November 9, 2015
Uncategorized Africa, Aviation, Gambia, peter singhateh, Peter Singhatey, skyglobe, transafrica Leave a comment
Source: Skyglobe – Trans-AfricanSkyglobe – Transafrican | Homepage
A major new aviation event, The Skyglobe Challenge TransAfrican Air Race will see scores of private jets race around Africa, departing from Banjul, Gambia on 1 January 2016 for a 12,000 nautical mile lap of the continent.
November 4, 2015
Uncategorized Aviation, Aviation Safety, Flying, peter singhateh, Peter Singhatey, Pilot Leave a comment
So what is it, and how does it affect your plane?
If you want to understand parasite drag, you’ll need a little background on what “drag” is in general. When two masses are in contact, they resist each other’s motion. In the case of an airplane, air resists the forward motion of the airplane. So when it comes to flying, drag is the resistance of an aircraft’s movements through air….
June 5, 2015
Aviation Aviation, deed poll, peter singhateh, Ryanair Leave a comment
Student legally changes name because it was cheaper than changing Ryanair booking.
WE’VE ALL HAD a Ryanair experience, but this student’s ordeal might just take the biscuit.
The Sun reports that Adam Armstrong, 19, was due to go on holidays with his girlfriend to Ibiza next week. His girlfriend’s stepfather booked flights with Ryanair and accidentally booked Adam’s ticket under the wrong name.
You see, Armstrong’s name on Facebook had been Adam West, in an homage to the Batman actor, which his girlfriend’s stepfather saw and assumed was his real name.
Once he became aware of the error, Armstrong attempted to change his name on the ticket, but was informed by Ryanair that it would cost him £220 to do so.
And so, he did what any rational person would do and changed his name by deed poll.
After changing his name to Adam West for free, he paid £103 for a new passport and he was sorted, meaning that changing your actual name is cheaper than amending a Ryanair booking…
March 18, 2015
Aviation Africa, Aviation, Helicopter Crash, Mail, peter singhateh, Peter Singhatey Leave a comment
BBC News – Mali helicopter crash: Two Dutch UN peacekeepers die.
A Dutch UN helicopter has crashed near Gao in northern Mali, killing its two crew members, the Dutch defence ministry has said.
The Apache helicopter made a forced landing during a military exercise, the UN force in Mali said in a statement.
The Dutch armed forces chief, Gen Tom Middendorp, said: “Everything points to this being an accident.”
The aircraft was from the Minusma mission charged with peacekeeping since Islamist fighters were forced out.
One crew member survived the crash but died later of his injuries at a French field hospital, Gen Middendorp told a news conference in The Hague.
Gen Middendorp said an investigation into the cause of the crash was under way…
Motivation
An inquiry into values and survival in a life with baby horses
Sharing our family's experiences camping, hiking and enjoying the parks
Live Openly, Boldy, and With Deep Passion
Your friendly guide to national parks, road trips, and all things outdoors
Strong Foundation In Jesus Christ
Live a life overflowing with grace
I guess I don't have to worry about my mom finding my diary anymore, it's now on the internet. Welcome everyone to my poorly scripted life!
Encouragement and Development for Social Workers and Those with a Mission of Helping Others
Travel is the healthiest addiction
Blog
For a Free and Compassionate World
One man's mission to Challenge, Inspire and Change
living, dancing, running, loving life...
A blog by Sam Hughes
Life is fast. Time is short. Always in a crunch.
"nothing can bring you peace but yourself" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
World Journalist: Stories of You and Me
