How many posters out there wear a parachute when you fly? And if you wear one, under what circumstances would you jump? And would you jump if you had a full load of people in the back? I'm interested in this subject as the CARS don't really touch on it and I don't think there is a specific CARS proh...

How many posters out there wear a parachute when you fly? And if you wear one, under what circumstances would you jump? And would you jump if you had a full load of people in the back? I'm interested in this subject as the CARS don't really touch on it and I don't think there is a specific CARS proh...

How many posters out there wear a parachute when you fly? And if you wear one, under what circumstances would you jump? And would you jump if you had a full load of people in the back? I'm interested in this subject as the CARS don't really touch on it and I don't think there is a specific CARS proh...

How many posters out there wear a parachute when you fly? And if you wear one, under what circumstances would you jump? And would you jump if you had a full load of people in the back? I'm interested in this subject as the CARS don't really touch on it and I don't think there is a specific CARS proh...

How many posters out there wear a parachute when you fly? And if you wear one, under what circumstances would you jump? And would you jump if you had a full load of people in the back? I'm interested in this subject as the CARS don't really touch on it and I don't think there is a specific CARS proh...

How many posters out there wear a parachute when you fly? And if you wear one, under what circumstances would you jump? And would you jump if you had a full load of people in the back? I'm interested in this subject as the CARS don't really touch on it and I don't think there is a specific CARS proh...

How many posters out there wear a parachute when you fly? And if you wear one, under what circumstances would you jump? And would you jump if you had a full load of people in the back? I'm interested in this subject as the CARS don't really touch on it and I don't think there is a specific CARS proh...

I am just curious if anyone here is looking for any advice on going into business for yourself with a 703 Air Taxi operation. I was thinking of maybe publishing a small book or even some outside consulting if there was any interest. PM me for details and let me know.... By the way, be forewarned tha...

I'm on the side of Transport for making an attempt at levelling the playing field between those who break the rules and in turn make me explain to my clients why we can't fly when a 1900 or Pilatus just landed at our destination that has no published or company approach (re. centerline GPS to 200' c...

Its got nothing to do with the type of engine or propulsion system that makes an aircraft or crew more likely to have an accident. I would love to run the latest Piaggios around the north but unfortunately the majority of my clients are on one form of social assistance or another and simply can't af...

Its hard to say just what the financial impact as most customers we fly prefer 2 crew, but I think that's more because of what the norm is at the airlines so they assume this is the safer way to go. Having two lousy trained, inexperienced pilots is far worse than one well trained pilot and a good au...

The non flying pilot will monitor the takeoff and approach as well as call any deviations from the SOPs. Doc, you sound like you've been in the bush a little too long....:) I agree, clear day and all is just fine with one pilot. But night or IFR and a Navajo is good to go single pilot but a new King...

Here's something that doesn't make sense. I can go and fly a clapped out light piston twin with a 1971 era autopilot and go single pilot to minimums, yet a brand new KingAir with full EFIS, autofeather and digital autopilot requires 2 crew under 703 Ops. The workload in the piston would be way highe...

Yes, you can do it but only through a corporation. The U.S. registered corporation must own the aircraft and then its no different than you personally going to a flight school donw there and renting a plane. I would advise you to seek competent legal counsel though before you buy a do-it-yourself ki...

I think that Transport's idea is excellent and a long time coming. Do the math for a minute. On approach, you're generally flying towards the runway at about 200' per second, at an MDA of around 500' on a NPA. If you consider a runway that is 4,000' in length, and a max VSI in most SOPs of 1000 fpm ...

I went to see this movie, not really knowing what to expect. It is a great movie and I highly recommend it. Basically, a bush pilot in Yellowknife heads ends up crashing a Norseman after blowing a jug and losing his engine. He only manages to survive on the tundra thanks to an Inuit girl he had on a...

I think a few misunderstandings should be cleared up. It is cheaper in the longer term to offer an attractive work environment. Single pilot GPS ops spec requires one year of 2 crew GPS experience (AC 05/97). Therefore, any company with a high pilot turnover will be unable to make use of this Ops Sp...

Superior was chosen because the company will be based north of Lake Superior and it looks decent when printed out with the logo. The original company amalgamated with Austin Airways in 1982, which became Air Ontario and then of course Jazz. There was another Superior flying DC3s out of the Yukon in ...

If someone is looking for a change of pace and an opportunity to become part of a new 703 Operator, please read the job posting on this website. I would certainly like to eventually expand into the franchise idea that I posted on an earlier topic, and this a chance to make it happen from the beginni...

Okay, I will reply to each concern now that I've had a moment to think things through. No suggestion is a bad suggestion but keep in mind why franchises are so powerful. McDonalds does not sell 3 course meals and they don't pretend to. They focus on a single strength (a consistent product) and you k...

" It will never change.... All you can do is try your best to stay alive yourself. " Actually it will change because the insurance companies are not as complacent as they once were, and in the end its them who truly run the show for the 703 operators. Companies can not afford accidents anymore becau...

Looking at this logically, what would motivate someone who is intelligent, dedicated and experienced to go in there and argue in an attempt to turn things around? If the owner wants things run his way, fighting it will only end in frustration. The point is that Cliff doesn't undertsand what contitut...

Mcrit, you have just found out why franchises are able to expand the way they do. The pilot is the owner but does not have to come up with the money. If you go out today and buy any decent franchise (Dairy Queen, Tim Hortons's, and so on) you pay a deposit and the remainder of the equipment is lease...

I've thought about the issue from Transport's persepctive and they should be okay with it if it is structured in a way that control can be retained by the franchisor. That is why I suggest training, maintenance, quality assurance and the OC remain the responsibility of head office. When I worked at ...

Here's a thought I've been kicking around for a while and I'd like some input from others. When I look around and think of all the lousy operators and how so often its the dedicated pilot in some remote base holding it all together (for the owner), I started thinking of an idea. Imagine for a sec if...