Category Archives: In English

Omaruru, the old Swedish town in Namibia

Posted on 14 October, 2013 by Anders

During the 1860’s the Swede Charles Anderson was running a trading station in Otjimbingwe, situated on the road between Walvis bay and Windhoek. In Otjimbingwe you also found two Herero leaders with their people. One was Wilhelm Zeraua (seen above … Continue reading →

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Tourism – Fish River Canyon

Posted on 9 October, 2013 by Anders

Let’s visit one of our absolute favourite places in Namibia – Fish River Lodge! From Windhoek it is an eight hour drive. And well worth it (click on head-lines, not on photos!): Fish River Lodge It is the most astounding … Continue reading →

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Tourism – Aus, Lüderitz and Kolmanskop

Posted on 8 October, 2013 by Anders

If you start in Windhoek, follow the B1 south to Keetmanshoop and then turn right on the B4 you have some very special places ahead (click on head-lines, not on photos!): The wild horses of Aus A group of wild … Continue reading →

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ICAO lunch

Posted on 6 October, 2013 by Anders

Last week was eventful. The new ICAO project coordinator started working Monday. His name is Tim Bull and he has a background as an airliner captain. He will work with the safety oversight of flight operations. Above you see Tim … Continue reading →

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Tourism – south and southwest

Posted on 6 October, 2013 by Anders

You don’t have to go to far away from Windhoek to find interesting places to visit. Here is a list of posts from trips to the south and south-west of Windhoek (click on head-lines, not on photos!): Camping in Namibia – … Continue reading →

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Tourism close to Windhoek

Posted on 30 September, 2013 by Anders

Below you find links to posts on tourism near Windhoek (click on head-lines, not on photos!): N/a’an ku sê Getting here is easy. Leave Windhoek towards the international airport and follow the signs. It is a great place! Cheetah At N/a’an … Continue reading →

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Critical Element 7 and 8; Surveillance and Resolution

Posted on 27 September, 2013 by Anders

The last two of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system are: CE-7. Surveillance obligations. The implementation of processes, such as inspections and audits, to proactively ensure that aviation licence, certificate, authorization and/or approval holders continue to meet the established requirements … Continue reading →

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Critical Element 6; Licensing, certification, authorization and approval obligations

Posted on 26 September, 2013 by Anders

The sixth of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system is: CE-6. Licensing, certification, authorization and approval obligations. The implementation of processes and procedures to ensure that personnel and organizations performing an aviation activity meet the established requirements … Continue reading →

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Critical Element 5; Technical guidance, tools and the provision of safety-critical information

Posted on 25 September, 2013 by Anders

The fifth of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system is: CE-5. Technical guidance, tools and the provision of safety-critical information. The provision of technical guidance (including processes and procedures), tools (including facilities and equipment) and safety-critical information, as … Continue reading →

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Critical Element 4; Technical personnel qualification and training.

Posted on 24 September, 2013 by Anders

The fourth of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system is: CE-4. Technical personnel qualification and training. The establishment of minimum knowledge and experience requirements for the technical personnel performing safety oversight functions and the provision of … Continue reading →

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