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by SherpaT
Tue Apr 04, 2017 6:56 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Seymour Arm Airstrip BC
Replies: 4
Views: 2533

Re: Seymour Arm Airstrip BC

Grew up there, not sure on distances as I wasn't into flying seriously yet. Flew out of there many times in a 150 and a tri-pacer and it was definitely wide enough but does have some rougher patches. Nothing too serious depending on the type. Airstrip is owned by the people that own the hotel. They ...
by SherpaT
Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Confederation College, Thunder Bay
Replies: 76
Views: 25376

Re: Confederation College, Thunder Bay

As much as I have heard of the reputation of Confed. From what I've seen and heard the program is becoming a watered down version of what it once was. Sure they may still wash people out for poor marks or flying skills, however I know of more than a few cases where students have returned more than o...
by SherpaT
Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Fair wages
Replies: 26
Views: 5909

Re: Fair wages

I think the quoted wages are on the lower side or maybe median for float drivers these days. Not sure about IFR stuff. I consider myself to have gotten lucky, However 185 starting was 3200 first year "American Plan" - room and meals included which was bumped up the second year. And on the Beaver wit...
by SherpaT
Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:32 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Aircraft on Lake by Kasabonika
Replies: 46
Views: 7691

Re: Aircraft on Lake by Kasabonika

PRX is on the apron at YQT doesn't look to be damaged.
by SherpaT
Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Port Arthur mid 30's
Replies: 11
Views: 3501

Re: Port Arthur mid 30's

That is beautiful! Nice to see her back on floats! I believe that is CF-OAJ c/n 65 another ex OPAS machine. It sold on Barret jackson for in my opinion a ridiculously low price of $671,000.00 a while back. Heres some more pics on wheels it's absolutely gorgeous. Anybody know what kind/size floats ar...
by SherpaT
Sun Nov 16, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Port Arthur mid 30's
Replies: 11
Views: 3501

Re: Port Arthur mid 30's

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by SherpaT
Sun Nov 16, 2014 3:07 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Port Arthur mid 30's
Replies: 11
Views: 3501

Re: Port Arthur mid 30's

I was deceived by this one as well. The aircraft I believe are as follows left to right. CF-BAB Junkers F13 CF-AWY/NC12852 Ryan B-5 Brougham C/N 247 Seized by RCMP nr Hemmingford PQ 3.34 reregd Canada 2.35 by RCMP >C MacKenzie >lsd General Airways Ltd >L Bisson >Karl Springer Exploration >Springer-S...
by SherpaT
Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:57 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Port Arthur mid 30's
Replies: 11
Views: 3501

Port Arthur mid 30's

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Took me a while to identify this awesome lineup! See what you you guys/girls come up with !
by SherpaT
Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: C180 Down, North of Vernon B.C.
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Re: C180 Down, North of Vernon B.C.

My mistake - didn't see the previous thread...
by SherpaT
Thu May 01, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Beech 17
Replies: 7
Views: 2114

Re: Beech 17

Thats alright, I was curious about the story of the aircraft and how it met its demise. It has or had an Interesting history being bought new by the Eaton Family.
by SherpaT
Thu May 01, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Beech 17
Replies: 7
Views: 2114

Re: Beech 17

I am looking to find some more information on what happened to this airframe. There is a CF-BKQ D17S currently. However this is serial # 4849 which took over the registration in 1987. The last mention of serial 227 SE17B shows it in Red Lake. Any Information would be appreciated on the story of this...
by SherpaT
Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: PRISON ESCAPE IN A R44
Replies: 44
Views: 7339

Re: PRISON ESCAPE IN A R44

Hijack You squawk 7500, 7700 is emergency just saying...
by SherpaT
Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What can the letters CF-APP on plane tell me about the aircr
Replies: 12
Views: 2414

Re: What can the letters CF-APP on plane tell me about the a

Otter 138 "Otter 138 was delivered to Wideroes Flyveselskap & Polarfly A/S of Norway on 27th July 1956 registered LN-BDD. It was the second Otter to be delivered to Wideroes, the first having been LNSUV (41) in June 1954. As with 'SUV, LN-BDD was flown across the Atlantic in wheel-plane configuratio...

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