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by oldncold
Sat Dec 11, 2021 11:54 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Hornet is out as option for Canada's replacement
Replies: 37
Views: 6009

Re: Hornet is out as option for Canada's replacement

well crazy as a fox , eh if you want to have the best defense and solid offence for Canada's airspace. having and buying both fighters platforms compliment each other . you don't use a saws-all to cut marble counter tops or a router to remove a wall in a house if u can accept that analogy. the mesop...
by oldncold
Tue Dec 07, 2021 2:41 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Hornet is out as option for Canada's replacement
Replies: 37
Views: 6009

Re: Hornet is out as option for Canada's replacement

Well do both, pure aerial dog fighter j39e Grippen. higher sortie rates, lower operating costs , gravel road capable. In peace time over home soil stealth not such a priority . Just deny the airspace access to the enemy. In a wartime footing ,stealth and the sensor suite much more important. so buy ...
by oldncold
Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:39 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Mandatory Vaccine for corporate jets
Replies: 17
Views: 6557

Re: Mandatory Vaccine for corporate jets

molecular test is required before boarding wj and even if you are fully vaccinated present letter quoting the regs chapter n verse the exemption from the requirement .on wj or ac // cost of test is 200-250 usd so if you traveling and on then returning from sim . be prepared to be denied if no molecu...
by oldncold
Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Bid Air?
Replies: 1
Views: 2892

Bid Air?

yxc based hard to find any history ,company info. is 85000 to 100k year reasonable ask for capt
by oldncold
Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:27 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Hybrid dash8
Replies: 15
Views: 4915

Re: Hybrid dash8

my question is battery efficiency at. -30c in a hybrid application, doesn't that negate any real or perceived gains in aircraft use?
by oldncold
Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:13 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: IFR Take Off Considerations
Replies: 24
Views: 3073

Re: IFR Take Off Considerations

did my first ifr ride over 30years ago with ernie pool tc inspector great guy full of tips on ifr. during the ground portion of my ride gave me a scenario of the rutland one departure out of ylw, which was. it's 200ft 1/2 mile can you depart in your twin Comanche. I knew the answer was yes ernie the...
by oldncold
Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: 737-900 carrying a college football team stands on tail
Replies: 1
Views: 1749

737-900 carrying a college football team stands on tail

usa united Airlines 737-900 carrying the usc trogans to a match with Washington state tips back on its tail while unloading in Lewiston. according to flight aware squawk. no injury :oops:
by oldncold
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Aviation and the 2021 Election
Replies: 86
Views: 9581

Re: Aviation and the 2021 Election

digits. you are forgetting 1 very important fact which is: there are 550 million tax payer in Europe to pay the tab on their programs. vs. 15 million in canada additionally you know that the entire western Europe landmass would fit into province ontario and a bit of quebec. European model of deliver...
by oldncold
Tue Sep 21, 2021 12:13 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: hr depts/ mgr. could you post.your ads with
Replies: 0
Views: 571

hr depts/ mgr. could you post.your ads with

With all the delays in career progression, layoffs , recalls, early retirements. due to Covid. Talking with co workers both past n present about the current state of the job market>one big item of frustration for those with experience and looking for a position or seeking upgrades internally They wa...
by oldncold
Tue Sep 21, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: New Airline, No Contact Info?
Replies: 6
Views: 3966

Re: New Airline, No Contact Info?

just speculation. , 3. possibilities 1/ nolinair in july 2020 they announced new sun destination division using 737's . 2/ porter airlines . up to 80 new jets. suspect don't want their website to crash with pilot applications. lol //the flow thru to capt for ejets from the q400 for the senior captai...
by oldncold
Mon Sep 13, 2021 12:44 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Chief Pilot in Toronto job
Replies: 4
Views: 3228

Re: Chief Pilot in Toronto job

I believe it is swoop. there was ad posted on indeed 2 days before avcanada
by oldncold
Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Beaver Down near KTN, AK / ex BC Aircraft
Replies: 1
Views: 1040

Re: Beaver Down near KTN, AK / ex BC Aircraft

Very sad indeed, with a name like misty fjords you think that would trigger a more cautious approach to operations when the weather turns /deteriorates? that low pressure system could be seen on satellite and the gfa . nav can site for the area had the wx going into the toilet with 500ft ceilings mi...
by oldncold
Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: Covid
Topic: Their world is shrinking
Replies: 101
Views: 9264

Re: Their world is shrinking

As I've stated in other threads. It's is your right to choose to get the vaccine or not 1) however my fellow citizens shouldn't get the million $ tax bill for you being moronic when you end up. in an icu. now here is where it gets very interesting: 2). I spoke with lawyer friend that practices liabi...
by oldncold
Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:24 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Caravan Trys to Eat Otter Tail on Saltspring
Replies: 35
Views: 8115

Re: Caravan Trys to Eat Otter Tail on Saltspring

? with this recent incident n the otter flip over on a lake near ft smith how many dhc3 are left . there was one lost in manitoba in 2019. Alaska lost a couple in 2019. if my memory is accurate there were 416 built
by oldncold
Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:54 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Competing Union
Replies: 114
Views: 49083

Re: Competing Union

they can face hefty fines or potential time in the crowbar hotel. but if the membership sticks with the reps or if the reps covering their ass say go back to work and membership defy s the union reps with 100 percent solidarity in support to stay out. what is govt going to do? answer posture and be ...
by oldncold
Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Competing Union
Replies: 114
Views: 49083

Re: Competing Union

in 1999 the Saskatchewan nurses union went on strike the govt of the day ordered them back to work under essential services act . the union refused and defied the back to work order. then filed a constitutional charter of rights challenge. govt quickly went back to the negotiating table and hammered...
by oldncold
Sun Jul 11, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The Borg assimilates another one. EIC + Carson Air
Replies: 12
Views: 4444

Re: The Borg assimilates another one. EIC + Carson Air

id suggest that alkan, tindi nwa bulk up or start thinkn of consolidation . before eic swallows another in the not to distant future. with canwest likely on the merger eic horizon .
by oldncold
Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The Borg assimilates another one. EIC + Carson Air
Replies: 12
Views: 4444

Re: The Borg assimilates another one. EIC + Carson Air

You think somebody would pick up the phone and call the competition bureau ? to quote a line in the 1993 movie with Harrison ford and tommy lee Jones." that company is a monster with 8 billion in sales". becoming monolithic. in scope don't ya think?
by oldncold
Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Air travel will suck this summer -blame airlines short sighted layoffs
Replies: 47
Views: 6027

Re: Air travel will suck this summer -blame airlines short sighted layoffs

FIRST to all on the forum HAPPY Canada day !!! this DAY is to celebrate the history good And not good TO RESPECT OUR ELDERS AND VETERAN S WHO FOUGHT AND DIED SO WE CAN> debate /argue And PONTIFICATE ABOUT THE FUTURE. to those that say cancel my country day of independence GO @#$! YOUR SELF , thou we...
by oldncold
Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Helicopter appraisal?
Replies: 3
Views: 5436

Re: Helicopter appraisal?

if there I company and a couple of really sharp rotor ame's that. I would trust to give. a honest pre buy to a 1950's -1980s piston heli's. it would be Darren and the crew at valley helicopters in hope bc. they have done rebuilds on several Bell 47's hiller 12's. Darren is one of the few ame left ty...

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