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by beechnut
Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:32 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Favourite Type
Replies: 56
Views: 5788

Re: Favourite Type

My favourite type of airplane is the one I am in . Why because it is in the air Cheers
by beechnut
Sun Feb 09, 2020 9:30 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: EDO 1650 for C-140
Replies: 5
Views: 2326

Re: EDO 1650 for C-140

I have a complete set of EDO 1650's for sale they need work but priced so you can get them floating and flying
Cheers Beechnut
by beechnut
Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:46 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Another Norseman...gone
Replies: 115
Views: 12304

Re: Another Norseman...gone

Norseman do not go into ponds
by beechnut
Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:26 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Another Norseman...gone
Replies: 115
Views: 12304

Re: Another Norseman...gone

It's gone and won't be back
by beechnut
Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Barkley-Grow
Replies: 159
Views: 130028

Re: Barkley-Grow

AP all I know about the photos is they were taken at Alice Lake on Vancouver Island in the 40's
by beechnut
Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:53 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Barkley-Grow
Replies: 159
Views: 130028

Re: Barkley-Grow

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by beechnut
Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Dornier on floats
Replies: 22
Views: 7183

Re: Dornier on floats

FIFT operated a Dornier as a Bird dog for the Mars for 1 season. It was not well received as it was not fast enough as well as the visibility down was not great for the pilot. The airplane was sold and ended up in the States. Air Nootka in Gold River operated one as well for a short while it ended u...
by beechnut
Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Noorduyn Norseman
Replies: 4
Views: 2972

Re: Noorduyn Norseman

I just spent the summer flying a Norseman and I must say it was one of the best float seasons I have ever had. It was HOT HEAVY HARD WORK , it was also FREEZING COLD ICEBREAKING in the fall , I must say the work is old school bush flying and would not trade any of the work for flying any of the newe...
by beechnut
Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Most demanding airplane?
Replies: 52
Views: 5654

Re: Most demanding airplane?

The one I am in.

Beech
by beechnut
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Petition To Save The Mars.
Replies: 56
Views: 8126

Re: Petition To Save The Mars.

Or instead of one 1600 gal load every say 8 minutes from one 415 you get a 700 gal load every 2 minutes from 4 Fireboss's. The more tools in your toolbox the better

I am thinking that you must be using US gallons,

Beech
by beechnut
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:28 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Petition To Save The Mars.
Replies: 56
Views: 8126

Re: Petition To Save The Mars.

CLGuy

I'm not not saying the Mars is the be all end all . All I believe is the Fireboss is being touted as something it is not

Fly safe all

Beechnut
by beechnut
Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Petition To Save The Mars.
Replies: 56
Views: 8126

Re: Petition To Save The Mars.

BPF The Mars intended use as far as I know is direct attack on fire nothing else. It has a great record of doing just that. It has been doing so for many years It does have some operational limitations as do the Ducks ,580's, And especially the wonderful Fireboss with its limited very limited capaci...
by beechnut
Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Petition To Save The Mars.
Replies: 56
Views: 8126

Re: Petition To Save The Mars.

BFP

i HAVE CONSIDERABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE MARS . I believe that there is many ways that this plane can be used effectively and efficiently and financially . If you really look closely at how the smaller SEATS are being used they are not delivering proper sized loads and that is expensive.

Beechnut
by beechnut
Mon Jun 09, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: June 5th, 9:00pm...
Replies: 22
Views: 3792

Re: June 5th, 9:00pm...

For my twin boys Graduation gift my wife and I spent them to France ,Belgium and Holland for a 11 days Battlefields Tour. The Grand parents were very proud of them for wanting to do such a trip. They got to tour Juno, Sword ,Omaha Beaches ,Vimy Ridge and many other place. They still talk about it of...
by beechnut
Sat Oct 05, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Norseman CF-GUE, Northway Aviation Ltd. (NFB Vid)
Replies: 5
Views: 2986

Re: Norseman CF-GUE, Northway Aviation Ltd. (NFB Vid)

The Banker lives in Campbell River and returned to banking
by beechnut
Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:34 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Not sure what to do...
Replies: 26
Views: 2618

Re: Not sure what to do...

Don't let them tell you that you can't fly with Colour Blindness . I have been flying Commercially for 40 years now Day VFR is a great way to make a living. On the plus side you are home at night or at the very least on the ground and are on call only during the day and that means you have all night...
by beechnut
Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Mighty Planes - discovery Channel Sunday night
Replies: 36
Views: 6305

Re: Mighty Planes - discovery Channel Sunday night

We in the front of the Big Red Fire Truck also have a huge respect for the :goodman: night crew :goodman: it is no easy task. It is a huge undertaking to keep this machine flying.

Regards to all of the Team :prayer:

Beechnut
by beechnut
Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Mighty Planes - discovery Channel Sunday night
Replies: 36
Views: 6305

Re: Mighty Planes - discovery Channel Sunday night

I suppose the technology of these "mighty planes" is not what is being highlighted, given that the Orbis DC-10 is 41 years old, and the Martin Mars is 67 years old. Of course the "mighty ships" S.S. Normandie and even the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth II interest is more nostalgia than anything else....
by beechnut
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Corporate Pilot "Duties"
Replies: 77
Views: 9443

Re: Corporate Pilot "Duties"

I took a "Corporate" job and it has been great it does have its moments though. But since I have been involved they have given me the opportunity to fly many great airplanes . From single engine Cessna's both wheels, floats , amphibs to Turbine wheels, floats and amphibs and twins turbine and piston...
by beechnut
Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Windy...
Replies: 7
Views: 2762

Re: Windy...

Happily sitting the winters out on the West Coast.
How about you Inch

Beechnut

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