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by DGuy
Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Pros and Cons of working at Sky Regional
Replies: 37
Views: 18518

Re: Pros and Cons of working at Sky Regional

Is there an upper age-limit of hiring experienced pilots at Skyregional? Oldest pilot hired at Skyregional?
by DGuy
Sun Oct 05, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What was the first airplane you flew in?
Replies: 72
Views: 7794

Re: What was the first airplane you flew in?

Convair 990 Coronado or Morane Saulnier Rally age 11 or so.
by DGuy
Sat May 10, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Bi-annual pitot static, cor. Check
Replies: 42
Views: 8002

Bi-annual pitot static, cor. Check

Where to go in Southern Ontario for a reasonably priced bi-annual pitot static check ?
by DGuy
Sat May 10, 2014 1:28 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Bi-annual Pitot-static cor. Check
Replies: 5
Views: 1144

Bi-annual Pitot-static cor. Check

Where to go in the southern Ontario area for a reasonably priced pitot static check, on a Cherokee.
by DGuy
Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Airplane not flown for 3 months
Replies: 13
Views: 2269

Re: Airplane not flown for 3 months

Thank You for all the responses, it feel already a lot better. I did not plan to have my plane , which I mainly use as an occasional mode of transportation , inactive for such a time-period. Not so much the winter-season, but work, and now an expired "aviation data booklet" which is being renewed pr...
by DGuy
Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Airplane not flown for 3 months
Replies: 13
Views: 2269

Airplane not flown for 3 months

I have been unable to fly my airplane for the last 2 months and it seems unlikely that I will be able flying it for another month. Just before my last flight the oil/fllter has been changed . I use Aeroshell 15w50 with camguard added in a midtime Lycoming IO-360. Any experience with leaving the airp...
by DGuy
Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: !85 Winterizing
Replies: 7
Views: 1774

Re: !85 Winterizing

I have been unable to fly my airplane for the last 2 months and it seems unlikely that I will be able flying it for another month. Just before my last flight the oil/fllter has been changed . I use Aeroshell 15w50 with camguard added in a midtime Lycoming IO-360. Reading the above story from C.S. Wh...
by DGuy
Sat Feb 15, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Aviation Document Booklet - Expiration
Replies: 93
Views: 33978

Re: Aviation Document Booklet - Expiration

I did not realize that my Canadian Aviation Booklet expired. After discovery I requested a temporary licence from the MOT . They replied that You can NOT obtain a temporary licence on an expired Aviation Booklet, although my instrument and medical are valid. Thankfully it is not my working licence, ...
by DGuy
Mon Oct 21, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Springbank
Replies: 2
Views: 1105

Springbank

Are there airplane owners who leave their planes year round outside on the ramp at Springbank airport in Calgary. Has there been a lot of haildamage to airplanes during the last few years.
by DGuy
Mon Jul 22, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Multi engine aircraft rental.
Replies: 37
Views: 6666

Re: Multi engine aircraft rental.

After reading certain comments on this site I can understand why pilots are paid pittens in Canada.
It is almost farcical. One considers himself better than the other.
by DGuy
Mon May 06, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Still fly GA?
Replies: 5
Views: 1931

Re: Still fly GA?

I enjoy flying my smallplane on my days off. Especially since it turns the clock back from sophistication to simplicity. I have always loved GA. Wish avgas were cheaper.
by DGuy
Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Recalll aircrew AT
Replies: 1
Views: 1623

Recalll aircrew AT

Is there any more news of Air Transat recalling flight attendants and pilots in April ? I assume that one cabin staff less per aircraft would result in +\- 80 less flight attendants. I hope that all those who are still waiting for a recall will soon get some possitive news.
by DGuy
Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: how many trips a month do you do
Replies: 17
Views: 3207

Re: how many trips a month do you do

2 sometimes 3
by DGuy
Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Marijuana Poll
Replies: 94
Views: 8343

Re: Marijuana Poll

Embarrassing!
by DGuy
Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:24 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Air Transat sets stage for important announcements
Replies: 77
Views: 21044

Re: Air Transat sets stage for important announcements

Bbgd, I am sure You are kidding. If an B737 operator can only pay 85000$ for 737 capt. ,than that operator should not be in the bussiness of operating 737's but King Airs. I'm am positive that a 737 Captaincy is paid more ,even in Canada. Flying airliners is a career not a hobby.
by DGuy
Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:49 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Any news on the recall of Air Transats FA's and Pilots?
Replies: 19
Views: 6393

Re: Any news on the recall of Air Transats FA's and Pilots?

Canada certainly supports more than one (or two) etops operators. A few off the top of my mind: Air France, Qatar, Emirates, Ethiad, Gulf, Sunwing, JAL, Cathay, Thai, Ethiopian, KLM, LOT, Svit, BA, Icelandair, etc etc etc That was precisely my point. The business is there, those foreign operators ha...
by DGuy
Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:37 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Any news on the recall of Air Transats FA's and Pilots?
Replies: 19
Views: 6393

Re: Any news on the recall of Air Transats FA's and Pilots?

I suppose that this seasonal employment modus operantis results in a high turnover in staff , especially f/a's as many of them might have found other employment. I am sure only those with high seniority are able enjoying year round employment. Same must be true for pilots, since A330 rated pilots ar...
by DGuy
Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:00 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Any news on the recall of Air Transats FA's and Pilots?
Replies: 19
Views: 6393

Re: Any news on the recall of Air Transats FA's and Pilots?

Is there any more news as to when all flight crew (pilots and f/a's) Will be recalled, Or will there be further layoffs to come. How will Rouge be affecting Air Transat?
by DGuy
Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Any news on the recall of Air Transats FA's and Pilots?
Replies: 19
Views: 6393

Any news on the recall of Air Transats FA's and Pilots?

Is there any recent news on the possible recal of Air Transats layed-off FA's and Pilots? How many of each, and when? I suppose the leased A330's should be returning soon since the 2012 Hajj is finished.
by DGuy
Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: A few statistics on foreign pilots from CIC
Replies: 22
Views: 3294

Re: A few statistics on foreign pilots from CIC

As a Canadian (foreigner ) working in Europe I'm happy they do not display the same attitude ageinst "foreigners" over here.
by DGuy
Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Expat jobs
Replies: 25
Views: 12585

Re: Expat jobs

Not everybody likes city life and every city has its lesser desirable areas, hkg included. There are multiple ways of reaching your goal. This might be the domestic route, or the expat route. Some expats even live in Canada earning good salaries flying for well established Asian and European airline...
by DGuy
Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:15 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Do you still enjoy aviation?
Replies: 37
Views: 4169

Re: Do you still enjoy aviation?

I have been flying for a living 33 years and it never felt like working. I even enjoy flying small planes in my free time.
by DGuy
Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Flying after retirement?
Replies: 2
Views: 812

Flying after retirement?

Just out of curiosity.
Are there any older pilots staying actively involved flying after retirement from an aviation career?
Recreational flying?part-time instructing?part time charters?other?
by DGuy
Wed May 23, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Crash Pad YYZ
Replies: 1
Views: 884

Crash Pad YYZ

What is the best way of finding a crashpad around YYZ or within 30mins drive west of YYZ.
by DGuy
Tue May 01, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Petition against the practice of Temporary Foreign Pilots
Replies: 72
Views: 8839

Re: Petition against the practice of Temporary Foreign Pilot

It is sad to see how people react to " foreigners" taking Canadians jobs. I know a lot of Canadian pilots employed by foreign airlines enjoying good working conditions ,earning honest wages flying decent equipment. Pilot employment is a global playing field, not a local one. I am sure that those "fo...

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