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by Flingwing
Tue May 13, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: crash in cranbrook
Replies: 1
Views: 1524

crash in cranbrook

anyone hear anything about a crash in cranbrook today.

The word on the streets is that it was a by hydro chopped with two souls on board. Went down over an urban area and killed a pedestrian as well as all onboard.

My thoughts and prayers to those involved.
by Flingwing
Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:10 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Graduate program in aviation management
Replies: 7
Views: 931

experience is the best form of learning in imho. Graduate programs like that are just a pretty package (and a sink-hole for your money). To be competitive take the energy and money and put it to something that you know will absolutely be needed to give you credibility in whatever you do. Its a good ...
by Flingwing
Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:06 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Is there a flight school out there for me?
Replies: 5
Views: 1117

i've done the freelance instructor thing when I was hour building. I got into an airshare and had a couple instructors come in an freelance here and there but the big limitation is they just don't have the resources to get you through the whole thing. I don't mind moving for a couple of months even ...
by Flingwing
Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:13 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Is there a flight school out there for me?
Replies: 5
Views: 1117

Is there a flight school out there for me?

Hey everyone, I'm looking for someone who has been in a similar situation as me and maybe has some personal experience with a particular flight school they recommend. First let me say that I have grown up at and eventually worked for the CZBB (boundary bay) airport authority and have had my fill of ...
by Flingwing
Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:27 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: info on Victoria, BC
Replies: 13
Views: 1677

I'm in my final semester at UVIC and moved out here from Vancouver. The best bet in my opinion is the immeadiate area from uvic mackenzie and shlebourne etc. it is much better to be able to walk to and from school. Better quality of life etc check this out http://www.housing.uvic.ca/offcampus/ Chris...
by Flingwing
Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:29 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Deciding which route to take!
Replies: 3
Views: 2592

i have friends who gradded from bcit and are both in fw and rotary jobs at the moment. One is working with helijet in richmond and the other at cascade aerospace in abbotsford. In a nutshell you go with the one you are most drawn too. If you want i can set you up with their contact info and you can ...
by Flingwing
Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:22 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Great Slave Helicopters
Replies: 5
Views: 4409

as far as I can tell from some recent advertising they are seeking many people. I'm sure that it would'nt hurt to send them a resume or give them a call; especially for ame's
by Flingwing
Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: VIH Sale
Replies: 9
Views: 3995

the deal has offically fallen apart
for now at least....
by Flingwing
Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:23 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Eclipse unveils even lighter VLJ prototype
Replies: 7
Views: 2435

to the best of my knowledge it has to do with the ol' beechcraft bonanza v-tail which liked to 'come off' during critical stages of flight (read: while in the air) i'm sure the lessons learned will be applied forward (I hope) and I know that there are aerodynamic benifits by having the elevator and ...
by Flingwing
Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:59 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Air Share
Replies: 7
Views: 3061

Yep, Paul's the one. Was still doing it while I was there. Boy that cherokee was great. I believe it was his fav. of the three too.
by Flingwing
Fri Jul 20, 2007 2:20 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Air Share
Replies: 7
Views: 3061

AirShare at ZBB

Hey there, I used to live in Ladner and work at ZBB. When I was building hours I did so with a group there call 578148 bc ltd (or similar) The organization is run through Dave Turnbull. There are three planes, two 172's (M?) and P and one Cherokee 140 with a 160 engine upgrade. All the planes are ve...
by Flingwing
Fri Jul 20, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: CF lowers vision standard for pilots.
Replies: 57
Views: 9591

degree and entry plan

I had been positioning myself to join the airforce since I was in gr. 7. I am now 24 and decided not to in lieu of the exciting world of remote sensing (education, experience, and connections) I recieved through my degree at UVIC. Without a doubt the best entry plan is DEO. Pay for your own degree, ...

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