We attended his full course, twice. A wealth of information. Even had a beer (or 2) with him after.
He will be missed. RIP Archie
Bob + Laurie
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- Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Archie Trammell flies west
- Replies: 4
- Views: 880
- Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:25 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Nature Air / Costa Rica
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2798
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:53 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Nature Air / Costa Rica
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2798
Re: Nature Air / Costa Rica
I am currently in Bocas. I really cannot offer an opinion except to say the 208 is a pretty good aircraft. Since they fly into here, here is a link to the local Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Nature%20Air
- Sat Dec 23, 2017 7:06 pm
- Forum: Employment Forum
- Topic: Air Bravo Again
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8658
Re: Air Bravo Again
Well; back in about 1987 I was the CP of a newer smaller outfit that was operating a new ME turbine. I had been flying it myself in a two crew environment. We were very busy and decided to hire another Captain. I ended up hiring an individual who was you young but had the qualifications necessary to...
- Thu Dec 21, 2017 4:56 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Panama
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1200
Re: Panama
Looks like he was in trouble even before he got airborne.
RIP
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/pana ... port-crash
RIP
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/pana ... port-crash
- Mon Dec 04, 2017 5:18 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Missing airplane on flight from Penticton to Edmonton
- Replies: 222
- Views: 49694
Re: Missing airplane on flight from Penticton to Edmonton
Not to thread drift too much... I see a lot of conversation with respect to the SPOT. It is a great piece of equipment. If you are thinking of buying one though, also take a look at the Garmin InReach. It has Global coverage (SPOT does not), tracks the same as the Spot, can send "canned messages" li...
- Mon Nov 06, 2017 5:32 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Strange Restrictions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1635
Re: Strange Restrictions
Stretching my memory here but I think he was deemed color blind. So, he must have a 2 way radio as he cannot "see" the red or green lights from the tower. Night flying restricted for the same reason (nav lights) so, not sure why he would have "had" a night rating unless he became color blind later.
- Sun Oct 29, 2017 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Researching grandfather's - RAF / RCAF - how/where
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2738
Re: Researching grandfather's - RAF / RCAF - how/where
It is strange that many veterans do not talk about it at all. They never bring it up. I know my dad did flight training in Manitoba I think, and moved on to Harvard's. Never did talk about it. He never went overseas but instead became a Bombing Instructor. He has happy and that I learned to fly and ...
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:33 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: YQT Medical examiners
- Replies: 3
- Views: 895
Re: YQT Medical examiners
We use Mark Thibert. Easy going and will usually "fit you in". (Col. or Major in Air Force Reserve I believe) I have used him enough that I email from out-of-country and he gets me in as soon as I arrive in T Bay. He has always been great. And....if you need some Plastic Surgery; he does that too! Bob
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 5:32 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Mitsubishi MU-2 operators in Canada?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7948
Re: Mitsubishi MU-2 operators in Canada?
[quote=It's as good as you can get, many people have made it a lifetime gig so that tells you something.[/quote]
Actually, Thunder lost 2 Captains to Encore this spring. One was direct hired to Captain and the other was being fast tracked. Both decided to return to Thunder.
Actually, Thunder lost 2 Captains to Encore this spring. One was direct hired to Captain and the other was being fast tracked. Both decided to return to Thunder.
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Mitsubishi MU-2 operators in Canada?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7948
Re: Mitsubishi MU-2 operators in Canada?
Sorry, but since I retired I only sit in the pilot seat when I am in town. Kinda nice to just fly though....
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 4:49 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: It's Like the Weather Command Manual in Color
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1602
Re: It's Like the Weather Command Manual in Color
I have not been through the Wx. Command manual in years but this looks excellent. Thanks for sharing! Anyone wanting to improve themselves and/or will be writing soon, this would be a good read.
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:32 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Mitsubishi MU-2 operators in Canada?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7948
Re: Mitsubishi MU-2 operators in Canada?
Type rating is required as it falls into the "High performance" category. It IS a great aircraft to fly. My favorite but I am probably biased. I am up doing some flying this summer to help out (and visit the Grandkids) but heading back to the boat in a few weeks. Yes, pilots are needed. (especially ...
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: The solution to pilot shortage?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5936
Re: The solution to pilot shortage?
Excellent video. I took the time to watch the whole thing. Glad retirement is here. Interesting listening to the analogy with respect to automated cars: "they don't need to be perfect, just better than humans". Speaks volumes. And yes, I think that is the way it is (needs) going to go. Look at Air F...
- Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: AC in the News Again
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5721
Re: AC in the News Again
SSH
That was VERY funny. You are right, Brit Humor.
I think folks need to lighten up a bit.
That was VERY funny. You are right, Brit Humor.
I think folks need to lighten up a bit.
- Sun May 28, 2017 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Angioplasty
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5388
Re: Angioplasty
Should not be a big worry. Not sure what hoops you will have to jump through or how long. We have a guy here with a pacemaker and has had it for years.
Good luck.
Good luck.
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Thessalon Muni CPL5
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2408
Re: Thessalon Muni CPL5
Nope. That is not Thessalon. This is: https://www.google.ca/maps/@46.3160169, ... l=en&hl=en
Due north of the town off 129. Paved and note the hangers. Hope the link works.
Due north of the town off 129. Paved and note the hangers. Hope the link works.
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Thessalon Muni CPL5
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2408
Re: Thessalon Muni CPL5
Jeez...too bad. We used to have our maintenance for our Mu-2s at Bonair out of there. Late 80's. T-28 parked next door.
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: C-150 to Florida
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1717
Re: C-150 to Florida
Fresh out of my Private Pilot License at Voyageur Airways in 1977; I took off for the Florida Cays in one of Max's Cherokee 140's to build time for my commercial. Brought my wife...ok, that was 3 wives ago.... Still owned by Bradley's back then. Anyhow, it was a hoot. Heading there with 55 hours TT ...
- Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Age Discrimination
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6827
Re: Age Discrimination
Well, I not in the hiring position any more. Retired BUT I am still flying when I want. Nice to just fly the line. I think Thunder may be interested in experienced chaps who are like me, just want to do some flying... Give Alistair or Tim a call. I am currently in St. Martin and sailing to Panama bu...