Comments for Pretoria Flying School http://www.pfs.co.za/blog Private Pilots license and Commercial Pilots License training Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:29:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on PFS AT THE SWARTKOPS AIRSHOW - 14 AUGUST 2010 - LAUNCHING OUR 2010 SUMMER PROMOTION! by Jason http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=658&cpage=1#comment-116 Jason Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:07:37 +0000 http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=658#comment-116 Great Airshow, awsum to see the planes coming out in mass array !!! Great Airshow, awsum to see the planes coming out in mass array !!!

]]> Comment on CALLING ALL LICENCED PILOTS! by sonja http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=639&cpage=1#comment-115 sonja Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:27:37 +0000 http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=639#comment-115 Hi Cheryl, Good show! He will simply have to fly and scratch as often as possible to get a good number of entries in for the draw! We 'll hold thumbs for him! Nice weekend, Sonja. Hi Cheryl,
Good show! He will simply have to fly and scratch as often as possible to get a good number of entries in for the draw! We ‘ll hold thumbs for him!
Nice weekend,
Sonja.

]]> Comment on CALLING ALL LICENCED PILOTS! by Cheryl Stopforth http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=639&cpage=1#comment-114 Cheryl Stopforth Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:55:48 +0000 http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=639#comment-114 Hi Sonja, You do realise that, once again, you have now started something right?? My dear husband is now avidly insisting that he just HAS TO HAVE one of those damn jackets. What do you suggest dear wise one? Love, Cheryl Hi Sonja,

You do realise that, once again, you have now started something right?? My dear husband is now avidly insisting that he just HAS TO HAVE one of those damn jackets. What do you suggest dear wise one?

Love,

Cheryl

]]> Comment on FRED DOBBIE GOES SOLO! by zvipo http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=547&cpage=1#comment-105 zvipo Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:17:25 +0000 http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=547#comment-105 Well done buddy...wish you more success i knw u can do it..i am so proudof you...:) Well done buddy…wish you more success i knw u can do it..i am so proudof you…:)

]]> Comment on SHAUN FRASER - GR II INSTRUCTOR by sonja http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=98&cpage=1#comment-104 sonja Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:08:37 +0000 http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=98#comment-104 Hi Justin, Sorry for the late reply. It was financial year-end and I'm only getting to the blog again today. I will forward your enquiry to Shaun. Alternatively, send him a mail directly to shnfraser@yahoo.com. I'm sure he will assist you. I realise that the cost of flight training is immensely high. Bursaries and sponsorships however are very hard to come by. I know that 43rd in Port Alfred does have a program but I am under the impression that it is for PPL's who are starting out only. There is of course the Aeropace Chamber that also award grants but PFS does not deal with them. Sorry that I don't have a more positive feedback for you. Hi Justin,
Sorry for the late reply. It was financial year-end and I’m only getting to the blog again today. I will forward your enquiry to Shaun. Alternatively, send him a mail directly to shnfraser@yahoo.com. I’m sure he will assist you. I realise that the cost of flight training is immensely high. Bursaries and sponsorships however are very hard to come by. I know that 43rd in Port Alfred does have a program but I am under the impression that it is for PPL’s who are starting out only. There is of course the Aeropace Chamber that also award grants but PFS does not deal with them. Sorry that I don’t have a more positive feedback for you.

