Heli Ian is one the old aerosexuals who still can't think outside the "for the passion" aviation mindset that's infected maintenance in Canada for so long. He see's aviation as the only path if you went to school for it. To the OP - find something, almost anything that keeps you from having to earn...

The attitude from Air Ambulance operators that the rules do not apply to them is dangerous. This theme is extended with their exemption from the new impending duty regulations for 703 operators. What good is "saving lives" when you crash the plane due to fatigue? That's not how it works. The exempt...

Were they sightseeing first? It looks like they tried to get into hope but got blocked and tried for Merritt. Well, the weather didn't really seem conducive to sightseeing. I assume they were just trying to get through/around the clouds. Looks like 55kt wind from the west at 10,000ft, based on thei...

Were they sightseeing first? It looks like they tried to get into hope but got blocked and tried for Merritt.

If a 703 operator’s bottom line is that narrow and is worried about cost of manual revisions they shouldn’t be registered for air taxi work, or in aviation altogether. I was under the impression the OP was trying to find a way to make a new operation as cheaply as possible. It's not as simple as wr...

It has been great for me.

Traveled the world, met interesting people, went to places most people only look at in pictures and got paid well for it. Never had to worry about unemployment.

Downsides are: mosquitos, inclement weather and being away from home for extended periods.

Nothing when you have no experience and no license. What are you looking for here?

There is no magic job that pays 100k a year starting out with absolutely no skills. Definitely shouldn't get into aviation if you're that confused about how to work and make money.

Seems like a lot of effort, just the manual writing alone would be painful and costly.

JasonE wrote: ↑Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:14 am I want to see the STC for the bed!

I wonder if they even have the proper burn certs?

Since it's a federal mandate, the rules are the same across the industry. There is no problem if you have a legitimate exemption.

Hello! What about commercial turboprop aircraft? Do they have a hard limit on overhauls? Thanks! Yes they do. It's calculated by airtime, flight/power cycles or calendar time depending on the engine. Most, if not all turbines contain life limited parts which also must be removed from service at the...

Ya, I totally understand, there's a private guy a row over from us that likes to do runups right in the middle of the taxiway, sometimes for 20-30 minutes like it's his private apron.

What do you expect, it's an entry level job. You paid for your CPL and now you need a job to gain experience. How much should we pay a zero timer with no skills? It's like this everywhere now with most industries, everyone wants top dollar for nothing, entitled whiners. That's not how the world act...

What do you expect, it's an entry level job. You paid for your CPL and now you need a job to gain experience. How much should we pay a zero timer with no skills? It's like this everywhere now with most industries, everyone wants top dollar for nothing, entitled whiners. That's not how the world actu...

I’m sure there’s an obvious answer, but I can’t see it. How would you get a type rating in a single seat helicopter like a K-max? A jump seat attached to either side for maintenance and training flights. Just kidding, that didn't really pan out, nobody wanted to ride external. Here is the most comp...

AirFrame wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:33 am Makes me think about all the gender-reveal disasters that have happened recently. Just ask the person to marry you already.

It was a commercial banner towing operation.

There has been no indication about the occupants of the aircraft and who they were.

I just heard an ad on the radio for auto mechanics at a major dealership. Licensed start at $35/hr. Meh.

Ya, there's a shortage that started more than 10 years ago. You can't just switch to being an auto mechanic though. You'd have to go to school and earn your ticket just the same. Unlicensed mechanics don't get paid that well either but after a few years you could be making as much as an ame. Just fi...

Muskoka or orrilia probably.

I had contact with the police in December 2017/January 2018 for mental health checks and at another point in 2018 when I had a physical health problem and they were on scene. Will this affect my ability to get a RAIC in the future? I have never been arrested and have no criminal charges. Want to kn...

In sure they sorted out all the "paperwork" with the powers that be and then some. Very cool stunt! The conditions would have to be near perfect or a fart could throw you into the wall. That's just about the riskiest piece of flying I've ever seen, excellent piloting. Completely unnecessary and not ...

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/some-toronto-residents-slam-upcoming-air-show-on-social-media-over-noise-disruption-1.5573003 Holy moly, I dislike loud noises and incessant droning as much as anyone but 1 weekend a year for an airshow is perfectly acceptable. Social media needs to be banned for g...

The advisory circular from March talks about setting up your training program and having it approved by TC.

We just track dates and use one of the current providers.

Your TC person should be able to sort it out.

Ya, Transat got "lucky" that 9/11 swept this problem under the rug. It was a giant screwup by every single point along the way and it almost ended in a massive disaster. Management pushed maintenance and the aircraft was released in an unairworthy state. The pilots failed to recognize the fuel magic...

RatherBeFlying wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 9:55 pm $30K or so. Then the operator may be claiming loss of revenue for a month or two. Even the instructors could claim for loss of income.

It was a 172 right? that junker is probably back in the air already, if not then buy a new one.