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by Golden Pilot
Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:19 am
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Do som research before paying for a Helicopter Pilot's Licen
Replies: 27
Views: 20779

Re: Do som research before paying for a Helicopter Pilot's L

Well posted ALL SIDES. My take on the current situation in the industry is simple, those who want to work hard to succeed in the industry generally do. I could tell my story, but you have all heard it or similar ones before, living in a cardboard box, walking up hill to school, etc, etc. What I have...
by Golden Pilot
Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Another Crash - Near Golden BC
Replies: 33
Views: 6706

Re: Another Crash - Near Golden BC

IF the Cormorant could have filed IFR across the Hills from YKA, an approach may have helped speed the operation up, as they have more "tricks" onboard ( ie hoist, DF gear, etc) than a commercial helicopter. I'm taking a wild guess that MEA's may be in the area of 13,000 for that crossing. They coul...
by Golden Pilot
Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Plane crash on Highway, Field BC in Yoho Park
Replies: 2
Views: 1777

Plane crash on Highway, Field BC in Yoho Park

Just hearing reports through Parks Canada, a Plane is down on TCH Highway #1, 4 KM West of Field, possible Injuries, but no calls for Golden BC Resources to respond yet. Field BC Fire/Rescue and PC are responding.
by Golden Pilot
Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Fatal Accident - Yoho National Park
Replies: 13
Views: 4124

Re: Fatal Accident - Yoho National Park

I believe that it had some sort of SkyTracker system.
by Golden Pilot
Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Fatal Accident - Yoho National Park
Replies: 13
Views: 4124

Re: Fatal Accident - Yoho National Park

Most sincere condolences to family and friends on this tragedy. Rescuers also noted there were animal footprints leading away from the crash site, which the RCMP believe are from the pilot's dog. I hope that they are able to find the Dog. There are a lot of Wolves in the Yoho Valley, not the place f...
by Golden Pilot
Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Fatal Accident - Yoho National Park
Replies: 13
Views: 4124

Fatal Accident - Yoho National Park

Story developing, but it sounds like a single engine Cessna crashed this AM in Yoho.
1 on board, Possible fatal.
Banff Park Rescue crews on scene all afternoon. Sounded like a Buffalo overhead YGE at altitude, Cormorant landed at YGE late PM.
by Golden Pilot
Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Is this industry standard?
Replies: 19
Views: 2939

Re: Is this industry standard?

Quit yer belly-aching Bandaid, There were no delays at JFK, she was with me, Dinner out, a show, some drinks..... :lol:

Good luck with AC. I have a great story from their superior customer service also. I'd sooner book Greyhound on my next trip than endure another AC adventure. :vom:
by Golden Pilot
Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: "No phone calls please!"
Replies: 80
Views: 8756

Re: "No phone calls please!"

I can't believe how low this industry has become. It's not anything about that I don't want to have a phone call from each and every snot nosed pilot who does not remotely qualify for the job, it's that I'm NOT sitting in the office day after day waiting for their calls, I fly full time. I don't hav...
by Golden Pilot
Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: "No phone calls please!"
Replies: 80
Views: 8756

Re: "No phone calls please!"

Cat Driver wrote: I would never ever pay under what the position deserves.
:lol: Point Taken :D
by Golden Pilot
Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:09 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: "No phone calls please!"
Replies: 80
Views: 8756

Re: "No phone calls please!"

Alternatively, if you don't qualify for the job and still call I think you should be put on a black list :evil: Great post IR, that's the most common issue that I experience. I have nothing BUT time if a 100 hr guy drops by when I'm at the hangar. Anyone here see a possible attitude problem in the ...
by Golden Pilot
Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: "No phone calls please!"
Replies: 80
Views: 8756

Re: "No phone calls please!"

good thing I have an F/O to do all my preflight checks I don't fly with a F/O ( what ever that is? ) if that post was aimed at me? As brewguy says, I am hiring, and I set the rules, you don't like, DON'T APPLY. And "First Job" ??? No "first timers" fly anywhere near here. Any Ad's I send out specif...
by Golden Pilot
Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:27 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: "No phone calls please!"
Replies: 80
Views: 8756

Re: "No phone calls please!"

Ifly, those are questions that you can ask If and WHEN the employer calls you for more info.
by Golden Pilot
Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: "No phone calls please!"
Replies: 80
Views: 8756

Re: "No phone calls please!"

+2 to Cranium and Brewguy. I ALWAYS specify that Phone calls are not accepted. As a full line pilot as well as a manager, I do not need the distraction and interuptions of every prospective aviator, most who do not remotely meet the minimum requirements specified, to bother me during a busy day. I c...
by Golden Pilot
Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Anyone have an abnormal ECG on Cat 1?
Replies: 39
Views: 12998

Re: Anyone have an abnormal ECG on Cat 1?

