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by StandingBy
Wed Jul 24, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: DC One X Headset 42 hours of use
Replies: 0
Views: 1060

DC One X Headset 42 hours of use

My employer is providing me with a headset, so I no longer need this one. Located in Birch Hills, SK
Photos are too large for avcanada. I can send them on request.
$1200
Adam
306-314-8833
by StandingBy
Wed Mar 30, 2022 6:31 am
Forum: Corporate
Topic: CANPASS
Replies: 41
Views: 15768

Re: CANPASS

We arrived in YEG the other day, called in, and were told that an officer was coming to meet us this time. We duly shut down and waited in the aircraft for 20 minutes before calling back to ask what the hold up was. After holding for a while we were told that the officers changed their minds, were g...
by StandingBy
Sun Feb 20, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: International procedure training course
Replies: 6
Views: 1555

Re: International procedure training course

I did a Scott IPC course a few years back. Don’t recall the price but we had to travel to the course site. I bet now it’s all done remotely.
by StandingBy
Fri Nov 19, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: CANPASS
Replies: 41
Views: 15768

Re: CANPASS

I asked a couple of times, and was told that it was just that I was calling at peak hours, but that didn’t matter before. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was some kind of work-to-rule thing, or staffing issues.
by StandingBy
Fri Nov 19, 2021 7:24 am
Forum: Corporate
Topic: CANPASS
Replies: 41
Views: 15768

Re: CANPASS

After a couple of these experiences (1 hour holding on the aircraft sat phone), and asking an officer what the deal was with the hold times, I was told to use option 3 on the menu. This skips the holding que and gets you on with an officer right away. I was told it’s only for checking in on landing,...
by StandingBy
Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Vaccine Madate/Private Operators
Replies: 3
Views: 4034

Re: Vaccine Madate/Private Operators

It’s not the cross border travel I’m referring to, it’s the upcoming Canadian vaccine mandates. I agree, most corporate pilots fly commercial at least occasionally so even if private operators happened to be declared exempt, the crew would need to be vaccinated anyway. I’m interested to see how the ...
by StandingBy
Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:32 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Vaccine Madate/Private Operators
Replies: 3
Views: 4034

Vaccine Madate/Private Operators

I’ve been trying to ascertain, out of curiosity, whether the new mandate will apply to private operators,i.e. whether professional crew of private aircraft will need to be fully vaccinated. I’ve noticed the use of the term ‘air carrier’ used in some media and that has me wondering. Of course if you ...
by StandingBy
Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:32 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Vaccine Madate/Private Operators
Replies: 0
Views: 3057

Vaccine Madate/Private Operators

I’ve been trying to ascertain, out of curiosity, whether the new mandate will apply to private operators,i.e. whether professional crew of private aircraft will need to be fully vaccinated. I’ve noticed the use of the term ‘air carrier’ used in some media and that has me wondering. Of course if you ...
by StandingBy
Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:09 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Multi-Engine Seaplane Rating
Replies: 6
Views: 1959

Re: Multi-Engine Seaplane Rating

I converted my Canadian ATPL (SMELS) to an FAA ATPL about 7 years ago. They would not put multi engine seaplane on my FAA license. I had a seaplane rating and plenty of Twin Otter float time.
by StandingBy
Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:44 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Life Insurance
Replies: 19
Views: 2089

Re: Life Insurance

My wife and I use Professional Pilot Insurance Plan. A friend recommended it and I did my own research. Seems legit. Much more pilot friendly. A friend of a friend actually had to use it and had no problems, supposedly. I believe you need an ATPL and a medical at the time of application.
by StandingBy
Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:41 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Returning From the US
Replies: 26
Views: 13363

Re: Returning From the US

Thank you for the replies. CBSA seems to agree; getting on an airliner to get home doesn't mess with the exemption. That makes life much easier! Now that we've started checking around it seems that people are travelling in an out of the US with less hassle than I expected.
by StandingBy
Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Returning From the US
Replies: 26
Views: 13363

Re: Returning From the US

Interesting. We assumed that once you got on an airliner that you were just like everybody else.
by StandingBy
Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Returning From the US
Replies: 26
Views: 13363

