During my PPL I was told to bring my logbook and ask for a stamp during my X/C's. I managed to get a stamp at Cornwall, Kingston and Brockville. There are many days when no one is at the field but if someone is there, they usually have a stamp to use and are happy to have the company if only for 5 m...

THIS is why I fly Porter. The beer is cold, free and the ladies are happy to serve you another if you ask nicely.

No wallet or goons required.

I am a newly minted PPL based in Ottawa. I would not have made it this far if not for my daredevil wife and her unwavering support thru the years it has taken for me to get here. Last October 18th we were married under a marquee at the Rockliffe Flying Club while Cessna's and Piper's buzzed around i...

Somewhat insider info here but if you are looking to buy a Netbook, I would recommend you hold off until you can buy the netbook with the Nvidia ION package. The current Intel Atom processor is great but the integrated video solution is garbage. What good is a netbook that can't play youtube video? ...

Also work with your school/CFI as some are reluctant to sign off on your "self study" hours unless you attended their in house ground school. Regardless of how much you can prove you know, you simply won't have those little boxes filled in your PTR that show you came to every class. Without that lis...

Actually, CYOW is a great place to fly out of - the ATC folks in the tower are the best. The stories I could tell ... But it sure ain't cheap. It's sort of like buying all your groceries at the corner store - convenient, but surely not the most economical. Yeah I was just being silly. I actually lo...

I'd say the same. Avoid YOW like the plague, save your money. -G Awww, YOW isn't so bad from 2000' over the button as you're heading 8 more miles to land at YRO for free. Heck they even give you some radar support and don't charge anything to watch the 'buses landing below you. http://viennatech.ca...

ha! it's my job. I get paid not for what I know, but how quickly I can find it. Glad I could be of assistance.

Anyone else got a challenge?

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My uncle lives near the airport and confirms that it is active at times but it is a fairly quiet field. Did you try here? http://archive.copanational.org/PlacesToFly/airport_view.php?pr_id=1&ap_id=80 It shows many numbers: Airport Management Loch Sloy Holding Ltd. Tel: 613-476-1318 Other General Avi...

If one already holds a valid PPL and Cat 3 medical would they still have to go thru all requirements to add the Glider license/endorsement?

I had thought of going to a local field to try out this powerless flight but wasn't sure if they snub the power guys or not!

It is there for airports that have runways that are different lengths during the day versus the night. In your example your runway is 6000 feet long during the day. At night it might only be 1500 feet long as that is all they put in for runway lights, some places have a shorter runway at night to en...

Correct - it is illegal for a freelance flight instructor to perform ab initio training, UNLESS the person receiving the training owns the aircraft. See CAR 406.03(2)(b)(iii): Once past PPL level, would it then be okay according to the regs? Say I want to use a club aircraft to take my night rating...

What, no other takers that want to post a decent landing video? I find it's a great distraction from actually working ;0

Post your landing video, if you dare!

Anyone have any experience with Safelog? http://www.dauntless-soft.com/products/safelog/blackberry/ Seems like maybe a good idea since i can just log on my blackberry and then sync it to my pc? I used Dauntless for their ground school/test prep and it was great! The logbook software has a nice inte...

Hedley wrote:
P.S. I like boobs.

+1!!!

Link?

I believe that all of my best landings were made at the 'abeam the numbers' position. Meaning if I do everything more or less right from that point, the landing is assured. If you find yourself behind the aircraft at this point, then it's difficult to play catch up from here until the wheels touch t...

Im starting to believe my withdraw symptoms may be more the rarity then the norm. I listen to guys like you vtech who have quit so easily and truly wish I shared your story.. and I do wonder HOW you really did it? Why didnt you experience the same or similiar symptoms as I did?.. I dunno, for me th...

I just can't figure out why people would start smoking in the first place. :smt017 Just makes no sence. You hit the nail on the head RIGHT THERE! People dont' realize the "trick". If you don't light a smoke, you're a NON SMOKER! Try it, if you don't smoke today, and you don't smoke tomorrow, you'll...

wow! I did a search before posting and did not see this topic, yet I guess I did not look very hard. I hope this doesn't bring up any old wounds....

Thanks for the info, it looks like the wife will have to stay on the ground for a few more hours.

Having driven a few Ford Escorts in my time, this guy deserves a medal.... It's a public service.

Having finally obtained my PPL last week I am looking forward to the next phase in training which for me will likely be the Night Rating. I understand this to include 5 more hours instrument time, 5 hours dual @night and 5 hours solo @night. This all makes sense. My question is during those night ho...

Seconded. There is at least one v tailed bonanza at CYRO that I see often.

I love when pilots respond with "sqwaking" because you flashing on their screen isn't enough, they need you to say it to :roll: I was trained to do this as a rule. Terminal: Cessna GABC squawk IDENT. GABC: (presses IDENT button then the PTT) "GABC is squawking IDENT. I always thought the communicat...

Consider that Angle of Attack relates to RELATIVE wind. Then get the gears turning in your mind......

Have you read "stick and rudder"? It's valuable in this regard.



(I'm not an instructor but I stayed at a holiday inn express...........)