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African Bush pilots

The African bush builds the best and safest pilots in the world


Zimbabwe

South Africa

Botswana

Zambia


Passion brings pilots from all around the world here because of:


Passion

Dreams

Career building

Challenge themselves


A Bush pilot ONLY needs TWO OF THESE :


ALTITUDE

BRAINS

AIRSPEED


The bush pilot doesn’t only fly, BUT also makes it his job to know his aeroplane passionately and intimately.


They take care of their aeroplanes like people, treating them with the highest level of respect.


In this picture you can see passion.


The ENGINE is the HEART

The PILOT is the SOUL



Bush pilots are not afraid of anything

They think OUTSIDE THE BOX

The sky is their home

They fly for pleasure





They inspire

They are patient

They are pilot, load master, refueller, engineer all at the same time.

They prepare their aeroplane thoroughly for flight

Especially after heavy rains and first flight of day

They dip the fuel tanks to ensure they have more than enough fuel for the trip ahead


A good bush pilot doe's a post inspection check, to ensure the aeroplane sits safely on the airfield.


They are dual type rated, and can fly many different aeroplane types on the same day






They personally welcome each passenger

They share their passion with everyone on board

They give them scenic views before they land



They are well prepared

They always have a back up plan

They always have local knowledge of the dangers that persist at the destination airfield



Most take- offs are HOT, HIGH and HEAVY or WINDY

They keep a LIST of all the THREATS of what can go wrong, so they ALWAYS COMPENSATE



They FEEL the FLIGHT

They don't FLY by FEEL

The are in TOTAL control

They always look outside to avoid any dangers, whilst admiring the scenic views



They RESPECT mother nature

They do not contend with her

They wait it out until it is SAFE to proceed

It is the bush, they can sleep anywhere




They personally take care of the aeroplane while taking their guests to the safari lodge.

They tie the aeroplane down to protect them from wild animals and weather

They clean the aeroplane and put it to bed just like a mother would a child



They clean the aeroplane before sun down

They tie down the aeroplane over night for enhanced safety




An African WELCOME is always warm and happy



A bush pilot has the unique privilege to enjoy the same treatment as his guests at the lodge



Guests unwind after a long day of travel, of being flown safely to the lodge



Lions resting on the warm road at night

Traffic jam



The best stories are told around the bush fire at camp "BUSH TV"




Sunrise is the best alarm clock, with the cool fresh morning air on your cheeks



The trumpet of an elephant walking by to remind you that it's breakfast time



A cup of rooibos tea on the patio with unparalleled panoramic views



Breakfast with a smile, whilst everything is served fresh and to your satisfaction



Light humour over a teaspoon of laughter and a bowl of conversation



A place to digest whilst looking at the daily events



Teas and coffees are served before daily excursions



Or can choose to sit at camp and enjoy the friendly animals



Be one with the nature and her animals





Sit back and relax. Watch them watching you



Learn about them




Respect them






Rhino, on a walking safari



Be still and remember who's the BOSS




The REAL BOSS is the LIONESS



Enjoy the infinite pool after your well deserved lunch



Watch them as they walk on by




They live together and adapt to each other’s environments



Harmless yet inquisitive creatures



Naughty but nice

Cute but be observant of them, they are like naughty children



Dinner is served as the African sun sets



Evening drinks are prepared after dinner for socialising

The bar does not close

It closes when the last guest is in bed



An evening dip in the pool is allowed after a HOT day



Your palace awaits you and your wife to rest



Support the cause



DREAM it



Do it



Enjoy it



Never stop






Come feel the AFRICAN EXPERIENCE

Be touched by the WILD



The BIG FIVE ARE UNIQUE TO AFRICA:


LION

RHINO

ELEPHANT

BUFFALO

LEOPARD



We exist together

Let's LIVE together in harmony

This way we'll make the world a BETTER place


If animals can LIVE in PEACE

Why can't we

We were commanded to subdue all the EARTH

Clearly we still have lots to LEARN from the EARTH


No better time to start than the PRESENT MOMENT



THE END





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