Hey All

Might need a crashpad in Quebec City for three weeks to do Company Indoc and then one night every two weeks for rotation.

Anyone know of someone with room available? Any help appreciated!

Gord

Hey All

I may be doing three weeks of ground school in Quebec City, and was wondering if anyone knew of a crashpad, or had a room to rent? If everything works out, I would be into Quebec City three or four nights a month to rotate to a sub-base.

Any help appreciated!

Gord

So.....I get this phone call from someone saying they are from Nigeria who wants the "Application" to our school. Didn't ask any questions about the facilities or the equipment. I mention he needs a Student Visa and he gets upset and says he just needs the application. Yes, I know its a scam. I am j...

I got my BE02 type rating in Feb of 2009, and it just says BE02 on my licence. I got the type put on my american licence that june. Other than the FSDO asking "What the hell is a BE02?" it was easy. Transport wouln't let me put my american BE-300 Type Rating on my canadian licence though, because 'I...

Aug 28, 2010
Alberta Aerobatic Contest
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

We are planning the 2010 Alberta Aerobatic Contest for August 28 at the Rocky Mountain House, Alberta airport.

Gord

Our regular "2nd Tuesday every month" meeting is on June 8th. Note that the location has changed for this meeting. Location: Metafore's Offices, 420 - 333 11th Ave S.W. Parking is available across the street. Doors lock at 6:00pm, so we will post a person at the front door of the building to let eve...

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Hey All

Have my Class II, figured I should start working on the Class I......

I am writing up my syllabus for what I would teach a Class IV. Anyone do their Class I ride lately and offer any hints?

Thanks

Gord

Hey All I am doing some Freelance Flight Instruction in the Calgary area, and was wondering if others in the same situation have self incorporated, or registered their 'trade name'? Where did you go? What kind of fees are involved? Any advantages or disadvantages between the different types of incor...

The 170 has way too good of a view, throws me out. I learned on a Stearman and couldn't see anything until the tail was up. In the 170, you can see over the nose in the 3 point attitude. Tailup, it looks like you are about to kiss the runway.... For the Take Off, they are much better when you remebe...

Hey All Finished my Class II renewal a couple of weeks ago. Let it lapse many years ago when I went south. The renewal wasn't bad. Did the written in June, dusted off my Prep Ground Book (not saying its old, but I did my original lesson plans on dot-matrix printer...), did a couple practice instruct...

Hey All I am setting up flight to California with some commercial students. This will enable them to build some time, and we can knock out some Instrument, Night, and /or Cross-Country requirements. I can sit there quietly if you need PIC..... Two have expressed interest, looking to make it three. S...

I just filled out the paperwork to get my Citation X type rating from my American licence put on my Canadian. An item from the CARS: Must have had a 'qualifying flight' the aircraft in the last 12 months. This was taken to mean a checkride. My 8410 was in November, so I was good there. I couldn't ge...

For something a little different



And for Multi Engine Instruction:



even includes a rampie!

Hey Are you looking to go in circles to build time, or do you have somewhere specific in mind? I need to go from Calgary to Sacramento next month (for a week). Hoping to use a Twin Commanche. Anyone interested in coming along, split the cost and flight time? You can hang out at my place in SAC, so t...

Hey All At my daughters school in California, they 'Pledge Allegience To The Flag' on fridays during assembly. She was born in the States, so if my daughter wants to sing, thats fine. I am proudly Canadian, and don't sing along because its not 'My National Anthem". I do stand with everyone else, out...

I hope it doesn't become as bad in Canada as it is in the States. I got laid off after 3 years with a corporate operator (they phoned me and did it on my birthday, too!) Not much happening here if you don't want to move or have a type on a Hawker or Citation II. I lucked out and am now starting (on ...

Hey All There is a very similar thing in the U.S., the Wyvern Rating System. It sets minimums for flight crews, and training as well. Some companies require you to have an Wyvern Rating before they will charter from you. Netjets is one of them. To do a flight for them, the flight crews have to meet ...

Hey All It has nothing to do with the licences. It is an immigration issue. The U.S. has immigration laws, so does Canada. Just as a Canadian can't work in the U.S. (yeah, yeah, there are exceptions - doctors, computer geeks, etc.), there aren't going to be a flood of Americans trying to cross the b...

Hey All Anyone here flying the 1900s for Sunwest? I did a phone interview on Thursday, and would like to know a few of the details (perks?) regarding the schedule. Looked at flightaware.com, but can't find where most (or any) of the trips in the 1900 go to. Mostly crew changes? They did mention they...

Hey All I remember doing the NDB 08 in C-GFXM, and the VOR/DME 26 and looking for the Bolingbroke fuselages in the field 4 miles form the airport everytime.....good times... Can't imagine NavCanada installing ILS' anymore. With the cost and complexity involved, compared to an GPS approach, wouldn't ...

Hey Guzen If you already have your U.S. Licence (or 'Tourist Permit'), then ignore the validation part. I didn't see if you had a U.S. licence or not... Otherwise, the Flight Review is similar to getting a Check-Out at somewhere you haven't rented from before. Using your Canadian Medical is for the ...

Hey All AOPA keeps telling everyone that it is actually now known as a 'Flight Review' - not a BFR. To get your licence validated, just go to the nearest FSDO and show your licence and medical. Below are the two FARs that cover your question...(I hope!) Gord Sec. 61.56 - Flight review A flight revie...

Hey Forget the midwest - come to California! Actually, I have been kinda thinking something along the lines of offering Canadian Training in California. Using a Canadian Registered airplane has a few advantages: Gets the student out of the cold/snow for a while Interesting training enviornment Gets ...

Hey All

I am thinking of renewing my Instructor Rating too. I had a Class II at one point, but let it expire many years ago.

My oldest brother renewed his Instuctor Rating last year, I will have to bug him to get the lowdown, and report back any interesting or helpful info!

Gord