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by oldncold
Fri Feb 20, 2026 2:13 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Pilot Shortage Solved! Thank you Carney!
Replies: 23
Views: 3233

Re: Pilot Shortage Solved! Thank you Carney!

Had 2 co workers from england have to leave work permits expiring .in jan worked for 705 and a 704 These folks had master degrees atpl canada worrking owned houses late 20's speak the kings english , of the charts for points score / problem no one processimg there perm rez due to quota redduction. /...
by oldncold
Wed Jan 28, 2026 6:07 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: RCAF looking overseas to fill pilot shortage
Replies: 104
Views: 31038

Re: RCAF looking overseas to fill pilot shortage

oh couple of other points the CAf is trying to fastrack the replacement of the m4 // cost 750 milion liberal gun auto/semi automatic buyback cost 750 million Canada will be as helpless in 24 months to defend its self as in 1941 a jewish family being loaded onto a" vacation train " to an exterminatio...
by oldncold
Mon Jan 26, 2026 12:45 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: biz jet challenger 650 crashed on takeoff bangor maine
Replies: 12
Views: 1709

biz jet challenger 650 crashed on takeoff bangor maine

Bangor maine international closed .650 crashed on take off atc "aware of 8 persons on the plane . Weather was getting pretty bad and the 650 has a super critical wing. any contaimination ice etc going to severely affect take off . especially if at max gross . ie heading for europe, or west coast of ...
by oldncold
Thu Jan 15, 2026 4:11 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: RCAF looking overseas to fill pilot shortage
Replies: 104
Views: 31038

Re: RCAF looking overseas to fill pilot shortage

9.8million square km to defend and the biggest pile of natural wealth on the planet. only 45 fighter pilots current an qualified. of those 45 only 26 are exp enough to be tac or section lead. Only 17 f18 s are serviceable inpart because the airforce is also critically short of techs due to retiremen...
by oldncold
Wed Jan 07, 2026 11:09 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Garmin Emergency Autoland - Not a test
Replies: 28
Views: 2388

Re: Garmin Emergency Autoland - Not a test

Scenario ,well its 230 am over canadian arctic pilot co pilot are deadheadn home but 500 more mikes to cover . The crew been paired together for 12 days nearing end of 14 day rotation . running out of small talk material to talkabout. at flt level 250 . Auto pilot on. been quiet for 10 15 min atc do...
by oldncold
Sat Dec 27, 2025 11:31 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: biz jet crash statseville north carolina ...
Replies: 14
Views: 2011

Re: biz jet crash statseville north carolina ...

Latest yet unverifed info: baggage door opened after takeoff , bag went into the engine . There is also speculation that the owner / or pilots son was in left seat. it s not known if they were 550 qualified ? the investigation continues . But that baggage being ingested into an engine would explain ...
by oldncold
Thu Dec 18, 2025 5:37 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: biz jet crash statseville north carolina ...
Replies: 14
Views: 2011

biz jet crash statseville north carolina ...

look like a fatal accident from short clip from msn unknown what type of biz jet weather misty and look like some standing water on taxiway too
by oldncold
Mon Oct 20, 2025 4:20 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Floatplane Crash Thread
Replies: 188
Views: 77187

Re: Floatplane Crash Thread

any updates on the 2024 crash of otter cgmlb ? was the plane recovered from lake ?report said submerged at approx time of crash , still listed on the can civil registry over a year latter . dhc 3 website says current .but finding that has not been accurate for several years unfotunately ,did it get ...
by oldncold
Wed Sep 17, 2025 7:32 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: cfxgc reports eng failure crash lands
Replies: 0
Views: 571

cfxgc reports eng failure crash lands

Audio of the plane that crashed in toronto no injuries as reported on cbc. Narrowly avoiding an in progress soccer game at park near danforth the cherokee 140. Is registered to a numbered ontario company
by oldncold
Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:30 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Reduced System Capacity
Replies: 4
Views: 1376

Re: Reduced System Capacity

A ats friend says this summer nav can is offering some big dollar incentives to fill gaps in different hi density ifr areas ,across Canada for experienced controllers .ie yvr yyc yyz yul so the ones that put there hand up n float from region to ifr region. Making some good coin n seeing a part of co...
by oldncold
Sat Aug 23, 2025 10:20 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Kenn Borek air hiring requirements
Replies: 2
Views: 4827

Re: Kenn Borek air hiring requirements

CP IS A GREAT GUY with a brutal task. Keeping 100 + pilots happy with a mgt that is 1970s era. Across 4 contients . pay is behind the 2025 inflation curve . not the cp fault. The mgt is canadian heli and there cultures are complimentary . Based on paying workers in the construction industry by the d...
by oldncold
Tue Apr 15, 2025 1:54 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Chief pilot liability??
Replies: 15
Views: 5285

Re: Chief pilot liability??

