Flying in Africa

[lookin4better]

I miss the rains down in Africa...

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

'80s song...VERY popular...I liked it...band name...organic hard drive retreival failure.....
no known file found by that name...

cliff
KGRB

 

[kingsize]

I'd advise a second passport. Register with the embassy. A couple of thousand US cash stashed. Is he flying a Kenyan registered airplane? It took me a month to get an authorization to fly a King Air out of there.

What do you mean "cash stashed"?
Stash it under the hotel mattress? Have a separate emergency bank account? Hide it in your underwear in case you get kidnapped? Where do you stash it?

 

[chuckthepilot]

Hi!

'80s song...VERY popular...I liked it...band name...organic hard drive retreival failure.....
no known file found by that name...

cliff
KGRB

Africa, by Toto I think. Best of luck to ya, I don't think I've ever met a pilot who hasn't at least toyed with the idea of going to Africa. Keep us all posted!!

 

[DC10]

Don't worry about mosquitoes / malaria in Nairobi. There aren't any. It's very rare to see mozzies anywhere in the world above 4000'msl.

Africa is an adventure, the most incredible place in the world. Go with a very open mind, expect the unexpected and enjoy yourself.

I've spent time in 25 African countries and I've NEVER been threatened, mugged, robbed or felt in any danger. Having said that, don't walk around any major city at night. Nairobi can get really dodgy after dark so always take a taxi.

Africa is a lot safer than the US media will have you believe. Africans can be the warmest, friendliest and kindest people on earth. City people are city people all over the world but get out into the rural areas and you'll see what I mean.

Take the advice of other expats you meet and you'll do fine.

 

[AC560]

Where do you stash it?

Have you seen Pulp Fiction?