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Canadian Bacon · Post by **Canadian Bacon** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:21 pm

I am in Victoria and have 100hrs and I am in the same situation. I fly out of the Vic flying club. How about you??

Coast-dog · Post by **Coast-dog** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:31 pm

I'm originally from YYJ but it's been years since I've had to do a x-country to build hours

Good luck with all that, sounds like it could be a grand adventure.

Lommer · Post by **Lommer** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:19 pm

I'm in Vancouver (CZBB), and have about 100 hours. I'm definitely interested in some long xcountry trips if i can cram them into my schedule.

Pilatusable · Post by **Pilatusable** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:17 pm

I'm in YYJ doing my license through the Victoria Flying Club. I just got home yesterday from a serious cross country in a 152. I got as far east as Toronto, and put on 73 hours! What a way to time build! I recommend VFC to anyone who is working towards their commercial license!

flystraightin · Post by **flystraightin** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:26 am

You guys gunna use Pro-IFR for the multi?

I'm currently starting my PPL across the field at Juan Air. I did a intro flight at both, VFC and Juan Air. Both are great schools, but I knew more people at Juan Air from work.

Juan Air has got a Senaca, 2 Navajos and a Cessna Conquest II for multi work...not to mention the 4 172s and 2 150s....its also cheaper...buy 10hrs, get one free!

Have fun on your trip! Sounds great, if I had another 120hrs and some cash to spend, I'd be there!

Crash318 · Post by **Crash318** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:52 am

I am currently flying with Ipfa, but of course, we should go with whoever gives the best rental rates. With that many hours, I'm sure someone would cut us a deal.

flystraightin · Post by **flystraightin** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:59 am

how is IPFA? Do you use the DA20?

Crash318 · Post by **Crash318** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:06 pm

They only have 2 planes...a BLACK C172, which ALWAYS gets comments from people, and the Katana (DA20).

That thing is like the sports car of single engine airplanes - very manoeuvrable because the ailerons and elevator use push rods, glides like crazy on idle, and best of all, it's a stick!

It's also got amazing visibility too. The thing is, it's not too comfortable for long trips.

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:49 pm

Crash318 wrote:They only have 2 planes...a BLACK C172, which ALWAYS gets comments from people, and the Katana (DA20).

That thing is like the sports car of single engine airplanes - very manoeuvrable because the ailerons and elevator use push rods, glides like crazy on idle, and best of all, it's a stick!

I prefer an auto. my wife can't fly a stick...

Canadian Bacon · Post by **Canadian Bacon** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:20 pm

I am working towards my commercial license with VFC. I didn't know
Juan Air did training- Sounds like quite a fleet. VFC offers block time at a reduced rate but it is not quite buy 10hrs get 1 free. I might head over and check out the Spitfire grill and take a peak at the Juan Air facility.

73 hours - wow - Over how many days ?? Did you take a VFC plane?

flystraightin · Post by **flystraightin** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:38 pm

yeah, they're all real friendly over here!

Spitfire has amazing chicken burgers and caesar salads too!

I think JA has been a school since '76. lol!