Flying in Zimbabwe

[lefssa]

Does anyone know if a licence is required to fly a microlight in Zimbabwe? I have been told that you don't need a licence to fly there. This seems strange but anything can happen in an African country.

[Z-MRP]

Yes you do need an MPL(microlight) licence to fly in Zimbabwe. We are still self regulated and very strick about licencing and also annual airie inspections/ permit to fly, you can only get a license if you are a member of an offical flying club. You are also required to obtain an RT licence which can be arranged thru the club, this includes cabbage patch fliers.
As far as I am aware visitors fly on there valid home country licence.
Note all flights leaving the cabbage patch need a flight plan submitted ,24hrs notice of intention to fly to X ,and a valid reference number aquired.
Hope this gives you a general idea whats needed to stay legal.
Our air force is very pro active and will send a squadron of pigeons after you should you transgress the regulations.

[lefssa]

Thanks