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Capt's Blog Stardate 17032011:

Hello and welcome to FBO.Asia.Resource. The objective of this blog is to share experiences and impart some of the knowledge gained so others may have a better picture of what to expect when they operate into Asia. Landing at an unfamiliar foreign airport and trying to get your pax safely through CIQ and turn around your aircraft can be overwhelming if you don't know who your handlers are or what services they can offer. You may try to call your flight coordinator if you get your mobile to work, but sitting in a cubicle in Houston half a day apart , they cannot help you much either. So here is where I will share some of our experiences. At the moment I am operating within SE Asia and China. hopefully I will be flying into more exciting cities in other parts of Asia. I have heard stories about landing and handling in India so that would be a good experience to write about.

I will attempt to get a few contributors who flies to different destinations or uses a different handler so the wealth of experience and knowledge will be even greater. At the end of the day, your pax are happy, you feel safe and secure that your aircraft is ready and we can all head for the bar and get our well deserve drinks.

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WIOO

Capt's Blog: WIOO/PNK Supadio Airport in Pontianak, Kalimantan is one of those off the beaten track airfield that I have the oppurtunity to fly into previuosly in twin engines pistons and recently in a biz jet. I remembered in those days where open forest burning was rampant it would be so hazy and we'd be lucky to have RVR 1000m, you'd have to be careful when backtrack because the villagers would be crossing the runway. Afterall it's in Borneo and called the Equator city for obvious reason and have the basic amenities. Obviously there's no FBO but handlers were arranged through Jakarta via Dnest. VIP arrival hall was arranged by receiving party. Even-though we did not  refuel but I am sure refuelling is available because lots of ATRs and even 737 and A320 operates here. The funny thing was when you request for ice, it came in blocks! Ensure you have your VISA sorted out before arriving. Driving to the city will take about 40 minutes.
This river takes you deep into Borneo island

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