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by Johnny
Mon Feb 10, 2025 2:21 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Chief pilot liability??
Replies: 15
Views: 5368

Re: Chief pilot liability??

Sulako wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:17 am And I'm probably a bit of a control freak, so there's that.
I laughed at "a bit."
by Johnny
Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Left or Right seat
Replies: 23
Views: 4794

Re: Left or Right seat

Redneck_pilot86 wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:24 am Some aircraft, such as the C208, specify that the PIC must be in the left seat, in the AFM.
IIRC the 208 only specifies that the minimum crew is one pilot in the left seat, but that pilot need not necessarily be the PIC.
by Johnny
Sun May 19, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Col Chris Hadfield for the Order of Canada
Replies: 13
Views: 2860

Re: Col Chris Hadfield for the Order of Canada

I am very happy to report that I received a letter today from the Governor Generals Office/Order of Canada Program Analyst basically saying that Col Chris Hadfield's nomination is in the works. Apparently they need to do extensive checking........their words, their system, etc, etc. Long story shor...
by Johnny
Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: PC-12 SOP
Replies: 3
Views: 1425

Re: PC-12 SOP

Good day all, Im looking to get my hands on a pc-12 sop - i need it for a business plan for a school project Thanks f.o.ever, Please PM me with some project details, such as: - Which school you represent - Nature of project - Intended use (and distribution) of the SOP information I am sure we can f...
by Johnny
Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Private Air
Replies: 16
Views: 4590

Re: Private Air

if you make a mistake the cost is far higher This is basically what it comes down to. Insurance requires turbine command experience - whether that is gained (supervised) through our operation during the upgrade process or if we hire externally. Additionally the aircraft owner wants someone who has ...
by Johnny
Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:06 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Private Air
Replies: 16
Views: 4590

Re: Private Air

MagicMilkshake wrote:When is the most likely time you may be seeking for First Officers?
MagicMilkshake,
It is difficult to say when we will next be hiring. It depends on when we have movement within the company.

John
by Johnny
Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:33 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Private Air
Replies: 16
Views: 4590

Re: Private Air

How much time do they want for FO's? Good evening, We are not currently seeking First Officers. Typically we look for 1,000 hours minimum. We will go lower if a candidate shows exceptional capability in a relevant field/area. Preference is given to candidates who have some IFR and/or turbine experi...
by Johnny
Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Private Air
Replies: 16
Views: 4590

Re: Private Air

99% of what Kelner runs is single pilot The PC-12 is a lovely one person aircraft the only time you see them run otherwise is mostly medical where the contract specifies 2 crew, I'd be very surprised if these gentleman require a FO. Hi AllClutch, While I agree that the PC-12 is a lovely one-person ...
by Johnny
Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: PC12 Preference?
Replies: 4
Views: 1393

Re: PC12 Preference?

Good day, I have flown (and continue to fly) all three types (-45, -47, -47E/NG) of the Pilatus PC-12. Overall, a fantastic machine. The Next Generation is very different in the front. The avionics suite has a much greater feel of integration to it - no better way to put it than that. In the "legacy...
by Johnny
Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:23 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Egress training in Toronto: interested?
Replies: 6
Views: 1109

Re: Egress training in Toronto: interested?

E-Mail has been sent
by Johnny
Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Buttonville Airport . . . CYKZ
Replies: 239
Views: 32604

Toronto Buttonville (CYKZ) Joint Venture Announced

Oct 26, 2010 16:00 ET Armadale Co. Limited and The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited Announce Joint Venture for the Development of 170 Acre Buttonville Airport Site TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 26, 2010) - Attention: Business/Real Estate Editors/Reporters Armadale Co. Limited ("Armadale"...
by Johnny
Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: PC-12 Engine Shut Down
Replies: 239
Views: 25308

Re: PC-12 Engine Shut Down

anonymity wrote:I think they're nuts in the US, because they do in fact allow private flight, single piston engine IFR.
Private single-piston-engine IFR is permitted. The turbine restriction applies solely to commercial operations with passengers.
by Johnny
Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: True and correct
Replies: 51
Views: 3339

Re: True and correct

When you use a Notary Public to swear an affidavit you are producing a document that is a legal document that states you are telling the truth. One small correction. Notarization does not state anything towards the veracity of a document or its contents. A notary, when he/she notarizes a statement,...
by Johnny
Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: True and correct
Replies: 51
Views: 3339

