Latest yet unverifed info: baggage door opened after takeoff , bag went into the engine . There is also speculation that the owner / or pilots son was in left seat. it s not known if they were 550 qualified ? the investigation continues . But that baggage being ingested into an engine would explain...

OK, I read the report. They were doing an RNAV approach to a 3500' runway at an airport located in rugged terrain. I have flown on the north coast of Quebec and it definitely has that. The first thing is the weather. It was 1/2 mile in moderate snow and blowing snow in late March. Ceiling was at 400...

My guess is we will see the next round of hiring and upgrades closer to 2029 when the new 787s are due to arrive. Max deliveries appear to be mainly fleet replacements for aging NGs. I wouldn’t be surprised to see an occasional new hire class to replace FOs leaving for Porter and AC. Certainly if C...

Is there still a bond ? Hello MidCorp, Yes, AirSprint does have performance agreements (Bond). We require performance agreements on first time initial type ratings, but DO NOT require any additional agreements for recurrent training, or transitioning back to an aircraft you already crewed at one po...

I didn't say it was nothing. I said you have the wrong hobby if you arent prepared to spend that. This is the typical Canadian attitude. I just finished a TSB report recently and the TSB wants recording devices in all private aircraft so that it will be easier for them to investigate. It never ends...

I can't recall any accidents where a small amount of water was an issue in an otherwise well maintained aircraft. The accidents that come to mind, and one that I have witnessed, were caused by fuelling with pure water or other extreme scenarios. I would be willing to bet that there have been a sign...

It's almost like "pdw" wrote this TSB report. Haven't read is yet. But I did warn TSB Tasker a few years back to do his best to ensure that the TSB did not do diversity hiring that would lower safety standards of accident reporting and therefore, aviation safety overall. I doubt that the TSB, as mo...

These pictures are interesting: https://www.sumpthis.com/cessna150andcessna152tanktest/cessna150tanktestimages1024x768.htm It takes about 2 liters of water contamination before it starts to show up in a drain sample of a C152. I have seen that article many years ago. In the end, there is not much I...

I suspect that the leak had been there for quite a while, but the short flights had masked any unusual gauge indications, as not too much had leaked to be obvious( from an indication point of view or a refueling point of view, if one takes note of such things). And keep in mind, based on my Citabria...

I love it. Especially point 3. One can be excellent at detecting water. But if nothing is done to address the leaky fuel cap, it's just gonna be the next pilot when the engine gets fed an unhealthy diet of water. A leaky fuel cap does not necessarily mean that the resulting problem that you will en...

I read the report, which had some interesting information in it, including a list of various sources for a number of recommendations for fuel drum handling(on page 25 and 26). One thing to note is that information sources included TC, FAA, and Australia(as all three jurisdictions have significant ar...

It's almost like "pdw" wrote this TSB report. Haven't read is yet. But I did warn TSB Tasker a few years back to do his best to ensure that the TSB did not do diversity hiring that would lower safety standards of accident reporting and therefore, aviation safety overall. I doubt that the TSB, as mo...

From Tsb.... C-GDCW, a Springbank Air Training College PA-34-200T, was on a local training flight out of Springbank Airport (CYBW), AB. During the landing, the aircraft landed approximately 1100 feet after the threshold on the ice-covered runway. The aircraft skidded approximately 20 feet past the e...

From TSB.... C-FMEN, a privately registered Cessna 180C, was operating from Maple Lane Farms Aerodrome (CMF2), AB, to a farm field 9.3 nm SW of Bonnyville Aerodrome (CYBF), AB. The snow in the field was deeper than anticipated and the aircraft nosed over and came to rest upside down. The lone occupa...

I can also fly multi engine, or type rated planes etc on my faa. You cannot do that on the piggyback one. Are you sure? My piggyback license says SMELS, which means Single and Multi Engine Land and Sea. Therefore, I am under the impression that I can fly multi engine aircraft. I got checked out on ...

Well firstly you actually have two separate licences. You can keep one or both active. And for professional pilots, you obviously need the commercial licence anyway, so the stand alone is the one you need. Also you're not restricted in what endorsements you can have on it like it appears you are wi...

Well firstly you actually have two separate licences. You can keep one or both active. And for professional pilots, you obviously need the commercial licence anyway, so the stand alone is the one you need. Also you're not restricted in what endorsements you can have on it like it appears you are wi...

You still need to do the iacra verification which is the part that often takes the longest. But I guess it does mean you don't need to study or pay for the exams either. So for a simple occasional use might be the way to go. But the full conversion can definitely be worth it for work opportunities ...

Seems like just about the same amount of effort/potentially more effort, than just getting the stand alone FAA conversion which is a one and done process and you get all the same endorsements. I can't comment on the other method as I have not done it but reading that conversion process Advisory Cir...

Looks like WJ management took my advice and has stopped their revamp.... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/westjet-seats-decision-9.7014001 I might have single-handedly saved the airline :smt040 . You're welcome. Maybe they would have survived, I have flown on TAP and Aegean in the last 14 mont...

Seems like just about the same amount of effort/potentially more effort, than just getting the stand alone FAA conversion which is a one and done process and you get all the same endorsements. I can't comment on the other method as I have not done it but reading that conversion process Advisory Cir...

ok, so this got me to looking. Go digging on the faa website, eventually you will find this https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-135A_CHG_1.pdf So for the PPL looks like you need an FAA medical, and have to pass the conversion test. Seems the same for the other licenses...

Normally test flights are performed by Pilots who have been trained for this. Normally they will have taken a course at the manufacturer. What needs to be done should come from the manufacturer - this should be briefed by all parties involved before a flight is performed. Do we even know what was r...

From TSB.... C-GCWJ, a Boeing 737-700 operated by Westjet Airlines Inc., was operating as flight WS4037 from Fort MacKay/Firebag Airport (CYFI), AB, to Calgary International Airport (CYYC), AB. After boarding was complete, ground personnel reported what appeared to be flashes or sparks in the vicini...

Are not test flights done after some maintenance task is performed? Therefore it's up to the Engineers not the pilot as to what's to be done on the flight. Normally test flights are performed by Pilots who have been trained for this. Normally they will have taken a course at the manufacturer. What ...