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by Fork-Tailed Devil
Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:10 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Duke Elegant:
Replies: 31
Views: 3594

Re: Duke Elegant:

I too had the honor of flying with 'Captain Kangaroo' on several occasions. It was always a memorable experience. The highlight was flying in the YCW airshow with him in the King Air and exceeding multiple aom limitations just because "there were lot's of ladies watching". Yeah those stories about b...
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:20 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: F-35 Lightning II
Replies: 29
Views: 2685

And for the record the Typhoon should be the Typhoon 2! :wink: :wink:

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by Fork-Tailed Devil
Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: F-35 Lightning II
Replies: 29
Views: 2685

There will only ever be one Lightning my friends! Oh yeah..............wait a minute there was that British jet fighter in the 50's.........ah nuts! I guess that makes it the Lightning 3!
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:07 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Canadian North's First F-100
Replies: 16
Views: 4398

Ahhh now I get it........I was wondering what Canadian North would be using Super Sabres for. :wink:
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:06 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: 8-Minute Movie: "Pilots"
Replies: 7
Views: 1608

She was sure hot, she was definitely gorgeous, she was unequivocally sexy...................................

the mk XII Supermarine Spitfire of course!.......uh was there a blonde in that film???
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:45 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Why Pistons are better than Turbines...
Replies: 21
Views: 2507

Couldn't agree more.......hey what's that thing on your avatar Gramps?!!!
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:55 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: !!!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1112

Yes, 35 feet if the crap hits the fan at V1!
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Mon Dec 26, 2005 5:33 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: GPS at Alternates
Replies: 9
Views: 1509

A pilot can take credit for a GPS approach at an alternate aerodrome when all of the following conditions are met: -A useable approach at the destination is served by a functioning traditional aid -The pilot or operator determines that approach-level RAIM will be available at the alternate aerodrome...
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:24 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Floatplane Crash off Miami
Replies: 28
Views: 3857

My favorite news quote on this tragedy: The plane was a twin-engine Grumman G-73T Turbine Mallard. It had a few previously reported incidents according to the FAA.... FOR CRYING OUT LOUD THE PLANE IS 58 YEARS OLD!! Yeah she blew a couple of jugs back in '49, it could be related to mondays crash. :ro...
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:12 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Medical completed for Jazz, how long is the wait ?
Replies: 18
Views: 3019

No kidding I got the call 30 minutes after completeing my medical. I guess they fax the results. I've got the 14th also. See ya there TC!
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:04 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Antonov
Replies: 17
Views: 2689

Antonov

I snapped a couple of pictures of the take-off. Here you go.

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by Fork-Tailed Devil
Wed Oct 12, 2005 1:32 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: AC Jazz sim invitation
Replies: 5
Views: 1809

Anyone waiting don't sweat it yet. I interviewed 3 weeks ago and my sim eval isn't for another 2 weeks. They said the sims are heavily booked. Patience everyone!
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Sun Aug 28, 2005 12:10 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Grumman 7F7 Tiger Cat
Replies: 8
Views: 2191

I saw one at Reno a few years ago and it was awesome. Yeah Grummans are nice but I prefer Skunkworks. Nothing beats a fork-tailed devil! :P
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Thu May 19, 2005 8:56 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: For all you seaplane pilots out there
Replies: 16
Views: 2284

And the best part is if you're approaching the dock a little fast, just drop some flap! :wink:
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Thu May 19, 2005 1:21 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: I can offer somenthing in Vancouver...
Replies: 41
Views: 7801

No way could you pick up a used King for 800,000. With all the jewels, crowns, gold sceptres, thrones and stuff, uh uh not gonna happen. Not even off Ebay.
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:28 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Air India 182 Verdict
Replies: 18
Views: 2013

Air India 182 Verdict

Not Guilty. Must be a very tough day for the families of victims looking for closure and the RCMP investigators who have no doubt spent the majority of their careers working this case. I guess the big question is what next? Is an appeal viable after such a long and painful investigation? Will it be ...
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Sat Mar 05, 2005 12:57 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: YXX near miss
Replies: 8
Views: 2172

I had a 'near miss' about 10 years ago in YXX on an IFR recurrent ride with JM in the right seat. We were inbound on the NDB approach approaching the beacon, I was under the hood. ATC for some reason cleared CP's Twin Comanche (who were VFR) from overhead the airport direct to the beacon without pro...
by Fork-Tailed Devil
Mon Feb 07, 2005 1:10 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The Duke Has Passed
Replies: 61
Views: 10171

Truly sad news. My condolences to his family. Les was one of those characters you just could never imagine going out like this. I always thought it would be a jealous husband or something. Les was always very encouraging to me when I was starting out flying. The total opposite of the 'grizzled capta...

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