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03-22-2008 | 11:24 AM

MEMpilot

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Cessna 206?

I'm trying to get a bit of flight time in a 206 for some bush flying in Africa, but can't seem to find a good place to get five hours of time in one....

Does anyone know a place around Seattle or Memphis where a 206 is available for rental, training, etc? All I need is five hours for the apparent 'type rating' they speak of in Africa.

03-23-2008 | 01:58 PM

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You could join one of the missionary flight programs. The have flight schools that train in Cessna 206 and 185, but you must pass the entry requirements. I know of one in Spokane at Flets Field.

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03-25-2008 | 06:07 PM

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The CAP has 206's in Washington.

Pavco in Tacoma Narrows also has a 206 they list as "charter only" but i bet you can get an instructor to go with you for 5 hours or so. http://www.flypavco.com/rental.html

03-25-2008 | 06:22 PM

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My flight school has a 206, I believe 2004, as a rental if your interested in traveling to Boise. Garmin G1000 suite. Beautiful a/c.

http://www.jetstreamaviation.com/

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03-26-2008 | 12:20 AM

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Yah, what SunDog said. Pavco will hook you up.

03-26-2008 | 07:50 PM

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thanks yall, I appreciate it. It really streamlines the hiring process in Africa to have some 206 time. I'll give them a ring tomorrow.

03-26-2008 | 10:19 PM

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A lot of drop zones fly old 206's, I have about 200 hours in a beater 206 from my old skydiving center I flew for. Check with your local DZ, they might let you fly a weekend or two to get some time.

03-27-2008 | 05:41 AM

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The 206 is nice, it's my favorite light Cessna. You'll like it. Be safe in Africa

03-27-2008 | 06:19 PM

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Yeah I was over in Maun, Botswana and did a bit of flying in one. To me, I couldn't tell much of a difference in it and a 182. Unfortunately, the Republic of Botswana thinks differently....

The DZ idea sounds good, I'll check that out.

03-29-2008 | 05:19 PM

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Skydive Snohomish has a T206, call and ask for Tyson, he's the owner. Regal Air at KPAE has a new T206 G1000 with all the bells and whistles, take your pick.