Rockie wrote:... unless they've retired they haven't finished making mistakes in an airplane.

Next time I hire a pilot, I will only accept resumes delivered by PM on Avcanada. The weeding process will be quick and easy.

Interesting stats Prairie Chicken. I would argue though that "landing" would cover 100% of the skydiving deaths.

Anything that excludes, airplanes, airports, flying, people that fly, people that talk about flying, travel of any sort, hotels and restaurants.

Nothing beats family time in the back yard.

Rowdy wrote:I'm surprised no ones mentioned wreck beach...

we also have some pretty good strip joints

I stopped recommending it when it earned the name "rectum beach". Maybe things have swung back the other way?

Any business jet these days is certified to FAR Part 25 just like the heavy people movers. Corporate and commercial aicraft are all designed to meet target market demands so all have their strengths and weaknesses. The Global Express is an amazing performer in climb, cruise speed and has very long l...

No matter what, you ought to do some of the tourist traps because you would miss the essence of the west coast if you missed them all. Spend a day doing Stanley Park, the beaches within it and carry through to English Bay. Kits beach, Spanish Banks into the UBC endowment lands is all great. The seaw...

Always an interesting topic, especially reading how everyone justifies what they have done. Training bonds are perfectly legal. Parting with cash up front to be held in eskrow is a total farce. What it does is place the burden of legal action on the pilot should the parties part ways. If you have ag...

Well I hope all you condemning the pilot to hades have some knowledge of the 99. Might've been that the previous guy told him he had 3000 pounds onboard don't worry about it. Not like you can dip the tanks in that bird. PS awesome pics I have never heard of an instance where the previous PIC was re...

Most of us know our competitors as we know our neighbors, that is, we know them to see them, but not a lot more than that. I see the North Wright guys every day. By contrast, they have less support than us . Loaders, ramp rats, counter staff, if you want an airplane loaded, towed, or to pay for a t...

Dash-Ate wrote:sad to see good people smeared by the JDL types.
All the JDL does is attack , divide, and ruin reputations. They are a threat to free speech,

Yes, extremists like the Taliban are so much better.

NWONT wrote:Nice comeback there Niss. Too bad you had nothing to say. Now why don't you sit down and relax, maybe put some curlers in your sideburns and I'll go make you a ham sandwhich.

Your vitriol is astounding NWONT. I hope those knuckle calluses don't hurt too much.

TG wrote:I have to agree, they are not top shape at the moment.
You should visit countries like Nigeria or ex Zaire to put things back into perspective

I agree. That way, when the US sinks to that level, it will still feel familiar.

Dash-Ate wrote:why do 1% of the world's population have their own month?

Ever notice who controls politics, finance and media?

Having read your responses in the past, this one was predictable.

Thanks Cat Driver. Even at 25k it looks like a lot of fun for not a lot of money. You can't buy a convertable car let alone airplane.

That was it JAC. Thanks.

Any idea what the build time would be? I looked over the site and couldn't find info on it.

That is a fantastic looking airplane. If only I had the time...

I have had gas VW's for the past 25 years and have never had an engine problem. Lots of chassis electrical issues, but never the engine.

PM me, my dad runs the largest union in BC. He'd be happy to help. edit: oh hadn't read this whole thread, so I now realize your desire for discretion. But I can assure you my only consideration is giving pilots the powers they need to create the changes they need in the operation, and provide them...

Very true JS, From Bill C-29, "In February 2002, the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages tabled a report entitled Air Canada: Good Intentions Are Not Enough! The report made 16 recommendations to ensure Air Canada’s compliance with the OLA. Among the recommendations were proposals that Ai...

istp wrote:Personally, I like pogey.

Work 0 hours a month and make more money than an FO on a King Air.

-istp

Jeez, now I feel bad for that Kingair FO being that he is paying a portion of his crap salary into the system that keeps you so comfortable! Get a job ISTP!

Well maybe because I have one foot in aviation and the other out, I look at things a little differently. My non aviation income takes less time and more than doubles my salary as a pilot so I must still enjoy flying to continue doing it. The real difference in opinions here is no doubt age related. ...

Its a job, I know. I meant those that have a passion to fly. I fly about 12 hrs per week on average and I would love to fly more. I find it depressing to see a post like this where someone gives up his dream. We all start out with that passion. Like Mr. Soprano said above, it is still a great way t...

jalexb88 wrote:GOOD Let the ones that hate their job leave so we ones that consider flying a privilege can takeover.

Working for a living is a right, not a privilege.

A realistic email for sure. The reason I got out of airline and into corporate when I could. Never looked back and have enough time to run my own company on the side.