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by mwd2av8
Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:23 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: How old is too old?
Replies: 5
Views: 1540

How old is too old?

I'm not sure if this has come up for discussion but based on the current job prospects in the industry, if a guy/gal has all their requirements (hours, experience etc) for a regional job. How old is too old to start pursuing an airline career?......asking for a friend. A friend who is mid to late 30...
by mwd2av8
Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Skywing Aviation - Red Deer Opinions?
Replies: 10
Views: 5195

Re: Skywing Aviation - Red Deer Opinions?

All flight schools have their pros and cons. I did most of my training at SW at CYQF and you can save a lot more money here than many of the other options out there with your training as long as its done right. MRU/SATC = $100,000 +++ VS. SW = $60,000. Sit down with an instructor and devise a struct...
by mwd2av8
Sun Jan 08, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Real IMC training
Replies: 35
Views: 3441

Re: Real IMC training

Everyones posts are very informative and appreciated. Just to clarify: -No intentional training in icing conditions. No FIKI. Safety is paramount and the first priority especially while training. -Initial IFR training required (what would be the best way to acquire this, which flight schools). I gue...
by mwd2av8
Thu Jan 05, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: LPV Precision Approaches
Replies: 5
Views: 2078

LPV Precision Approaches

Hello all you GPS geniuses,
Question: How do you get vertical guidance in an LPV approach when there is no glideslope like with an ILS system?

thanks.
by mwd2av8
Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:44 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Real IMC training
Replies: 35
Views: 3441

Re: Real IMC training

Not to intentionally go into icing conditions but to have the equipment as a safety precaution in case you run into a situation that warrants its use.
by mwd2av8
Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Real IMC training
Replies: 35
Views: 3441

Re: Real IMC training

Typically none of the flight schools I have heard of train in actual IMC (too dangerous?? 200 hr wonders not experienced enough?? clogging up controlled IFR airspace??).......Most of the time it is under the hood in the airplane after learning the procedures in the Sim. Just thought this would be th...
by mwd2av8
Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:46 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Real IMC training
Replies: 35
Views: 3441

Real IMC training

Are there any flight schools in Alberta that provide actual IFR training in IMC conditions and not simulated under the hood or in a Simulator?

Thanks.
by mwd2av8
Wed Dec 28, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Resumes and Cover Letters Redux
Replies: 93
Views: 198413

Re: Resumes and Cover Letters Redux

So, I'm trying to figure out how to construct my resume here. Aviation Management diploma completed in 2004. Aviation Work experience from 2002 to 2005 includes GTAA at Pearson ground/airside ops as a coop student and West jet cargo as an operations coordinator post graduation. Left aviation to work...

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