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- Wed May 03, 2023 5:20 am
- Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
- Topic: Electric Float Pump
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1928
Re: Electric Float Pump
Many amphibious floats, ie. Wipline 10000 on the FireBoss, etc., have electric bilge pumps. Operated automatically by “ water in float” sensors. I once flew a PA-20 on Edo 2000’s that had windshield washer motors installed in each compartment. Looked kind of funny watching the water stream out as pa...
- Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:30 am
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Easy on the throttle!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1187
Re: Easy on the throttle!
Agree 100% on the smooth power application. So many reasons why to do it. Back in the day, when training in carbureted trainers such as 150’s, Cubs, etc., without accelerator pumps, a sudden jamb of the throttle could bring more excitement than desired. Particularly in overshoots, climb outs from si...
- Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:51 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Fire suppression
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1278
Re: Fire suppression
93 day contract in NWT. Colour coded alert system. Green = day off, blue 1 hr to dispatch, yellow 30 minutes, red 5.
Not a heavy schedule usually. Last year we did 150 hrs. This year probably not so much. Great job with great folks. People usually pretty happy to see you when you show up.
Not a heavy schedule usually. Last year we did 150 hrs. This year probably not so much. Great job with great folks. People usually pretty happy to see you when you show up.
- Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:31 am
- Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
- Topic: Otters on wheels
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4124
Re: Otters on wheels
In a previous life I was a training captain on Turbo Otters, floats,wheels, wheel skis. All the pilots I trained had previous Otter experience, mostly on floats. Handling the airplane was usually not that difficult, as the Otter is pretty slow and forgiving. A little counterintuitive for the float g...
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Avgas in PT6
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10827
Re: Avgas in PT6
Almost all PT6’s can burn a variety of fuels, but not all.
Our -67F variants are finicky that way. No avgas.
Our -67F variants are finicky that way. No avgas.
- Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:03 pm
- Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
- Topic: Winter ski operating temps
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4201
Re: Winter ski operating temps
Some great points being made here. As previously mentioned, flat light conditions can be a problem. I found yellow tinted glasses ( like the skiers use) helps to define the surface irregularities. Simple safety or shooting glasses are easy to wear.
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- Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Gear for moving and working up north?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5462
Re: Gear for moving and working up north?
When I was hauling fuel and handling pumps and hoses in NWO, Helly Hanson was the way to go. Dress the same way as the construction and hydro crews. When I flying passengers in Labrador, my CG snowmantra was the best. Always there when I needed it, easy on and off whenever required.
- Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:09 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Fate is the hunter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9271
Re: Fate is the hunter
Required reading.
I’m fortunate enough to have an original 1st edition in the collection, along with 14 others of his works.
Arguably one of the best aviation books ever written imho.
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I’m fortunate enough to have an original 1st edition in the collection, along with 14 others of his works.
Arguably one of the best aviation books ever written imho.
G
- Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:28 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: C-130 Seaplane
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1259
Re: C-130 Seaplane
Years ago, while at Wipaire in S. St Paul, Minnesota, I saw a set of engineering drawings for a C-130 on amphibious floats. Not sure how far it progressed from there.
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:32 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Northwestern Air Lease Turbine Otter Flips Over
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5112
Re: Northwestern Air Lease Turbine Otter Flips Over
Good point regarding winter operations. We don’t do much of that in the firefighting world. Had the water rudders freeze up countless times in previous cold weather straight float operations, makes sense consideration should be given to the amphibious gear.
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:05 am
- Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
- Topic: Birddogs & AC690's
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4274
Re: Birddogs & AC690's
We use Turbo Commanders for the fast planes ( Electras), and King Air 100’s for the slower one. ( Fireboss, CL-215). Both are good for bird dogging, administration flights, and ferry with the engineers and spare parts for base changes.
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:54 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Northwestern Air Lease Turbine Otter Flips Over
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5112
Re: Northwestern Air Lease Turbine Otter Flips Over
That’s the way we do it. ( retract every departure). In addition to gear check every landing/ circuit/ scoop, and a group radio call at the 1st water landing, and end of the fuel cycle back at the airport.
Doesn’t feel excessive at all, and so far so good.
G
Doesn’t feel excessive at all, and so far so good.
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- Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:24 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Thunder Bay airport accident
- Replies: 66
- Views: 16222
Re: Thunder Bay airport accident
We worked with those guys this summer. Top notch crew.
RIP
RIP
- Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Pilot check out
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2699
Re: Pilot check out
Not sure what a seaplane amphibious rating is. I’ve done numerous insurance check outs over the years on amphibious float equipped airplanes with pilots far more experienced than I. Sometimes you had to wonder about the rationale. Always a pleasure to meet and fly with an aviator starting out on a n...
- Mon May 10, 2021 7:32 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: OMNR Tanker gear up
- Replies: 87
- Views: 10902
Re: OMNR Tanker gear up
During initial Fireboss training by Wipaire (the manufacturer), we were trained to verify gear position 3x on each landing or scoop. So far so good, definitely a show stopper if missed.
- Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:40 am
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: North Western Ontario flight training
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1088
Re: North Western Ontario flight training
Harv’s Air in Steinbach, and KBM in Thunder Bay are similar distances. Other than a freelance instructor, I believe those are your closest options.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:16 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Check That Control Stick Attachment
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1393
Re: Check That Control Stick Attachment
Had a similar incident years ago in a J-3. While training a student, had the rear stick come off in my hands. The “ through” bolt was installed and secure, giving the impression the stick was appropriately attached. However, the stick was turned such that the bolt wasn’t connecting with the lower re...
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 1:20 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: The Shepherd
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1081
Re: The Shepherd
Like many, I’m out of the country, and away from family, carrying on the flying career this season.This was just the peaceful reflection needed.
Thank you, Merry Christmas.
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Thank you, Merry Christmas.
G
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Dr. Lower Passed Away - Thunder Bay
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1727
Re: Dr. Lower Passed Away - Thunder Bay
A better man would be hard to find. Did my medical for 35+ years. Through all that time I was fortunate enough to consider him a friend. The photo of him wearing the jacket given by the OPP Aviation Services in his obit was taken at his retirement party held in a hangar in yqt, attended by any aviat...
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:20 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Plane takes off with concrete tie down attached in Kelowna.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4820
Re: Plane takes off with concrete tie down attached in Kelowna.
Know of a few such incidents over the years. The Cherokee in YQT was a rushed departure by a friend. Thankfully ATC noticed during taxi. Amazingly, according to the pilot,it was not noticeable. Another friend was in YPL with a Turbo Otter on skis. Got airborne with a cement filled tire attached to t...