I can vouch 100% that TFX was a Ptarmigan aircraft before first Air. I flew hundreds of hours in it back in the mid '80s. I don't know where it came from, they had it when I got hired. Big Dave Baxter was the Chief pilot then,(retired now after Wardair/canadian/Air Canada) his son Chris Baxter( also...

YYCFLYGUY I agree, it is not smart to spend every cent you make. I had well over 1/2 million in my own RRSP's before I came to AC, & it sure took the aprehension out of the whole bankruptcy thing. I should have stated my point differently. What I meant was that on top of whatever you choose to save ...

Ther seems to be alot of obsession over what you make vis a vis corporate job. You have to look a bit further than the first paycheck. A main line career is a long term investment. When I came to AC I quit a 90K/yr job, to work at flat salary as an A320 FO. Sure it paid less, but only for 2 years, a...

Actually it is not true that you are frozen. Say you get checked out as a cruiser, then an equipment bid opens the next day. You are able, (and will be awarded) a higher rated position if your seniority allows you to hold it. There are no freezes associated with an up bid, ie you can bid for a highe...

I was scrolling back, looking at posts,(I am new to this board) and came across your post regarding the Air Canada color test. I had the same misgivings as yourself, I do not do well on those numbers in the circles tests, I can't remember what they told me my deficiency is, red/brown? There are quit...