So I want to be a Bush pilot

[Wburns]

So, I decided some time ago i wanted to be a bush pilot. Just after i was clinically found plane nuts. I am an AME working for a large outfit (kelowna Flightcraft). So i am no stranger to airplanes, hard work, long hours, not enough pay. I still love the shit. I did all my Comm training with Air-Hart, all of it on floats. Now with an AME license, a Comm float ticket and a little time to back me up I'm looking to make the next step.

I decided to pack my stuff, and leave my cozy hometown of Kelowna, BC. Where there are no mosquitoes, and the only thing more plentiful then golf courses and wineries is the titts on the beach during summertime. I am going to northern Ontario. Kenora or Red Lake whatever.... All I have is what i can fit in my clapped out car. Most importantly all my tools, wool socks, a porno mag, and a head set, a leathermen and mosquito repellant. Why would I subject myself to this?? I really love this shit and I'm going to make it work.

I find there are a lot of negative people on this forum. I know this not an easy path or a glorious one. But its my path one i know i'll be good at. So here we go. I leave in 2 weeks. I got a place to stay and some AME work lined up in kenora, fixing floats or whatever. It's really early, still months away from the season but i figure to get out there and start meeting people and hangning out where the locals are. I'm a foot in the door.

So stop complaining about the industry and insurance minimums and dive in to this shit if you really "want to be a bush pilot"

Good luck for the up coming season.

[gr8gazu]

...and that is the kind of mindset and commitment it takes!!

There is no magic or easy solution to getting started. Just make your mind up and get going.. so what if you live in Pickle Lake or worse for a few years..this too shall pass!

I did it in the early 80's when most taxi drivers in the city were CP and AC pilots unwilling to work or travel...never looked back!

[Pinocchio]

Wburns - you've nailed it very well......for those with the passion, they'll make it happen. Nothing less will get make the grade.

The last thing an operator wants to hear is "why you couldn't do something"....and I don't mean operating an a/c in unsafe conditions. The flying part is the easiest - it's what you do to keep things running in the bush when you're the only one within 200 miles and it means another deadhead trip if you can't figure out.

Yah, many may not have 200 hrs. for insurance, but the same ones that complain about that - will likely come away from an unsuccessful emergency repair complaining they didn't have the right wrench.

Good luck in your endevours - your attitude is very refreshing.....

[sportyspice]

hey wburns,

how old are you? i am a mechanic myself, 5 years in, thinking of making a go at flying too. can't decide if it is worth while now that i am getting towards 30. i am a m2, what are you? i only have a privcate right now.

[SkyWolfe]

Dont worry - I'll make it happen - When I want something so bad I taste it - I WILL make it work.

[D-Ice]

Check your PM Skywolfe, I got just what you need...

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http://www.realknots.com/knots/hitches.htm

http://forestry.about.com/library/chainsaw/blchtoc.htm

http://www.i4at.org/lib2/hmnwaste.htm

Maybe fly a plane, too. This is just what I've heard.

-istp

[float av8er]

Sounds like a red laker? Who Are You?

[pinecone160]

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