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PbyCat-Guy wrote:
Second Question:
I'm going to Colombia on Friday to visit a girl that I meet a few months back while she was here. I'll be in Bogota, Baranquilla/Santa Marta, and Medellin. Any thing as far as Aviation related highlights to see?
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PbyCat-Guy wrote:I heard that the extra stick was in case the pilot needed a break from the long flights during the war. It's former job was that of a fire bomber in Canada. There's room for the stick and a seat, but some hydraulic lines block the room for the pedals.
Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:36 am
Tulio wrote:PbyCat-Guy wrote:
Second Question:
I'm going to Colombia on Friday to visit a girl that I meet a few months back while she was here. I'll be in Bogota, Baranquilla/Santa Marta, and Medellin. Any thing as far as Aviation related highlights to see?
Here's a little information for you:
Keep in mind, that there being ongoing combat operations in Colombia, access to a military base has restrictions in place.
You need to obtain permission in advance, to visit the Colombian AF Museum [Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano - MAECO].
The museum is located at the Base Aerea "Brigadier General Camilo Daza" at the Comando de Transporte Militar - CATAM- in Bogota.
Video cameras are prohibited, while photo cameras can be used, but you must follow the restrictions.
No bags, backpacks, food or drinks are allowed inside the base.
Contact:
museo.secretaria@fac.mil.co-museo.personal@fac.mil.co
Visits and information program: 413-9394
Director: 439-7800 extension 2066
You must fill the form you'll find here:
http://www.fac.mil.co/?idcategoria=34441
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Museo Nacional de Transporte de Colombia:
http://www.museodetransporte.org/
Located at the Cali airport.
There is an entry fee.
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Museo Militar de Colombia:
http://www.museomilitar.com/cms/Default.asp?Page=185
Free admission.
For information: 281-3086
fax: 281-3131
M-F 0800 to 1530
Sat: 0800 to 1230 noon
Sun:0800 to 1230 noon
Saludos,
Tulio
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