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by bverwegen
Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Here's an interesting method of building hours.
Replies: 143
Views: 19909

Re: Here's an interesting method of building hours.

He sold me on, "Last minute, no problem."
by bverwegen
Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:25 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Missing north of Peterborough
Replies: 173
Views: 30633

Re: Missing north of Peterborough

If true it looks like it is registered to FlyBlockTime.

http://flyblocktime.com

RIP to the 2 on board.
by bverwegen
Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:07 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: This kid needs a hand
Replies: 12
Views: 2561

Re: This kid needs a hand

One of those "kick-starter" campaigns could also be started to maybe even subsidize any of the travel expenses. I'm sure we could all pitch in a little.
by bverwegen
Wed Oct 22, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Out of Province student applying for College/University
Replies: 12
Views: 2074

Re: Out of Province student applying for College/University

I believe preference is given to Ontario residents, as the province provides funding to each school. Give each school a call just to be sure, and also get your application in on time to increase your odds.
by bverwegen
Fri Oct 03, 2014 6:12 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What was the first airplane you flew in?
Replies: 72
Views: 6278

Re: What was the first airplane you flew in?

737-200 from YYZ to Washington DC, August 2011. Age of 9.
by bverwegen
Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Price of 100LL in northern Ontario
Replies: 4
Views: 1112

Re: Price of 100LL in northern Ontario

http://maratechaviation.com/contact.html

Maybe give the FBO out of YAM a call. If coming from the East Gore Bay and Elliot Lake are pleasant airports with very friendly service as well.
by bverwegen
Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: It was all downhill from here
Replies: 28
Views: 2688

Re: It was all downhill from here

Only $8,750
by bverwegen
Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:47 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Dangerous Flights Season 2
Replies: 52
Views: 14528

Re: Dangerous Flights Season 2

Gotta be more specific with the airplane repo hate. The first three episodes with popovich were pretty awesome. That man truly has a dream job and it didnt seem tooo staged. The bullshit of the rest of the series with that idiot and his wrestler companion was some of the worst aviation related tele...
by bverwegen
Wed Dec 25, 2013 12:30 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Merry Christmas!
Replies: 17
Views: 1442

Re: Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays + Festivus! Safe flying and good health to us all in 2014.
by bverwegen
Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Am I starting too late?
Replies: 15
Views: 2197

Re: Am I starting too late?

I think the previous posters have both hit the nail on the head so far. What I might suggest is the program at Confederation College in Thunder Bay. It runs for two years as opposed to three in the Sault and four at Seneca (if you would prefer the college route over private flight school). Whatever ...
by bverwegen
Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:32 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Ice Pilots Season 5 discussion...
Replies: 154
Views: 30109

Re: Ice Pilots Season 5 discussion...

Anybody watch tonight's episode? I found it crazy that to ferry the aircraft with the gear issues they purposely left the gear locking pins in place to keep the gear down. What would they have done had an engine failed on departure? I can't imagine the single engine climb on those things would be to...
by bverwegen
Mon Sep 30, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: 208 in hudson bay
Replies: 66
Views: 21798

Re: 208 in hudson bay

Yes it is tragic for the pilot and their family. Landing gear up is a conscious decision, this seems to be a case of someone suffering emotionally in which case their decision was probably not well thought out.
by bverwegen
Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:50 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: CSeries to fly Sept 16 with Live Streaming Video
Replies: 25
Views: 5197

Re: CSeries to fly Sept 16 with Live Streaming Video

Finally loaded a few minutes after my last post...looks great! I thought it was kinda funny how all the airline executives (including Bob Deluce) were saying how quiet it was. I don't doubt that it will be substantially quieter but I wonder if Bob slipped 'em all a $20 to say it :lol: Congrats to BBD!
by bverwegen
Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:08 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: CSeries to fly Sept 16 with Live Streaming Video
Replies: 25
Views: 5197

Re: CSeries to fly Sept 16 with Live Streaming Video

Anyone else having a hard time getting the website to load?!
by bverwegen
Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: Chorus to Purchase Sky Regional
Replies: 42
Views: 15615

Re: Chorus to Purchase Sky Regional

Rumors wrote:If Jazz is losing block hours who are they giving those hours to?

Is Sky Regional or Georgian getting them?

Who's stealing Jazz's block hours?
Plotting his next thread.
by bverwegen
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: College/University aviation school advices
Replies: 48
Views: 6422

Re: College/University aviation school advices

Sault College comes out closer to 20k, not sure where the 27k is from. I am a Sault grad and have met others from both Confed, Seneca, and local FTU's. What you will find out is that all schools have benefits and all schools have issues but that your overall experience and what you make of it. Capit...
by bverwegen
Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Flying and Golf
Replies: 20
Views: 2687

Re: Flying and Golf

In Sarnia Greenwood Golf Course is on the approach to 33. Course is pretty good but has been hit hard by the Emerald Ash Borer. $37 weekdays for 18 w/cart and lunch (sandwich and a drink) was on the radio last time I was home. Many other great courses around, some pricier (Sawmill, Huron Oaks) and s...
by bverwegen
Sun Aug 11, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Instructor Rating - PGI
Replies: 32
Views: 9803

Re: Instructor Rating - PGI

Thank you for the great insight CS. Always a pleasure reading all your posts.
by bverwegen
Thu May 16, 2013 8:47 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Courtesy Car
Replies: 36
Views: 5776

Re: Courtesy Car

Gore Bay and Wiarton both have in the past, maybe best to call ahead to make sure though.
by bverwegen
Tue May 14, 2013 11:05 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: DHC-2 Plane Crash May 2008 YXL (Pilot`s account)
Replies: 54
Views: 9259

Re: DHC-2 Plane Crash May 2008 YXL (Pilot`s account)

Miraculous outcome and very happy and encouraged for the way things went for you...thank you for sharing flyinthebug!

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