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Why wouldn't the pilot return to YVR immediately? MCAS or Weight and Balance??

It doesn't matter what anyone thinks here, the free market will decide. Imagine Air Canada implements a two tier pricing scenario YVR to YYZ. With pilots, flight costs $500. Without pilots, flight costs $300. At first, not much adoption. And then, a few happy customers on fare #2.. Then more, then m...

Who said either of the planes were at the wrong altitude?

You could try to ignore the ground up, pass every exam through regurgitation, but if you are lucky enough to make it to the floor your OJI will realize right away that you have massive amounts of knowledge gap neccessary to be an IFR controller..... This, will delay your progress and possibly get yo...

Worldwide ATC checkout rates for IFR are similar to Canada. It is a world wide training issue. Of course companies (Nav Canada) or other would love to check out 100% of controllers. It costs them a lot of money and resources too. Overtime protection does not exist.

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Didn't it occur that flow control is working if you show up and nobody else is there?

Great first post sean.J !!

This really burns me up inside.. It hasn't even made headlines in BC. Nicely tucked away and spun as a positive for 'used' car / aircraft dealers...... http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/03/11/bc-pst-private-vehicle-sales.html The provincial government may be fuelling the black mar...

Got my new book in the mail. I like it! All licenses and ratings combined in one place, my medical and a snappy picture!

Why not file direct?

I've had a corporate type american file CYVR direct CYYZ.
Guess what it was late at night and he got it!

I would estimate 1 in 4 pilots get passive aggressive if given a vector for spacing.
Why do they take it personal? A lot of things are happening behind the scenes!

+1 for Parrot Heads analysis. He pretty much hit it bang on. My course had 8 in generic, 4 got licenses. 50% checkout rate. But being a qualified controller now, I will even add that controllers from other complexes have a say on a trainee. If enough complaints come through while playing pool on bre...

I would bet the controller doesn't know how he sounds. Although awkward, i would probably tell him in a nice way... "ahh center, your transmissions are cutting out early..." The equipment doesn't really show you the delay when you are working in the center, and unless you have been a pilot (which no...

This would not be a bad thing in my opinion..

The above definitions are for the most part correct. Read up on Wikipedia about true airspeed versus indicated versus mach for an in depth answer. From a controllers perspective, If you have a mach restriction on an aircraft, once issued initial descent clearance at destination, the restriction, tec...

I can attest that 'Mayday Mayday' will not only get your undivided attention as an air traffic controller, It will also quiet the entire 18 aircraft on frequency when it is busy. This happened to me - a plane experiencing decompression made the call.. Very quickly the reports of light chop come to a...

would if I was tight on fuel I would tell you "Unable, Fuel" At this point the controller would not be obligated to give you priority handling. The controller would probably ask if you are declaring 'minimum fuel'. This is out of the AIM 1.8.2 Minimum Fuel Advisory Pilots may experience situations ...

Instructions should be complied with, unless the captain deems unsafe. Clearances however can be turned down and it is within the aircrafts right. ATC should make clear what they are stating... Example 'ABC cleared direct YXE' versus 'ABC proceed direct YXE' Many times Northwest will not deviate fro...

Airport closure unrelated to incident. Was for snow removal, was dumping a ton.

Anyone actually taking the new option? If so what advantages do you see for your situation.
Thanks.

This really strikes me as close - minded and ignorant on Canada's behalf. Traveling the world makes one a better person and citizen, period. This world would be a better place if everyone had the opportunity and motivation to take some time out and see how others live in this world. But transport on...

Wow, after being away for a while and then returning to my thread I am surprised at the attention it got. And secondly, I can't believe how many people Hijack threads. Half of the posts aren't even closely related to my topic... The other half are personal attacks on each other. What a JOKE. Look at...

Just to start things off! Please no one take any offense ;) The good: B727 (M.84+ yes thanks) RJ900's (What the... oh thats why, he's not a 100 series. Number 1 for sequencing!) WestJet 737's (Expedite the climb... no problem) Speedbird (Most professional pilots out there) The bad: RJ's 100/200 (Umm...

Yes, agreed the selection process is the same.. However, once the interview has been passed you are only placed into a large national pool and still guaranteed nothing. From here you must be shortlisted to a local centre, and the wink wink, nudge nudge begins. And it is true that they must qualify, ...