{Fourteen RDF pilots that have been training since January 2015 in Akagera Aviation, the first Aviation Training School in Rwanda graduated on 4 March 2016. Among the 14 Rwanda Air Force helicopter pilots was one female graduate pilot Mwiza Ariane who was awarded by the School as the “Best Check ride Performer” while Rukundo Alexis emerged as the “Overall Best Performer” in a ceremony attended by Rwanda Air Force Chief of Staff, Brig Gen Charles Karamba as the Guest of Honour.}
“We are going to continue piloting in Rwanda Airforce and contribute to Rwandan aviation industry”, Mwiza Ariane (Left on the photo with Award) told the Media after the Graduation ceremony held at Kigali International Airport.
The managing Director of Akagera Aviation, Mr Patrick Nkurikiyimfura urged the Graduates of the third intake to acquire more experience for being better pilots.
“Being skilled and safe pilot are the only options you have. So the goal is not to be perfect by the end of your pilot training, the goal is to be better tomorrow and improving every day. There’s simply no substitute for experience in terms of aviation safety”, he emphasized.
The Chief Pilot Instructor, Ndayishimiye Joseph told the Officials and Parents, Friends of the Graduates that Graduates successfully completed theory and practical tests in aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation, flight planning performance, radio communication and procedures among the top training subject matters; using Robinson 44 flying helicopter.
Akagera Aviation, a private company that started its operations in Rwanda in 2004 has produced 44 helicopter pilots; some of them are serving in United Nations Peacekeeping missions.
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