I used this for the CPL too, thought it was quite well done. If your the type of person that can study on there own and don't need to be in a classroom setting or need constant interaction to learn go for it.

If i'm not mistaken I believe YYC is one of the busiest airports in the world that does not have a parallel runway and the runway layout also limits land and hold short operations for many types.

If your trying to get in between 430 and 7 local time it can be a pain

This is interesting, I did my commercial ground school through them and found it to be very informative. I did it online, I believe it is done in conjunction with Harv's Air and was generally all original material, no TC Cd's. Flying there was great too, especially training commercially as your at a...

I was in a 172 on the arrivals frequency coming back into Calgary from Springbank when this happened, the initial call indicated a burning electrical type smell in the cockpit, the crew did not declare and emergency and just requesting priority into Calgary where they landed uneventfully. Radio call...

ditto on the ear seals not lasting long, the seam on one of mine split around 150 hours of use, still a top notch headset though. You can order replacemets from Telex or for a few more bucks I splurged for the oregon aero replacements

www.oregonaero.com

add 3 or 4 more parked in YYC off taxiway uniform (east end). Definetly in Delta colours, CRJ100 or 200's

There were two CF18's parked at Shell yesterday, I believe it had something to do with this:

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/ ... algaryHome

I used a book by Sabrejet, can't remeber the title, it has a starfighter on the front cover, comprised of 4 multiple choice tests, these were very helpful.

I am not aware of anything at YYC or YBW, though the school at YYC was rumoured to be reviewing its insurance policy in hopes of allowing there twin to be rented without an instructor on board.

the Cooking lake aviation academy has a Seminole available though that's up Edmonton way.

I picked up the 50D from aviationworld in Vancouver a few months ago, on there website it is listed at 799 however I was only charged 699, score! Calgary pilot supply don't regularily stock it but can bring it in however there price was 899. I had asked Threshold aviation if they carried it as well ...

As of a few days ago I am finally a class IV instructor, it's been a fun and challenging road, however the biggest challenge seems to be landing that first gig... Unfortunately the schools in my area are absolutely saturated with instructors and lacking students. Bad timing on my part with the usual...

I believe its usual a 182 that uses the call sign owned by the RCMP or the Calgary Police...

Vickers VC-10

I am looking to rent a Cessna 172 in early May for about a week for a Cross Canada trip (Calgary-Montreal) and back. The trip will involve about 40 flying hours in which I have no problem paying for up front. I also do not mind going for a check ride/flight with the owner/renter if that can help. I ...