What to say about a Man like Les. He was a great leader and teacher. I was lucky enough to fly with him in the last years of his life. I learned more that I even realize from Les.

PT6, I am sure that the 200 pilots were just conserned for they heard that a King Air 350 was taxin in front of them. As we all know pilots that fly 350 are all old, cranky ( see this post), and blind. Turning on their lights was away to insure they were not taxied into and that the 350 found the ce...

A true Bush Pilot's wife is one that is willing to move to the north.
I have to say in this case it is about time ! Poor girl has been paying her dues for awhile.
Don't think this will stop my husband from hitting on her every chance he gets though.

I am so glad to hear everyone got out alright. I agree with PT6 every float pilot should take underwater trainning. I am sure it was a long night for you pilotswife, I know it is a situation that I have night-mares about. I am so happy that there was a happy ending. Best wishes to the family.

I didn't know that SkyNorth had above industry average for pay and schedule as well as health and dental? There can only be a few companies in MB willing to do that

I would like to thank all the men and women that have served or are currently serving in our Arm Forces. Thank you for going to work everyday and doing your jobs regardless of what is asked of you.

Thank you for the post cpl-atc

I have seen him confuse a few barmaids with his request for a golden throat charmer. It always made me smile as it was his warm up act. I sure think of him often, mostly when this business starts getting to me. I remember what a great leader and example he was. I sure do wish I could have had more t...

My condolence go out to his beautiful wife. It is such a sad way to have lost him. I meet Gord in YXL as he lived down the hall from me. I remember how excitied he was to have gotten hired by the Bear. He was always willing to help out a fellow pilot no matter were he was in his career. He will be m...

Does anyone other than survey pilots fly out of Points North? Must not be flying survey these days with all the mag storms going on.

Only if you wash the CP truck PT6-114A. I was told your specialty was babysitting

Good Bye to a friend and role model to many of us. A man of great dignity and hounour has left us, on his timetable and nobody elses. My condolence to his family from my family. We will both miss him, but I am sure he will live on in our lives through the memories of time spent with him.

Les Maike ( the duke) - would have to agree with PT6 on this. One of the best old timers I have had the privilege to fly with. If you did not learn anything flying with him, then there is no help for you. A man of great honor and courage.

I meet the duke while flying the contraption. Though I had heard of him prior, as he does a great impression of me I am told. :shock: Throught many contracts he taught me what it takes to be a true leader as well as the type of captin we should all strive to be. On the down time I also learned the f...