Re: True and correct

When you use a Notary Public to swear an affidavit you are producing a document that is a legal document that states you are telling the truth. One small correction. Notarization does not state anything towards the veracity of a document or its contents. A notary, when he/she notarizes a statement,...
by Johnny
Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Remember the mental furball that tried to fake his death?
Replies: 32
Views: 2477

Re: Malibu Meridian pilot freaks out, jumps out

Pilot accused of faking death indicted on federal charges CNN -- A man suspected of trying to fake his death by parachuting from a plane before it crashed has been indicted on charges of willfully damaging an aircraft and triggering a Coast Guard rescue attempt. Marcus Schrenker, a financial manage...
by Johnny
Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Remember the mental furball that tried to fake his death?
Replies: 32
Views: 2477

Re: PA-46-500TP - severe turbulence, window implodes, crash, pil

Pilot spotted alive after crash, authorities sayStory Highlights (CNN) -- A pilot who made a distress call to air traffic controllers before his plane crashed in Florida was spotted alive Monday and checked into a hotel under a false name, authorities said. The Piper PA-36 crashed in a swampy area n...
by Johnny
Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: WWII/Vintage Bombers or Large Transport movies
Replies: 3
Views: 458

WWII/Vintage Bombers or Large Transport movies

Hello AvCanadians, My brother-in-law is a filmmaker. He is developing a script for a feature wherein one of the characters will fly a World War II-era bomber. He is leaning towards a Halifax or a Lancaster at this point. He has asked me to suggest film titles wherein the operation, flights, and crew...
by Johnny
Sat May 10, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Kenya Charter Operators
Replies: 8
Views: 1191

Re: Kenya Charter Operators

Thanks all for the feedback. I'll keep Precision and Karibu in mind. I'm encouraged by the positive feedback about SafariLink. Has anyone heard of the other carrier, Barski's? (or something similar?) Please bear in mind I'm not looking for a job - need info re: safety, professionalism of crew, etc. ...
by Johnny
Wed May 07, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Kenya Charter Operators
Replies: 8
Views: 1191

Kenya Charter Operators

Hello, AvCanadians. I know I've posted this on the Canada forum, but I'm hoping some of you out there will able to give me some answers... Does anyone know anything about Safarilink (http://www.safarilink-kenya.com/) or another company in the region called "Barski's" (or something similar - couldn't...
by Johnny
Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:52 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Cloddy And SYT are Proud to introduce.........
Replies: 28
Views: 2384

Re: Cloddy And SYT are Proud to introduce.........

Well done to both of you! We had our first (a boy) on Hallowe'en... it just keeps getting better (and louder).
by Johnny
Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:12 am
Forum: ATS Question Forum
Topic: Thank you to the YYZ ACC
Replies: 0
Views: 952

Thank you to the YYZ ACC

Thanks to everyone at the YYZ ACC for your time and for showing me around your facility on Monday. It was a great way to learn about what goes on at ATC.

I hope to see the tower soon........

John
by Johnny
Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: I was asked...
Replies: 3
Views: 1368

Re: I was asked...

So, I was asked recently if it was legal to take off from an aerodrome at night with no runway lights. Pilot is night rated, will land at a lit airport, aircraft has all the required equipment etc. Not asking if it is recommended, I personally wouldn't want to try it unless it was a very bright moo...
by Johnny
Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:00 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Kenora de-ice
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

Re: Kenora de-ice

Phoned today, got a different guy from the FBO - it's Type I, in case anyone else is wondering.

Thanks to all for the replies.

J
by Johnny
Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Kenora de-ice
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

Re: Kenora de-ice

Thanks, Doc, for the offer but we're going to try to get fuel and get home. We're a C550 on a (hopefully) quick turn Sunday morning (sat night) around 2:30am (ugh). The guy at FBO said they have de-ice, but didn't know if he was Type I, II, III, IV... He said mostly smaller, prop-driven aircraft use...
by Johnny
Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:46 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Kenora de-ice
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

Kenora de-ice

Can someone please tell me what type of de-ice/anti-ice fluid is offered at Kenora airport?

I phoned the FBO (who provides de-ice according to the airport website) but the guy working there doesn't know.

Thanks,
John

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