I forgot, a PPL program is actually available in Shanghai, run by a
fully owned enterprise of China Eastern, the shanghai based airline.
The have new C172, but the rates are as high as in Europe.

They are based on the well know Longhua airfield, famous for having
been depicted in the Spielberg movie "The Empire of the Sun", from the
omonimous Ballard's autobiographical book. The city developped so much
in the recent past that now the airport is surrounded by building on
the four side and it's almost walking distance from Shanghai's Ikea..
It was once on the outskirts of the city.

Anybody wanting to know more, pls mail me.

I wonder how soaring over the smokes of the chemical plant right aside
the strip would be..

Michele


Mitch wrote:
Hi Michael,

I'm based in Shanghai, have been here a couple of years, and as far as
I know, there's just one place in China where u can go gliding. I never
been there, it's about 3/400kms from Beijing but I cant find the link
of the website at the moment.

We are trying to change the situation here, but there's a matter of
airspace. I guess it gives a good idea of what could happen if we do
not lobby loud enough in Europe... Not nice.

If you ever drop by one of these days let me know, beware that the
first week of october is national holyday, hence everything we'll be
shut down, nationwide.

I'll mail you some more info as soon as i find them in my laptop..

Cheers

Michele



Michael Ash wrote:
wrote:

I'm from NZ but currently located in Jurong, Jiangsu Province, PRC
(31?57'31"N, 119?9'56"E) for a year while my wife teaches English.
I'm keen to do some flying he if I can get some contacts & info.
I've sent a few emails, searched the internet but not come up with
anything concrete yet. I've heard anecdotes from a contact in Nanjing
that powered flying (training) might be available but I've no details
on this.

Michael,
I'll post any info that I find on this NG. What city/ies are you
visiting?

I'll be spending most of my time in Beijing, although we're going to
Luoyang for at least a few days, which looks to be relatively close to
where you are if I haven't gotten my geography confused. I'd be willing to
travel some if the situation looked good, although just how far or how
good is something I haven't really figured out.

I'm a bit pessimistic about finding anything, and my time may be better
spent studying for the knowledge exam rather than flying, but it would be
a neat experience. I appreciate your offer to post what you find, and I'll
be sure to do the same.

--
Michael Ash
Rogue Amoeba Software