Best Countries/Operations for low time pilots
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You've kept your mouth shut?
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So you worked and paid (little) taxes in foreign countries, then returned to Canada in your old age to take advantage of the free health care and the generous social safety which you so despise yet paid so little into? And you have the gall to complain about Canada?. . wrote:Yes I am in Canada and retired after working outside Canada for many years.I'm willing to bet both of you are in Canada. If you're not..... I'll eat my hat
The best thing that ever happened to me in aviation was leaving Canada to fly in many other countries.
Canada is a socialistic nightmare.
Transport Canada is beyond doubt the worst regulator I ever worked under...period.
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Cat Driver
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I thought you were brighter than that Bede,,,, but you just never know on the internet.
If you are asking a question the answer is I have paid every penny of tax that Canada demanded and my tax records will prove it.
In fact some slimeball had the temerity to make a complaint to Revenue Canada that I was not paying my fair share of taxes on my overseas income.
They investigated my tax records and my tax returns and found they were proper and I owed zero, that was ten years ago and this year I was assessed many thousands of dollars more than I thought I owed and just paid it yesterday......thankfully I have an excellent tax consultant that makes sure I pay exactly what I owe.
If you are accusing me of tax evasion you ought to be bright enough to understand where that can go..
So which is it?
Are you accusing me of tax evasion?
Hopefully I never need Canada's so called "Free Health Care' " what I went through during my wife's illness and her final few months was brutal as far as the health care service was....just brutal and below what would be expected at the bottom of any third world country.
Yes...I despise Canada's broken dysfunctional Monday to Friday health care system..it is to be despised.
In your vision of Canada are we not allowed to disagree with the government ?
I will wait for your answer on what could be considered to be a liabelous post.
So you worked and paid (little) taxes in foreign countries, then returned to Canada
If you are asking a question the answer is I have paid every penny of tax that Canada demanded and my tax records will prove it.
In fact some slimeball had the temerity to make a complaint to Revenue Canada that I was not paying my fair share of taxes on my overseas income.
They investigated my tax records and my tax returns and found they were proper and I owed zero, that was ten years ago and this year I was assessed many thousands of dollars more than I thought I owed and just paid it yesterday......thankfully I have an excellent tax consultant that makes sure I pay exactly what I owe.
If you are accusing me of tax evasion you ought to be bright enough to understand where that can go..
So which is it?
Are you accusing me of tax evasion?
Paid so little into....??? you have no idea of what I have paid in taxes during my life time, what are you smoking today?in your old age to take advantage of the free health care and the generous social safety which you so despise yet paid so little into?
Hopefully I never need Canada's so called "Free Health Care' " what I went through during my wife's illness and her final few months was brutal as far as the health care service was....just brutal and below what would be expected at the bottom of any third world country.
And you have the gall to complain about Canada?
Yes...I despise Canada's broken dysfunctional Monday to Friday health care system..it is to be despised.
In your vision of Canada are we not allowed to disagree with the government ?
I will wait for your answer on what could be considered to be a liabelous post.
The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
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switchflicker
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You know Bede, I was thinking the same thing.
How is it that someone who sings such praises for another country is so bitter to what appears to be his own. The reason I surmise that Canada is his own is because just recently he lamented that he couldn't afford health insurance in foreign lands and so was forced to travel about here at home. In a long diesel guzzling motor home!
I've never, and I mean NEVER seen anyone so bitter towards the aviation authority of his own country and won't let a chance go by to open a potty mouth. With all the aviation he took part of in other parts of the world, I find it hard to believe that he could find time to poke the bear so much here at home so as to become the #1 TC irritant (in his eyes).
If the best thing he ever did was to leave aviation in Canada, why did he come back after he was done. Maybe he just was not done moaning and complaining. Maybe he never will be.
I didn't see any accusation of tax evasion issue in your post, but what did catch my eye was that he made a point that his taxes for last year were many thousands of dollars more than he thought he owed. How does that work? Do we pay the taxes we think we should and let the auditor let us know if they want more? Personally, if I screwed up my return so bad that the tax man needed to give me a nudge for more cash, I would: a) do a happy dance 'cause I earned a ton more that I had figured on, and b) I'd have a long talk with my accountant for letting things get out of hand.
I'll be interested in continuing to read about all the aircraft this fellow has handled. How many hours he has. How much taxes he pays. How big his RV is and how much trouble Transport Canada and the Canadian Government has caused him personally.
My aviation days are coming to an end just like this fellows has. I have tenfold more good memories of experiences right here in Canada than bad ones. I still get together with cronies and talk about the good old days - and the good new days too.
