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Forum: African Aviation
17th Dec 2013, 20:41
Replies: 86
Views: 34,942
Posted By flying paddy

Dear Vlamgat, just to let you know that a few...

Dear Vlamgat, just to let you know that a few pilots here in Gabon, think that you are talking utter :mad:. To many details to correct and we can't really be bothered, but best get your story correct...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Oct 2012, 22:34
Replies: 9
Views: 2,956
Posted By flying paddy

I think there is quite a large holding pool, with...

I think there is quite a large holding pool, with a large number of ex ATR pilots to be hired, before they go looking elsewhere.
Forum: African Aviation
18th Jul 2012, 18:42
Replies: 9
Views: 6,680
Posted By flying paddy

Let's hope they look to Africa to hire their guys...

Let's hope they look to Africa to hire their guys and gals.
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jan 2011, 16:33
Replies: 18
Views: 4,673
Posted By flying paddy

Well if that is the case it will be the end of...

Well if that is the case it will be the end of any air cargo getting in Nigeria. Seems like a bit of an own goal seeing Allied Air (with their 727's) is one of the few Nigerian success stories in the...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Sep 2010, 18:44
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,194
Posted By flying paddy

Hi All I heard today on the radio out of...

Hi All

I heard today on the radio out of Lagos that Arik have a new fuel planning policy. A 737-700 requested final level of 110, to which even the controller quized as why too so low, the relpy...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Jul 2010, 14:28
Replies: 11
Views: 2,033
Posted By flying paddy

Hi Yup both 72's where grounded for having...

Hi

Yup both 72's where grounded for having no maintanence schedule. This has been sorted and they are both flying again.

FP
Forum: African Aviation
20th May 2010, 00:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,981
Posted By flying paddy

Nope afraid not. FP

Nope afraid not.

FP
Forum: African Aviation
19th May 2010, 09:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,981
Posted By flying paddy

That grumpy mechanic called Noel now owns the...

That grumpy mechanic called Noel now owns the company. (Good egg though).
Forum: African Aviation
12th May 2010, 15:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,981
Posted By flying paddy

Hi I agree with the above post whole...

Hi

I agree with the above post whole hearted. I think though it is more around the 1500 hours mark.

I dont think there is much movement there at the mo as they have just hired. But it is a good...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Nov 2009, 08:39
Replies: 26
Views: 7,601
Posted By flying paddy

Guys This ruling will not apply to those...

Guys

This ruling will not apply to those looking to work in Maun. Here you have to convert to a Botswana licence first, there are no validations.

So there is still a little light at the end...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Nov 2009, 13:21
Replies: 26
Views: 7,601
Posted By flying paddy

Guys read this: ...

Guys read this:

http://www.peter2000.co.uk/aviation/tb20-experience/159-161.pdf

Cheers

FP
Forum: African Aviation
18th Sep 2009, 06:59
Replies: 532
Views: 121,888
Posted By flying paddy

Hi Guys I know it is not quite the glamour...

Hi Guys

I know it is not quite the glamour of Maun, But the flying club in Gaborone is looking for an Instructor.

If there is anyone out there who has lucked out in Maun and has an Instuctor...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Jul 2009, 19:23
Replies: 18
Views: 2,354
Posted By flying paddy

Wickerwoods is very good. Cheers FP

Wickerwoods is very good.

Cheers
FP
Forum: African Aviation
17th Jul 2009, 23:58
Replies: 39
Views: 7,484
Posted By flying paddy

Chaps Wise up VK is a small airline in a...

Chaps

Wise up VK is a small airline in a cr@ppy African country. Nothing here in Africa is forever, too many folks on the take to make anything in Nigeria permanent.

I don’t give a dam about VK...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jun 2009, 18:42
Replies: 83
Views: 17,194
Posted By flying paddy

I hear from reliable scourses that the pay for...

I hear from reliable scourses that the pay for some pilots is late again this month. It must be great fun there at the moment.

FP

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Forum: African Aviation
8th Jun 2009, 16:31
Replies: 39
Views: 7,484
Posted By flying paddy

Oh let me see now what are the words I am looking...

Oh let me see now what are the words I am looking for, oh yes.

"IT WOULD BE A COLD DAY IN HELL BEFORE I GO BACK THERE"

That said I would not shed a tear if certain folks on the 9th floor where...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jun 2009, 11:58
Replies: 39
Views: 7,484
Posted By flying paddy

Rest In Peace, Virgin Nigeria

Rest In Peace, Virgin Nigeria
Forum: African Aviation
27th May 2009, 20:31
Replies: 83
Views: 17,194
Posted By flying paddy

IMHO It looks to me as if the Rats are...

IMHO

It looks to me as if the Rats are desserting a sinking ship.

