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by alti2d
Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:00 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: End of the Line for the Dash-8?
Replies: 13
Views: 4209

Re: End of the Line for the Dash-8?

Saw this one in YXX a few years ago... Seems to be lots of after-airline rolls for the plane to fill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02ZB9bo-g2Q
by alti2d
Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Moving to the US
Replies: 10
Views: 2252

Re: Moving to the US

Beyond the flying opportunities etc. involved in moving south, one should keep in mind the personal tax implications, and the personal and corporate banking information reporting requirements (and penalties for failing to do so) etc., of obtaining a green card/citizenship. This is particularly impor...
by alti2d
Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Pilot prangs Metro while using cel phone during taxi
Replies: 68
Views: 10470

Re: Pilot prangs Metro while using cel phone during taxi

There was a story I'd heard at a previous place of employment (though I can't verify the truthiness of it) of a pilot answering his cell phone while on an approach to land. Though I doubt the conditions were IFR, he was on a recurrent check ride.... He didn't pass the check ride, oddly enough.
by alti2d
Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Nor-Alta
Replies: 20
Views: 6092

Re: Nor-Alta

From my understanding of the Nor-Alta medevac crew scheduling, not only have they passed TC audits with this 'scheme' in place, they also went to their POI to have a TC letter issued on the matter due to such objections from the 'newly hired' Mikisewer crews. There is justification for their 20/10 s...
by alti2d
Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:46 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Eagle Jet International / Pay to Fly
Replies: 52
Views: 29474

Re: Eagle Jet International / Pay to Fly

Specifically concerning Eagle Jet and Ameriflight B1900/Be99/SW4 pay to play programs... From my indirect experience, each individual entering such a program has their own specific rational for choosing that route. Some reasons include people that got into flying later and decide that they cannot af...
by alti2d
Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Syncrude?
Replies: 3
Views: 3570

Re: Syncrude?

From what I know...
M-F, an early flight shift and a late flight shift, moving folks from YMM to YYC and YEG, also to some of the YMM area airports, great training, great pay, flying a pair of C560s.

That's all I've got.
by alti2d
Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: How to Email a resume
Replies: 10
Views: 2500

Re: How to Email a resume

I second Wacko's method. I include the cover letter and a cut and paste version of my resume (so that it's properly formatted for email), then include Word doc attachments of the cover letter and resume as a two page, single attachment. I like the pdf file idea though.
by alti2d
Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Newbie Looking for positivity from the Boards
Replies: 19
Views: 2520

Re: Newbie Looking for positivity from the Boards

How about looking for a job in the oil patch, for that elusive high-paying, entry level job. If you're willing to travel around for work, making a stop in Fort McMurray and getting a job with one of the companies there may equal good pay, with a rotating schedule that would allow you to work on your...
by alti2d
Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Flying Wild Alaska
Replies: 38
Views: 7234

Re: Flying Wild Alaska

Anyone know where I can find the episodes online? If at all?
by alti2d
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Air Mikisew??
Replies: 16
Views: 4312

Re: Air Mikisew??

Ha... rereading old posts can be fun. How's Mikisew doing these days? :roll:
by alti2d
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: General Aviation in China: No Rules
Replies: 12
Views: 2170

Re: General Aviation in China: No Rules

And on that railway, the passenger cars are pressurized due to the altitude...

Just for a little general info.

And their road system is not better than what we have here...
by alti2d
Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Mandatory Retirement
Replies: 1
Views: 990

Re: Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Mandatory Retirement

Sounds to me like the court is telling the tribunal to reconsider the case, fully considering and evaluating the evidence that Air Canada is providing, rather than dismissing their evidence that age 60 requirements are necessary to meet international flight requirements, and dismissing the evidence ...
by alti2d
Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Airspeed Limitations, CAR 602.32 amended 2010/11/10
Replies: 28
Views: 12092

Re: Airspeed Limitations, CAR 602.32 amended 2010/11/10

Note also the wording change from 'controlled airport' to 'controlled aerodrome'. Is there an operational effect of this?
by alti2d
Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:44 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Logging Instrument time real world
Replies: 54
Views: 9743

Re: Logging Instrument time real world

It seems everyone has their own interpretations... So, where CAR 401.08 (2) A personal log that is maintained for the purposes referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) shall contain the holder's name and the following information in respect of each flight: (a) the date of the flight; (b) the type of...
by alti2d
Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Flying relief in Africa.
Replies: 11
Views: 5714

Re: Flying relief in Africa.

Air Serve has been known to hire Canadian pilots as well, despite being a US operation. airserv.org
by alti2d
Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Northern Alberta
Replies: 8
Views: 3029

Re: Northern Alberta

I haven't heard of anyone doing one or two month contracts with Airborne or Nor-Alta.
by alti2d
Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Flying Wild Alaska
Replies: 99
Views: 17644

Re: Flying Wild Alaska

Very interesting. But... They mispronounced Tuluksak, of course, and that airport is only 20 minutes from Bethel, why not get fuel there.... anywho... spent 2 glorious years flying in that part of the world. Thanks for the heads up on the program, I'm going to have to keep an eye on it and see what ...
by alti2d
Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:49 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Small Town Airport
Replies: 25
Views: 6057

Re: Small Town Airport

King Air 100s and 200s would certainly have no problem with a 3400' strip at 2000' ASL, unless it was a hot summer day.
by alti2d
Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:41 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Edmonton pilot supply stores.
Replies: 6
Views: 4658

Re: Edmonton pilot supply stores.

Check Duecy Avionics (sp?) for headsets and such, across the street from the Edmonton Flying club at the city centre, or go and have a look at what the flying club offers....

There's a good one in Calgary...

That's all I've got. :?
by alti2d
Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:47 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Small plane disappears on flight from NWT to Alberta
Replies: 27
Views: 6196

Re: Small plane disappears on flight from NWT to Alberta

Saw the C130 and DHC 5 parked in CYOJ for the night. Good luck guys!! No good news as of yet.
by alti2d
Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:08 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Cessna 207 anyone??
Replies: 25
Views: 9589

Re: Cessna 207 anyone??

Careful about the rear loading is correct.... you'll know you're a little far back when it starts to tip onto its tail. With the extended length flying empty, you do have more leverage for landing and can easily land power off versus the C206, where I've found it possible to run out of elevator in t...
by alti2d
Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:03 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: FAA -- High Performance & Complex
Replies: 10
Views: 1603

Re: FAA -- High Performance & Complex

Why not just call up a friendly FSDO and ask them the question, avoid all the interpretive hassle.
by alti2d
Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Tips for flying in the States??
Replies: 26
Views: 3068

Re: Tips for flying in the States??

All the above is spot on. There are several schools and a flying club from which to rent at Montgomery Field, also, that is where the FSDO is located. Rental rates are a fair bit cheaper stateside, and you can also organize independent instructors through the club. If you are going flying, ask a loc...
by alti2d
Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Cathay Interview
Replies: 16
Views: 3645

Re: Cathay Interview

I think that the Calgary Pilot Supply store has (or has had) interview guide books for Cathay Interviews in particular... may be a little dated, but may be useful.

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