Flying to Ukraine

[Jetdriver69]

Has anyone run into any problems while flying through Ukrainian airspace or while on the ground in Kiev (UKBB)? We have been there once before and it was mostly listening to their English very closely. Thanks for any info.

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[AA717driver]

Went to Kiev last year and had no problems. Make sure the handler takes your pax through the VIP lounge. Ours didn't (even though we requested it) and it became a big deal.

Otherwise, the handling was good.

Oh yeah, the catering left a little to be desired...ok, well, it sucked. Have fun. TC

 

[TundraT]

Don't forget to order some Salo, a real Ukrainian treat.

 

[icefr8dawg]

QFE in the Ukraine?

 

[Jetdriver69]

No QFE and no Russian translator required. We are using Jeppesen, the VIP customs handling and they are trying to comfirm a hangar for our GV. By the way, what is selo?

Thanks

 

[AA717driver]

Hangar in Kiev? Hummmm... Maybe they could tow you under the wing of one of the IL-76's parked up on the Northeast side of the field.

Good luck. TC

 

[Jetdriver69]

Our guys that have been there said there was no hangarage, but we are waiting for final approval now to house our GV from the UKBB airport authorities. I am guessing that any available space is in the lone building to the NW. They also claim that they have a GV tow bar to move our aircraft, but we must supply our own brerakdown tow bar in case the jet has to be moved out of the hangar in an emergency. I hope the hangar is for real, as it will be a royal pain to purge the fluids and move all the supplies to avoid freezing.

 

[AA717driver]

Better practice putting the on-board towbar together (in sub-freezing wx...). We had 20 min. to assemble it and stow it (since the boss was on his way) in Bologna one summer day.

It's difficult enough to put that 'Rube Goldberg Signature Towbar' together in good conditions. In the Ukraine in December... TC

P.S.--We stayed at the Radisson/SAS hotel downtown and it was really nice.

 

[Daveman]

And no one has mentioned the women???:smash:
Though I've never been, I have heard some Ukraine girls are knockouts!

 

[TundraT]

Salo

Salo is basically pork fat that has cured in vats and it is used as a spread on bread or whatever your heart desires. Sometimes it is cured with garlic or pepper. Taste like pig fat, only different.