FP
Forum: African Aviation
25th May 2009, 13:16
Replies: 83
Views: 17,194
Posted By flying paddy

Virgin Nigeria Crisis Deepens as 6 Executives...

Virgin Nigeria Crisis Deepens as 6 Executives Quit

•Olumide named new MD
05.25.2009


THISDAY Investigation


Ever since Virgin Nigeria Airways (VNA) announced the suspension of its...
Forum: African Aviation
16th May 2009, 16:35
Replies: 532
Views: 121,888
Posted By flying paddy

Hi Anyone out there looking for info on...

Hi

Anyone out there looking for info on whats really happening here in Botswana, and wants any questions answered please feel free to PM me.

Cheers

FP
Forum: African Aviation
11th Feb 2009, 05:14
Replies: 83
Views: 17,194
Posted By flying paddy

Hi Sources tell me that some Pilots have...

Hi

Sources tell me that some Pilots have been paid this month, does anyone have any details on what the selection policy of VK is when it comes too who they wish to pay.

cheers
FP
Forum: African Aviation
4th Feb 2009, 18:26
Replies: 83
Views: 17,194
Posted By flying paddy

I am afraid that having lived in africa for a...

I am afraid that having lived in africa for a very long time it has become obvious to me that any expat who airs a difference of opinion that flys in the face of any african plan, gets branded as a...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Feb 2009, 05:49
Replies: 83
Views: 17,194
Posted By flying paddy

Someday VK HR should ask themselves if who...

Someday VK HR should ask themselves if who justifies their jobs in the first place.

Oh and BTW I can confirm that there is no racism from expats who are working for VK, in fact I could go on to...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Feb 2009, 08:42
Replies: 83
Views: 17,194
Posted By flying paddy

Virgin Nigeria

Hi Chaps

Was wondering if anyone has any news from VK regarding the non payment of salaries. I hear that the pay is late every month, and that the pilots are getting a bit uneasy.

I also hear...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Feb 2009, 17:09
Replies: 10
Views: 1,294
Posted By flying paddy

What an @rse licker!!

What an @rse licker!!
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jan 2009, 19:00
Replies: 25
Views: 3,217
Posted By flying paddy

Anyone who is interested in joining VK be warned...

Anyone who is interested in joining VK be warned they are a total waste of time. They hire you, spend around $100000 on you on training and wages for 6 months and then in a whim without warning let...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Oct 2008, 21:08
Replies: 532
Views: 121,888
Posted By flying paddy

Folks, for the record training bonds are not the...

Folks, for the record training bonds are not the norm in Botswana and I would think long and hard about what I was signing when you get here.

Just my opinion thats all.

Good luck
Forum: African Aviation
12th Aug 2008, 13:09
Replies: 122
Views: 16,290
Posted By flying paddy

As of today VK has been forced to suspend all...

As of today VK has been forced to suspend all domestic flights out of lagos.
Forum: African Aviation
19th Mar 2008, 19:44
Replies: 13
Views: 4,172
Posted By flying paddy

Hi You can get a bus from Joburg to Gaborone...

Hi

You can get a bus from Joburg to Gaborone and then a Bus to Maun. Pm me for details.

You only do an CPL airlaw exam and flight test here in Botswana. Piece of Pi$$.

Anyone out there...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Mar 2008, 19:40
Replies: 1
Views: 759
Posted By flying paddy

None without signing a bond that will last a life...

None without signing a bond that will last a life time. Beware!!!!!!!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Mar 2008, 12:31
Replies: 4
Views: 936
Posted By flying paddy

Hi Concentrate on your Licence, get your...

Hi

Concentrate on your Licence, get your Instructors rating, do a year instucting at Aldergrove, finally get get Airline job.

Believe me it works.

Good luck

Paddy
Forum: African Aviation
8th Mar 2008, 16:59
Replies: 25
Views: 4,303
Posted By flying paddy

Hi I was wondering if anyone else has...

Hi

I was wondering if anyone else has recently received the 737-300 contract. If so please PM me.

Cheers

Paddy
Forum: African Aviation
4th Mar 2008, 07:14
Replies: 46
Views: 8,530
Posted By flying paddy

Hi Great post above, but having attended the...

Hi

Great post above, but having attended the Sim check at Luton, there are subtle differences. You will not be required to go-around or single engine work, and the instructor says very little, he...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Mar 2008, 07:04
Replies: 14
Views: 1,367
Posted By flying paddy

I you want to work in the Delta go now. All the...

I you want to work in the Delta go now. All the charter companies are finding it hard to find pilots this year. PM me if you want some advice.

PS ant 1500+ multi pilots looking for bush flying on...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jan 2008, 18:46
Replies: 2
Views: 729
Posted By flying paddy

Please check your PM. Paddy

Please check your PM.

Paddy
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