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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th May 2009, 14:28
Replies: 163
Views: 38,610
Posted By Tiger Bob

:ok::ok::ok::ok: What an enthralling 31/2 days ...

:ok::ok::ok::ok:
What an enthralling 31/2 days
Congratulations Captain Chalkie - you have re-written the history book
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th May 2009, 19:30
Replies: 163
Views: 38,610
Posted By Tiger Bob

By my calculation Chalkie has probably broken the...

By my calculation Chalkie has probably broken the record (one way) but I do not have accurate times and distances, nor does the FAI have the speed for the CT-Lon leg.

The FAI Fédération...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th May 2009, 06:39
Replies: 163
Views: 38,610
Posted By Tiger Bob

On his way again:ok:

On his way again:ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th May 2009, 05:25
Replies: 163
Views: 38,610
Posted By Tiger Bob

Chalkie is well ahead of Henshaw. In Algeria. I...

Chalkie is well ahead of Henshaw. In Algeria. I understand he will be trying to get an hour or so's sleep before the next leg to London
Track Aircraft (http://www.followchalkie.co.za/)
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2009, 05:17
Replies: 46
Views: 10,263
Posted By Tiger Bob

For the current record attempt have a look at: ...

For the current record attempt have a look at:
Track Aircraft (http://www.followchalkie.co.za/)
and
Henshaw Challenge (http://www.henshaw-challenge.com/)

As of the time of this post Cahlkie...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Feb 2007, 11:37
Replies: 31
Views: 4,985
Posted By Tiger Bob

There is always another side to the story. CAA...

There is always another side to the story.
CAA did not give permission but the DOT did. The aircraft supposedly weight exceeds the that allowed by the LCN of Pilanesburg. If that is so I presume...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2006, 11:45
Replies: 38
Views: 5,193
Posted By Tiger Bob

SA CAA has just released the final draft of their...

SA CAA has just released the final draft of their Part 61 regulating pilots licensing. This is out for final comment before being promulgated. In term of the new Part 61 there will be a single...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Oct 2006, 14:20
Replies: 24
Views: 3,653
Posted By Tiger Bob

Absolutely - when I get asked what school to go...

Absolutely - when I get asked what school to go to my standard reply is:

1) The schools you mentioned all give good training but the environment needs to suit your personality and needs
2) Do not...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Oct 2006, 12:07
Replies: 24
Views: 3,653
Posted By Tiger Bob

:= := := skywaiter Of course you can comment...

:= := := skywaiter

Of course you can comment about the other two - maybe you should have mentioned that you instruct at Aptrac to put it in persepctive.
Forum: African Aviation
18th Oct 2006, 12:11
Replies: 24
Views: 3,653
Posted By Tiger Bob

skywaiter - the voice of reason ;) Politics...

skywaiter - the voice of reason ;)

Politics = Intrigue or manoeuvring within a political unit or group in order to gain control or power

I think the reaction to Contract Guy is due to his...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Oct 2006, 13:59
Replies: 17
Views: 3,443
Posted By Tiger Bob

Just to correct a few incorrect statements. The...

Just to correct a few incorrect statements.
The pilot was stopped on Monday - the flight took place on the Tuesday.

The flight was for FL80 around the mountains - I do not think any pilot -...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Oct 2006, 17:53
Replies: 24
Views: 3,653
Posted By Tiger Bob

Don't get put off by one unhappy customer....

Don't get put off by one unhappy customer. Contract Dog obviously has an axe to grind - that is the normal case when you read the word "politics"

Algoa is a great environment to learn to fly - as...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2006, 11:30
Replies: 102
Views: 46,085
Posted By Tiger Bob

Not so - there is video footage as well that will...

Not so - there is video footage as well that will be hitting the TV soon
Forum: African Aviation
1st Mar 2006, 18:41
Replies: 66
Views: 16,585
Posted By Tiger Bob

I agree with J3ST3R A stunt is a stunt. Why...

I agree with J3ST3R

A stunt is a stunt. Why because it is done with an aircraft are the pilots silly twits. If a guy jumps a car over 20 busses - it is a stunt. Does that make a driver a silly...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Apr 2005, 14:26
Replies: 21
Views: 2,688
Posted By Tiger Bob

TMAguide Unfortunately you work for ATNS. The...

TMAguide
Unfortunately you work for ATNS. The pilots have nothing agains you but the only form of protest that will make your bosses wake up is to make you life unworkable. I would say you are...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Apr 2005, 18:31
Replies: 21
Views: 2,688
Posted By Tiger Bob

Well we can see who sits in his airliner and has...

Well we can see who sits in his airliner and has forgotten how much it costs to fly.

