T.O. area

bcqc · Post by **bcqc** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 11:45 pm

I might be moving there in hte near future, and would like to know how the situation there is. I'm a lowtimer looking for any opportunity, MIFR still valid, although lapsing soon. Suggestions for a place to renew the IR are welcome. Would those who need to renew their IFR consider a check, and where in the Toronto region? Cheers

N8 · Post by N8 » Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:25 am

Island Air flight School

416-203-6242

http://www.flyislandair.net

We have two Piper Aztecs

Tell them Nate sent you.

chewsta · Post by **chewsta** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 3:56 pm

BCQC,

Please define low time. If you are under 1400 hours and looking for work in the TO area don't waste your money on renewing your MIFR, you won't find work on a twin unless you are a class 1 instructor. That being said, unless you are an experienced instructor, there is very little single engine work here as well.

My 2 cents....

bcqc · Post by **bcqc** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 11:33 pm

Thanks for the tip guys. I know and heard and thought a lot about this, the ethics and all...but how about getting a ppc in the GTA, would that help in anyway? I've finished my CPL MIFR 2 years ago and nothing. Plus, not getting any younger, what can I do to get things in motion? Cheers

Yoyoma · Post by **Yoyoma** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 2:51 am

It won't help in that area...maybe somewhere else but not in TO. You should maybe reconsider your move?

It's hard and the age thing is a problem for many of my Lowtimer friends! I feel for you guys...I'm pretty young with decent amount of time in my book and got tired of the whole thing...I guess the natural selection process works...

Cheers

chewsta · Post by **chewsta** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 11:52 am

QC,

Either go WAY up north and slave on the ramp for a couple of years OR come down here and spend the money you would have used for a PPC or MIFR renewal and get an instructor rating and slave on a slightly warmer ramp for a couple of years but get some PIC time while you are doing it.

Being a low timer sucks

(I know)

bcqc · Post by **bcqc** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 12:22 pm

Chewsta,
Are you instructing in the area? What can I expect as far as ramp work, small aviation companies, or schools. Are there any new students enrolling in your area?

N2 · Post by N2 » Thu Apr 15, 2004 1:54 pm

Moving to this dump of a city...but why?

chewsta · Post by **chewsta** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 5:17 am

QC check your PMs

twinpratts · Post by **twinpratts** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:31 pm

A bit off topic... but here goes.
For you guys living in TO, in what communities would you recommend looking for a home to live in...if flying out of Pearson?
Thanks!

chewsta · Post by **chewsta** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 5:32 am

Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Oakville/Burlington.

Many of the AC guys live in Guelph, Cambridge, Georgetown.

All depends on what you can afford and what type of city you like (small/medium/large) and how often you are going in to work.

. . · Post by **. .** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 8:36 am

miltion seems to have quite a few.