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by slowstream
Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:39 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Sunwing declares profits of 71 million last year
Replies: 93
Views: 14261

Re: Sunwing declares profits of 71 millions last year

http://affaires.lapresse.ca/economie/transports/201304/09/01-4638922-industrie-du-voyage-de-la-prudence-et-du-soleil.php Sunwing declares profits of 71 million dollars last year and expects to make more this year. But cant afford to train Canadian pilots. They increase their profits by: Keeping un-...
by slowstream
Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:33 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: watch power and politics today
Replies: 12
Views: 2361

Re: watch power and politics today

Not a bad representation of the issue...Good job! It's a decent journalist that will challenge any interviewee with a case such as the one Gilles presents. It's not the job of any journalist to accept at face value, any claim. I think that this one (CBC) makes sure that the story has teeth and cred...
by slowstream
Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:50 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: A few minutes of your time
Replies: 27
Views: 3935

Re: A few minutes of your time

7500+ hours, B737 rating (as well as another jet type rating), have flown 3 airliners + numerous smaller ones, adequate turbine PIC time, airline time, Bachelors degree, bilingual, have been applying to CanJet and Sunwing since 2010 and have not even been invited to an interview. Headed back to Afg...
by slowstream
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: watch power and politics today
Replies: 12
Views: 2361

Re: watch power and politics today

I just had a chance to watch the show. Here are a few key points I picked up on: Sunwing did use the accelerated program and thus are not obliged to defend why they did not hire Canadians. I know that's the policy but shouldn't they have to justify their actions? I'm shocked that they only received...
by slowstream
Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Xavion for iPad
Replies: 5
Views: 990

Re: Xavion for iPad

Pretty Impressive app!
by slowstream
Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The first(?) supersonic jetliner?
Replies: 8
Views: 1489

Re: The first(?) supersonic jetliner?

That was great! I didn't know that at all.

Thanks for sharing that one
by slowstream
Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: A few minutes of your time
Replies: 27
Views: 3935

Re: A few minutes of your time

[/quote] Here is the question they want to know from you as a supposedly qualified pilot. After they invest all this money in you, will you leave for another company or be willing to work for them for several years with layoffs for the first three summers. Be honest in your answer.[/quote] First off...
by slowstream
Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: A few minutes of your time
Replies: 27
Views: 3935

Re: A few minutes of your time

I know some of you are quite critical of Gilles and what he is doing. I'm sure those who are critical of him are also looking to the recent announcement from AT and saying your backyard isn't clean so why pick on Sunwing and Canjet. Maybe those who are so critical of Gilles are all captains with en...
by slowstream
Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Porter and the CSeries
Replies: 101
Views: 19899

Re: Porter and the CSeries

I don't know, they've built a growing customer base; this seems like a logical next step and growth.

Aside from that it will be great to see the first airline in Canada to bring on the new C series which I believe will be proven to be a very competitive a/c.
by slowstream
Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: A few minutes of your time
Replies: 27
Views: 3935

Re: A few minutes of your time

I know some of you are quite critical of Gilles and what he is doing. I'm sure those who are critical of him are also looking to the recent announcement from AT and saying your backyard isn't clean so why pick on Sunwing and Canjet. Maybe those who are so critical of Gilles are all captains with en...
by slowstream
Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:05 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Soft Drinks & Flight: Aspertame Content
Replies: 27
Views: 4199

Re: Soft Drinks & Flight: Aspertame Content

COME ON GUYS!!! Your giving me a headache! (lol) Honestly I've heard and read about both being responsible for the headaches and although I am no where near a medical professional (sorry for using the word professional) they both make sense to me for being the cause. DashX, do you still have that br...
by slowstream
Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:50 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Cell Phone
Replies: 27
Views: 4972

Re: Cell Phone

I was just in Malaysia, I bought a new plain Samsung phone, a sim card and a month's prepaid use for $30. It cost 27 ringgits for 10 minutes calling - that's (wait for it) 9 cents for 10 minutes talking. Nothing like that in Canada. xsbank, yeah the prepaid sim packages here can be really cheap but...
by slowstream
Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Martin Hartwell, dies at 88
Replies: 9
Views: 3567

Re: Martin Hartwell, dies at 88

Boy I remember that saga like it was last year, such a sad story and an extreme ordeal to survive

Martin you had more than your share of stormy skies; I wish you clear skies, calm winds and God Speed!
by slowstream
Thu Apr 04, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Help with identifying plane and where photo was taken
Replies: 19
Views: 2845

Re: Help with identifying plane and where photo was taken

Showing the Photo may help Bill..... if you want help
by slowstream
Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Soft Drinks & Flight: Aspertame Content
Replies: 27
Views: 4199

Re: Soft Drinks & Flight: Aspertame Content

I've been addicted to Diet Coke for 25 plus years, been flying for twenty, thats all I drink. So far thankfully it has not affected my abilities or my career in any way. Is it addictive? Absolutely!!!! 100% addictive stay away from the shit! Its nasty and I am certain its designed to be that way. I'...
by slowstream
Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: DIFFERENT CONTINENTS – DIFFERENT TYPES OF AIRCRAFT
Replies: 0
Views: 936

DIFFERENT CONTINENTS – DIFFERENT TYPES OF AIRCRAFT

I got this article from Baltic Aviation and found it interesting enough to share, I didn't find some of the numbers too shocking. I had to admit I fall into the 80%, like many I went with aircraft that I could get the job on, likely many of us did the same. It would have been nice to say that I plan...
by slowstream
Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: AvCanada's Wall
Topic: Tim Scurr
Replies: 2
Views: 14667

Tim Scurr

I saw that Tim Scurr the former Chief Pilot of Corporate Express Airlines passed away at the end of February 2013. I couldn't find any details other than a posting on FB from his daughter about his passing. Does anyone have any details? I thinks its pretty well known that Tim lead a fairly hard life...
by slowstream
Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:34 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Worlds worst airline seat coming soon!
Replies: 22
Views: 4727

Re: Worlds worst airline seat coming soon!

And with a couple well placed holes they could do away with the Lav all together........kidding

But I am sure O'Leary will think about that when he see's those seats
by slowstream
Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Bombardier CSeries unveiling Mar 7 2013 Mirabel . . .
Replies: 25
Views: 6735

Re: Bombardier CSeries unveiling Mar 7 2013 Mirabel . . .

I am looking forward to it and can't wait to see it in person.

I am hoping it will the E190 some competition
by slowstream
Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: aspiring pilot who wants to work in China
Replies: 4
Views: 1188

Re: aspiring pilot who wants to work in China

I am just wondering if anyone can tell me if it is difficult to find entry level pilot jobs in China as a Canadian citizen. I will be attending Siast College to obtain my CPL this December. My wife is Chinese and we want to live in China. Or is there anywhere else in the world anyone knows of that ...

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