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

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