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Forum: African Aviation
24th Apr 2013, 16:02
Replies: 1
Views: 1,611
Posted By tabdy

Age Limit - Single Pilot - Tanzania

Can someone kindly tell me what the age limit is in Tanzania for single pilot public transport piloting? I gather the limits in Africa tend to be higher than they are in Europe?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2010, 17:13
Replies: 97
Views: 26,139
Posted By tabdy

Flight is generally the safest option when...

Flight is generally the safest option when threatened and so it is in an aircraft. The last thing you want is a hysterical person yanking open the pilots door and grabbing the collective or beating...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Mar 2010, 19:22
Replies: 22
Views: 27,900
Posted By tabdy

I must have done very badly back in 2000-2002...

I must have done very badly back in 2000-2002 because mine was Blue & Green!
Forum: African Aviation
7th Mar 2010, 14:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,281
Posted By tabdy

Cessna 208 Needed Urgently

Can anyone put me in touch with someone who can make available a C208 with either parachute door or deflectors for approx 30hrs flying out of Lanseria over a 5 day period starting in about a week. ...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Mar 2010, 14:16
Replies: 0
Views: 562
Posted By tabdy

Cessna 208 neededurgently

Can anyone put me in touch with someone who can make available a C208 with either parachute door or deflectors for approx 30hrs flying out of Lanseria over a 5 day period starting in about a week. ...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Dec 2009, 14:06
Replies: 52
Views: 10,015
Posted By tabdy

Question FAA Validation of a UK CAA JAA CPL

I need to fly an N Registered aircraft on a non AOC/PT job out of UK and would be interested to hear from anyone who has recently been down the route of validating their UK CPL with the FAA. If so,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Oct 2009, 16:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,557
Posted By tabdy

Sounding a bit hopeless but any steers on where...

Sounding a bit hopeless but any steers on where to go to swat up and train for the written ATP test.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Oct 2009, 08:50
Replies: 4
Views: 968
Posted By tabdy

How Do I Convert UK ATPL(H) & CPL(FW) to FAA Equivalent

Looking for advice on easiest, quickest and most cost effective way of getting FAA Commercial Licences. Age 60. 12,000hr split equally between RW & FW. Currently holding UK ATPL(H) and UK CPL (Fixed...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Oct 2009, 08:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,557
Posted By tabdy

How Do I Convert UK ATPL(H) & CPL(FW) to FAA Equivalent

Looking for advice on easiest, quickest and most cost effective way of getting FAA Commercial Licences. Age 60. 12,000hr split equally between RW & FW. Currently holding UK ATPL(H) and UK CPL (Fixed...
Forum: African Aviation
31st May 2004, 21:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,289
Posted By tabdy

Let 410 Crash at Jeich, south Sudan

Has anyone any info on this accident in which the pilot and 12 others were killed.
Forum: African Aviation
31st May 2004, 20:38
Replies: 4
Views: 986
Posted By tabdy

Kenya Navaids

When I left Kenya in June 2002 Navaid reliability was not good. Neither was VHF Communication outside the Nairobi area. I have not heard that anything has improved since.

Ensure you have a good...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jul 2003, 01:02
Replies: 19
Views: 2,009
Posted By tabdy

Loki

Hi Howard and others from Loki

It all seems a long time ago as I sit here in York flying helicopters now. At least they don't get stuck in the mud as easily as Sierra 18 did! Fun as it was I am...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2003, 19:28
Replies: 10
Views: 1,904
Posted By tabdy

The 2 Students

It is an old story and probably true - I believe they were "overseas" students and the discovery of the switch of aircraft was made when the Tech Log was being completed back at base and an engr...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2003, 19:21
Replies: 207
Views: 48,349
Posted By tabdy

Helicopters in Kenya

I returned to UK after 6yrs flying a C208 in support of humanitarian aid in East & Central Africa. I was based in Nairobi and I am a helicopter pilot. There is not a lot of helicopter activity in...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2003, 19:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,042
Posted By tabdy

Go to website faa.gov and look at verification of...

Go to website faa.gov and look at verification of licences and it is all there with a form for you to print and complete. You will be referred to a CAA website and there you will probably draw a...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2003, 06:33
Replies: 31
Views: 4,992
Posted By tabdy

Westland Scout

Best helicopter I've flown probably because it was my first. Hydraulic failure is not a big problem - just a bit heavy on the controls until you have slowed down. One can still hover without...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Feb 2003, 14:43
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By tabdy

Be very cautious about using a general purpose...

Be very cautious about using a general purpose electric pump when pumping Avgas in hot conditions - it could be the sorry end to a fun trip!! Special non-spark and safe fuel pumps are likely to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2003, 07:26
Replies: 99
Views: 12,419
Posted By tabdy

I think I will continue to avoid the R22! ...

I think I will continue to avoid the R22!

EOLs should be a regular part of training - 2-3 at the end of every dual trip from the begining. Obviously the early flights will be demos until later in...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Feb 2003, 06:56
Replies: 735
Views: 156,500
Posted By tabdy

Jobs in Africa

10,300 hrs Total Time
ATPL(H) - Rotary
CPL - Fixed
Instrument Rated - Rotary & Fixed

Rotary Types:
AS355 (Twinstar)
Bell 206
Bell 214B
AB205
Forum: African Aviation
11th Feb 2003, 22:39
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By tabdy

Checking Drum Fuel

Try to give yourself enough time to allow the drums to stand upright for about 30mins before pumping the fuel. Take a small diameter tube with you and a clear glass jar - you can then take a sample...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2002, 16:28
Replies: 22
Views: 2,791
Posted By tabdy

If it was a cold winter's evening look for a...

If it was a cold winter's evening look for a farmhouse with a smoke coming out of the chimney where I could expect tea and crumpets.

The difficult part is deciding when you have really f----d up. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Dec 2002, 15:07
Replies: 14
Views: 4,895
Posted By tabdy

Cessna Caravan

I suggest your money would be better spent doing a Flight Safety course and then getting the actual rating with the hiring company.

The C208 is not an overgrown C172 and it will bite if you don't...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2002, 14:14
Replies: 14
Views: 1,996
Posted By tabdy

Scout Helicopter

Is there anyone needing an experienced Scout pilot for their vintage helicopter?
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