]]> Comment on A morning with Keith Smith - PRETORIA FLYING CLUB Chief Flight Instructor and Manager - 1974 by Lucas Strachan http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=215&cpage=1#comment-102 Lucas Strachan Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:15:36 +0000 http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=215#comment-102 31/03/1973 My first dual was with EVP for 1-05 S Wright was the instructor. On 05/05/1973 I was sent solo (12-55) by D Wright in EXO. On 24/06/1973 I did my P.P.L. in FGM, D. Bilson did the test. The total cost thereof including the radio licence was R650! I then applied and was granted a government subsidy, which at the time was R150. If I remember correctly, we paid R13.00 solo and R14.50 dual for the 140. I obtained an overdraft from Trust Bank to pay for the licence. I served on the club committee and was responsible for the bar. My wife, Tersia, and I were involved with the arrangement of a few social events at the club and I (DJ) was responsible for the disco. And yes, I was one of the old gang who supported the swimming pool idea. The instructors definitely enjoyed the pool after flying on hot Protoria Summer days. K Smith did my renewal P.P.L. 2/11/1975. Other instructors were C Erasmus, N Minnaar, B Margolius, P. Fourie and who will ever forget Al Pinto and his famous LM Prawn braais. O boy, could we party - Remember Ranch Motel Fly Aways where Black Velvet was especially mixed for Pretoria Flying club and served in a gigantic trophy! We were charged R20 per person for a one night stay at the hotel, which included meals and tea/coffee. 31/03/1973 My first dual was with EVP for 1-05 S Wright was the instructor. On 05/05/1973 I was sent solo (12-55) by D Wright in EXO. On 24/06/1973 I did my P.P.L. in FGM, D. Bilson did the test. The total cost thereof including the radio licence was R650! I then applied and was granted a government subsidy, which at the time was R150. If I remember correctly, we paid R13.00 solo and R14.50 dual for the 140. I obtained an overdraft from Trust Bank to pay for the licence. I served on the club committee and was responsible for the bar. My wife, Tersia, and I were involved with the arrangement of a few social events at the club and I (DJ) was responsible for the disco. And yes, I was one of the old gang who supported the swimming pool idea. The instructors definitely enjoyed the pool after flying on hot Protoria Summer days. K Smith did my renewal P.P.L. 2/11/1975. Other instructors were C Erasmus, N Minnaar, B Margolius, P. Fourie and who will ever forget Al Pinto and his famous LM Prawn braais. O boy, could we party - Remember Ranch Motel Fly Aways where Black Velvet was especially mixed for Pretoria Flying club and served in a gigantic trophy! We were charged R20 per person for a one night stay at the hotel, which included meals and tea/coffee.

]]> Comment on NEW PPL’S! by sonja http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=250&cpage=1#comment-79 sonja Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:32:34 +0000 http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=250#comment-79 We are just as proud of her Mmamiki! And now she has a Night Rating as well!! We are just as proud of her Mmamiki! And now she has a Night Rating as well!!

]]> Comment on NEW PPL’S! by Mmamiki Kamanakao http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=250&cpage=1#comment-78 Mmamiki Kamanakao Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:03:20 +0000 http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=250#comment-78 Just to say I am so proud of my only girl, Kaone. Dad is smiling over you in heaven! Just to say I am so proud of my only girl, Kaone. Dad is smiling over you in heaven!

]]> Comment on JEAN CHELIN - PFS CHIEF FLYING INSTRUCTOR and SACAA DESIGNATED EXAMINER by Jennifer http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=180&cpage=1#comment-75 Jennifer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:55:33 +0000 http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=180#comment-75 I see you have stated that your flight instructor was Graham Gush, he was my father who unfortunetly has passed on about 11 years ago. Let me tell you that my father was a passionate pilot and he would never have done anything else in his life - flying was his life. I see you have stated that your flight instructor was Graham Gush, he was my father who unfortunetly has passed on about 11 years ago. Let me tell you that my father was a passionate pilot and he would never have done anything else in his life - flying was his life.

]]> Comment on JEAN CHELIN - PFS CHIEF FLYING INSTRUCTOR and SACAA DESIGNATED EXAMINER by Andre Botes http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=180&cpage=1#comment-74 Andre Botes Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:28:06 +0000 http://www.pfs.co.za/blog/?p=180#comment-74 Opening my logbook I see my very first flight in a small general aviation aircraft was on November 22 1991 in ZS-IAX with Jean Chelin. This day was the beginning of a very special and rewarding experience. Thanks Jean for teaching me the wonder of flight. Keep it up. PS. I when I look at your picture time surely passed at Mach numbers Opening my logbook I see my very first flight in a small general aviation aircraft was on November 22 1991 in ZS-IAX with Jean Chelin. This day was the beginning of a very special and rewarding experience. Thanks Jean for teaching me the wonder of flight. Keep it up.

PS. I when I look at your picture time surely passed at Mach numbers

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