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by airpolit
Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Runway overrun caught on tape.
Replies: 89
Views: 7293

Re: Runway overrun caught on tape.

Bad decision making
by airpolit
Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Olympic security screw up
Replies: 144
Views: 12240

Re: Olympic security screw up

posted:
Security solution...
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by airpolit
Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Snow and Runway Conditions
Replies: 10
Views: 1291

Re: Snow and Runway Conditions

Liquid Charlie - My bad and good call on the crosswind chartage. The questions I wonder about the story are: 1. Did you return and land on the snow covered runway? 2. Was this during normal operating hours? Sounds like it was since the condition was NOTAMed. 3. Do you really believe this is a safety...
by airpolit
Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Snow and Runway Conditions
Replies: 10
Views: 1291

Re: Snow and Runway Conditions

In the FSS it says limited winter maint after hours, 2 hours prior notice required. During OPERATING HOURS, which are in the CFS; they should be able to keep the runway clear. If it is a giant storm and nothing is expected in they may decide to let it build it rather than plow throughout the snow st...
by airpolit
Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: Homebuilders
Topic: Cekady
Replies: 2
Views: 4110

Re: Cekady

beech 99
a tube fuselage?
:rolleyes:
by airpolit
Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Transport Canada Jobs?
Replies: 2
Views: 985

Efficient

Thanks for the help.

!!
by airpolit
Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Transport Canada Jobs?
Replies: 2
Views: 985

Transport Canada Jobs?

I have heard that TC will be hiring a variety of new positions but cannot confirm it.
I can't even find a job posting from them on the gov't of Canada web site.


Does anyone know information about TC's hiring and where to get it?

Thanks
by airpolit
Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:28 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Adhesion of Winter Contaminants to Aspualt and Humidity?
Replies: 8
Views: 740

Re: Adhesion of Winter Contaminants to Aspualt and Humidity?

I didnt mean just jets.

Very True indeed, can't beat experience.
Thanks alot for your comments.
Ill let you know if I figure out any secrets from the old man at the ice rink. lol
by airpolit
Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Adhesion of Winter Contaminants to Aspualt and Humidity?
Replies: 8
Views: 740

Re: Adhesion of Winter Contaminants to Aspualt and Humidity?

I have seen twin engine prop aircraft shut down and spin from the engine torque on an icey ramp. It can be very hazardous to manouver on when your brakes are ineffective. With respect to the zambonie comment. aha I like your thinking. Wondering about the training and knowledge of an ice man. He is m...
by airpolit
Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Adhesion of Winter Contaminants to Aspualt and Humidity?
Replies: 8
Views: 740

Adhesion of Winter Contaminants to Aspualt and Humidity?

En-light of the winter season approaching, the runway sweepers will be rolling. What are your thoughts regarding adhesion of ice/snow/etc to the runway pavement with respect to relative humidi ty. With smaller runways and jet/turbine operations, the proper clearing and cleaning of your runway is cru...

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