We don't dwell on the things we think harmed us or our careers. We don't brag about the people we couldn't get along with. We don't care who has more time on which old airplane nor do we pity ourselves.
How is it that someone who sings such praises for another country is so bitter to what appears to be his own. The reason I surmise that Canada is his own is because just recently he lamented that he couldn't afford health insurance in foreign lands and so was forced to travel about here at home. In a long diesel guzzling motor home!
I've never, and I mean NEVER seen anyone so bitter towards the aviation authority of his own country and won't let a chance go by to open a potty mouth. With all the aviation he took part of in other parts of the world, I find it hard to believe that he could find time to poke the bear so much here at home so as to become the #1 TC irritant (in his eyes).
If the best thing he ever did was to leave aviation in Canada, why did he come back after he was done. Maybe he just was not done moaning and complaining. Maybe he never will be.
I didn't see any accusation of tax evasion issue in your post, but what did catch my eye was that he made a point that his taxes for last year were many thousands of dollars more than he thought he owed. How does that work? Do we pay the taxes we think we should and let the auditor let us know if they want more? Personally, if I screwed up my return so bad that the tax man needed to give me a nudge for more cash, I would: a) do a happy dance 'cause I earned a ton more that I had figured on, and b) I'd have a long talk with my accountant for letting things get out of hand.
I'll be interested in continuing to read about all the aircraft this fellow has handled. How many hours he has. How much taxes he pays. How big his RV is and how much trouble Transport Canada and the Canadian Government has caused him personally.
My aviation days are coming to an end just like this fellows has. I have tenfold more good memories of experiences right here in Canada than bad ones. I still get together with cronies and talk about the good old days - and the good new days too.
We don't dwell on the things we think harmed us or our careers. We don't brag about the people we couldn't get along with. We don't care who has more time on which old airplane nor do we pity ourselves.
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To answer some of your questions switchflicker.
first off I do not do my own tax.....I merely said I was surprised at what my accountants final number was.
Just a quick few answers.
How much do you pay?
Not nearly as much problem I caused them once I won my legal case against them for their unlawful actions against me and my company.
Pity myself ?
You obviously do not understand me, I had an amazing career in aviation and worked for some of the biggest corporations in the world ( LLoyds of London,, Airbus Industries,,, French TV1 ,,, Merimax Movies,,, to name a few. ) and was very well paid for it, thus I can afford a big motor home and I can afford to drive it as much as I like...just finished a six thousand mile trip in it.
What you seem to have missed here is I had to leave Canada to become successful financially in aviation.
When I retired I seldom worked for less than a thousand dollars a day which I can prove if you don't believe me.
Anything else that bothers you you would like to know?
first off I do not do my own tax.....I merely said I was surprised at what my accountants final number was.
Just a quick few answers.
A lot, from early biplanes to modern jets as well as helicopters up to the S61.....commercially of course.I'll be interested in continuing to read about all the aircraft this fellow has handled.
Over thirty thousand accident and violation free, with licenses under TCCA , FAA, CASA, and The European JAA including an Unrestricted Air Display Authority for Europe.How many hours he has.
How much taxes he pays.
How much do you pay?
It is a 2014 40 foot Tiffin Phaeton which I bought new in 2014.How big his RV is
and how much trouble Transport Canada and the Canadian Government has caused him personally.
Not nearly as much problem I caused them once I won my legal case against them for their unlawful actions against me and my company.
Pity myself ?
You obviously do not understand me, I had an amazing career in aviation and worked for some of the biggest corporations in the world ( LLoyds of London,, Airbus Industries,,, French TV1 ,,, Merimax Movies,,, to name a few. ) and was very well paid for it, thus I can afford a big motor home and I can afford to drive it as much as I like...just finished a six thousand mile trip in it.
What you seem to have missed here is I had to leave Canada to become successful financially in aviation.
When I retired I seldom worked for less than a thousand dollars a day which I can prove if you don't believe me.
Anything else that bothers you you would like to know?
The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
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So much mud flying around here, I feel like I'm back on the playground in grade school. To the OP, good luck! Try not to let these Negative Neds drag you down.
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I thought . left this site for the other one to "never come back again" in his own words?
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Since you mis-understood Bede's post ., let's make it easier for you:
If you prefer the tax structure and police/government of certain African countries, why would you choose to retire in Canada.
I await your well thought out response to this "crap-slinging match" as you put it so eloquently on that "other" site.
If you prefer the tax structure and police/government of certain African countries, why would you choose to retire in Canada.