Unfortunately, Dr Danforth is no longer there to look after the best interests of Pacific area Pilots. He has moved on, not exactly sure where? I have only had good dealings with him, but am now testing his replacements good nature. We'll see if the replacement has Dr Danforths attitude or not very ...
by Golden Pilot
Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:12 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: De-icing incident in St Louis
Replies: 5
Views: 2853

Re: De-icing incident in St Louis

As you so correctly posted Biz.... ******************************************************************************** ** Report created 12/29/2010 Record 1 ** ******************************************************************************** IDENTIFICATION Regis#: USA1821 Make/Model: A319 Description: A...
by Golden Pilot
Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: De-icing incident in St Louis
Replies: 5
Views: 2853

Re: De-icing incident in St Louis

Nothing here yet.... http://www.faa.gov/data_research/accident_incident/preliminary_data/ But they did have a ground Incident in Philly.. ******************************************************************************** ** Report created 12/28/2010 Record 1 ** ****************************************...
by Golden Pilot
Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Top Gun 2
Replies: 2
Views: 1256

Re: Top Gun 2

“I’m not waiting for a script. I’m going to do my homework. I’m going down to I think it’s Fallon, Nevada, down near New Mexico and it’s a whole different world now,” Scott told Hitfix

Last time I drove through, I thought Fallon was in Northwestern Nevada??? just East of Reno? :wink:
by Golden Pilot
Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The Mynarski Lancaster
Replies: 17
Views: 2647

Re: The Mynarski Lancaster

1430 MDT, The Lanc just passed over CGYE at approx 1,000 AGL, eastbound up the Kicking Horse River toward CYYC.

Very, very cool to see :supz: !
by Golden Pilot
Sun Jun 13, 2010 6:47 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Best Route from Calgary to Vancouver?
Replies: 17
Views: 8641

Re: Best Route from Calgary to Vancouver?

This thread makes me sick. Agreed ! People, People, You're making a Mountain out of a Mole hill here.... It's NOT rocket science. You don't NEED to fly on an airway, direct at altitude. Remember to back when you had 50 hours, Use that Pilot magic you learned and just follow the roads and valleys. (...
by Golden Pilot
Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:32 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Landing Stories
Replies: 12
Views: 1801

Re: Landing Stories

After an unusually hard landing when arriving at YVR...The Flight Attendant announced..

"For those of you not paying attention...we HAVE landed at Vancouver......"

She sure broke the tension and got a good round of laughter from the SLF.
by Golden Pilot
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Plane crashes on squamish Glacier (again)
Replies: 26
Views: 3602

Re: Plane crashes on squamish Glacier (again)

Sorry WIDOW, I may have ... !

I posted the article regarding the quip about Toni Onley, but never actually read the bulk of the text, my apologies. I do recall another Glacier landing incident last year, now that you mention it.
by Golden Pilot
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:56 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Plane crashes on squamish Glacier (again)
Replies: 26
Views: 3602

Re: Plane crashes on squamish Glacier (again)

Didn't the artist (sorry, name escapes me right now) that piled his Bucaneer into the Fraser a few years ago also have a wreck up on the Glacier? This is the worst time of year for crevasses: Snowpack starts to thin out, and the crevasses that you can't see also can't support your weight. Toni Onle...
by Golden Pilot
Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: License number question...
Replies: 34
Views: 3667

Re: License number question...

XDP15208 Private 1975 ( Prairie region) then lost that 5 digit number when I got a commercial and AME in Pacific region in 1978 VRM160819 VRC160819
by Golden Pilot
Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Anybody flying with high blood pressure?
Replies: 13
Views: 2544

Re: Anybody flying with high blood pressure?

Zestoritic 20/12.5 ( or the generic Listinopril 20/12.5) one a day, about 4 years, no issues. Brought the BP down from about 160/120 to under normal now ( 110/70). Also good to get out and do some evening walks, plus try to manage daily stress. I also bought a home- BP cuff, and kept a daily/hourly ...
by Golden Pilot
Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:48 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: got the new licence
Replies: 127
Views: 10969

Re: got the new licence

I hand-delivered my application to a TC office on Dec 3 .... on Jan 15, I'm still waiting for the new booklet .... Meanwhile, I signed a co-workers application on Dec 20 He mailed his in ( read - Slow Christmas mail ! ) and received his new booklet on Jan 6. What gives with that ? It may have been d...

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