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by AOW
Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: So I walked into a flight school and asked how much flight training was these days...
Replies: 34
Views: 7896

Re: So I walked into a flight school and asked how much flight training was these days...

I did some quick math, and a CPL/Multi/IFR with the minimum time is going to run about $50k before taxes. That number goes up if you fly a more expensive airplane (I figured on $150/hr for a single, which is probably a reasonable rate for a C150, but a C172 will likely cost more). I allowed 150 hour...
by AOW
Fri Sep 30, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Piaggio Vs. King Air 350 Pros/Cons
Replies: 26
Views: 6295

Re: Piaggio Vs. King Air 350 Pros/Cons

The King Air cabin is longer, but narrower and has less headroom. The Piaggio will cruise about 75 kts faster, which will be noticeable on a 1000+ mile trip. The King Air has a much larger useful load, giving you flexibility if that 4-6 pax suddenly becomes 8. The Piaggio likely can't carry more tha...
by AOW
Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Air Canada Pool
Replies: 1316
Views: 429686

Re: Air Canada Pool

My thought is to stay put until after the anticipated AC interview. If you get the job, great, if not, head to an express carrier for another chance to interview at AC via the PML. I'm in the same boat. No! I want as little competition as possible for the OTS positions! On that note, has anyone who...
by AOW
Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: I heard there were direct entry ERJ Captains?
Replies: 16
Views: 8336

Re: I heard there were direct entry ERJ Captains?

They are probably talking about Sky Regional, who have recently hired DECs, and who fly ERJs with Air Canada (Express) written on the side.
by AOW
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:48 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Georgian pan pan
Replies: 18
Views: 7503

Re: Georgian pan pan

I'm not familiar with the CRJ - perhaps someone who is can add more details. The Bombardier CRJ100 and CRJ200 are a family of regional airliners manufactured by Bombardier, and based on the Canadair Challenger business jet. The aircraft was based on the Canadair Challenger design, which was purchas...
by AOW
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: C-80 generator field dlashing, 1953
Replies: 4
Views: 2347

Re: C-80 generator field dlashing, 1953

C-80 generator field dlashing, 1953
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Proofreeding mihgt bea off sum hellp.
by AOW
Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: ATS Question Forum
Topic: Contacting an MF/FSS
Replies: 32
Views: 8642

Re: Contacting an MF/FSS

I've been doing this for a long time. I have NEVER had centre advise me to contact FSS prior to clearing us for an approach. Ever. I will continue to contact them 5 minutes prior VFR and prior to commencing an approach when IFR. Illya I too have never heard Winnipeg Centre advise it, but I have hea...
by AOW
Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:16 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Arrow Gear Collapse
Replies: 5
Views: 1831

Re: Arrow Gear Collapse

"...Maintenance personnel determined that the alternator had failed." This is a type of emergency that we discuss in training from time to time, and while I don't know the particulars of the Arrow, one should be able to recognize a lack of charging from the alternator/generator and/or discharge fro...
by AOW
Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet workplace harassment review finds outdated policies,
Replies: 9
Views: 5838

Re: WestJet workplace harassment review finds outdated polic

Were they using this video?

by AOW
Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:44 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: New Flight Duty Time Regs are going to happen?
Replies: 36
Views: 9750

Re: New Flight Duty Time Regs are going to happen?

I'd just like to see an end to the 8 hours uninterrupted happens in camp or at a hotel, and your official duty is when you are home with your spouse for 7 hours bullshit that rules the 703 world. It should read 8 hours uninterrupted rest at your own home plus time to get there and back. I knew so m...
by AOW
Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: Porter Airlines
Topic: First Officers - Porter Airlines
Replies: 10
Views: 16982

Re: First Officers - Porter Airlines

NickyNick wrote:Do you hire anyone with mostly King Air PIC flight time? If not which aircraft experience do you value most?
I think they like Q400 time most.
by AOW
Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:18 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Air Canada Pool
Replies: 1316
Views: 429686

Re: Air Canada Pool

tallyho wrote:Its been a couple of months, has anyone with the 'phone interview in the next 12 months' email had a phone interview, or had one scheduled?
Not me, nor anyone I have heard of.
by AOW
Tue May 31, 2016 12:06 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Trip out West
Replies: 12
Views: 1874

Re: Trip out West

I can recommend Fort Frances, ON (CYAG). It is 165 NM from YQT, and 167 NM to YWG, for a total only 7 NM more than the direct routing. It is a nice town, with friendly airport staff, and a reasonable GA community.
by AOW
Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:30 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: The Air Canada OTS thread
Replies: 2309
Views: 807634

Re: The Air Canada OTS thread

The poll time divisions don't seem to offer a very good breakdown between the realistic applicants. According to the current numbers, there are 5 applicants with 500 hours of single pilot jet time, and there are no breakdowns for more than 500 PIC, or less than 1000 SIC. The TT breakdowns realistic...
by AOW
Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: The Air Canada OTS thread
Replies: 2309
Views: 807634

Re: The Air Canada OTS thread

The poll time divisions don't seem to offer a very good breakdown between the realistic applicants. According to the current numbers, there are 5 applicants with 500 hours of single pilot jet time, and there are no breakdowns for more than 500 PIC, or less than 1000 SIC. The TT breakdowns realistica...
by AOW
Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:15 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Air Canada Pool
Replies: 1316
Views: 429686

Re: Air Canada Pool

wirez said he got the good email without degree. it might depend on other things than just that. when does a degree begins to look like a degree btw : Bsc, certificate, PhD ? I didn't get it. 3800 TT, Q400 Capt, with degree . I think you misunderstood. In other news, I got the same as Rudy, a possi...
by AOW
Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: YUL Red alert
Replies: 13
Views: 2642

Re: YUL Red alert

Why do I have to tell a pilot not to put 700 km of personal travel on the company crew car on an overnight? That's nothing... before my time, we had a pilot phone in sick for the day, with no reserve coverage, then proceeded to "borrow" the company crew car to make a 1700 km round trip over the nex...
by AOW
Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Crash at Iles-de-la-Madeleine
Replies: 137
Views: 40176

Re: Crash at Iles-de-la-Madeleine

Wouldn't an expensive plane like this at least have a radar altimeter, synthetic vision or something? This mu2 likely left the factory with one radio altimeter. Whether it was still installed/functional/or properly used is another question. (Arguably not properly used in this case!). This plane was...
by AOW
Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: New Encore Interview Process
Replies: 29
Views: 26443

Re: New Encore Interview Process

Any updated info would be most appreciated. Please PM any details.

Thanks!
by AOW
Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:17 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Medevacs...with a Jetstream?
Replies: 27
Views: 5685

Re: Medevacs...with a Jetstream?

Ha, your funny. I guess these guys don't know what they are doing in there sparsely settled areas with there 32 PC12's ? https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/ Just because they use it in a similar environment does not make it right! Don't they also have a substantial King Air fleet? Other advantages of ...

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