I await your well thought out response to this "crap-slinging match" as you put it so eloquently on that "other" site.
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Many reasons such as this is where my family lives...If you prefer the tax structure and police/government of certain African countries, why would you choose to retire in Canada.
However regardless of my reasons for choosing to retire where all my assets and family are that does not change the fact this country is socialistic and the tax structure reflects what every socialistic governments end up becoming....to many drones and not enough worker bees to support the drones..
Unlike many here I did leave Canada as far as working goes and having worked in many many countries I am only relating my personal experience when comparing Canada to many other countries if some of you are offended by my opinion don't read my posts.
The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
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You completely missed the point earlier in this thread. You chose to work outside of Canada to legally avoid paying (excessive) taxes here, but then chose to retire here and reap the benefits (health care) when it was in your favour. The argument could be made that people like you are a drain on this country.Cat Driver wrote:Many reasons such as this is where my family lives...If you prefer the tax structure and police/government of certain African countries, why would you choose to retire in Canada.
However regardless of my reasons for choosing to retire where all my assets and family are that does not change the fact this country is socialistic and the tax structure reflects what every socialistic governments end up becoming....
You also completely missed the point in switchflicker's post. Go re-read it. Especially the last paragraph.
Or just ignore everything because we who "hide" are all "nothing's". Certainly doesn't say much for Barneydhc82, BCpilotguy, Colonel Sanders, CpnCrunch, Ducapo, esp803, Fendermandan, goldeneagle, HiFlyChick, HPC, Liquid Charlie, Nark, Mcrit, Strega, and of course . himself.
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If your position is I as a Canadian citizen chose to work outside Canada to not only earn more money for my work but also pay less tax on my earnings legally , obviously your dissatisfaction is with the Canadian government for not taxing me enough.You chose to work outside of Canada to legally avoid paying (excessive) taxes here, but then chose to retire here and reap the benefits (health care) when it was in your favour. The argument could be made that people like you are a drain on this country.
Remember I filed my taxes in Canada and declared my earnings both in Canada and outside Canada.
The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
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You know ., no one is faulting you for heading overseas to fly. No one is faulting you for retiring here. But for crying out loud have a bit of graciousness for the country that makes this at all possible, warts and all.
If Africa's that much better, feel free to move back to Africa and unburden yourself from the constraints of our "socialist paradise". Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
If Africa's that much better, feel free to move back to Africa and unburden yourself from the constraints of our "socialist paradise". Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
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The two biggest, loudest anti-Canadian complainers I've ever seen still choose to live in this country so it must offer them something - including the right to bitch incessantly about it and the government without disappearing into a bottomless prison. It does get tiresome though which is why I'm happy they found a more suitable home among other like-minded individuals. Long may they enjoy it.Bede wrote:You know ., no one is faulting you for heading overseas to fly. No one is faulting you for retiring here. But for crying out loud have a bit of graciousness for the country that makes this at all possible, warts and all.
If Africa's that much better, feel free to move back to Africa and unburden yourself from the constraints of our "socialist paradise". Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
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There is an interesting thread about nerf-herders on that other forum.
It is interesting who got mentioned right off the top.
It is interesting who got mentioned right off the top.
The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
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No, it's not interesting. Why would there be a thread about nerf-herders anyway? You guys got nothing better to talk about than slag people like a bunch of high school girls?
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My name is . ..
I have 30,000 hours. Or was it 25,000. Hell with it, I have 40,000 this week.
I hate TC. I hate Canada.
Did I mention I flew for Mirimax.
I'm an amazing accident free pilot who none of you can compare to.
Did I mention all my woes are because of TC. And Canada.
Also, I have 30,000 hours... I mean, 40,000 hours.
I've never broken an air reg in my life. Because I'm . . and I'm amazing.
You're all whores to the industry. What's wrong with you? Have some self worth.
Did I mention I flew for Mirimax?
I'm . ..
This is what you sound like .. Honestly. Knock the shit off for once in your damn life. You sound ridiculous.
Edited to say the only reason he has a 40 foot motor home is the 39 footer was too small for his giant f***ING ego.
I have 30,000 hours. Or was it 25,000. Hell with it, I have 40,000 this week.
I hate TC. I hate Canada.
Did I mention I flew for Mirimax.
I'm an amazing accident free pilot who none of you can compare to.
Did I mention all my woes are because of TC. And Canada.
Also, I have 30,000 hours... I mean, 40,000 hours.
I've never broken an air reg in my life. Because I'm . . and I'm amazing.
You're all whores to the industry. What's wrong with you? Have some self worth.