Back in the day. It was akin to having 2 pick up trucks and 2 tow ropes attached to you arms. One pick up was transport canada> the other was the owner. . wasnt too bad if the pickups were pulling in the same direction . However if they. Diverged. :twisted: It was a tug of war that you were going to...
by oldncold
Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:35 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: How long until layoffs due to Tariffs?
Replies: 144
Views: 40860

Re: How long until layoffs due to Tariffs?

DJT. IS A CAVEMAN running around smashing anything he don't like. Most post of this thread. Is approaching from an intelligent rational bent . It dont work with caveman. Wrong tactic. He is running. Hitlers dictators playbook to a tee. 1/ crush domestic opposition 2/ sell glory of conquest. To forei...
by oldncold
Sat Mar 15, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

Trump , is doing exactly the nazis party playbook from the 1930's its called the dictators playbook 1/Crush your domestic opposition. Proof the the tirade on the doj. Irs , As example. 2/ sell the glory of conquest to domestic and foreign audiences. 3/ military ultimatium to achieve domination with ...
by oldncold
Thu Feb 27, 2025 9:38 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Canadian North Sold to EIC
Replies: 18
Views: 6770

Re: Canadian North Sold to EIC

There goes the compilentary hot meals to economy pax n special coffee. Shareholders will want another increase in quarterly dividend. :shock:
by oldncold
Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:06 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

THREAD DRIFT though ai ,productivity in federal govt. ( or lack of ) Are interesting topics. They dont have jack to do with the tariff current chaos. Coming soon to a neighbourhood near you. Alum, steel , lumber , autos etc. That may be yur friend across the street that you just watched the hockey g...
by oldncold
Mon Feb 10, 2025 9:09 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

Mods thread drift federal govt productivity very little to do with tariffs. . Correct the drift or lock the topic
by oldncold
Mon Feb 10, 2025 6:31 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

doubled down on annexation.. // i say again tarriffs least of your problems :smt014 the ambasador said the his threats are a violation of international law.
he dont give fk. he needs canads resources he will take them by force, get your heads out of the sand
by oldncold
Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:41 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

Wake up Canada , tariffs least of problems Dictators playbook 101 1/Crush domestic opposition 2 /sell the glory of conquest 3/ military ultimatium for domination without ever firing a shot 4/ annexation or invasion Canada biggest pile of wealth not yet controlled by a dictator. We check every box to...
by oldncold
Tue Feb 04, 2025 3:14 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

Nice that we still have the freedom to debate ,exchange barbs. . If we continue to starve our military of the size and equipment to defend 9.3 million sq/km how much longer will that continue with this pile of resources wealth. N kgb comical. You dont know jack. Just ask a survivor of the invasion o...
by oldncold
Mon Feb 03, 2025 3:06 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

Pelmet read my latest post( 1 before yours ) tariffs least of our fn problems .
by oldncold
Mon Feb 03, 2025 2:49 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

Hard ball politics. Trump knows that 20+percent of voting americans have latino roots. Its not rocket science to know in order to have his agenda fully implented he needs control of the house and senate.in the mid terms elections. Canada only 0.5 % see we dont count politically in the usa . Trump ma...
by oldncold
Sun Feb 02, 2025 12:05 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

Rookie pilot , though many agree with you taking a hard line. The problem is we dont have a military neither in size or effectiveness to back that hard line up. The usa in the late 1930s embargoed Japan. Of oil. The result was pearl harbour.Im sure you have heard the saying never back a cat into a c...
by oldncold
Sat Feb 01, 2025 11:57 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

I stand by my comments. The reason the pm avoided sovereignty n military aspect is obvious. We do not have the capacity to deal with those issues. Trump itchn to invade canada.to solve its resources problems. Lets not give any more foolish ideas . We are talking small potatoes where trump is wanting...
by oldncold
Sat Feb 01, 2025 2:43 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada
Replies: 352
Views: 142309

Re: Trump threatens immediate 25% tariffs on Canada

With 90 % of the Canadian population within 300km of usa border. Thats all they would need. The rest would be an asymetric campaign. As nearly all of the food n gasoline, for domestic consumption within that km zone. Currently to overrun Ottawa it just would take : 40,000 special forces airborne , 1...

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