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- When did MAF first start flying in PNG?
- What is the main work done by MAF in PNG?
- Where can I find images of planes flown in PNG?
- flight schedules / timetables
- Do you have any information regarding the present location of the three BN2A trislanders P2-DNN, DNP and DNX?
- How can I contact the Civil Aviation Authority? (CAA)?
- What is the length, slope and height above sea level of Oksapmin airstrip in the Western Highlands.
Thank you.
- What can you tell me about the Douglas C-47 Dakota / DC3 / R4D / Gooney Bird flown extensively in PNG after the Second World War?
- I hold a canadian ICAO licence,will that be okay to convert to a PNG licence with the law exam? many thanks
chris
- Where are the ex Air Niguni B707 aircraft now?
- as a general aviation pilot can I hire a plane and fly it in PNG?
- What type of aircraft is pictured on the air mail stamps of the 1930s, flying over the Bulolo Gold Mine?
- How long is the Ononge airstrip in the higher part of Central Province in PNG?
- Where is the airport for Manus?
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- When did MAF first start flying in PNG?
The first MAF (Missionary Aviation Fellowship) aircraft went to PNG in 1951.
In 2004 there are now 20 aircraft operating from 13 bases, supported by a staff of about 45 expatriates and over 115 PNG workers.
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- What is the main work done by MAF in PNG?
Most of MAF's major daily work is to provide an air service to communities in PNG's remotest areas. Through the flights, the people in the remote areas obtain health, education and other essential services which otherwise would not be available to them. MAF is often the only aircraft operator willing and able to provide a service to these remote areas.
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- Where can I find images of planes flown in PNG?
Try http://michie.net/cgi-bin/pf1.cgi and http://michie.net/misc/pxplanes.html. There are many more as well.
- http://www.michie.net/trevor/vh-udy(1).html
- http://www.michie.net/trevor/vh-uou(1).html
- http://www.michie.net/trevor/vh-abj(1).html
- DC3 photographs
- You can also search for planes at http://www.michie.net/balus
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- flight schedules / timetables
Try either or
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- Do you have any information regarding the present location of the three BN2A trislanders P2-DNN, DNP and DNX?
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- How can I contact the Civil Aviation Authority? (CAA)?
The main telephone numbers listed for CAA is 325 4398 and 324 4536.
The address is PO Box 684, Boroko, NCD, PNG.
If you are after information on the Civil Aviation Authority Rules and Regulations then try looking at -- http://www.balus.gov.pg
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- What is the length, slope and height above sea level of Oksapmin airstrip in the Western Highlands.
Thank you.
Sorry, I do not know the immediate answer to that question.
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- What can you tell me about the Douglas C-47 Dakota / DC3 / R4D / Gooney Bird flown extensively in PNG after the Second World War?
Few aircraft are as well known or were so widely used for so long as the C-47 "Dakota", "Skytrain" or "Gooney Bird" as it was affectionately nicknamed. The aircraft was adapted from the DC-3 commercial airliner which appeared in 1936.
The first C-47s were ordered in 1940 and by the end of WW II, 9,348 were built. They carried personnel and cargo, and in a combat role, towed troop-carrying gliders and dropped paratroops. In U.S Navy service, the aircraft went by the designation of R4D.
It is believd that there are still over 300 DC3/C47's flying. (2003)
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- I hold a canadian ICAO licence,will that be okay to convert to a PNG licence with the law exam? many thanks
chris
It may be best to contact the airlines for further info. Air Niugini offers a bit of advice at -- http://www.airniugini.com.pg
PNG CAA is a member of ICAO.
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- Where are the ex Air Niguni B707 aircraft now?
Not sure where they are but this may help you track them down.
P2-ANH -- I belive it is currently 93-0597 -- Previously VH-EBU, P2-ANH, N707MB, 9Q-CDA, N707HW, OB-T-1264, B-2426, G-EOCO, 67-30053
P2-ANB -- Maybe currently 90-0175 (USAF) -- Previously VH-EAA, OO-YCK, P2-ANB, TF-AEB, 5Y-AXA, N733Q, N526SJ
P2-ANA -- Maybe currently 92-3289 (USAF) -- Previously VH-EAB, OO-YCL, P2-ANA, TF-AEC, SU-DAE, ST-ALL, 5B-DAY, N4131G
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- as a general aviation pilot can I hire a plane and fly it in PNG?
Firstly I have been informed that unless you have a PNG Licence then you could not fly a PNG registered plane.
I am not sure if you could hire a plane and a pilot from the South Pacific Aero Club or not -
Phone-- +675 325 4885
Fax---- +675 321 4863
This club is situated at 7 mile down the hill from the Airways Motel and adjacent to the runway.
If you follow the road down past Islands Nationair and Hevi Lift etc to the end of the road you will reach the club.
I have also forwaded your FAQ to a couple of pilots. They should be able to provide a better answer than me.
The answer from several pilots is NO. "You would have to check with CAA but as they understand it you need a PNG Licence to drive a PNG plane."
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- What type of aircraft is pictured on the air mail stamps of the 1930s, flying over the Bulolo Gold Mine?
I am not sure. Do you have a scanned image of the stamp so I can ask around?
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- How long is the Ononge airstrip in the higher part of Central Province in PNG?
It's about 450 metres long and is nearly 6,000 ft in elevation.
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- Where is the airport for Manus?
The airport is at Momote on Los Negros Island. A good road connects Los Negros to the main town of Lorengau on Manus Island.
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Please remember that this is a FAQ database about Papua New Guinea.
Doing a search for PNG or New Guinea or even P.N.G will probably not return much. Keep the search simple. i.e. if you want to find out the population simply enter "population" without the quotes. There is no need to have PNG / P.N.G or whatever in the search string.
