Hi Madman,

Many thanks - that has given me a good start! Really appreciated. I'll be flying my Bantam - with a 50 litre tank.

Currently spending xmas with the inlaws in Poland - I might come back to you with some questions once I am back sunny side!

Cheers

Jonathan

Dear All, I am planning a gentle cruise down to Port Alfred in late April/early May and I am looking for suggestions for an enjoyable route down. I am in no rush and am happy to sightsee on the way, but I am thinking about accommodation and fuel! Not knowing SA that well I am open to any suggestions...

All down to a great instructor - it was great fun from start to finish, despite being hard work!

PS A great instructor plus loads of Biggles as a child

Has anybody had any difficulties with flying on a MPL in Botswana during these trips?

Cheers Bozo - appreciated!

Pics from the show - https://www.flickr.com/photos/119086573 ... 954336592/ including the CASA-295 flypast with president Khama at the controls

Dear all, I wonder if you could help a prospective pilot with some basic questions? I live and teach in Botswana and have saved for some years and now can afford a light aircraft plus training. I did start on a PPL in the UK many years ago, but got married! I also have had a few flights in weight sh...