Category Archives: At work

Wednesday Pizza Lunches is a DCA concept where all DCA employees are invited to the DCA headquarters for a pizza lunch. Included is food for body but also food for thought. August 6 – ATC Anders Ellerstrand talked about the basic principles of … Continue reading →

It was December 5 2014 and a very special day for a group of people. The Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2001 stipulates in its Part 145: “No organisation shall certify for release to service an aircraft used, or intended to be … Continue reading →

In 2006 ICAO came to Namibia for an audit. One of the major findings was that Namibia lacked the function for safety oversight of Air Navigation Services. At the end of 2013 a new ICAO Expert, Mr Adrian Dumsa, arrived … Continue reading →

In 1993 or 1994 an Air Traffic Services tower was built at Katima Mulillo airport. Pictures above and below were taken by my friend Ben Hallberg on his visit here 20 January 2011. At that time the service here was  … Continue reading →

Below is Katima Mulillo (FYKM) airport from the north. It is at an elevation of 3,144 feet (958 m) above mean sea level. The airport is also known as Mpacha Airport (old designator FYMP) and is located 18 km southwest of the … Continue reading →

It was mid-August and I was early at Eros airport to join a flight to Katima Mulillo airport in the far north-east of Namibia. The airport at Katima Mulillo is the target for great investments by the Namibian Government. I … Continue reading →

The ICAO Project Coordinator in Namibia, Captain Tim Bull is counting his last days in Namibia as he will soon finish his mission here. Tim has been a most appreciated Project Coordinator and has managed the Project in a very … Continue reading →

Today was number three, and it was great! To make learning easy and fun, the Directorate of Civil Aviation has introduced the Wednesday Pizza Lunches. The concept is simple – all DCA employees are invited to the DCA headquarters for … Continue reading →

The “H” building above is the only building still remaining at the old location. It is used as an office by the construction company. But it used to be an office for two Aerodrome Inspectors – Chrizelda George… …and Golden … Continue reading →

Building “B” held the offices for “Personnel Licensing”. In 2002 the only Licensing Inspector, Mr Samuel Madaba was from Uganda. His contract expired in 2004 and he joined NAC. Above is the waiting room for visitors. Chrissy Meroro in front … Continue reading →