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by yfly
Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: New poll for all you perfect pilots out there.
Replies: 34
Views: 2193

Re: New poll for all you perfect pilots out there.

Rockie wrote:... unless they've retired they haven't finished making mistakes in an airplane.
:smt023
by yfly
Sat May 30, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: New poll for all you perfect pilots out there.
Replies: 34
Views: 2193

Re: New poll for all you perfect pilots out there.

Next time I hire a pilot, I will only accept resumes delivered by PM on Avcanada. The weeding process will be quick and easy. :wink:
by yfly
Fri May 29, 2009 5:48 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: I think every pilot should do at least 1 skydive!
Replies: 107
Views: 13852

Re: I think every pilot should do at least 1 skydive!

Interesting stats Prairie Chicken. I would argue though that "landing" would cover 100% of the skydiving deaths. :wink:
by yfly
Tue May 26, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Best way to spend an evening....?
Replies: 16
Views: 972

Re: Best way to spend an evening....?

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.
by yfly
Wed May 20, 2009 5:25 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Things to do on the left coast
Replies: 23
Views: 781

Re: Things to do on the left coast

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

we also have some pretty good strip joints :wink:
I stopped recommending it when it earned the name "rectum beach". Maybe things have swung back the other way? :?
by yfly
Wed May 20, 2009 4:39 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: heavy vs biz jet performence
Replies: 13
Views: 1193

Re: heavy vs biz jet performence

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...
by yfly
Wed May 20, 2009 2:23 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Things to do on the left coast
Replies: 23
Views: 781

Re: Things to do on the left coast

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...
by yfly
Mon May 18, 2009 3:54 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Did you ever sign a training bond or buy a PPC?
Replies: 61
Views: 2886

Re: Did you ever sign a training bond or buy a PPC?

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...
by yfly
Sun May 17, 2009 6:24 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Dempster flame out?
Replies: 82
Views: 7450

Re: Dempster flame out?

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...
by yfly
Sat May 16, 2009 6:11 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Dempster flame out?
Replies: 82
Views: 7450

Re: Dempster flame out?

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...
by yfly
Sat May 16, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Fighting for God in Afghanistan
Replies: 47
Views: 1404

Re: Fighting for God in Afghanistan

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.
by yfly
Fri May 15, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Fighting for God in Afghanistan
Replies: 47
Views: 1404

Re: Fighting for God in Afghanistan

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.
by yfly
Thu May 14, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: American News
Replies: 33
Views: 1507

Re: American News

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 :wink:
I agree. That way, when the US sinks to that level, it will still feel familiar. :wink:
by yfly
Wed May 13, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: This won't sit well with the rednecks.
Replies: 16
Views: 997

Re: This won't sit well with the rednecks.

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

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Ever notice who controls politics, finance and media?

Having read your responses in the past, this one was predictable.
by yfly
Tue May 12, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Time builder.
Replies: 31
Views: 1394

Re: Time builder.

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.
by yfly
Tue May 12, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Time builder.
Replies: 31
Views: 1394

Re: Time builder.

That was it JAC. Thanks.
by yfly
Tue May 12, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Time builder.
Replies: 31
Views: 1394

Re: Time builder.

Any idea what the build time would be? I looked over the site and couldn't find info on it.
by yfly
Tue May 12, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Time builder.
Replies: 31
Views: 1394

Re: Time builder.

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.
by yfly
Mon May 11, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: How to start a union
Replies: 24
Views: 2503

Re: How to start a union

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...
by yfly
Mon May 11, 2009 3:36 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: NDP and the Air Canada Public Participation Act
Replies: 17
Views: 1086

Re: NDP and the Air Canada Public Participation Act

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...

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