Philippine trip - need to hire aircraft
 

Howdy,
Will be going to Pinas soon, would anyone recommend a good outfit to hire a twin engine aircraft from ? Preferably a BE76 Duchess or a PA31 Piper Chieftain. If all else fails, a Cessna 172 will do. Will be in Manila.

Never flown in the Philippines so I probably need an instructor to take me through some of my questions. I probably need to hire the aircraft for more than 10 hours to get used to the procedures and radio calls. You can fly with me if you want.

Also, any advise on how to convert my Australian license to a Philippine license will be much appreciated.

By the way, does anyone also have a copy of the Instrument Approach plates for Manila and others that I can borrow while there ? Maybe Jepps.


Thanks everyone

D6

Hi there, this is my first post on this forum, try www.omniaviationcorp.com. They do have 152 and 172. :)

QUOTE: Will be going to Pinas soon, would anyone recommend a good outfit to hire a twin engine aircraft from ? Preferably a BE76 Duchess or a PA31 Piper Chieftain. If all else fails, a Cessna 172 will do. Will be in Manila.

Never flown in the Philippines so I probably need an instructor to take me through some of my questions. I probably need to hire the aircraft for more than 10 hours to get used to the procedures and radio calls. You can fly with me if you want.

Also, any advise on how to convert my Australian license to a Philippine license will be much appreciated.

By the way, does anyone also have a copy of the Instrument Approach plates for Manila and others that I can borrow while there ? Maybe Jepps.


Hi D6,

I think Alpha 6 will be able to assist or help you on this since he's from Gen Av, you may want to PM him.. Am sure he knows more...

Cheers!

License conversion
 

I am not sure if these are still the conversion procedures in ATO. Considering that your license is current, what I know is that you have to sit in for the Air Law exam, every thursdays if I am not mistaken. You have to fly for 10-15 hours on type (c-150/152/172 or whatever SEL you want) then checkride to be put in your license as your rating. For the IR, an ICC will be done. For the medical, I am not sure if they will recognize your current certificate. If ever they don't, bring chest x-ray and ECG from a recognized clinic/hospital. The audio/visual, dental and urinalysis will be done in the ATO clinic. If you are above 45yrs.old, I guess they will require you to run on the threadmill for some minutes.

Guys, please correct or add info regarding this matter for I am not sure if these are still the procedures in ATO. I'm still waiting for the reply of my friends there regarding this.

Goodluck and enjoy your pagbabalik bayan D6:ok:
pumping iron...goodluck to you too:ok:

Leave the ground, keep 'em flying
A6

Hi,

I think the conversion process requires you to fly 10-15 hours:) One of my friend was assisted by Omni Aviation, I'm not sure what the exact processes are involved though:)

Where is Omni Aviation, is that in Clark ? Anyway, Jetcruiser has already given me a name in Manila who has a twin. So, that covers that area pretty much.

"Ubos na naman ang credit card ko pag-uwi ko".... darn. But it would be fun I guess. No definite date yet kabayans, but soon.

In regards to fitness - why wouldn't they accept my Class 1 medical ?
And c'mon, I am nowhere near 45..... "huwag naman ninyo akong patandain "
Although I can take on the threadmill straight for 10 mins set on speed 8 :E .
I have to thank Fitness First for that :ok: .

Yes, I will be flying for 10-15 hours to see the Phils from the air. It's been awhile and I'm sure it will be good to be home after so many years.

Do they have the services of the likes of Center and Radar (outside the jurisdiction of Deps and Arrivals ) ?... I'm sure they would have a Departures and Approach frequencies plus the tower.

Where I am, we have the Departures and Approach Procedures documents separate from the detailed runway infos'. Do you guys just rely on one document - Jeppesens ? Please fill me in.


Thanks everyone

D6

twins
 

Omni Aviation is in Clark and also at Airworks Aviation in Manila at Delta Hangar, General Aviation Area, Delta Gate, Domestic Airport:ok:

Yo, D6! Have a nice trip to the Phils and safe flying too. Are you gonna go sightseeing in Pinatubo? Have fun, man!

Anyone knows if cool Jhick M. is still with Omni? :cool:

Hey Expatula,

How are you man ?.... Pinatubo - you bet ! amongst other places. Tagaytay, Cebu and if I am lucky maybe even Palawan. Hey, is there any runway in Ilocos somewhere ?

Any suggestions to where to go would be appreciated everyone. Let me know what's special about the place and I'll go there.


Thanks

Sir Expatula,

Capt Jhick M is now in Malaysia flying with MFA as an instructor :)

Ilocos
 

D6,

Ilocos Airports: Laoag International Airport and there is also Vigan Airport

Places to go: well in Ilocos they have the "Boracay of the North": Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, the famous UNESCO Heritage Paoay Church, La Paz Sand Dunes, Currimao Beach resorts, Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel a good place to stay...a lot of swimming places..a summer getaway..in Vigan...they have the "Baluarte", also the famous old relics of Spanish era and a lots of things to see..enjoy:ok:

Ilocos and Vigan.....
 

Just to share some of my photos.....

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...7/P2240146.jpg
Vigan Runway (Taken at 6,500')....


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...7/P2240128.jpg
Laoag (Final Approach, Fort Ilocandia on the Left)

vinci boy,

nice shots there bro..:) share more of these if you have , please...

Thanks man, please check you inbox:)

Paoay Church and Paoay Lake.....
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...7/P2240119.jpg


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...7/P2240122.jpg

Or....your can build time and see Palawan from the right seat on my Piper Aztec for less than then what you'll pay in a Cessna 150. Check out www.frontieraircharters.com.

Oh hi Thrust Climb - I forgot about you.....he-he-he...:} ... sorry pards.

Yeah why not.... the thing is, I know that I don't have an endorsement in the Aztec but I need to fly left seat. However, who did you have in mind to fly left for me ? Does your Aztec have a GPS or an RMI/ADF ?

Thanks Thurst Clb, I'll call you when I get there.

Vinciboy, good photos. Keep ém coming. Does the Ilocos runway have an instrument approach ?

DirectJomalig - which one is closer to Ilocos Sur - Vigan or Laoag airport ?
Are the Philippine Rabbit buses operating from the airport to anywhere there? (if they are still operating)

Thanks

D6

Hi DeltaSix,

Yes Laoag has an instrument runway, they do have a published instrument approach :)

Hi thrust clb,

Wow, I used to see that Aztec at omni last year before it was repainted with a new reg right?

Can I fly with you as well? I would like to have a multi rating one of these days, is it possible if I can fly left seat as well?

nice photos there vinciboy...a lot of greenfields...trees...crisp visibility...I feel home sick now...:{ :{ :{

Thanks,

One good destination in Luzon is Baguio also. High alt airport with sloping runway. Nice challenge.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...3/P3030036.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...3/P3030039.jpg
Final approach baguio runway 09