And I suppose the PE PC's (as you call them) should go to Uitenhage, and the George guys to Plett and the East...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Mar 2005, 05:21
Replies: 1
Views: 789
Posted By Tiger Bob

New ATNS Fee structure

ATNS has released details of its new fee structure. To summarise the
structure provides for an Aerodrome fee for departing from an ACSA
airport, a TMA fee for every TMA that you fly in or through...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jan 2005, 05:18
Replies: 18
Views: 1,899
Posted By Tiger Bob

Why go to Sheltam when the aircraft and...

Why go to Sheltam when the aircraft and instructors used by AFC and Sheltam are the same?
Forum: African Aviation
14th Oct 2004, 13:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By Tiger Bob

You can get electroninc maps from the SA Dept of...

You can get electroninc maps from the SA Dept of Land Surveys.

http://w3sli.wcape.gov.za/

If there is a problem with payment (ie they do not accept credit cards) - then send me a pm and I will...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Oct 2004, 13:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,043
Posted By Tiger Bob

The C of G would not change dramatically enough...

The C of G would not change dramatically enough to cause the aircraft to be uncontrollable. Full forward stick would be enough to ensure the glide is at a proper speed.

The rpm of the engine is...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2004, 06:22
Replies: 147
Views: 36,173
Posted By Tiger Bob

ou Trek Dronkie There is a picture in the...

ou Trek Dronkie
There is a picture in the Bloemfontein Flying Club of a SAA 737 doing the same trick. A large amount of critisism for Air Zim came from SAA pilots .....mmmmmm
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jul 2004, 17:08
Replies: 35
Views: 4,302
Posted By Tiger Bob

Have you been there?

Have you been there?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2004, 09:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By Tiger Bob

Like any country there will always be a...

Like any country there will always be a percentage of businesses that are crooked. There is only one way to ensure that you do not loose any money and that is to make sure you never part with any...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Feb 2004, 14:48
Replies: 4
Views: 739
Posted By Tiger Bob

The two weekly magazines are the Financial Mail...

The two weekly magazines are the Financial Mail and Finance Week. You need go no further than these.
Forum: African Aviation
17th Feb 2004, 22:37
Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
Posted By Tiger Bob

National Airways is a South African Company owned...

National Airways is a South African Company owned by the Imperial Group
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2003, 01:56
Replies: 139
Views: 12,528
Posted By Tiger Bob

Our Club will be getting as many aircraft in the...

Our Club will be getting as many aircraft in the air at 15:35 UTC - hopefully about 50
Forum: African Aviation
31st Oct 2003, 01:35
Replies: 20
Views: 2,326
Posted By Tiger Bob

FTC A change in ownership does not mean a...

FTC

A change in ownership does not mean a change in attitude at an organisation. The only way the new owners will stop the negative posts is by providing their customers with excellent service.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Oct 2003, 03:16
Replies: 4
Views: 757
Posted By Tiger Bob

The exchange rate is working against South Africa...

The exchange rate is working against South Africa at the moment but you can still get a quality ICAO CPL around $10 000. You will have to shop around and bargain a bit for special rates. There are...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Oct 2003, 02:16
Replies: 6
Views: 905
Posted By Tiger Bob

Graaff-Reinet

Definitly fuel there (under new management). A faily active club has started there. Contact details are on the door if there is no-one in the clubhouse
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Oct 2003, 16:48
Replies: 36
Views: 8,484
Posted By Tiger Bob

Straight ahead

My instructor said that if there is nowhere to go then go straight into wind (straight ahead or within 30 degrees) as he would rather hit the ground at stall speed minus wind speed than stall speed...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Sep 2003, 14:07
Replies: 20
Views: 2,326
Posted By Tiger Bob

Have a look at this post

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=100271&perpage=15&pagenumber=2
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Sep 2003, 16:28
Replies: 20
Views: 2,326
Posted By Tiger Bob

JAA in SA

What George Tower said!!

At best you can be offered structured hour building towards a JAA in South Africa. If you go that route then you must choose your school well - there is a "get rich quick"...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2003, 15:47
Replies: 30
Views: 2,516
Posted By Tiger Bob

See also

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=99033
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2003, 15:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By Tiger Bob

A SA perspective

SA has a large number of schools - most good but there are always a few bad ones.

My advice is:
1) Do not to pay up front for any training except maybe a small deposit to secure a position. If...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jul 2003, 03:30
Replies: 4
Views: 702
Posted By Tiger Bob

Report backs

I think this is a great idea.

There are repotbacks scattered over a number of threads. Until some there are posts here and you want to get inofr on a school. Do a search here. You will be...
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