...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Sep 2002, 07:51
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By Petes Dragon

What about pilots having their cake...

One most also see it from the company's side. Previously most companies were more than willing to fork out the cost of the various conversions and bond the pilots for anything from 1 - 5 years...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Sep 2002, 06:03
Replies: 6
Views: 910
Posted By Petes Dragon

African Contracts Forum

4HP, you've got my support on that one. Not only will it give the pilots a forum to share experiences, but it might also come in useful for some operators.
Forum: African Aviation
9th Sep 2002, 07:06
Replies: 19
Views: 1,911
Posted By Petes Dragon

Good News

I might have some good news that will clear this issue up, until the next guy applies for a validation....

I attended a meeting at the CAA where this issue was discussed. The following was...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Aug 2002, 07:19
Replies: 19
Views: 1,911
Posted By Petes Dragon

What is the SACAA doing about this "can of worms"?

Mobuto,

You know, you are are really nailing is down. The issue that is still hanging in the air, is the worth of the SACAA license after the license scam two years ago and what the CAA is doing...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Aug 2002, 07:22
Replies: 19
Views: 1,911
Posted By Petes Dragon

SACAA and validations

I really cannot understand what the issue is. The CAA is merely starting to do what the rest of the "big names" (FAA, JAA, UKCAA, CASA - you name them) are doing.

Why should we be any different...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Aug 2002, 12:54
Replies: 0
Views: 925
Posted By Petes Dragon

What's happening with Executive Turbine?

Rumours have it that Executive Turbine at Lanseria has been sold to an European company....?

Anybody out there know anything?
Forum: African Aviation
14th Aug 2002, 09:35
Replies: 0
Views: 488
Posted By Petes Dragon

Naturelink Growth...

Found this interesting article on the CAA News Scan:

Air charter company buys Rapid Air
(Adéle Mackenzie)
"PRETORIA-based air charter company, Naturelink - which provides a one-stop charter...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Aug 2002, 06:44
Replies: 53
Views: 8,678
Posted By Petes Dragon

Try these....

Try NAC, Rossair or Executive Turbine at Lanseria.

NAC: +27 11 267 5000
Rossair: +27 11 701 3500
Executive Turbine: +27 11 659 2732

Hope this helps
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jul 2002, 10:53
Replies: 54
Views: 9,983
Posted By Petes Dragon

Maar ek deeeenk.....

This is losely translated as: "Sometimes I sits and theeeeeenks..."

Will there be sufficient manpower and funds to investigate this issue further this time, or will the case be dropped again due...
Forum: Middle East
26th Jul 2002, 10:44
Replies: 413
Views: 82,634
Posted By Petes Dragon

Thank you

Nosirrah

Thanks for the information. As you say, it does not hurt to try...

I'll keep you posted if I learn anything.
Forum: Middle East
25th Jul 2002, 12:42
Replies: 413
Views: 82,634
Posted By Petes Dragon

Is there any help out there?

Its good to see that all pilots in all arenas are more or less the same - everybody bitches about everything...

Now, is there anybody out there on this thread that could possibly give us a...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Jul 2002, 03:58
Replies: 67
Views: 13,418
Posted By Petes Dragon

I like your thinking...

Gunship,

I like your thinking...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jul 2002, 04:31
Replies: 67
Views: 13,418
Posted By Petes Dragon

Wink Why???

Guys,

This is getting really boring, as most of you do not have the foggiest idea of what is really going on at Solenta.

So, either make the effort to find out what the real position is, by...
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