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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Mar 2023, 09:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,664
Posted By George Tower

Have you considered South Africa? The weather is...

Have you considered South Africa? The weather is decent this time of year in the Cape. Validate your licence and off you go. A Cessna 150 will set you back about £90/hr wet - less if you do a block...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Nov 2018, 12:32
Replies: 1
Views: 3,230
Posted By George Tower

I am watching this thread with interest. In...

I am watching this thread with interest. In response to the OP's conundrum, would flying on a validation be a way to getting the relevant time on a CS25 aircraft without having to go through the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Aug 2016, 14:24
Replies: 2
Views: 2,834
Posted By George Tower

Hi there, I can send you a C208 POH if you...

Hi there,

I can send you a C208 POH if you want. A few years back I consulted on a project where I did a feasibility study on C208 ops. Feel free to send me a PM if you want to discuss further....
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jun 2016, 07:46
Replies: 7
Views: 4,205
Posted By George Tower

South African Express at Richards Bay (FARB)

I speak under correction but SA Express are operating the Q400 into Richards Bay from Johannesburg. The RWY is 1300m x 21m. So I think a narrow runway supplement already exists in respect of the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Apr 2016, 20:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,574
Posted By George Tower

I note you have SA as a point of origin. ...

I note you have SA as a point of origin. Simuflight and 43 offer the course. Both use the Level D sim at Flight Saftey's Johannesburg facility. That's not answering your EASA question, but of you...
Forum: Spanish Forum
26th Mar 2016, 10:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,920
Posted By George Tower

The UK's application of the EASA FCL regulations...

The UK's application of the EASA FCL regulations are contained in CAP 804 which is downloadable from their website. I imagine the situation regarding conversion is similar in Spain but stand to be...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jul 2015, 06:29
Replies: 8
Views: 3,995
Posted By George Tower

Why 8.0 DME? Surely you would fly out bound on...

Why 8.0 DME? Surely you would fly out bound on radial 026 for 1 minute which would give you a distance of approx 3nm unless you're flying an SR71.
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Oct 2008, 15:40
Replies: 17
Views: 2,698
Posted By George Tower

Always wanted to ask why it is the arm-rest...

Always wanted to ask why it is the arm-rest located next to the aisle can't be raised at all?
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jul 2008, 16:41
Replies: 6
Views: 956
Posted By George Tower

if that's all they do then probably not ...

if that's all they do then probably not



R200 x 77 pax = R15,400 revenue assuming all fares are this which they won't be

Fuel quick off the top of head: say 2,300kg @ R6.50/litre = R18,686
...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jun 2008, 11:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By George Tower

Cheap as chips to acquire but $130 per barrell...

Cheap as chips to acquire but $130 per barrell must be making Rodger's eyes water:{
Forum: African Aviation
30th May 2008, 06:44
Replies: 19
Views: 2,299
Posted By George Tower

ZAR40m is less than USD6m:eek: The 767 is...

ZAR40m is less than USD6m:eek:

The 767 is hardly a new piece of kit, fuel is @ $130/bbl :rolleyes:

And he is going to take on the established players in a "price war" :ugh:

My only piece of...
Forum: African Aviation
15th May 2008, 20:45
Replies: 13
Views: 2,318
Posted By George Tower

Well I for one could make use of a MAN...

Well I for one could make use of a MAN service.......the catchment area of MAN is significant. Globespan did a service to CPT last year but I believe in part they failed because they could only sell...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Apr 2008, 18:19
Replies: 38
Views: 5,047
Posted By George Tower

The B777 rumour does seem a little daft...

The B777 rumour does seem a little daft considering SAA's large fleet of Airbus widebodies.....but who cares about the financial implications when you have the tax payer to underwrite you:E
Forum: African Aviation
25th Mar 2008, 06:27
Replies: 18
Views: 2,302
Posted By George Tower

I think this thread has decended into a load of...

I think this thread has decended into a load of rubbish now. I think the days of pprune are long gone where if you had a genuine interest in the subject matter you could ask questions and debate in...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Mar 2008, 13:13
Replies: 15
Views: 1,141
Posted By George Tower

If your in Somerset West then Stellenbosch. ...

If your in Somerset West then Stellenbosch. Fisantakraal is out to the north of Cape Town. Training out of FACT these days isn't really a good plan. Was there last month and noticed a Tomahawk...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Mar 2008, 00:18
Replies: 18
Views: 2,302
Posted By George Tower

Just out of interest how are pax finding the use...

Just out of interest how are pax finding the use of the Q400 on this route? Obviously slightly longer sector times and FL250 instead of FL310+ in a jet.......the economics make sense but does it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Feb 2008, 13:43
Replies: 19
Views: 1,875
Posted By George Tower

CPT-JNB is the busiest in Africa, and apparently...

CPT-JNB is the busiest in Africa, and apparently the 6th busiest in the world
Forum: African Aviation
6th Jan 2008, 10:28
Replies: 13
Views: 1,175
Posted By George Tower

ZS, Your last post make you sound incredibly...

