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Pomeranian named Timmy
Victorine Monique = vickymon23@yahoo.com (phone# +23797966896) is trying to get me to send $120 to fly over cute little Timmy. SCAM! I'm not buying it. She said she travled to Victoria East Bay botanic garden research center in Cameroon. She says the climate is not good for Timmy. Please do not send any money to these people.
My stay on the airport
Due to the heavy foc over the Seine I had to abort my flight with the Mistral PH-2R8 from Lelystad (EHLE) in the Netherlands to Pont sur Yonne (LFGO) and had to land on La FertΓ© Gaucher.
I was welcomed very friendly bij people of the local "club ULM" and offered all the help I need (hangerspace, fuel).
There was a nice hotel and restaurant at the airport, so I had a good night sleep and reached my destination the next morning.
La Tontouta
Great airport, everything works, and spotlessly clean.
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Residing in Atlanta and use the Atlanta Airport for both domestic and international travel. I have been through many airports throughout the world and find the Atlanta Airport to be one of the best. The airport has a north and south terminal that are combined together. The rail system maks it extremely easy to navigate between terminals. A new separate international terminal is scheduled to open in 2012, which should make it very efficient with international travel and going through CBP.
re: Seaplane base
Reply to @ptomblin: so the FAA is wrong, go figure.
FLIGHTS TO AND FROM TZANEEN
Is there any commercial flights to and from tzaneen and where can i find the details?
Nice Friendly Airport !!
Landed there a couple of weeks back ona VFR from Picton to St. Thomas. Fuel staff were really friendly. Kinda like landing on an aircraft carrier when you approach on 26 and the traffic on the road about 40 feet below can be distracting but a nice challenge to your concentration.
vridhachalam MLA
Please start Air port service, its very difficult for the people to travel from one city other city. it was one of the gods gift for cuddalore & villupuram dist people.
thanks,
Future MLA
Arrivals
Need to view intrnational arrivals for 4november..but it only shows arrivals and departures for today. What to do?
Wattle Hills Airstrip
Good sand strip but private. Cranky mob unless you are really stuck. No drinking water, no fuel (even if caught out) or facilities other a bit of a gunyah to get of the sun. Best to head to Lockhart. Mail service uses strip most Wednesdays. Flying Doctor calls also.
Malta Apt NDB
MLK 272 kHz is not shown on your map. N48 22 08 W107 55 02
THE Spilve
This is my home airfield. Very nice and friendly although no Avgas available yet
Maintanance
Placing new wind socks & runway marks & removal of small bushes along the runway.-Underway now.
re: Comoro
Reply to @Ozguy: Good catch -- thanks. We had Timor-Leste as a separate country, but a few of the airports (including Comoro) were still under Indonesia. I think they're all properly assigned now -- please feel free to edit any incorrect airports you find, or let me know, and I'll fix them ASAP.
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Comoro
A bit surprising that Timor Leste has been an independent nation since 2002, yet still appears listed under Indonesia. I notice it is that way in the Jeppesen manuals too.
Lots of high terrain to the south, necessitating a steep descent when quite close to the airport. Runway is pretty rough, but adequate. Lots of helicopters here, mainly associated with UN work.
Christmas Island
I enjoyed my visit here, but it is a long way from everywhere.
Of particular interest are the huge crabs (Robber Crabs) that are everywhere, including on the runway. Check for availability of fuel.
Finley
Beware of the powerlines on approach.
Evans Head
A former WWII RAAF airfield, with plans to develop it as a residential airpark.
Emirau
An airfield built in WWII with still good paved runway surfaces. A lot of history here.
Cape Gloucester
Beware of ash and rocks from the adjacent volcano.
Caloundra
Home to the Queensland Air Museum, which is definitely worth a visit.
Bulolo
An incredible aviation history here, dating back to the 1930's, when Junkers were used to fly in a complete gold dredging plant.
Broome
Quite a busy airport, with lots of Cessna Caravans coming and going. A great town too.
Bialla
Always enjoyed flying in here, as it is well maintained. Recommend landing from the sea (RW11) and taking off on RW29.
Anguganak
Always humid here, and the airstrip is subject to occasional flooding.
re: What made Bacolod-Silay Airport and "International"?
only domestic flights land in Bacolod-Silay Airport... like you, how i wish that there are international flights landing directly at the Bacolod-Silay Airport,. it'd save me money and most specially time
BRIL!
DSA is my home airport and I love it, never that busy and so much space, would definitely recommend it!
