Maybe they should try looking for float pilots that are not interested in spending the entire summer in the middle of nowhere for the entire summer.
Rotational schedule anybody? Training costs are not a lot for a floatplane so it is different than the expensive type ratings of airlines.
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- Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Floatplane pilots
- Replies: 16
- Views: 763
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:26 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: When you're "cleared" but not CLEAR. Multiple Incursions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 728
Re: When you're "cleared" but not CLEAR. Multiple Incursions
After issuing landing clearances to an occupied runway, there are now take off clearance for occupied runways! Funny how so many miss out on some sarcastic humour. Yeah... some *fantastic* sarcastic humour if I may be so bold . I have been told that here are BOLD pilots. How old are you?
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:08 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: When you're "cleared" but not CLEAR. Multiple Incursions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 728
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:49 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: When you're "cleared" but not CLEAR. Multiple Incursions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 728
Re: When you're "cleared" but not CLEAR. Multiple Incursions
JFK controllers are all over any pilot making the smallest error(or it seems that way on youtube) with their sarcastic remarks but no acknowledgement when they clear 4 aircraft to cross the runway while a pilot is taking off.
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:01 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: The Positive Control Check
- Replies: 4
- Views: 301
Re: The Positive Control Check
One final not about the Positive Control Check(PCC). A glider pilot I know got airborne with one aileron not hooked up. He had a PCC done but only in 6 directions instead of 8. After all, if one aileron passes the test, doesn’t that guarantee that the other aileron is rigged properly? Now you know t...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:57 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: The Positive Control Check
- Replies: 4
- Views: 301
Re: The Positive Control Check
From ASRS…… During the annual inspection of the Cessna 188, I removed a clevis bolt that secures the upper and lower elevator control cables to the control stick. I found the bolt to be excessively worn, so the cables remained detached while a replacement bolt was on order. When the new clevis bolt ...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:54 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: The Positive Control Check
- Replies: 4
- Views: 301
The Positive Control Check
Controls free and correct. Isn’t that what you ensure is the situation when you do the control check? But what does correct mean? Usually, on your typical GA aircraft, it means that you have observed that the controls are moving in the proper direction. To be honest, they almost certainly will be. A...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:22 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Forgot to Extend the Gear Thread
- Replies: 41
- Views: 12109
Re: Forgot to Extend the Gear Thread
A few years ago I was test flying a very well equipped 185 amphib. It had a lidar system for gear warning which was new to me. It "knew" if the plane was over land or water, before warning - interesting... I would speak a preflight self test before takeoff. Thereafter, I noticed it was silent. It d...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:44 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Forgot to Extend the Gear Thread
- Replies: 41
- Views: 12109
Re: Forgot to Extend the Gear Thread
OMNR again..... C-FOEW, de Havilland DHC0-2 MK3 (Turbo Beaver), equipped with amphibious floats and operated by the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources, was on a Pilot Competency Check (PCC) flight with two pilots on board. After completing training, which included water landings and ...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:40 am
- Forum: Covid
- Topic: How the PM stole freedom
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2097
Re: How the PM stole freedom
After observing 80% of the population fallen for the covid scam, nothing surprises me anymore. Canadians will believe ANYTHING that has fear or nice hair. Canada is lost. Time to emigrate. Just where is the question. humans are stupid everywhere.... I do believe your last statement. Unfortunately, ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:21 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Cessna 170 Crash
- Replies: 0
- Views: 510
Cessna 170 Crash
From TSB(using Google Translate).... C-FZHI, a privately operated Cessna 170 was conducting a visual flight rules flight. Sorel Airport, QC (CSY3) to Sainte-Hyacinthe Airport, QC (CSU3) with only the pilot on board. During final approach to CSU3, the aircraft crashed into a field located .35 NM from...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:54 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Tough Decision Making
- Replies: 5
- Views: 804
Tough Decision Making
From TSB.... C-GGTM, a Regina Flying Club Cessna 172N departed Regina International Airport (CYQR), SK, on a night visual flight rules rental flight to Saskatoon/John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (CYXE), SK, with a return to CYQR. During the return flight, in the vicinity of the community of...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:25 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Don't Jump on the Brakes Unless Really Necessary
- Replies: 3
- Views: 959
Re: Don't Jump on the Brakes Unless Really Necessary
The devil is in the (somewhat lacking) details. Were they trying to avoid causing a taxiway incursion, or were they trying to avoid an aircraft that had pulled in front of them? There is nothing about another aircraft. I assume that they were advised to hold short of a taxiway. Just like a runway i...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:10 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Forgot to Extend the Gear Thread
- Replies: 41
- Views: 12109
Re: Forgot to Extend the Gear Thread
Different incident for this thread title but interesting nonetheless..... C-FTJX, a 2080061 Ontario Inc. (dba SkyCare Air Ambulance) Piper PA-31-350 was departing Big Trout Lake Airport (CYTL), ON, on a visual flight rules flight to Sioux Lookout Airport (CYXL), ON. During the application of power a...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:46 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Hand swinging
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4855
Re: Hand swinging
When I used to handprop the old Champ on skis, the throttle was cracked open ever so slightly. Didn't have any problems. If it won't start and you get to the point of opening the throttle significantly, you need someone or something to restrain the aircraft. C-GHNC, a private Cessna 172M, was en ro...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: They didn’t order the AC chicken wrap.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1678
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:53 am
- Forum: Employment Forum
- Topic: How will Immediate roadside prohibition affect career as an airline pilot ?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2412
Re: How will Immediate roadside prohibition affect career as an airline pilot ?
Alright folks, OP messed up and is big enough of a person to admit it and own up to it. That's more maturity than a lot of the posters throughout this forum in my opinion. And I doubt they'll be doing it again. All the best in your pursuit. Flying is a beautiful thing, and I hope you can keep your ...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:41 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Runway Excursion Thread
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2913
Re: Runway Excursion Thread
From TSB..... C-GGUH, a Can-West Corp Air Charters Ltd. Cessna 208B was conducting a charter flight from Fox Lake Aerodrome (CEC3), AB, to High Level Airport (CYOJ), AB. The aircraft lined up for takeoff on Runway 26, which is 3600 feet long and constructed of sand and gravel. During the takeoff rol...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:38 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Don't Jump on the Brakes Unless Really Necessary
- Replies: 3
- Views: 959
Don't Jump on the Brakes Unless Really Necessary
To avoid an accident....OK(which is really rare). To avoid a taxiway incursion.....not a good idea. C-GENU, a WestJet Encore De Havilland DH8C-8-400, was operating as flight WEN3146 from Fort McMurray Airport (CYMM), AB, to the Calgary International Airport (CYYC), AB. While taxiing to the runway in...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:59 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Did the Aircraft in Front of you Clear the Runway
- Replies: 3
- Views: 760
Did the Aircraft in Front of you Clear the Runway
From TSB...... PH-BKC, a Boeing 787-10, operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines as flight KLM204, was departing from Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (CYYZ), ON, and was holding short of runway 06L. Meanwhile, SP-LSB, a Boeing 787-9, operated by LOT Polish Airlines, as flight LOT 5E wa...