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*** SA 295 The Helderberg Disaster ***

Last post by happyskipper « Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:18 pm
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by happyskipper » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:09 pm
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On 27 November 1987, a Boeing 747-244 (Combi) aircraft of South African Airways departed from Taipei bound for Mauritius and then to Johannesburg South Africa.
The Captain was Dawie Uys, an ex Air...

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I was on duty at Safair ops when I received the S&R call. The funny (peculiar) thing is that I'd just completed my S&R training, and a B747 down in the sea was our "worst case...
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Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:18 pm
Aviation Tales, this is my story:

Last post by Bell 407 « Fri May 06, 2016 10:21 am
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by Moertoe Pilut » Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:53 pm
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"DC-8 Leaking hydraulics":

A couple of years ago, i flew for European registered airline, we had three DC-8-62FH. One of the airplane was based in Tenerife for a while, flying DHL freight...

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Tell me how, I have a short video.
Is the video in YouTube or Vimeo format? If so, then you can use this link to embed it in a post:

If not, send me a PM and we can figure out how to get it hosted...
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Last post by Bell 407
Fri May 06, 2016 10:21 am
Virtual Aircraft Tours

Last post by Moertoe Pilut « Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:53 pm
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by Moertoe Pilut » Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:53 am
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I thought it might be a nice idea to post some of the "virtual aircraft tours" that are available on the net....

First one up: Air Baltic Boeing 737

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Boeing 367-80 & Cabin
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Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:53 pm
Today in aviation history

Last post by Raffles « Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:45 pm
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by Raffles » Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:05 pm
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We can use this thread as per its title.

Today is the 59th anniversary of the crash of the De Havilland Comet G-ALYP. :RIP:

Read about it here ...

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1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision

Image courtesy Wikipedia. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

The 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air...
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Last post by Raffles
Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:45 pm
Boeing vs Bombardier C series must watch

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by Raffles » Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:57 pm

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Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:57 pm
Piston Greats

Last post by Propnut « Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:18 pm
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by gear up » Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:52 pm

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Enjoy :scratchhead: :cool2:

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When FADN was operational the LH approach to the 8nm DME for Rwy24 was almost over our house. The long approach to Rwy24 was also great as you couls see when they intercepted the GS. Today all we can...

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Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:18 pm
Aviation Growth In China

Last post by Bell 407 « Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:11 am
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by gear up » Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:26 am

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Chinese carriers, formidable and unstoppable, could become an even bigger threat to other airlines than the Middle Eastern airlines, say aviation experts.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and other Asian...

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I'm thinking going that route, 3 weeks on, 2 weeks off for around $12,000 per month :thumbs:
Is that a serious consideration you are making Moertoe?

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Last post by Bell 407
Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:11 am
Young pilot opportunities

Last post by Moertoe Pilut « Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:05 pm
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by Aztec driver » Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:54 pm

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Well I undertook to put something back into aviation and made the Aztec available to young com pilots to build hours while flying with me.

My first young pilot has just left the nest, he found...

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You are welcome moertoe, pictures will follow shortly

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk :utheman:

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Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:05 pm
Diamond DA 62

Last post by Moertoe Pilut « Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:48 pm
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by Aztec driver » Sun Mar 19, 2017 7:52 pm

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Just read the article on the new DA 62. At last engine technology is catching up. It carries more, flys faster, flys further than my Aztec burning half the fuel. It's also cheaper than a new Baron...

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I like the older looking twins like the Aztec and the BE76 etc, but this DA62, no sorry.

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Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:48 pm
Harrison Ford inadvertently lands on taxiway at SNA

Last post by Bell 407 « Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:56 pm
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by Les Nessman » Wed Feb 15, 2017 1:05 pm

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Actor Harrison Ford was involved in a potentially serious incident Monday in California as he was piloting his private plane, a single-engine Husky, NBC News has learned.

Ford, an experienced pilot...

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That is nicely done :champion:

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Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:56 pm
Fellow pilot needs help

Last post by happyskipper « Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:45 pm
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by happyskipper » Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:34 pm

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Guys, I don't know if this is permissible here, if not, please delete or move to more appropriate thread.

