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by flightdude1
Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:26 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Caravan Flight Saftey Manual in .pdf?
Replies: 7
Views: 1290

Re: Caravan Flight Saftey Manual in .pdf?

While we're at it, anyone have a B200 POH or Manual in pdf? Please pm if someone does.
Appreciated,

FD
by flightdude1
Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:46 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Female Friendly Skies ???
Replies: 30
Views: 2772

Re: Female Friendly Skies ???

What's with YOWFLYER and starting threads that are more than likely going to turn into debates? First it was FTU's vs Colleges, now Men and Women, what's next? Airbus vs Boeing is already a big one on airliners.net, instructing vs bush is already discussed on here, so what can we think up next?
by flightdude1
Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Pix From a Swamper - Remembering Craig Chenell
Replies: 2153
Views: 655818

Re: Pic from a swamper

That must have scared the shit out of ya...
by flightdude1
Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:54 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Pix From a Swamper - Remembering Craig Chenell
Replies: 2153
Views: 655818

Re: Pic from a swamper

Well you got the best of me...I did realize none of them had the signature "round-skewed" look as a fish eye, but I must say #1 comes close as the angle of the chopper compared to the rest of the slide. However I must have stared at that first picture for about 15 minutes last right cause something ...
by flightdude1
Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: YQT Plane Spotting....
Replies: 9
Views: 1835

Re: YQT Plane Spotting....

Let it be known I just wanted to know of some good picture taking locations!!!! :?
by flightdude1
Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Pix From a Swamper - Remembering Craig Chenell
Replies: 2153
Views: 655818

Re: Pic from a swamper

sky's the limit wrote:
Rudy wrote:Brint, what do you use to get that fisheye panoramic shot of the caravan? I like that one.

Looks like he stitched a few pix together.

stl
i'm thinking Fish eye as well, much to seamless...
by flightdude1
Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: YQT Plane Spotting....
Replies: 9
Views: 1835

YQT Plane Spotting....

Curious if anyone knows of some good plane spotting, other than right beside National right near the button of 25. Would like to find a decent open spot of the field. Thanks!
by flightdude1
Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: lets do something about terrible pilot wages in Canada!!!!
Replies: 100
Views: 6456

Re: lets do something about terrible pilot wages in Canada!!!!

Also, did you not see the thunder ad for a van driver? 70k? Seems pretty damn good to me...
by flightdude1
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: lets do something about terrible pilot wages in Canada!!!!
Replies: 100
Views: 6456

Re: lets do something about terrible pilot wages in Canada!!!!

I agree to some extent, however it varies....My first job was on a 207 and I was clearing in the area of 30k...and looking at first year teaching jobs, they only get in the area of 35k...now as for most KA, Metro, medevac FO's, well i think the 20-30k is a bit weak...but in my position, i still nee...
by flightdude1
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: lets do something about terrible pilot wages in Canada!!!!
Replies: 100
Views: 6456

Re: lets do something about terrible pilot wages in Canada!!!!

I agree to some extent, however it varies....My first job was on a 207 and I was clearing in the area of 30k...and looking at first year teaching jobs, they only get in the area of 35k...now as for most KA, Metro, medevac FO's, well i think the 20-30k is a bit weak...but in my position, i still need...
by flightdude1
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:12 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: D5Gravity - The Best 1900 Driver Ever???
Replies: 19
Views: 2678

Re: D5Gravity - The Best 1900 Driver Ever???

This is pure insanity!!!! My mommy says I'm the most handsomest and bestest pilot for any plane....
by flightdude1
Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Keeper River Airways
Replies: 7
Views: 1829

Re: Keeper River Airways

Just don't open your eyes, or the sight of teeth in a glass of water might turn your mood..... :shock:
by flightdude1
Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: epaulettes
Replies: 77
Views: 7516

Re: epaulettes

brokenwing wrote:whats the point?....
Who Cares? If your paid to wear em, wear em...if its your choice, do as you please, if not, then stay in the bush and don't complain......
by flightdude1
Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Cold snap grounds AC flights to/from Yellowknife
Replies: 32
Views: 4674

Re: Cold snap grounds AC flights to/from Yellowknife

Don't know for sure whether it matters or not, -40 on the ground is alot denser air than -40 at 20-30,000 feet...
by flightdude1
Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: End of the 208B
Replies: 51
Views: 4495

Re: End of the 208B

I fly the van, but choose to stay out of the van arguments.......I know how it handles, I know how it performs, so I know when NOT to go, or turn around....I just enjoy watching everyone argue....
by flightdude1
Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: End of the 208B
Replies: 51
Views: 4495

Re: End of the 208B

1000hp, that looks like selkirk air's otter on the dirty river......
by flightdude1
Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: End of the 208B
Replies: 51
Views: 4495

Re: End of the 208B

I couldn't agree more with you DOC, however, a few hundred pounds, on the van that crashed in YWG, was a contributing factor ;) (Which I believe Widow was speaking of)
by flightdude1
Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: End of the 208B
Replies: 51
Views: 4495

Re: End of the 208B

Yes, Toronto had their tare weights wrong, so they were out a few hundred pounds....I'm sure there are more weight related reasons
by flightdude1
Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: 3 unharmed in crash landing near Fort Simpson
Replies: 16
Views: 2980

Re: 3 unharmed in crash landing near Fort Simpson

806 eh, didn't know Cessna made such a craft....
by flightdude1
Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: End of the 208B
Replies: 51
Views: 4495

Re: End of the 208B

as for that F28 comment a few replies back, that had nothing to do with the aircraft's performance...the know it all Captain "didn't" want to waste time deicing and just decided to take off...Just another case of pilot error. I guess the Air Florida accident should make the B732 be uncertified for i...
by flightdude1
Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Instructing Vs. Northern Time
Replies: 26
Views: 2892

Re: Instructing Vs. Northern Time

....... :oops: I'm going to Canadian Tire today, what size shovel should I get?? remember kids, if your going to party, don't write on Avcanada the next day! And I wish I was still a Youth ;)
by flightdude1
Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Instructing Vs. Northern Time
Replies: 26
Views: 2892

Re: Instructing Vs. Northern Time

Cat I expected a more changing question then that from you, The answer is easy, The Instructor. The Instructor will do the job for half the pay, won't endanger your plane by flying it in cloud or anything other then clear skies, and when it came to dealing with ATC in Vancouver they would have no p...
by flightdude1
Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:22 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: WHO ARE THEY ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2437

Re: WHOR ARE THEY ?

Rowdy wrote:
There were two guys in my BE100 GS that were 250hr wonders..
So you have KA100 time as well?
by flightdude1
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: PC12 or King Air 90?
Replies: 128
Views: 15432

Re: PC12 or King Air 90?

PC12 basically flies like a caravan, but higher and faster, Caravan is a turbine 172.....Ergo, PC 12 = 172 :) Beech for me....
by flightdude1
Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Interview Tips?
Replies: 10
Views: 1778

Re: Interview Tips?

Know your Engine Shutdown/Secure checklist before the interview....;)....someone had to...

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