I took the instructing route. I got my CPL, Instructor's Rating, and Multi/Sea Endorsement prior to part-time instructing during my last year at university. Then when I graduated, and able to fully engage myself in this career path, I moved to a larger school to work full time. Instructed for two ye...

HiLo wrote:Way to revive an old thread. I don't think much has changed since last year tho. Don't tell me they're hiring DECs...

You may want to check this post: http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopi ... 7&t=108531

All Im gonna say is this. Teach if you really WANT to not because you HAVE to. There are other ways to gain experience. I agree but there are limited options for a new commercial pilot to stay south and not go north to gain experience in any other way. With the original mentioned circumstances, I w...

Nobody says that. Hard-working is the least one should expect. Just saying the fresh PFC class 4's best possible instruction will most likely not be as effective as the instruction provided by a better, more experienced instructor out of a better flight training location. Fair enough. But I wouldn'...

Wrote mine in November. It was split up approximately: 38 Regulation, 35 Aircraft Systems and Flight Operations – General Navigation , and the rest were Human Factors and Performance Questions. Aerocourse SARON Sections: Canadian Aviation Regulation, Performance and Weight and Balance, Flight Ops Ge...

I did take a fam flight with PFC and the instructor was very friendly and confident which i really liked but they do have one disadvantage which is $ plus the instructors are recent graduates from PFC with instructor rating and not professional trainers...does that matter? I don't want to get off o...

Saw the topic, and new exactly which ad it was talking about. Great ad!

Sharper Edge Commercial Pilot Prep book is usually something I would recommend. CAR 421.14(3)(b): in the case of an applicant for a Commercial Pilot Licence, who is not enrolled in an approved integrated course, proof of having successfully completed the required written examination, and a letter fr...

I recommend checking out schools at Pitt Meadows, it might be closer depending on where you live. And it will save you a fair bit of air time once you're operating away from the airport, because Pitt is adjacent to a practise area, and students at Boundary have to fly there and back on every flight...

CPLMike89 wrote:Build as much night time as you can during this time! you'll thank me later.

best of luck!

+1. Although it may be difficult to get access to a plane during the night, it's worth it to fly late at night and gain the Night cross-country and Night total time towards the atpl.

Good luck.

I agree with PR, you're much better off getting it done yourself at your own pace with something other than aviation to fall back on. Could be more beneficial in the way you learn and the way you spend your money.

Organize yourself and figure out more about what you need to get done before you start your training. Pre planning and looking ahead could put you in a good place before diving straight in. Good luck. Like what? What I was trying to get at is understand how licensing works before diving right in. T...

It is extremely important to portray yourself as a professional right from day one. When you use slang like that it comes across as immature and unprofessional. Aviation companies have no time or place for immaturity. Start by going to all of the flight schools at the local airports. Ask lots of qu...

Shiny Side Up wrote: Don't give anyone money up front.

+1, often a shady FTU or a college program.
Caveat emptor.

I would start with a PPL first and see if it's really something you wish to pursue. Seen it happen to a lot of people where their perception of being a professional pilot does not live up to their expectations. If I were you, I may look for a smaller flight school and save a dime. Just my opinion.

When I first started on the right seat I ran some tape on the cowling for the one or two hours for centreline alignment. Not a bad way to start with the picture and solve the side loading issue.

Happy flying.

I wouldn't worry too much about what people say about having a university degree in aviation. Do it because you want a degree... Its not just about having a fancier resume. You will be doing it for the experience. I am a CAM grad, and I feel there is a misconception about the degree on avcanada a b...

I am hoping to go to Western and study CAM but i am kind of stuck in BC with a job for a few years. After talking to Western I was told that they do not do pre assessment for credit transfer. I already have a diploma in Tourism travel at Seneca ON and worked as a flight attendant at CX. (Flying as ...

Free advice: are you really sure that you want to be a pilot? Sometimes, reality can be different from what you imagined. Take some flying lessons this summer and find out before you do anything drastic. It's a long, hard road to becoming a paid commercial pilot. Perhaps less than 1 in 10 people th...

Thanks photofly and ahramin; and I take my word back with the IFR in VMC thing. It was just a thought that a private guy would be pretty solid with his/her procedures if they use it all the time flying. And I did not mean it literally that they are "current", and thanks for the reminder about the sa...

Are you asking how to keep your IFR legal, or how to remain proficient in IFR flying--two very different beasts. AOW trying to get the best of the both. Thanks for everyone's response. Several more things I'd like to clarify. Please, correct me if I'm wrong. 401.05(3)(b) within the six months prece...

CAR401.05(3) No holder of an instrument rating shall exercise the privileges referred to in Section 401.47 unless the holder has (a) within the 12 months preceding the flight, successfully completed an instrument rating flight test in an aircraft or in a Level B, C or D simulator of the same group ...

The PPL/CPL is a license to learn, the learning doesn't stop. Have fun!

Talked to a TC Inspector about the license/ratings delay situations a few weeks ago.. He encouraged pilots to call when you get close 60 days when you still haven't received your document/rating. Have your file number ready.

My opinion/in this order: (1) Perhaps talking to the CFI or owner about this would be beneficial. They should ensure the quality of training and customer satisfaction in this situation (not saying that the instructor did anything right about his teaching methods). (2) Switch instructor's (3) Switch ...