I started with AC 4 years ago at 50. People thought I was crazy to give up my career and start flying in my 30’s. Maybe I was but I don’t regret it. It all comes down to personal choices and priorities. It is definitely tougher when you’re older for sure.

Any word on how the YUL roadshow went?

Been there, done that and presently doing it for the second time😜. Only you can answer that question. It depends on how bad you really want it. My decision was based on the fact that, I’d much rather live with the regret of chasing my dream and feeling later I should of stayed where I was than, live...

Congrats & Welcome aboard! How was the process timeline for you? and what is your previous experience if you don't mind sharing? I applied through the Express portal so I guess different timelines for outside, but for what it’s worth, here goes. Applied March 2018, received email for online intervie...

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airbournesailor wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:57 pm Anyone get a call for an April start?

I assume from the above they will call for April 8th and 22nd

Next GS is April 1. Got the call this morning

Anyone get a call for an April start?

Great to hear you are doing better PilotDAR! I wish you and your family nothing but strength and love on this road to recovery!

Drove Bolton to YYZ a couple times last week in under 25 min both times.

I think Dagwood makes some very interesting points. Just look at the ATPL requirements for example. Had 2 friends, one became an instructor and the other went ramp-DHC6-DHC8. After several years flying a DHC6 and 8, he had to rent a C-150 to get some PIC time for his ATPL. I'm sure that getting anot...

It's the same in every industry. Had to get a RCMP letter of conduct a few days ago. The secretary (or whatever they call them these days) wouldn't ALLOW the police officer to give me a letter because there was another Station 15 min closer to where I lived. The officer is a good friend and later to...

you ever been in a single engine scenario where staying airborn was questionable?[/quote] Yes. Halfway between YSF & YPA about 8 years ago in a PA31-350.. It scared the living shit outta me BUT we got it under control and landed safely in YPA. Luckily I didnt need my F/0 to "talk me through it" like...

I am curious of the proper way to log IMC as well. I've been told to only log actual IMC time and I've been told to log all Filed IFR time and TC will credit you with a percentage of this for IMC. Anyone know for sure the proper way?

With regards to not writing the IATRA because it will expire in 24 months, I'd say study and write it. You'll learn alot of stuff (or at least I did) that you should know that's not in the CPL, especially duty times, free from duty times etc for different operations. The exam is not that hard and is...

Your type rating (IATRA) will remain valid with a PPC ONLY IF the aircraft is certified to fly 2 crew. That does not mean the company SOP's require 2 crew but the certification of the A/C does. I could be wrong, but I don't think the KA 200 does. There is a list of all A/C types and their certificat...

It's your decision but I am with the others, keep the job! Once you finish your PPL, commercial is mostly time building, rent the plane on weekends for cross country trips and the hours quickly rack up (as well as the bill!). If you have a large debt when you finish your commercial, you may not be a...

They have a brand new King Air 350. Sorry, thats all the info I know!!!

http://www.sportys.com/

They have a great CD Rom course - american though.

For those still having trouble with link to transcript of cvr, here is another place to read it.

http://www.slideshare.net/Unusualattitu ... e=document

Those landing checks can come in handy in that "once in a million" time!

Sounds like it happen awful fast! http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/04/09/cougar-crash-decker-survivor009.html The lone survivor of last month's deadly helicopter crash off the east coast of Newfoundland says he escaped through the aircraft's window after it hit the water. In...

I think the small company is called Newfoundland Helicopters. I'd say if Universal or Canadian don't have floats, you'll be out of luck finding one in Newfoundland!

Got this from CBC NL website: Helicopter model in offshore crash flunked safety test: report Last Updated: Monday, April 6, 2009 | 8:09 AM NT Comments21Recommend20CBC News The type of helicopter involved in a crash that killed 17 people off eastern Newfoundland last month failed a key safety test be...

Universal Helicopters in Pasedena and Gander, NL.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/03/26/heli-chrono.html Chronology of events: offshore helicopter Cougar Flight 491 Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2009 | 5:54 PM NT Comments2Recommend7CBC News This draft chronology of events has been compiled from information provided by...