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by DowneastGuy
Tue Jan 05, 2016 3:52 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: TSA Required for all US airspace overflights
Replies: 23
Views: 7445

Re: TSA Required for all US airspace overflights

This would affect most flights between the Atlantic provinces and the rest of Canada.
by DowneastGuy
Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:07 am
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Do people aspire to be corporate pilots?
Replies: 63
Views: 26081

Re: Do people aspire to be corporate pilots?

Of course my questions were ignored probably due to the fact he's like every other corp pilot, thinks he's bobby big wheel and doesn't have time for a young aspiring corp pilot. Hmm, so based on this statement, now that you have become a corporate pilot you're no better than the person you're criti...
by DowneastGuy
Fri Jul 11, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Cat & Doc
Replies: 278
Views: 21735

Re: Cat & Doc

Hmmm, I'm surprised - I don't think they fly surface aerobatics.
by DowneastGuy
Fri Mar 28, 2014 4:35 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Direct Crosswind
Replies: 94
Views: 5515

Re: Direct Crosswind

Is it possible the 8k TT pilot was taking off in the direction nearest his enroute heading?
by DowneastGuy
Sat Nov 24, 2012 6:05 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Bob Hoover Prevents Accident
Replies: 62
Views: 7723

Re: Bob Hoover Prevents Accident

Colonel, your goal is admirable. Your use of condescension and ridicule to achieve it is not.
by DowneastGuy
Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:48 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: And another Ottawa plane crash... near Calabogie
Replies: 65
Views: 13683

Re: And another Ottawa plane crash... near Calabogie

Another possibility is a pressurization/lack of oxygen problem.
by DowneastGuy
Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:06 am
Forum: ATS Question Forum
Topic: YYZ New SID's
Replies: 8
Views: 2699

Re: YYZ New SID's

The published preferred routing from the east includes the RAGID arrival and this is what we've been filing. A controller mentioned one day that this arrival was OK for the 24's but the IMEBA arrival is used for 23. Both arrivals route to all three runways so I'm wondering what the SOP is for assign...
by DowneastGuy
Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Foreflight now has Canadian IFR charts and plates on Ipad.
Replies: 42
Views: 10492

Re: Foreflight now has Canadian IFR charts and plates on Ipa

The next step is for Foreflight to gain access to the Canadian VFR charts. So far they only have coverage from Ontario east to Nova Scotia using FAA data. I heard from a NavCanada source that they will soon have the Canadian charts converted to digital format and have had discussions with Foreflight...
by DowneastGuy
Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: CYHZ ILS
Replies: 23
Views: 3993

Re: CYHZ ILS

I was told that as ILS systems come up for replacement, or a new one is installed, any back course associated with them is lost because the new ILS's don't support BC's. Wherever possible, an RNAV approach is commissioned to replace the BC.
by DowneastGuy
Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:17 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Challenger Québec 11 medevac very close call CYUY
Replies: 20
Views: 3670

Re: Challenger Québec 11 medevac very close call CYUY

I had an aircraft at Innotech for maintenance at the time of the 125 wing collapse. As I remember being told, the wing was shipped back to the UK for repair. On it's return to YUL it was hit by a truck following unloading and had to be repaired again. Almost 30 years ago so I might have the story wr...
by DowneastGuy
Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Your First Hour
Replies: 54
Views: 3186

Re: Your First Hour

August 1973, PA28-140, CF-IHQ, YHZ, Myers/Self.
by DowneastGuy
Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Approach plate rant...
Replies: 39
Views: 4941

Re: Approach plate rant...

In New Jersey flying east on V312, after crossing the Coyle VOR, you cross the JIMEE intersection, then FALON.
by DowneastGuy
Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:32 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Question for Single Engine Float Pilots
Replies: 11
Views: 2079

Re: Question for Single Engine Float Pilots

Passed down from my grandfather to my father to me (and I've been using it for 36 years):

Hood
Harness
Hydraulics
Mixture
Pitch
Pressure
Trim
Temperature
Fuel
Flaps
Cowl Flaps
Controls
Switches
by DowneastGuy
Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Pilots slow to buy new digital emergency beacons
Replies: 11
Views: 1253

Re: Pilots slow to buy new digital emergency beacons

The 406 ELT will only transmit the coordinates if it has been installed with a nav interface to an onboard GPS system, which is optional. I suspect that many aren't being installed this way.
by DowneastGuy
Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Approach ban is pretty much gone
Replies: 17
Views: 2726

Re: Approach ban is pretty much gone

The way I read it: If the airport is approved for LVOP, the CFS will show RVR 1200 in the runway data section and you're good to taxi down to RVR 1200. YFC rwy 09. If the airport is approved for RVOP, the CFS will show RVR 600 in the runway data section and you're good to taxi down to RVR 600. YHZ r...
by DowneastGuy
Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:15 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Approach ban is pretty much gone
Replies: 17
Views: 2726

Re: Approach ban is pretty much gone

Someone correct me if I'm interpreting it wrong. Using Fredericton as an example, I'm told to check the current CFS for the applicable status in the runway data section. The March 12 amendment states RVR 1200 for runway 09 and 15. Operating under 604, if the RVR is 1400 I should be legal to fly an a...
by DowneastGuy
Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: "Widow" Appreciation Fund
Replies: 140
Views: 12961

Re: "Widow" Appreciation Fund

The best of the season to you and yours.
by DowneastGuy
Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:14 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Globe&Mail: Lives Could Have Already Been Saved
Replies: 127
Views: 5998

Re: Globe&Mail: Lives Could Have Already Been Saved

I think complacency plays a major role in many aviation incidents/accidents. How about this scenario: You're returning to home base or to a very familiar destination where you have "local knowledge" versus the first landing at an unfamiliar airport having the same approach and runway facilities. The...
by DowneastGuy
Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:20 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The Garmin 196 spat
Replies: 127
Views: 5077

Re: The Garmin 196 spat

Snoopy Would I be correct in saying that if you found yourself in the position of having your ADI failed and you had a 196 in your flightbag, you wouldn't pull it out and give it a try? In my opinion, this scenario would be a perfect example of good CRM - using all resources available to ensure a sa...

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