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by swixtt
Thu Jan 13, 2022 11:03 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Winter ski operating temps
Replies: 10
Views: 6330

Re: Winter ski operating temps

you have covers, right? what kind of bird? probably you know best on what temps you need heat to fire up that bird. i'd take a little generator with you.... do you have a Tanis or other elec heat source you use when at homebase? slush or not i'd lift those skis with a buddy's help if possible. take ...
by swixtt
Sun Dec 02, 2018 6:25 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Lightspeed Tango Headset
Replies: 0
Views: 984

Lightspeed Tango Headset

FS: Lightspeed Tango Headset - charge cords x2, case and headset in mint condition. used only a few times but rarely this past season. it is the 2 cord GA style plugs.
$875
by swixtt
Mon Oct 09, 2017 2:11 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: 172 & 206 pass briefing cards
Replies: 1
Views: 1545

172 & 206 pass briefing cards

Any good places to search graphics to make up some passenger briefing cards? Need to update some but would like to use a relevant aircraft instead of a Dash!
What have you guys used to make these cards?
by swixtt
Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:50 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Accident in North Vancouver
Replies: 36
Views: 7440

Re: Accident in North Vancouver

I'm surprised by the tracker data that you provided a link to... I had no idea! How and why does this get activated for a vfr flight? To what extent will this cover?
by swixtt
Wed May 24, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: CAT 1 Medical
Replies: 10
Views: 4733

Re: CAT 1 Medical

Did you get it yet?
It can take 60 days, seriously?
by swixtt
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: NIGHT TIME
Replies: 14
Views: 3925

Re: NIGHT TIME

In a single? In remote BC?
by swixtt
Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:19 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: PPL Flight Test - Partial Failure
Replies: 27
Views: 6701

Re: PPL Flight Test - Partial Failure

Hope you get a better examiner next time....
What were your flaps at on the initial roll?
by swixtt
Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Being a luddite
Replies: 62
Views: 9789

Re: Being a luddite

Funny thread... Same goes for those darn digital cameras. :D
by swixtt
Thu May 16, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: ag-training recurrency
Replies: 40
Views: 4192

Re: ag-training recurrency

this site has always been a waste of time. OP stick to your original network, looks like it will serve you well.
by swixtt
Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: New CPL Time question.
Replies: 7
Views: 960

Re: New CPL Time question.

You bet all that solo time counts. Especially when you do that 300 miler, two landings etc I learned so much flying the taildragger post ppl... I was one lazy pilot when I first got my ticket, I think back on how txtbook I was!! One thing I know I need to work on is big airport procedures. I just do...
by swixtt
Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: New CPL Time question.
Replies: 7
Views: 960

Re: New CPL Time question.

thx mike for confirming.
by swixtt
Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: New CPL Time question.
Replies: 7
Views: 960

Re: New CPL Time question.

ok, thanks anyway way cool. i think this is what i really wanted to know... (ii) following the issuance of a private pilot licence — aeroplane by Canada or another contracting state, have completed 65 hours of commercial pilot flight training in aeroplanes consisting of a minimum of: (amended 2006/1...
by swixtt
Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: New CPL Time question.
Replies: 7
Views: 960

New CPL Time question.

hello folks, have a few questions on hours for working towards the Commercial ticket. i have a PPL now and that is it, no night, no multi... i have the minimum dual hours with only a few added in some emergency/aerobatic, plane check outs,etc. so really not that much. i have lots of PIC time though ...
by swixtt
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: PPL Meteorology
Replies: 18
Views: 3523

Re: PPL Meteorology

good post 32... i'm hitting the books again to refresh what i have forgotten:)
by swixtt
Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Jasper Alberta
Replies: 6
Views: 1113

Re: Jasper Alberta

is that strip closed except for Emergency use?
by swixtt
Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:02 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Online VNCs for flight planning
Replies: 44
Views: 7234

Re: Online VNCs for flight planning

Posthumane wrote:Swixtt, the Vfrmap coverage is the same as skyvector - all of their data is from US charts. Western BC is covered because that data is shown on the charts for Alaska.
ahhh..got it. thanks
by swixtt
Tue Mar 15, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Online VNCs for flight planning
Replies: 44
Views: 7234

Re: Online VNCs for flight planning

you seen vfrmap i am not sure if they are planning to do the "north"! i've emailed but have not heard.
by swixtt
Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: streamline airways?
Replies: 4
Views: 1772

Re: streamline airways?

you bet, whatcha want to know?
send a pm if you like.
by swixtt
Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Battery Replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 1219

Re: Battery Replacement

There would be an equivalent to the gill in other aircraft batteries. Using a non-approved brand is not recommended. thanks Bdub, had a tough time getting her running yesterday after sitting for 6days. in the winter i'd never get it to turn over. do any people use solar supplemental charges to keep...
by swixtt
Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:58 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Battery Replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 1219

Re: Battery Replacement

do most of these gell filled need an STC to install?
not sure what brand to go with that will mount properly. the one i have is a Gill 25 so it ain't all that small.(physically that is) the Odyssey seem to have good specs, short 5sec at over 600cca
by swixtt
Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Battery Replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 1219

Re: Battery Replacement

this one is right on the firewall, a 25 i believe. i have the baby version, 0-235:)
by swixtt
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Battery Replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 1219

Re: Battery Replacement

thanks guys...
i deal with UPS batteries all the time and it got me thinking about the shipping bcs there never are problems with those. just regular Puro
by swixtt
Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:11 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Battery Replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 1219

Battery Replacement

looking to change the Battery in a Citabria.
where is the best location to get one(i'm in the Interior of BC)? can they be shipped within canada?
by swixtt
Mon May 31, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: owner preventative maint. entry in log books
Replies: 4
Views: 733

Re: owner preventative maint. entry in log books

thanks... i'll do some reading!

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