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- Sat Aug 13, 2022 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Passport stamp from Iraq? Would it cause an issue?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2192
Re: Passport stamp from Iraq? Would it cause an issue?
I had three valid Canadian passports for this reason. Now I’m down to two and the second passport expires next month. Then I will be down to just plain old one. There are a few countries that aren’t friendly towards one another. Israel was one of those and I had an incident in Kuwait with an Israeli...
- Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:45 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: BA 777 Engine Fire At KLAS.
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8265
Re: BA 777 Engine Fire At KLAS.
The overhead storage should have some sort of a lock that is enabled any time the fasten seatbelt sign is on or at the discretion of the flight/cabin crew. That is complete BS that passengers who I'm sure had a good view of the fireball outside their window decided to stop and take their bags delayi...
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Overseas Trip
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1571
Re: Overseas Trip
I second the above statement. In addition, have your landing permit numbers ready. Also, study your plates and charts before you fly a particular leg. Multiple times I have been cleared for a specific departure and routing only to have the radar or area controller say my particular routing was unava...
- Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:02 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Bad dreams
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3587
Re: Bad dreams
The opposite of a bad dream. My favourite dream so far was when i was a dinosaur control pilot preventing dinosaurs from getting too close to and wiping out our small town. Flying heavily armed king airs and caravans
- Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:31 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: C-208B start temp
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3699
Re: C-208B start temp
As mentioned before, the temps are within limits but higher than normal temps during start dont happen for no reason. There is a cause and it should be found. I saw once where a P2.5 bleed line had been installed backwards (not on a 114A) and was leading to higher temps on start and in cruise. Event...
- Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:54 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: So You're a Quart Low
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6006
Re: So You're a Quart Low
^^^ While aircraft are different than cars, you'd be amazed at how many people have put engine oil in their car and had it wind up in their transmission, wiper fluid or radiator. Years ago I took a Caravan for a flight after another guy had been on it for 3 weeks. I checked the oil and found it was ...
- Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Entering DME hold
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3699
Re: Entering DME hold
^^. No one is born knowing how to do this. If he's a brand new IFR student I'd say it's a legit question. I've seen certified Instrument rated pilots in heavy transport aircraft show a shocking lack of instrument knowledge and proficiency. Photofly, that's not too much different from the way I like ...
- Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:03 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Entering DME hold
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3699
Re: Entering DME hold
Point to point navigation on an HSI is easy to understand but hard to describe. When I get back to Canada I will post the instruction guide that I've got for it. I will try to describe the basic procedure. Imagine you are 20nm north of a fix heading south and ATC asks you to go to a 10nm point direc...
- Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:32 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: David Clark Pro X
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1807
Re: David Clark Pro X
Got it for the CRJ-200. Used it in the RJ, Dash 8 and a C-172. It is very quiet in all 3. Maybe too quiet in the RJ. The Bluetooth is nice as well. Has a weird hiss when the Bluetooth starts but isn't noticed when listening to music or whatever. It is well worth the money in my opinion. FWIW, I have...
- Mon May 12, 2014 10:30 pm
- Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
- Topic: Flying Medical Service in Tanzania is looking for a new bush
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1892
Re: Flying Medical Service in Tanzania is looking for a new
I have no idea who the pilot is. I worked in Tanzania for a number of years and I have many friends there who tell me about what is going on in the country. There are very hardworking people at FMS and like anywhere, they get their bad eggs. I just searched Reddit + 206 + Tanzania and got the story ...
- Mon May 12, 2014 3:20 pm
- Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
- Topic: Flying Medical Service in Tanzania is looking for a new bush
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1892
Re: Flying Medical Service in Tanzania is looking for a new
It will be for a replacement. One of FMS's 206's had a misadventure on a go around near the Ngorongoro Crater almost a year ago. Then they lost another one doing a not very well thought out fly-by south of Arusha in February.
- Sat May 10, 2014 10:27 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: How to get from Victoria Airport to town.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2239
Re: How to get from Victoria Airport to town.
As for parking at the airport, for a Mooney I'd say your best bet would be the Victoria Flying Club http://www.flyvfc.com/index.php on the east side of the airport next to the control tower. Not sure of the rates but they have transient parking and 100LL available on their ramp with everything you'd...
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Motorcycle-licensed pilots
- Replies: 141
- Views: 16254
Re: Motorcycle-licensed pilots
Most of the pilots I know ride bikes. Bikes should be a part of the SARON and SAMRA.
- Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:49 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Plane missing in Antarctica
- Replies: 367
- Views: 67617
Re: Plane missing in Antarctica
If there is one thing that we can take away from all of this, it is that we should all try and be a bit more like Bob. He took the time to help a lot of us out. Spent hours talking to people, some that he'd never met, trying to put people on the right track. Most people wouldn't give us the time of ...
- Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:00 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Plane missing in Antarctica
- Replies: 367
- Views: 67617
Re: Plane missing in Antarctica
I'll add mine to the voices here. I believed they would be cold but ok. Was watching the news and getting frustrated every time I found out the weather wasn't co-operating. Bob, I didn't know you well but from the few chats that we had, I knew you were a class act. It's not every day that someone yo...
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:21 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Westjet firms up order for 20 Q400 plus 25 options . . .
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5291
Re: Westjet firms up order for 20 Q400 plus 25 options . . .
Was wondering what was going on with the Westjet flags on the entrance to the 400 plant. Thought maybe they had a delivery yesterday.
- Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:05 pm
- Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
- Topic: What is your favorite lens?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2194
Re: What is your favorite lens?
The 8mm fish is the Samyang/Rokinon version. Fairly cheap lens but has great IQ. Only works on crop sensors though. I use it for a lot of unique flying shots within the cockpit. With the on camera flash, it gives a good highlight to the pilot while keeping the exterior exposure correct. I've got a 5...
- Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:55 am
- Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
- Topic: What is your favorite lens?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2194
Re: What is your favorite lens?
I usually bring my 8mm fisheye or the 17mm TS-E flying. The 70-200 is a bit big to go flying with and with turbulence or vibration, hard to get good clean shots unless it's air to air photos. I have the 100mm IS as well but I've almost never used it in the aircraft.
- Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:45 am
- Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
- Topic: Photography Questions and Tips
- Replies: 229
- Views: 200924
Re: Photography Questions and Tips
Best thing I ever did was mix flying and photography
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:36 pm
- Forum: Employment Forum
- Topic: Low Time Pilot Jobs in Africa
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6400
Re: Low Time Pilot Jobs in Africa
Hey JAC, where you working now? Heard a lot of guys have left Coastal recently. That might be the place to start for sure. They might still be sticking on their 1000hr minimums though due to insurance requirements.