My good friend, fellow pilot and resident of Pemba, Mozambique needs our help. Jamie Wilson...

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Thanks,GD - Ja, there are a few people struggling to make a donation....

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Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:45 pm
Premier who can't wait for flights wants own jet

Last post by Bell 407 « Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:57 am
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by avi-addict » Mon Nov 28, 2016 3:16 pm

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Premier who can't wait for flights wants own jet

North West premier Supra Mahumapelo wants to use the public purse to buy a jet for the exclusive use of himself and his provincial cabinet.

The...

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I'll never forget Rocky Walsh at the Sqn commenting when Magnus arrived at DF in an HS and the aircraft being refuelled for the return to Waterkloof to collect his attache case he'd left behind at...

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Last post by Bell 407
Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:57 am
Interair South Africa, the end of an era....

Last post by Bell 407 « Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:18 am
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by four engine jock » Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:36 pm

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ZS-IJA has reached the end of her life.....

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Has Interair ceased ops ?
Dronkie, yes they have but Moertoe and FEJ can probably give you more information as to what the status of the airline is now :thinking:

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Last post by Bell 407
Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:18 am
Sully – A review - NO SPOILERS

Last post by Moertoe Pilut « Thu Dec 22, 2016 11:32 pm
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by bmused55 » Fri Sep 16, 2016 2:52 pm

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When I first heard that Clint Eastwood was filming a movie that covered the “Miracle of the Hudson” flight US Air Flight 1549, I was sceptical that a movie could be made about it without grossly...

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Full movie available online here

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Last post by Moertoe Pilut
Thu Dec 22, 2016 11:32 pm
First aircraft landing on St Helena Island

Last post by Raffles « Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:36 pm
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by Richard Cranium » Wed Sep 16, 2015 3:10 pm
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First aircraft landing on St Helena Island

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Since the ships have stopped, surely their imports have to come by air? Or is the island still being serviced by shipping?
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Last post by Raffles
Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:36 pm
The sound of silence - 787 Flightdeck

Last post by happyskipper « Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:48 pm
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by bmused55 » Sun Oct 16, 2016 1:55 am

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Discovered this video. Listen to how quiet the flightdeck is on this bird. You can hardly hear wind or engine noise.

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Then of course, when you have to use the HF radio...... :stupid4: :stars:

Is HF still used in Aviation? :yikes:

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Last post by happyskipper
Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:48 pm
FLIGHT "THRU NOSTALGIA"

Last post by great dane « Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:00 am
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by Gooneybird » Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:42 am

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The PILOT ...(a.k.a The Fighter Joc..!)

Pilots are cold, steely-eyed, weapons systems managers, who kill bad people and break things.
However, they can also be very charming and personable.
The...

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:lol: :thanx:

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Last post by great dane
Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:00 am
Turkish Airlines Named Best Airline Food in the Sky

Last post by Raffles « Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:29 pm
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by Riaan Cruywagen » Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:17 am

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Turkish Airlines Named Best Airline Food in the Sky

Top Airline Takes First Place in Poll by Skyscanner

July 09, 2012 08:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A panel of...

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Sish Kebap ! :burner:

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Last post by Raffles
Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:29 pm
Rand Airshow 2016 - Comments

Last post by gear up « Tue Aug 23, 2016 11:07 am
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by Bell 407 » Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:17 am

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Scully and Larry getting the 2016 Rand Airshow started with their display :dance:

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:hijack: back to the Rand comments :tmi:

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Last post by gear up
Tue Aug 23, 2016 11:07 am
Pilot takes down unruly passenger: ‘You don’t put your hands on my flight attendant!

Last post by avi-addict « Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:56 pm
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by Kerry R » Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:13 am

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Pilot takes down unruly passenger: ‘You don’t put your hands on my flight attendant!

Newly released video, obtained by the Lexington Herald-Leader, shows a Lexington man being subdued by a pilot...

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: :eyes:

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Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:56 pm

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