Landing Fee note
"Private aircraft will not be charged a landing fee however, a landing fee will be applied to all military, government and commercial aircraft." http://www.porthawkesburyairport.com/products.htm
Tourist off-loadings still raging at airports, by Jarious Bo
To those who have been victimized by the immigration officers at Clark airport, or NAIA, I am please to let you know that Jarious Bondoc of philstar.com have written about your situation. Please go to philstar.com and look for opinion. You can find Mr. Bondoc's article there. your comments under the column of Mr. Bondoc so more people will know about your sad experiences. I am a permanent resident abroad but what the Bureau of Immigration is doing under the guise of controlling human trafficking violates our constitution and it disgusts me. Do not allow this government to violate your basic right as a citizen because if you do, they will start chipping away more and more of our freedom. This Aquino administration is not about democracy as we can see.
Great AirPort
Nice People !!!
Upslope Flyers' Paradise!
You know those MS Flight Simulator airports which, due to a program error, are sitting in the bottom of a pit with vertical walls around - so you need to fly in circles to climb out or land? Volk airport looks exactly like that in reality, especially when you stand at the bottom of the pit, where both runways are crossing each other. More, the longest runway is not only upsloped both ways - it is also curved, framed with tall trees, and has a rather uneven surface!
Well the hills and slopes surrounding Volk airport are not vertical, but they still look impressive. If you are flying a Super Cub or CH 701 - visiting Volk airport will be pure fun. But if you are plowing the sky in something like a 65 hp J-3, with its engine a bit too beaten to give you the full power, and the air is hot... Uhm... I would say be very, very careful - you may not make it out.
I think that Volk airport is one of the most exciting and challenging grass strips around Toronto, and Lisa from Golden Eagle flight school (goldeneagleflightschool.com) is a very friendly and welcoming person, nice to chat with. Just get a right plane to go there, and enjoy the adventure.
Stay away $500.00 fee
This was a private airplane that was charged the $500.00 fee. It said nothing about it on their website. They said no one ever complained about it before. I replied the landing fee at JFK in New York was a deal at $150.00 compared to Port Hawksbury. I will be contacting AOPA and CAPA about the fee.
Mitiga Airport
Mitiga Airport is the main airport in tripoli till open Tripoli Airport completely.
re: No go place
Reply to @dazuppa: Even though funds aren't available to resurface the runway at this time, it really isn't in such a deteriated condition as you noted. It's never been closed so no need to 'X' the ends. It's used regularly by everything from ultralights to medium size twins. I was at the strip recently and there was a Cessna 310 and Piper Navaho along with a Cessna 182 RG on the ramp, an indication the strip is fully servicable and never an issue for your undercarriage, retractible or otherwise.
There was always a flight school at the airport until ownership changed. The school was operated by an Air Canada pilot and offered full training through multi engine and commercial.
The airstrip is just 40' wide, usually with a crosswind. In addition, on a windy day there may be some turbulence over the berm along the north side of the strip. The housing development on approach to runway 25 is never a problem. The airstrip is quite safe for landing but may be a little daunting for anyone having to deal with crosswinds and unfamiliar with landing on a short, narrow runway. The technique is somewhat different than landng at an airport with almost unlimited length. Fly the numbers, land on the numbers, stay near the centerline and your airplane will be just as happy as landing at the large regional airport.
I don't recommend an inexperienced student from a large airport use this for airstrip for his solo cross country, however 'experienced pilots' never have problems landing at Springwater.
More on fees
This page does say that the airport has landing fees for commercial and military aircraft, but it doesn't specify the amounts: http://www.porthawkesburyairport.com/news.htm
re: Landing fee at Port Hawkesbury Airport Canada
I'm sorry to hear about the fee. Certainly, there was none for my little Piper a few years ago when I visited. I hope someone from the airport can comment on this incident.
Landing fee at Port Hawkesbury Airport Canada
Stay away. After contacting CannPass and recieving port or entry approval to land at Port Hawksbury, We were on short final gear down. The airport personal asked what type of aircraft we were. They then informed us that there will be a $500.00 landing fee. Remember their website says there is no landing fee. They were glad to charge this fee and said no other pilots complained about this fee. Looks like our US dollars will never go back.
Hosur Airport
Hosur airport has to be developed well ..
It can serve even the Southern part of Bengaluru
Rude and arrogant at Aldinga
Beware. Rude, arrogant and only have ears for the sound of the cash register.
Don't spend money, not interested in you.
3 runways in operation with bad radio calls. Spent 3 days in South Australia based at Aldinga. Never again.