Re: Returning From the US

By deadheading, do you mean flying the aircraft home empty or airlining home? Flying home empty would definitely be the preferred option.
by StandingBy
Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Returning From the US
Replies: 26
Views: 13363

Returning From the US

Greetings, My flight department hasn't left Canada since Covid thing started, but that is about to change. I understand that as pilots we are exempt from the quarantine rules, but has anyone here spent time in the US before returning? For example, flying the boss to LA, staying there for a week+ (po...
by StandingBy
Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: The kind of accident EMAS is designed to prevent
Replies: 6
Views: 1899

Re: The kind of accident EMAS is designed to prevent

This happened a while back, but if I remember correctly, the anti-skid was inop on this aircraft. Given the lack of qualifications with this crew, if they landed long and fast they would've stood on the brakes and they would've locked up on them, hence the smoke in the video. From my limited convers...
by StandingBy
Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:43 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Life Insurance For Private Pilot
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Re: Life Insurance For Private Pilot

If you happen to hold an ATPL and a class one medical, Professional Pilot Insurance Plan might cover you. Not sure if it covers recreational flying though.
by StandingBy
Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Question for Caravan Pilots
Replies: 9
Views: 1694

Re: Question for Caravan Pilots

Definitely not from the prop, Schnitzel. Thank for the input; of all the stuff out there about Caravans and icing, I'd never come across this one, so I was curious. Just putting it out on Avcanada for the heck of it.
by StandingBy
Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Question for Caravan Pilots
Replies: 9
Views: 1694

Re: Question for Caravan Pilots

'Lots of great free resources online'

I did look around a bit for mention of buffeting in Caravan's and such, with no luck, aside from the TSB reports of past Caravan accidents that I'd already seen.
by StandingBy
Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:40 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Question for Caravan Pilots
Replies: 9
Views: 1694

Re: Question for Caravan Pilots

I'm familiar with the Caravan's limitations, and I am quire happy with my current employment situation thanks. We take good care of the boots, and on this particular flight elevator trim was not an issue. Like I said, if you've had a similar experience to the one I described I'd be interested in hea...
by StandingBy
Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:25 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Question for Caravan Pilots
Replies: 9
Views: 1694

Question for Caravan Pilots

Greetings, I have a question for the Caravan pilots out there regarding an icing encounter I had recently. Since I don't know many Caravan pilots, I thought I'd roll the dice and put it on Avcanada! My hope is that someone will see this that has had a similar experience, and maybe even shed light on...
by StandingBy
Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:53 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Beware of Synthetic Vision Systems
Replies: 5
Views: 1971

Re: Beware of Synthetic Vision Systems

I've noticed that doing a go-around from minimums (ILS so you are fairly low), the runway depicted on the SVS goes by 'underneath' you, which on the display was down, which was quite disorienting, and added to the mental pull of acceleration error. After experiencing it several times in a controlled...
by StandingBy
Fri Dec 01, 2017 7:56 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: TAWS Exemption
Replies: 11
Views: 1466

Re: TAWS Exemption

So much anger this morning:) While I do agree with the over-reliance on technology and automation, I do wonder how many times TAWS has prevented CFIT accidents after take-off into 'black hole' environments, that we've never heard about. This has killed many a pilot since I've been around.
by StandingBy
Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Kenn Borek Air Info
Replies: 21
Views: 13626

Re: Kenn Borek Air Info

I'm pretty sure they are hiring just like everyone else, but don't work there myself so can't say much about current pay and conditions. Great place to work if you want to see the world!
by StandingBy
Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:26 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: RAIM Warning
Replies: 3
Views: 1302

Re: RAIM Warning

I'm not sitting in front of our AFM at the moment, but I do know that there are operational guidelines in the AFM supplement for our particular avionics installation regarding loss of integrity during approach.
by StandingBy
Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:07 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Hai Au Aviation
Replies: 3
Views: 5037

Re: Hai Au Aviation

I've met a couple of the expat pilots involved (unless another seaplane operation started up in VN lately). I can't say anything about working conditions, etc, only that they were very friendly guys who seemed quite happy working there at the time. It seemed like a pretty sweet gig if you were keen ...

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