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by ScottS
Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Medical
Replies: 14
Views: 2639

Re: Medical

Yeah, I could go for a CAT1 but as ATC I’d need to go every year (i think) so I have a 2 for ATC and 3 for PPL. I’m under 40 so I go every 24 months. I don't think you actually would. Read 404.04 carefully. The validity period of "a medical certificate" is spelled out in the Table (ATC 24 months). ...
by ScottS
Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:29 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Medical
Replies: 14
Views: 2639

Re: Medical

404.04 (5) A medical certificate is valid starting on the day on which the applicant signs the medical declaration submitted for the issuance or renewal of the certificate or on the day on which the medical examination for the issuance or renewal of the certificate is conducted until the earliest of...
by ScottS
Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Coast to Coast Flight - Aerodrome recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 1945

Re: Coast to Coast Flight - Aerodrome recommendations

Wow, this is some great stuff. Lots to research.

Yes, 100ll.ca is a go to, but it seems like the further I look east, the longer it is between price updates. Not everyone seems to be as on top of giving you updated prices it as I am Rob ;)
by ScottS
Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Coast to Coast Flight - Aerodrome recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 1945

Re: Coast to Coast Flight - Aerodrome recommendations

Awesome. I forgot to mention that departure is the first good weather window for the Rockies in June. First stop is Golden for a rest and then my wife wants two nights in Drumheller to do the dino thing. Going to try and stagger the overnight stops on the way back (MB east bound, SK west bound) whic...
by ScottS
Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Coast to Coast Flight - Aerodrome recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 1945

Coast to Coast Flight - Aerodrome recommendations

Hi all, In a potential act of ludicracy, my wife has agreed to load up the infant and camping gear into the Cherokee and head from Squamish to Halifax, VFR. Planning about 5-6 flying days to get there, and the same coming back. I am seeking any hot tips on good welcoming strips to stop at for overni...
by ScottS
Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: KD Air not flying
Replies: 15
Views: 5269

Re: KD Air not flying

There was a Qualicum Township boot on the KD Air shuttle in the airport parking lot when I was there last week.
by ScottS
Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Canadian rapper dies after falling off airplane wing in failed stunt in B.C.
Replies: 41
Views: 5824

Re: Canadian rapper dies after falling off airplane wing in failed stunt in B.C.

One way of doing it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7oHNugM4GA Coincidental that you would choose this video. Rory now owns the Cessna 180 MIA that appears in the rapper's Instagram video. Don't know for sure if he was the pilot. Interestingly, in September I met the deceased at the field and shot...
by ScottS
Wed May 02, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Beater Cherokee
Replies: 10
Views: 2620

Re: Beater Cherokee

Thanks for all the feedback. I did look at the logs but did not think to check for SBs/ADs. The seller said he has not had the tanks out of it in the 10+ years that he owned it. The plane has been in Quebec for as far back as I can tell. About 10,000 on the airframe, but roughly 100 on the prop and...
by ScottS
Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:55 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Life Insurance For Private Pilot
Replies: 8
Views: 1497

Re: Life Insurance For Private Pilot

I have my life insurance through industrial alliance. You have to answer risk based questions on flying habits.

Your current insurer will probably remove the exclusion for you, you will just have to pay more.
by ScottS
Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Be careful what you report finding on the walkaround
Replies: 31
Views: 7943

Re: Be careful what you report finding on the walkaround

I thought I read somewhere that the issue is that the new 172 have MELs that include strobes. I have never seen the manual of a new 172, so I am just farting out speculation here. So on an old 172, strobes out, fill your boots because they aren't required for Day VFR in Canada (we had a Cherokee 140...
by ScottS
Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Do you readback VFR clearances?
Replies: 119
Views: 11537

Re: Do you readback VFR clearances?

I read back VFR although I know I don't need to. It is force of habit due to my side hustle in marine rescue where closed loop communication is mandatory, so it is a habit I want to keep. However, if it is really busy, or I am feeling a bit behind but I know I understood the clearance/direction, I'l...
by ScottS
Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:31 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Bose QC25 ANC headset
Replies: 14
Views: 3293

Re: Bose QC25 ANC headset

Don't know about the 35, but on the Q25 the mic piece clicks into the 3.5 mm jack quiet firmly and the box is shaped so it doesn't rotate back and for as it fits tight against the bottom of the headphone shell
by ScottS
Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Bose QC25 ANC headset
Replies: 14
Views: 3293

Re: Bose QC25 ANC headset

There is also the nflightmic that I came across the other day. Don't know anyone with one, but it is universal to any noise cancelling headphone: https://nflightmic.com/products/nflightmic My co-owner has a QC25 with uflymike for his daughter and it seems to work pretty good. Although when my passen...
by ScottS
Tue Dec 12, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: 406 in conjunction with Spot
Replies: 39
Views: 2849

Re: 406 in conjunction with Spot

A combination of both is a good idea. I also carry a PLB in addition to the SPOT and 406
by ScottS
Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: How are People Filing IFR Flight Plans?
Replies: 28
Views: 4701

Re: How are People Filing IFR Flight Plans?

I really like CFPS, but there is one dumb thing. The master flight plan list I made of 10 or so flights I often fly populates Navcanada's computer with 10 master flight plans. Multiply that by the half dozen pilots at out company using it and when someone phones in a flight plan the FIC or ACC has ...
by ScottS
Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:24 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Daily Rate For A Small Turbo-Prop
Replies: 8
Views: 2831

Re: Daily Rate For A Small Turbo-Prop

Just lots of free time between flying days. So basically, when on standby for a call out can still get on with my life.... If you've never worked standby, you may be surprised how much the state of being on standby tends to mess with your personal program. A lot of people end up wasting standby day...
by ScottS
Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Does NavCanada threaten us with higher user fees?
Replies: 21
Views: 2171

Re: Does NavCanada threaten us with higher user fees?

I certainly don't want to advocate for higher user fees, but for our annual subscription cost I feel I get pretty high value for dollar given the complicated system, amount of technology and maintenance, and the number of people that need to get paid at NavCanada. Especially service in the FIC. Othe...
by ScottS
Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Tofino CYAZ Taxiway F
Replies: 9
Views: 1483

Re: Tofino CYAZ Taxiway F

Nanaimo radio is the RCO and an Canada will bill you for the use of the airport. Haven't operated out of there in about 3 years now... They actually switched it to Port Hardy Radio for this summer, but I just looked at today's CFS release and it it is back to Nanaimo. Interesting. Edit: By NOTAM, i...
by ScottS
Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Who is the broker representing
Replies: 23
Views: 3423

Re: Who is the broker representing

By the way the underwriters’ prices are pretty much what they are. There aren’t many underwriters operating in the Canadian market. Competition between different brokers is based on commission and service, and margins are pretty slim. Exactly. The insurance industry is huge, but there are actually ...
by ScottS
Tue Oct 10, 2017 10:36 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Who is the broker representing
Replies: 23
Views: 3423

Re: Who is the broker representing

You aren't buying a COPA Policy. Magnes is a broker selling you an AIG policy (the underwriter). In theory, a broker works for you by finding you the best deal from an underwriter. In this case, the broker is selling you a set deal from an underwriter. COPA has already negotiated a deal for the poli...

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