It is a place waiting for an accident to happen. Bad flying culture.
Got abused by some rude Brit for something perfectly innocent and normal.
Most expensive Avgas around.
It is in Kanpur
It should be located in Kanpur in your website
zaventem
excellent
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re: Bureau of Immigration (BI) Officer Michael Vincent Dizon
As I was surfing the net, I was totally shocked by reading this. I am sorry for what happened. I am a new officer of BI Intramuros. Should you gave me your contact number or e-mail so we can talk in private. You can visit me at our office 2nd floor, room 4, located in intramuros. Look for Ynah.
I hope this could be settled asap.
Reputation
Thank you for living up to your reputation, I was not disappointed. Had my luggage broken into. Thanks for "Putting messures into place" to prevent this from happening. It clearly doesn't work!
re: Re -JosΓ© MartΓ International Airport
Im sorry but this airport is a chaos
So big. So few flights
Such a big and modern airport, but when I was there in Oct 2011 there were only 2 departures all day.
re: USA Army Air Corps World War II
I am trying to find out what units were on Tongareva in mid 1944--can you assist?
Tea cup poms named Chloe & Leo.
My pups are suppose to come Thursday providing I send the 200.00 usd cuz they have paid the other 700.00 & my refunds are now 45,000 usd becuz of a lady trying to steal my pups at the airport. This is a nightmare!
Timmy the white fluffy Pomeranian.
π Fri, 04 Nov 2011
β Anonymous Flyer at Douala International Airport, Cameroon
this is the email I received after I inquired about Timmy the white fluffy Pomeranian.
"Thanks for contacting me on my puppy, i am not selling her but i am giving her on adoption to a good home. She needs a good home where she will spend the rest of her life happily. Before giving you my girl, i will first need to know a few things from you. I need to know if you are a breeder because i am not interested in giving my little girl for breeding, i also need you to assure me that you can take good care of her. Also let me know when you want to take her home. Do you have kids ?
How is the nature of your job ?
Why do you want a puppy at this time ?
Do you have any experience with puppies ?
Will you send me updates about her from time to time and pictures ?
I am just being concerned about the type of home she will be going to, so that is why i am curious to know. I love her so much and i want to make sure she goes to a family that will show her the affection she deserves. Attached to this mail are some of her pictures let me know if you like her.
Thanks and waiting to read from you. Victorine Monique"
Then I told her my story and she sent this message...
"To tell you a bit about my self, i am Victorine the wife of Penn. I am 29 and i am expecting my first baby. I got married 3 years back and we are so happily married. I have been with dogs all my life as my Grand Father was a pet lover. I usually go there on holidays and would spend much time with the animals and house pets there. Timmy`s mother Milo was given to me as a wedding gift by my grand father.
We traveled to Victoria East Bay botanic garden research center Cameroon on research purpose. We are out to carry out a research on plants and backs of trees in the Victoria East Bay botanic garden research center Cameroon. The country is good in many species of plants and some of the plants and backs of trees serves as medicines. We would be here for 7 months before going back to the states. The climate here is not good for our puppy as it is too cold out here so the vet doctor advised us to send her to a place where the climate will be favorable for her stay that is why we have decided to give her for adoption. We live at Victoria city Kingston street 216 Samson avenue and do our research work at Victoria east bay botanic garden research center some 5 km from our home .
we not selling Timmy or giving her away for an adoption fee. All we need from you is to show her all the love and care she deserves and to treat her as a member of your family, sending us updates and pictures of her from time to time.There will be no problem flying Timmy to you as she has all her health papers and she will come with them. All you will need to do is to get back to us with your detail address that is your full names, your state, city, phone number, zip postal code and the name of the nearest airport to your location and we will do the shipping arrangements and fly her to you so that you will pick her up from the airport.
As soon as you get back to me with your detail address we will do the shipping arrangements and prepare the adoption and transfer of ownership document of Timmy at the pets department of the Douala international airport. When we have completed the shipping arrangements under your address, the pet shipping company at the Douala international airport will contact you for notification you will then pay the shipping fee directly to them which will cost $120. This fee includes all the airport charges so you will not have any other fee to pay. The pet shipping company will also let you know how the shipping and delivery works. It really hurts to see her go but we are just doing this for her own good.
When you are ready for us to proceed with the shipping arrangements you get back to us with your address so that we will do the shipping arrangements. You can call us on +23797966896."
Thankfully I've heard of these scams before and I have not sent her any money.