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by Tin Kicker
Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:59 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Edmonton Flying Club Memorys
Replies: 10
Views: 1563

You were there that night?

I have a lot of good memories of the EFC and it all focused on the people.

It does seem a little subdued there now a days, but you've got to make your own fun.

Throw a chair and get the party started.

:twisted:
by Tin Kicker
Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:46 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: CYXD Jaycopter
Replies: 2
Views: 673

Jay Copter

A buddy was talking about the JayCopter and found this link:

http://www.abheritage.ca/abinvents/inve ... _page1.htm
by Tin Kicker
Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:14 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: $65.00 for sending fax?
Replies: 62
Views: 7030

"And I get a little annoyed by some of you ex TC types that seem to think that most of us in industry must be dishonest."

Hey CAT, it goes both ways.

Cheers
by Tin Kicker
Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:27 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: $65.00 for sending fax?
Replies: 62
Views: 7030

Fax Fees

I worked at TC Licencing in Edmonton for 3 years and we never charged for faxing. Changing a C of R, sure, but never a fax. Sounds like the start of an urban legend to me.
by Tin Kicker
Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:25 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Parachute Jumping - Regulations?
Replies: 4
Views: 666

Para Drops

You'll need to contact your local Transport Canada, General Aviation, office. They'll issue you a Special Flight Operating Certificate (SFOC) for Para Drops. It's a pretty straight forward process. In nut shell, they'll need to know who the pilot is, the aircraft and the names and qualifications of ...
by Tin Kicker
Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:30 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: 'Air America' the movie & 'My life in aviation' the real
Replies: 5
Views: 986

Rule911

Invest heavily in Lead and Brass and head for the hills.

Better yet, have a garage sale. Your Dad will appreciate the new space!
by Tin Kicker
Wed Jan 05, 2005 8:54 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Logging Instrument Time
Replies: 81
Views: 18434

I used to be a TC Licencing Inspector, and while there is no official definition of instrument time, it was universally agreed that "instrument" time was cloud time. This was because control of the aircraft was dependent on the pilot using the primary instruments. On-Top or VMC does have the same ta...
by Tin Kicker
Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:21 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Who is the most difficult student to teach?
Replies: 33
Views: 8121

Who is the most difficult student to teach?

My best student was a 65 year old dentist. He always showed up early for a booking with a list of questions that he already had the answers for and was so excited about flying that you couldn't help but be caught up in his enthusiasm. The worst were the sons of airline pilots. Apparently flying has ...

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