The Aircraft
Bushwings Aviation

The Aircraft

Cessna 182M · ZS-SOE

Purpose-built for the bush

ZS-SOE is a Cessna 182M maintained to the highest standard and equipped with modern avionics that give you the situational awareness you need when operating far from the nearest controlled airspace. Whether you’re flying into a remote Botswana bush strip or transiting across the Drakensberg, this aircraft is ready.

Specifications

ZS-SOE at a glance

Type
Cessna 182M Skylane
Callsign
ZS-SOE
Navigation
Garmin GTN 650
Attitude Indicator
Garmin G5
Communications
Dual radios
Total Airframe Hours
2,600 hours
Interior
Fully refurbished
Base
Johannesburg area, South Africa
Rental Conditions

What you need to rent ZS-SOE

Minimum experience

100 hours PIC

You must hold a valid PPL and have logged a minimum of 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command before renting ZS-SOE.

Bush orientation

Short bush course

A brief bush-pilot orientation with Walter is mandatory, unless you can demonstrate equivalent experience flying into unprepared or remote strips.

Agreement & payment

Rental agreement

A rental agreement is signed before your first flight. An hourly rate and downpayment apply. Contact Walter for current pricing.

License

SACAA Validation

Foreign pilots need their PPL validated by the SACAA before flying. We can guide you through the process — see our License Validation page.

Documents

Everything you need for flight planning

The following documents are available on request. Contact Walter and he will send them to you before your rental begins.

Document 1
Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Document 2
Weight & Balance Report
Document 3
Pre-flight Checklist
Ready when you are

Check availability
and start your African adventure

Reach out to Walter with your dates, experience, and planned route. He’ll get back to you within 24 hours.