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by Walker
Sun May 03, 2020 7:46 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: RCAF Cyclone Down
Replies: 115
Views: 17219

Re: RCAF Cyclone Down

They have reported the FDr and CVR were recovered. I didn't think military aircraft had FDR and CVR's. Usually when I've read the odd report - they never mention these, admittedly They are mostly Hornet reports that I see. Do most military aircraft have these recorders? What about the high performa...
by Walker
Fri May 01, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: RCAF Cyclone Down
Replies: 115
Views: 17219

Re: RCAF Cyclone Down

I met Captain Hagen once when he came to my office to visit his brother (who was a co-worker of mine). The two of them (and I think their sister as well) were all in the RCAF, and were a very close family. I'm sure they're reeling from this. Condolences to all the families involved. This is beyond ...
by Walker
Thu Apr 30, 2020 12:06 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: RCAF Cyclone Down
Replies: 115
Views: 17219

Re: RCAF Cyclone Down

by Walker
Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:45 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: RCAF Cyclone Down
Replies: 115
Views: 17219

Re: RCAF Cyclone Down

Edit:

Family is being told hard impact with the sea at night. No signs of the wreckage with the exception of a beacon which is designed to detach/jettison.

This hits too close to home.
by Walker
Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:34 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Corona virus and flight training
Replies: 10
Views: 2505

Re: Corona virus and flight training

TWSC wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:19 am I was told schools in the lower mainland had shut down...not 100% sure if that’s accurate info
That is accurate, One of the larger operators just laid off a significant number of people. I suspect they were not the only one.
by Walker
Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Plane crash at Sechelt airport
Replies: 33
Views: 6215

Re: Plane crash at Sechelt airport

In my younger years I "almost" killed myself in the same area (heavy and on a very hot day). Did a proper short field etc but was too stupid/complacent to do a density altitude check. Made it out by climbing out just above the power lines. Even if your looking for it the ground is very sneaky there...
by Walker
Tue May 24, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Licensing officers...
Replies: 4
Views: 1727

Licensing officers...

So,

I've been out of the game for quite a few years. Is there no way to actually directly talk to a licensing officer now? (Without having to wait ~2days for an email or call back that is).

When did this become "a thing"?

-Walker
by Walker
Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Kickstarter: Canadian made, <$600 control loading sim yoke
Replies: 7
Views: 2041

Re: Kickstarter: Canadian made, <$600 control loading sim yo

Hey thanks Schteevie, Actually it was issues with the RB that originally got us going down this path! The FMX uses a spring tensioner on a moving shuttle to pass the L2"enhanced" FTD criteria. I know TC (and others) were/are having a lot of complaints about their specific implementation. I think the...
by Walker
Fri Nov 22, 2013 12:35 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Kickstarter: Canadian made, <$600 control loading sim yoke
Replies: 7
Views: 2041

Kickstarter: Canadian made, <$600 control loading sim yoke

Hey all, I don't imagine there are too many people on here who do the home flight sim thing, but thought it prudent to push this here nevertheless. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/irisdynamics/affordable-force-feedback-flight-sim-control-yoke The team I’m with has been working on this little giz...
by Walker
Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Education loan for foreign student
Replies: 3
Views: 732

Re: Education loan for foreign student

You may also want to look into a student visa to get the ball rolling... Once you are in and licensed there is/was a program (no clue what it was called) where if you then found a job in what you went to school for you would get a guaranteed work visa... That being said finances need to be in order ...
by Walker
Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Class IV Flight Test
Replies: 7
Views: 1086

Re: Class IV Flight Test

While you are demmoing your exercises ALWAYS be sure you have students attention. On my 4 the examiner had his nose out the window looking around while I was explaining something... Had to tell him to pay attention etc... If I hadn't noticed and said something it would have gone less well.. Also whe...
by Walker
Fri Jul 05, 2013 2:45 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What kind of flashlight do you use?
Replies: 44
Views: 7940

Re: What kind of flashlight do you use?

Currently resides in my jacket pocket: http://www.surefire.com/product/6px-g2x-flashlights/6px-sup-8482-sup-pro.html Or for less practical applications (I have this in my truck): http://www.wickedlasers.com/torch You may also want to checkout CandlePowerForums (forum for people who like flashlights....
by Walker
Sat May 11, 2013 1:11 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Experimental car/ultralight/paraglider thing crashes in BC
Replies: 13
Views: 3723

Experimental car/ultralight/paraglider thing crashes in BC

http://globalnews.ca/news/551930/futuri ... ernon-b-c/


Two aboard, both alright... Video was an interesting precursor for events to come.
by Walker
Mon May 06, 2013 11:37 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Canadian North Hiring
Replies: 143
Views: 50869

Re: Canadian North Hiring

Iv been told through the grape vine that applying isn't a bad idea, but I cant seem to get any info on minimums for FO....
Does anyone have a rough Idea what they are looking for Re: (Dash/737)?
by Walker
Mon May 06, 2013 11:29 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Job prospects as an AME-E ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2482

Job prospects as an AME-E ?

Hi all, Iv been out of the aviation game for a few years but considering throwing my hat back into the ring. I have ~1400 hrs (mostly PIC, with ~70 multi pic). But at the same time for the past 4 years I have been very involved with electronics industry, specifically design, prototyping, and trouble...
by Walker
Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:12 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: 360 vid of heli on BC coast
Replies: 3
Views: 1524

360 vid of heli on BC coast

Not sure how many redditors are on here but just made the front page:

http://northstudio360.yb.nl/nimmobay/em ... nfig_embed
by Walker
Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Help! I think I want to start a flight school....
Replies: 19
Views: 2636

Re: Help! I think I want to start a flight school....

I'm not the one to usually discourage people but in this case I am going to... Unless you have an amazing idea that no one has implemented before AND you have outstanding sense for business (in which case why are you getting into the FTU business) AND you have a few hundred thousand dollars of dispo...
by Walker
Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:09 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Removed
Replies: 11
Views: 1503

Re: Coastal Pacific Aviation In BC

Once again I hate to add to the broken fiddle sound, and I am NOT trying to say anything discouraging about any school, however.... Ask yourself where you want to be in 2-4 years time. If its flying Heavy Metal that's ONLY going to happen if you get lucky and make it into a cadet program like Cathay...
by Walker
Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Mountain Flying, and Flight Training
Replies: 90
Views: 14139

Re: Mountain Flying, and Flight Training

A+P=P

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