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by blueskysNtailwinds
Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: cpl written tricks
Replies: 9
Views: 2943

Re: cpl written tricks

Study and you will do fine as simple as that just know the material.
by blueskysNtailwinds
Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: ATPL exams
Replies: 15
Views: 12377

Re: ATPL exams

Wrote the SARON 009 today was straight forward had 8 to 10 questions from performance charts must read the fine print on the charts! 4 questions on duty times, 10 systems questions dealing with turbines, turbos, pressurization.....2 contamination questions...5 human factors questions that were on th...
by blueskysNtailwinds
Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Aerocourse ATPL question
Replies: 4
Views: 1826

Re: Aerocourse ATPL question

wrote last week they both had overlap, roughly 10 questions on each overlapped. aerocourse book was pretty accurate with the questions ,close if not exactly the same.
by blueskysNtailwinds
Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:40 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Getting a CDN A/C painted state side
Replies: 12
Views: 1463

Re: Getting a CDN A/C painted state side

Ok thanks for the clarification
by blueskysNtailwinds
Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:24 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Getting a CDN A/C painted state side
Replies: 12
Views: 1463

Re: Getting a CDN A/C painted state side

This maybe a dumb question but if he gets his aircraft painted in the U.S. Say Michigan He would have pay the 6% tax the state charges on purchases plus 13% hst here so it would getting taxed twice once by michigan and once by Ontario.....I'm I understanding that right...sorry I don't shop much in t...
by blueskysNtailwinds
Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Getting a CDN A/C painted state side
Replies: 12
Views: 1463

Re: Getting a CDN A/C painted state side

Wasn't really worry I should have put it differently, he just didn't like that he would have to pay the tax at the border on top of the terrible exchange rate etc...A penny pincher and it was cutting into his savings. In the end it was cheaper to have it done here.sorry for the confusion.
by blueskysNtailwinds
Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Getting a CDN A/C painted state side
Replies: 12
Views: 1463

Re: Getting a CDN A/C painted state side

I looked into getting a plane done in the USA for guy who was convinced it was cheaper there but it turns out the exchange and the worry of customs was the deterrent. Keep it local and support the small amo's! Have seen a bunch of Johns work, he's a great guy to deal with and does a stand up job I h...
by blueskysNtailwinds
Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:24 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Freelance instruction rates?
Replies: 38
Views: 5132

Re: Freelance instruction rates?

As a class 3 I generally charge $45 an hour and for a PGI .2 which includes a post flight briefing. I believe you get what you pay for as mentioned here prior and I stand by the quality of instruction I give, I know how much my instructor did for me and how much he cared, I wasnt just another hour i...
by blueskysNtailwinds
Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:24 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Sioux Lookout
Replies: 25
Views: 15048

Re: Sioux Lookout

I guess When you take into account of splitting the 1000 a month between 2 people, 500 a month each for a priceless view of a lake and fishing at your back door who can complain!
by blueskysNtailwinds
Sat Jun 20, 2015 8:10 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Sioux Lookout
Replies: 25
Views: 15048

Re: Sioux Lookout

Wish I could afford a $1000 a month....thanks for all the input I've come to the realization that I will probably just have to wait until I'm there to find anything/get to know people who may have a room for rent.
by blueskysNtailwinds
Wed Jun 17, 2015 5:15 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Sioux Lookout
Replies: 25
Views: 15048

Sioux Lookout

Hey guys just looking to see if any of you know of anyone in Sioux lookout that is renting a room out or looking for a roommate. Moving there on the 2nd of July to start a new chapter in the career and the rentals are hard to come by. I've checked the obvious like kijiji and there seems to be more w...

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