Based on the rate of events, it is obviously more risky than I might have thought to be underneath a helicopter slinging a load. From TSB..... C-GTHU, a Summit Helicopters Limited Bell 407 helicopter, was conducting helicopter slinging operations in the vicinity of Bronson Creek Airstrip, BC, with o...

From TSB.... C-FUEY, a privately registered Cessna C180, was conducting a VFR flight from Pistol Lake, ON to Pickerel Lake, ON with one pilot on board. During the flare, the aircraft encountered gusty conditions and touched down on the right float. The aircraft continued rolling to the right until t...

Best to operate the carb heat every once in a while. My last flight was about 30 minutes and I operated it at least three times in cruise...... C-FJJG, a privately registered, Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-151 (Piper Warrior) departed the Williams Lake Airport (CYWL), BC, on a cross-country fligh...

From TSB.... C-GOFJ, a Sunwest Aviation Limited Dassault Falcon 7X was being operated as flight CNK7, from Calgary International Airport (CYYC), AB, under instrument flight rules, to Masset Airport (CZMT), BC. While on short final to Runway 13 in CZMT, the crew initiated a go-around in response to b...

OK, you gotta remember though, the main reason why an operator wants to go easy on their engines is for their longevity; but also sometimes for fuel savings, emissions reductions and noise reduction. Reduced thrust take-offs and climbs cost fuel. It lowers the maximum temperatures in the engine - r...

But I get it, you dont see how the system puts dollars in your pocket, so you feel it is a bad system. But not everything is about dollars, supply management is about ensuring there is food to go on the table. In the end game, if there is no food, the dollars dont matter anymore, they only have val...

From TSB... C-GFQP, a Bell 212 HP helicopter operated by Canadian Helicopters Limited, was conducting external load operations 129 NM NNE of Goose Bay, NL (53.55°N, 56.83°W), with 1 crew member on board. The helicopter was slinging a load of roof sheeting when, approximately three minutes after depa...

From TSB.... C-FMYW, a Pilatus PC-12/45 operated by Air Bravo Corp, was conducting IFR flight AB1237 from Thunder Bay Airport (CYQT), ON, to Sudbury Airport (CYSB), ON. After departing Runway 25 and climbing through 2700 feet ASL, the flight crew felt a decrease of engine power (Pratt & Whitney Cana...

I wonder if the over 65 pilots could argue that WJ was able to do this without undue hardship for several years when it was below a certain percentage of the flights(say 10%) and therefore in the future, perhaps a certain percentage could still be reserved for them. That might mean that there is onl...

not everyone does that, Narrow Body is capped at 16, so 19 if you are really unluck and get art + 2 sim in the same month. Wide body is also a different animal with it's own different fatigue rule. I can't speak about them, but they often fly with an extra 1-2 pilots and get to sleep at some point ...

https://simpleflying.com/indian-authorities-at-odds-us-uk-france-crash-investigation/ Folks, there is a reason why you want to buy a ticket on a carrier like British Airways when you fly to/from India or many other countries from the UK. From hindered investigations to fake pilot licenses, etc, etc...

From TSB.... C-FMAK, an ATR42-320 operated by Calm Air International LP, was conducting IFR flight CAV120 from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (CYWG), MB, to The Pas Airport (CYQD), MB. During the starting procedure of the number 1 engine, the flight crew saw smoke starting...

GO PILLs.....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_and_no-go_pills

Who needs rest. Maybe long-haul airlines should provide them with crew meals. No more need for more than two pilots.

From TSB... C-GAMN, an AAA Aviation Cessna 172K operated by Acadia College, departed Langley Regional Airport (CYNJ), BC, under visual flight rules (VFR) for a student navigation trip returning to CYNJ with only the pilot on board. The flight planned route was a round trip that followed the VFR flig...

They are not to blame for this. But protecting Air India is most likely their priority. Not uncommon…. Egypt Air 990 in 1999 is a good example. It's not exactly common, one example doesn't make it 'common'. There have been other examples of similar incidents with no attempts as implied, good exampl...

Some gliders do have an engine that is retractable with folding propeller blades. Either an engine that can be used for takeoff or a sustainer for in-flight use only. I am told that one does not need a powered pilots license for this, even though you use the engine for takeoff and I assume, could us...

Someone said shut the forum down and not much is happening but maybe people could post about their memories there. The good, the bad, the ugly. interesting experiences. Minor details that would otherwise forever remain forgotten. Your favourite locations, most interesting person met, whatever.

Here’s their annual report. https://www.navcanada.ca/en/annual-report-2024.pdf And DEI initiatives on “Unconscious bias training” — among a whole list of others. "We endeavour to create an environment as equitable, safe and respectful as possible at NAV CANADA so that all our employees feel seen an...

Notam today said 45 minute delays to get through to FSS.

From TSB.... N708RF, a privately registered Cessna 172E, was conducting a flight from High River Aerodrome (CEN4), AB, to Whitecourt Airport (CYZU), AB, with the pilot and one passenger onboard. The pilot elected to use Runway 07 at CEN4 for the takeoff attempt. As the aircraft was not accelerating ...

Not enough pilots? Are many leaving because they don't have a nice 2week on/2 week off schedule and towns are burning because of it?

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/u ... Ab#details

If we have lost the right to strike (we have) than lobbying is the next best thing. Except you haven't lost the right to strike, but recent history shows that the groups have lost (or never had) the will to strike. Despite having the most pro labor government in over 20 years, it seems almost every...

newlygrounded wrote: ↑Sat Jun 14, 2025 7:31 pm

Seems some people are allergic to answering yes or no questions

Maybe.

From TSB.... C-GTNE, a CorilAir Charters Limited Cessna 185E departed Campbell River Harbour (CAE3), BC, under visual flight rules, for a sight-seeing trip with the pilot and two passengers on board. The flight planned route was a round trip that included three stops, following the traditional mail ...

From TSB via Google Translate.... C-FERF, a Piper PA-23-250 operated by Cargair Ltd., was conducting a local training flight under simulated instrument flight rules from Montreal/MET Airport, QC (CYHU) with an instructor and a student pilot on board. After completing the training session, the crew r...