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by cptn2016
Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Density Altitude for a new PPL
Replies: 16
Views: 2278

Re: Density Altitude for a new PPL

DO NOT do the stupid time-consuming triple interpolations that your instructor taught you - take the WORST number, because that's what you're going to get on your tired old airplane. You're not exactly a factory test pilot, either. I very much like this bit here. I always thought this was too much ...
by cptn2016
Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Allowing a Passenger to Take the Controls
Replies: 66
Views: 5310

Re: Allowing a Passenger to Take the Controls

Jesus Christ...I didn't realize I accidentally titled my thread "Shit on Stupid Newbie Pilots' Skills and The Retarded Topics They Start, Despite Never Having Flown With Them Or Even Met Them". Guess that might've been a bit cumbersome though. Several things: -Yes, the ink is still wet on my PPL. Ye...
by cptn2016
Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:02 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Allowing a Passenger to Take the Controls
Replies: 66
Views: 5310

Re: Allowing a Passenger to Take the Controls

Ok, I think there may be a little too much reading in between the lines going on here. I am not 'fantasizing about emergencies', I am not 'bored with flying the plane', and I am not lacking the confidence to allow my passenger to 'piss with the controls'. I'm simply thinking aloud (in a manner of sp...
by cptn2016
Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Allowing a Passenger to Take the Controls
Replies: 66
Views: 5310

Re: Allowing a Passenger to Take the Controls

Colonel, thanks, that's pretty much what I suspected, and I did read this in the CARs. I thought there might be some other specific mention of this kind of thing though. Now, I guess a logical follow-up to this. Since the club I rent from prohibits it, I obviously cannot teach those I regularily fly...
by cptn2016
Thu Aug 16, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Allowing a Passenger to Take the Controls
Replies: 66
Views: 5310

Allowing a Passenger to Take the Controls

I post this somewhat embarassed, as I've searched both the CARs and TC AIM numerous times (as well as these boards) and haven't found an answer (admittedly though my CARs search skills are still novice at best) - what are the rules regarding a private pilot allowing his unlicensed passenger to take ...
by cptn2016
Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:45 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Doing Mag Checks...Properly
Replies: 15
Views: 3973

Doing Mag Checks...Properly

I was thinking about where to post this, opted for the training forum. As a student pilot I really did not have a clue about the difference between the type of mag checks, or what I was even looking for. It was a checklist item and I did it faithfully but with no real understanding. RPM drop <125, l...
by cptn2016
Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:54 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Looking for Advice - I want to Fly for a Living
Replies: 48
Views: 3262

Re: Looking for Advice - I want to Fly for a Living

I am in a somewhat similar boat as you, switching careers. Approaching my 30's, married. No kids. It's definitely not impossible but it's probably the hardest thing you'll ever do. A few things I've learned so far: -It's expensive, you know that, but whatever idea you have of what you think you'll s...
by cptn2016
Sun Aug 05, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: A Day In The Life...
Replies: 43
Views: 13250

Re: A Day In The Life...

iflyforpie, do you mind me asking what kind of an outfit you work for? Telemetry, deer patrol, tourists on photo flights, ferrying people to the bugaboos, wherever that is...it just sounds like you get a lot of variety in your flying.

As usual these are all awesome stories, please keep them coming!
by cptn2016
Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Landing on the lake technique
Replies: 28
Views: 2216

Re: Landing on the lake technique

I also have nothing to base it on, but IMHHO I would take the AC in flying. Meaning glide it into the tress. Two key benefits to this. You have the engine in front of you even though you'll aim between the trees, I think the aircraft, like a car, is disigned to handle a straight in crash better, ld...
by cptn2016
Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:34 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Landing on the lake technique
Replies: 28
Views: 2216

Re: Landing on the lake technique

Regarding ditching over forested areas, assuming you have nowhere else to go, I've been thinking - would it be better to glide into the trees or should you attempt to stall it just as you start brushing the treetops to decrease your forward speed as much as possible and hope the tree branches somewh...
by cptn2016
Mon May 28, 2012 1:55 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: LASIK eye surgery
Replies: 8
Views: 1506

Re: LASIK eye surgery

Westcoast, I'm just busting your balls. In my defense, your original question simply asked for TC's view on LASIK, which I found to be readily available. I haven't been on this board that long myself, but every few weeks someone with about 5 previous posts starts a topic to ask a question that could...
by cptn2016
Thu May 24, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: LASIK eye surgery
Replies: 8
Views: 1506

Re: LASIK eye surgery

Not sure if you have google on the west coast, but it's remarkably quick! I think it took me about 6 seconds, although if you can type fast, I'm sure you can get better results than I did...

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/o ... ery-75.htm
by cptn2016
Wed May 23, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Flying on SSRIs?
Replies: 7
Views: 4166

Re: Flying on SSRIs?

I would suggest calling the doctor from whom you received your medical. Probably more qualified to answer than any of us. Also, I have heard it suggested on this site that you could contact TC anonymously (so as not to risk something you say being used against you in the future). A couple of things ...
by cptn2016
Thu May 17, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Engine Roughness/Loss of Power
Replies: 13
Views: 1318

Re: Engine Roughness/Loss of Power

I love this site, it's like having a room full of instructors & professionals at your disposal, and I don't even have to buy anyone lunch! Would it be wise, as one of the first items, to increase your throttle? If you're only getting partial power from your engine, wouldn't you want to try to maximi...
by cptn2016
Wed May 16, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Mid-Air Collision
Replies: 26
Views: 2517

Re: Mid-Air Collision

Thanks! So in the above situation, since I'm below 3000AGL, I ought to switch to the MF/UNICOM and let them know I'm passing overhead? As for the clear of the zone call, I'll keep that in mind. I've been consciously making an effort to drop the 'any conflicting' lately, so I'll try to remember this ...
by cptn2016
Wed May 16, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Mid-Air Collision
Replies: 26
Views: 2517

Re: Mid-Air Collision

Student here, just finished up my cross countries, this topic is of particular interest to me right now. I think I have a solid understanding of what to do and when, but reading the discussion has got me thinking about some related points: VFR flight, 3500' cruise altitude. You overfly an airport th...
by cptn2016
Fri May 11, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Help me!! flight dispatcher and incidents!
Replies: 11
Views: 4418

Re: Help me!! flight dispatcher and incidents!

First of all, I'm curious as to how you could be showing as having made only 1 post on this board, and yet clearly you have just started two topics. As far as your question is concerned, if I understand you correctly, you're looking for examples in which there was an accident or an incident as a res...
by cptn2016
Fri May 11, 2012 3:09 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Coping with the wind shear
Replies: 25
Views: 2258

Re: Coping with the wind shear

Consistent approaches are a tough thing, at least they were for me when I started out in the circuit. Add some funny winds into the equation and you almost feel like you're just guessing at the controls. Every input is either too subtle or too drastic. You can't seem to find that 'sweet spot'. It ge...
by cptn2016
Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Antonov 225 in YYC March 11th
Replies: 81
Views: 42640

Re: Antonov 225 in YYC March 11th

...and it's gone! Just saw it take off and depart to the SE from my office! Amazing! And surprisingly quiet!
by cptn2016
Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: A Day In The Life...
Replies: 43
Views: 13250

Re: A Day In The Life...

These are great posts, thanks for putting effort into them! The more detailed, the more interesting they are. Hopefully more will be posted!

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