Did I mention I flew for Mirimax?
I'm . ..
This is what you sound like .. Honestly. Knock the shit off for once in your damn life. You sound ridiculous.
Edited to say the only reason he has a 40 foot motor home is the 39 footer was too small for his giant f***ING ego.
Twenty years from now you'll be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did do.
So throw off the bowlines.
Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.
So throw off the bowlines.
Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.
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Forgot to add "I'm . . and I use my real name on the forums because I don't hide behind fake online user names."
. if you think so low of this site, why do you keep coming back?
http://./Forum/index.php?topic=3813.0
. if you think so low of this site, why do you keep coming back?
http://./Forum/index.php?topic=3813.0
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YYZSaabGuy
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Great question. I guess his latest unsuccessful foray here has left him all butt-hurt, because he's retreated to the other site whinging about how poorly he got treated here.lazyeight wrote:. if you think so low of this site, why do you keep coming back?
Oh, and of course, going on (yet friggin' again) about his safety record. Hey Chuckley, here's a news flash: 99.9% of professional pilots finish their careers without bending metal or killing people.
Very few of them feel the need to make themselves look like idiots by bragging about it on social media.
Unless you're going for the sympathy vote ("Poor old ., he just flew one difficult Miramax mission too many"), give it a rest already. Jeez........
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Oh yeah, I also forgot to addJust another canuck wrote:My name is . ..
I have 30,000 hours. Or was it 25,000. Hell with it, I have 40,000 this week.
I hate TC. I hate Canada.
Did I mention I flew for Mirimax.
I'm an amazing accident free pilot who none of you can compare to.
Did I mention all my woes are because of TC. And Canada.
Also, I have 30,000 hours... I mean, 40,000 hours.
I've never broken an air reg in my life. Because I'm . . and I'm amazing.
You're all whores to the industry. What's wrong with you? Have some self worth.
Did I mention I flew for Mirimax?
I'm . ..
I screwed every nun in the north and they all begged for more.
http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopi ... ns#p402318
http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopi ... ns#p307934
http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopi ... ns#p209220
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Thanks for the mention. I feel honored my presence has made a lasting impression on you.
Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
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Do not wish death for your enemy, plan it.
Semper Fidelis
“De inimico non loquaris male, sed cogites"-
Do not wish death for your enemy, plan it.
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Actually, takehome pay in Canada is generally higher than the USA or Namibia. Here are some values of monthly take-home pay from a $100k salary (US$100k in USA and Namibia vs C$100k in Canada):SuperchargedRS wrote:
Socialists HATE it when anyone even debates leaving the collective.
I'm living/working stateside right now, I got a unsolicited offer while I was living in Africa actually, had it not been for the been for the pay, sched, mission, and them paying all my relocation costs, I'd still be over there.
Ontario: $5946
BC: $6111
Alberta: $6034
NV: $5995
NY: $5520
CA: $5333
Namibia: $4,845
In the US you then need to pay for health insurance (except perhaps in CA), which will cost you at least another $1k per month.
It's funny how people just assume that Canada has high taxes without actually bothering to check.
Still, Namibia looks like an amazing place to work.
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., you should know better than to argue with socialists.
Your numbers mean nothing and do not address a rookie pilot pay, nor do they represent anything of the quality of life.CpnCrunch wrote:Actually, takehome pay in Canada is generally higher than the USA or Namibia. Here are some values of monthly take-home pay from a $100k salary (US$100k in USA and Namibia vs C$100k in Canada):SuperchargedRS wrote:
Socialists HATE it when anyone even debates leaving the collective.
I'm living/working stateside right now, I got a unsolicited offer while I was living in Africa actually, had it not been for the been for the pay, sched, mission, and them paying all my relocation costs, I'd still be over there.
Ontario: $5946
BC: $6111
Alberta: $6034
NV: $5995
NY: $5520
CA: $5333
Namibia: $4,845
In the US you then need to pay for health insurance (except perhaps in CA), which will cost you at least another $1k per month.
It's funny how people just assume that Canada has high taxes without actually bothering to check.
Still, Namibia looks like an amazing place to work.
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Yes, of course, but I wasn't addressing that. I was addressing the comments that Canada is a high-tax socialist state.SuperchargedRS wrote: Your numbers mean nothing and do not address a rookie pilot pay, nor do they represent anything of the quality of life.
However, even doing the calculations at $30k salary, Canada still comes out top for take-home pay. In fact at $30k the figures are even better for Canada, as you're better off in Ontario than Nevada.
What countries have you lived in that have a better quality of life than Canada?
