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by skyrocket
Sat May 20, 2023 1:21 am
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Aircraft parts to be sent to Toronto or Montreal from Alaska
Replies: 0
Views: 1223

Aircraft parts to be sent to Toronto or Montreal from Alaska

Anybody would know, the best way to send a box of spare parts from Anchorage Alaska to Toronto or Montreal? The dimension of the box is 3’ x 4’ x 5’ weight 400 pounds
by skyrocket
Fri Jun 17, 2016 5:39 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Superior Airways
Replies: 384
Views: 296121

Re: Superior Airways

strikestwo wrote:Severn's office in Sioux Lookout the summer of 1972. Later that summer the painters showed up and painted it blue. One of the apprentice engineers lived in the small suite in the upstairs.
by skyrocket
Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Telex Airman 750 headset
Replies: 0
Views: 703

Telex Airman 750 headset

In good order used them about 50 hrs: asking 125$. Also including one set that need to be repaired.
by skyrocket
Wed May 06, 2015 5:18 am
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Headset for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 595

Headset for sale

Aviation headset airman 750, bought last winter use it 5 times 150$
by skyrocket
Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:46 am
Forum: Forum de discussion sur l'aviation en Français
Topic: Formation PPL et CPL en 5 et 22 semaines... est-ce possible?
Replies: 7
Views: 3809

Re: Formation PPL et CPL en 5 et 22 semaines... est-ce possi

Oui c'est possible. Je connais un jeune qui a fait ses licenses ppl cpl, examens passés (ainsi que fly test) en trois mois. En bonus, il a appris à se débrouiller en anglais. Il a fait son cours chez Harv's Air à Steinback Man. prix très compétitif. C'est une communauté Mennonite. Ce sont des gens s...
by skyrocket
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Superior Airways
Replies: 384
Views: 296121

Re: Superior Airways

Bellanca Skyrocket CF-DCE on the Manicouagan River near Baie Comeau.This was, the perfect location for a seaplane base, with no hills surrounding the area and this great river stretching northward for over than 200 miles. So flying an overloaded float plane increases your confidence by a big margin....
by skyrocket
Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:28 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Superior Airways
Replies: 384
Views: 296121

Re: Superior Airways

Had a chat with Adrien Blanchette last monday, they had one(CF-DOF) at Hollinger Ungava Transport for a while(1950) See the video on Google.
by skyrocket
Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Superior Airways
Replies: 384
Views: 296121

Re: Superior Airways

Bellanca Skyrocket CF-DCE, bought from Superior Airways at Fort Williams, winter of 1965. This aircraft was purchase by Mr. Georges Hamel owner of Baie Comeau Air Services. This was a great plane; I had the opportunity to spend the summer of 65 as a crewman, what a great experience. Flew this plane ...
by skyrocket
Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:04 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: What Really Happened Aboard Air France 447
Replies: 18
Views: 6245

Re: What Really Happened Aboard Air France 447

Interesting to read on YouTube

Children of magenta
by skyrocket
Sun May 03, 2009 2:21 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Pix From a Swamper - Remembering Craig Chenell
Replies: 2153
Views: 582136

Re: Pic from a swamper

My mistake, thanks Cat Driver
by skyrocket
Sun May 03, 2009 2:18 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Pix From a Swamper - Remembering Craig Chenell
Replies: 2153
Views: 582136

Re: Pic from a swamper

Hello Doc
Nice picture, please could you give us the story.
Thanks
by skyrocket
Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: DC-3s, C47s and Dakotas
Replies: 42
Views: 4570

Re: DC-3s, C47s and Dakotas

LFR was flown by Jean Marie Pitre in 1974. Picture taken east of LG2, bringing a small tractor(8000Lbs) to build the first airfield at LG4. We (CF-FKZ) were following him in case of an engine failure. Oil paint made by C. Weber.
by skyrocket
Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:00 am
Forum: ATS Question Forum
Topic: Question for ATC
Replies: 2
Views: 827

Question for ATC

What do you think about the PC12? Does it make a big difference compared to others turbo prop aircrafts?
by skyrocket
Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: DHC-3 PT6 engine VS Garrett
Replies: 16
Views: 3793

DHC-3 PT6 engine VS Garrett

It would be interesting to know, from pilots or operators, wich one is the best...
by skyrocket
Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: avcanada book club?
Replies: 104
Views: 7597

Re: avcanada book club?

Geiri Johnson :oops:
by skyrocket
Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:07 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: avcanada book club?
Replies: 104
Views: 7597

Re: avcanada book club?

I agree, The accidental Airline is one of the best book on aviation history of Western Canada. I read it twice; great story. If you have a chance to read the book: My compass points North, by Gerry Johnson. (out of print), a story in northern Manitoba. It is hard to believe that a man has worked so ...
by skyrocket
Mon Dec 31, 2007 3:48 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Pix From a Swamper - Remembering Craig Chenell
Replies: 2153
Views: 582136

Re: Pic from a swamper

Very nice picture! Reminds me the good old days... However, it's the first time that I see a DC-3 on skis with a passenger door. Usually, they are fitted with a cargo door... Do you know where this picture has been taken?

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