Okay gents what I was getting at was that the best REALISTIC place to be (standing on the ground...maybe with a camera filming it so we can all get a laugh) would be at or just after the point of take off. Yes I know wingtip vortices are reduced while in ground effect...but I hope we aren't suggesti...

the clips demonstrate that this is certainly possible. I imagine from basic airmanship that the 'best' place to experience the effects of wake turbulence/wingtip vorteces is to be at the exact point of takoff along the runway ie when the main wheels are 1cm off the ground...you get the benefit of th...

I was giving a tour of the new AC cargo building at yyz. Someones cell phone rang and his wife said a plane just hit the WTC. We all thought terrible navigation error initially then a few minutes later the cell phone rang again and we learned a second plane hit the other tower. After a quick look at...

Wow look at all the responses. Perhaps I should begin my rebutle with some clarification. First, I am totally taking responsibility for this screw up, but I think some of the 'wealth/shame' should be spread around a bit. Second, I never had my initial cat 1 medical. When I asked my instructor before...

Ok so I don't know where do start or go with this one...a rant, a plea for advice or openning up for some nice beration you can be the judge I thought I finished off my commercial licence a few weeks ago with the successful completion of my cpl written test and all the necessary flight time requirem...

Thanks guys! Exactly what I was looking for! Was pulling my hair out trying to bend my head around that one. Great info and very helpful tips. I am sure I will need more help in the future as I try to decipher the "Bible"
Wishing you clear sky and the only bumps you feel are D-cups (o)(o)

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Ok can anyone explain to me which one is correct...feeling pretty dumb today so be gentle For PPL's under 40 Cat 3 medical according to CARS is valid for 24 months...or so I thought. Looking at table on back of Medical certificate in the second row...Private, Gyroplane, Balloon, Recreational "Under ...