ZS,

Your last post make you sound incredibly naive and not very genuine - perhaps I'll leave it to you to decipher what in your last post makes me conclude that.

rewfly,

My advice to you is...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Jan 2008, 14:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,175
Posted By George Tower

ZS, Interesting thread this could turn out...

ZS,

Interesting thread this could turn out to be that you start.

Like you am a relatively recent settler(from UK) in SA, as you will no doubt be aware the migration is mainly the other way...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Oct 2007, 07:45
Replies: 11
Views: 1,735
Posted By George Tower

Howzit Bokbefok, Listen I'd sooner have a...

Howzit Bokbefok,

Listen I'd sooner have a national carrier that loses money and take Webb Ellis home with me than the other way round. Just enjoy the success mate.

How does that work when...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2007, 08:06
Replies: 263
Views: 66,891
Posted By George Tower

Be very interesting to know how the Saab2000...

Be very interesting to know how the Saab2000 would go down with pax on longer sectors than those currently flown by Eastern. I know that FlyLAL use it betweeen Vilnius and Amsterdam, and Golden Air...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Oct 2007, 17:53
Replies: 295
Views: 55,187
Posted By George Tower

This poster has obviously never flown in Africa...

This poster has obviously never flown in Africa where the state of airports leaves something to be desired.
I'm sorry but your question is contemptuous and deserves to be treated as such. London...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Sep 2007, 18:13
Replies: 43
Views: 5,262
Posted By George Tower

Last I heard financial management wasn't on the...

Last I heard financial management wasn't on the ATPL syllabus:ouch:
Forum: African Aviation
10th Sep 2007, 08:34
Replies: 26
Views: 3,644
Posted By George Tower

You definitely need a car in SA. There are no...

You definitely need a car in SA. There are no two ways about it. If you're here for an extended period it is defintely cheaper to buy one, than rent:( - chances are you won't lose out on the deal...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Sep 2007, 22:06
Replies: 3
Views: 4,604
Posted By George Tower

Suitcaseman, Chirp of the year goes to you:D:D

Suitcaseman,
Chirp of the year goes to you:D:D
Forum: African Aviation
31st Aug 2007, 14:29
Replies: 11
Views: 4,831
Posted By George Tower

I can only talk about George as a location and...

I can only talk about George as a location and not CFS. I did my PPL at Wally Waldeck's outfit and have to say that George seems like ajolly good place to train. Being at a regional airport you will...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Aug 2007, 07:11
Replies: 8
Views: 5,723
Posted By George Tower

Hi there Perhaps you should try to call BAE...

Hi there

Perhaps you should try to call BAE - their number: +44 (0) 161 955 4058

That's their training facility at Woodford, Manchester.

Best rgds

GT
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jul 2007, 21:31
Replies: 21
Views: 3,573
Posted By George Tower

Thanks for your replies....... Cyrano you...

Thanks for your replies.......

Cyrano you were obviously quite close to Duo....can you shed any light on what kind of yields they were getting, and whether they operated their high yield model...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jul 2007, 09:23
Replies: 21
Views: 3,573
Posted By George Tower

Prior to DUO's demise what kind of loads were...

Prior to DUO's demise what kind of loads were they getting and kind of fare were they charging a typical punter?

Was it a case of DUO having a viable model and simply needing investors to stay the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jul 2007, 10:07
Replies: 21
Views: 3,573
Posted By George Tower

Question Duo's Demise (2004)

Old news I know but it seems from searching the web that there is precious little information out there on the cause of the precise cause of corporate failure.

Obvioulsy cash-flow is the life...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jul 2007, 09:51
Replies: 57
Views: 5,532
Posted By George Tower

No.......that is a great approach if you have no...

No.......that is a great approach if you have no respect for yourself ,your colleagues or the profession you are seeking to join.:=

Taken at face value your posts might suggest a silver-spoon...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jul 2007, 08:15
Replies: 30
Views: 6,447
Posted By George Tower

This is a very interesting rumour......so any...

This is a very interesting rumour......so any facts to go with it?
Forum: African Aviation
18th Jun 2007, 20:20
Replies: 7
Views: 8,026
Posted By George Tower

Can anyone confirm whether the Dermot Desmond has...

Can anyone confirm whether the Dermot Desmond has bought Roux Marnitz share in Lanseria - I know he's done the Execujet deal but what about Lanseria?
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jun 2007, 11:05
Replies: 581
Views: 91,603
Posted By George Tower

luther55 Could you perhaps translate your...

luther55

Could you perhaps translate your last post to English then people might be able to help you.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th May 2007, 10:57
Replies: 2,079
Views: 650,754
Posted By George Tower

VLM's 146 ops

Does anyone have any feedback on the 146-300 that VLM has been operating? It's certainly raised a few eyebrows but as I understand it this is only an evaluation? Any chance we'll see anymore of the...
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