If you put thst kind of mony up front, you deserve to loose it. There were plenty of heart breaking stories when jetsgo went under; but I have to say, I have no sympathy for them at all. They went into the casino, put a pile of cash on the table and lost. Promisary notes, and legal contracts I have ...

Anyone know where I can find some practice exams for the ATPL writtens?

Cheers!

MN

Big Red now requires a $35,000 training bond over 3 years, cash up front.................you heard it here first........

6 years to 50k.

Most will never see 100k

Epitaph to an army of mercenaries These, in the day when heaven was falling. The hour when earth's foundations fled, followed their mercenary calling and took their wages and are dead. Their shoulders held the sky suspended: they stood, and earths foundations stay; what God abandoned, thease defende...

I was a Diver Driver for a couple of drop zones over a number of years. I concur with all of the above; it's a scam.

FNT has 3 aircraft, 2 C46's and one DC3 One C46 is in bits and missing an engine, the DC3 has been grounded by Transport. The remaining C46 is flying.......just. Just my opinion.....but, Pay...........................Average for the industy Equipment.................Very Poor Maintenance...............

Thanks Cat, I found it. "3/4 desert, Islamic state with 6 major factions, presently stable with a little friction with countries next door, average life expectancy of locals 54 years, adult literacy 18% in 1985, health care is very poor to no-existant" Ref. CIA Fact File, Workpedia, BBC Website :? "...

Hi FOXY, As chance would have it....yes I have !!!! But that was in a previous life which I won't bore you with now. I must confess, I have no idea where the hell Mauritania is, so I guess it's time to dust off the ole Atlas. But what exactly do you know about the place and it's set up? Is there fam...

I'm not sure, that's one of the questions I need to ask when I see them.

However, they did say that all food and accomodation is taken care of by the company; either a hotel, or, in some cases, a crew house or appartment block.

Chipmunk, Wally; thanks very much for your input. I have been offerd a position on the Caravan in Africa, and will be going to YOW to see the set up they have there, and check it out. Bandit1; that's quite a bold statement there, if there is somthing you really feel I should know, please tell us. PM...

That guy certainly earned his pay that day!!!! Kind of makes buzzing around in a PC12 look kind of lame really.

To all those who put themselves in harms way.....

Ladies, Gentlemen, I salute you.

Thanks Chipmunk!

Blue Skies,

Mo

Hi Guys, Does anyone have the scoop on this outfit? I have heard good things , but was wondering if any one had first hand infomation. Where do they opperate? Is the flying interesting/fun/challanging/boring/dangerous? When 'in county' are you flying off a dirt strip, or airports with an approach? D...

Thanks sideshow, much appreciated

Hi All,

Anyone know where I can find online practice exams,

Cheers

So I turn up for work at 'Oh God O'clock', and after my second coffee and fifth cigerette, dragged my sorry ass out into the hanger to get the load ready, I stare in disbelief at a skid destined for central Manitoba loaded with.........(drum roll please)...... CHRISTMAS TREES!!!!!!!!......bona fide,...

I am a fixed wing IFR driver with just over 3000hrs TT, 1500hrs pic, and around 1500 turbine; and am looking to move over to the helicopter world. There are several companies all offering the 60 hr conversion package with prices rangeing from $28,000 on an R22, right up to $52,000 on the Bell 206. A...

Hi There,

I'm looking for scheduleing info on CMA out of Calguary on the 1900, as regards working days, days off, and standby ect.

Feel free to PM if you like,

Cheers!

Does anyone know anything about this company?

Their website donsn't have a whole lot of info, and I havn't heard of them before.....

thanks in advance!

Baldrick

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about Forest Protection Limited out in New Brunswick. On their website it says they operate AT's, (they used to have Advengers); apparently the minimus are 3000 hrs PIC with some tail dragger time. Anyone know the scoop on what they ACTUALLY hire at? It would ...

Well, that certainly settled the debate!

Thanks,

Fly safe guys!

Baldrick

Can anyone settle an issue here? A buddy and me were trying to add up how many PC12's there are in all Canada. So far we have....... RCMP, 12, OPP, 2, Air Sprint, 3, Air Bravo, 3, Keewatin, 3, NAC, 4, which makes er.....27 right? My buddy recons that there are around 40.....anyone know where the oth...

Thanks guys,

B

Does anyone have any info on Air Bravo out of Thunder Bay?

I am trying to find out as much as I can about them, but there doesn't appear to be a website or email address,

Thanks in advance