I feel like rudder is correct that the wind is basically irrelevant here. If you want AI to take our jobs, doing dumb shit like this is a great way to help that process.

I would never talk someone into a career in aviation in Canada.

I think the key isn't to focus on your perceived weakness here, but rather focus on raising the skill level on the things you can control. Sim time is a great way to do that, look for an ifr skills trainer you can use on your phone. The key is to free up as much of your brain as possible to be prese...

The duopoly collusion continues...

Could it be contaminated fuel after an hour or two of flying? (An actual non rhetorical question, I would assume not, but happy to hear from someone more knowledgeable). From someone working near Sturdee, fixed wing charters are not typically refuelling at the airstrip. They think there is fuel the...

Rquick wrote: ↑Fri Aug 21, 2026 11:18 am

Eric Janson wrote: ↑Fri Aug 21, 2026 5:59 am This should be an interesting report - how on earth do you end up there with a twin turboprop?

Too much air in the fuel tanks is often a leading cause of this type of event.

Or contaminated fuel. That's about it.

This summer has been busy with solid loads. There are upgrades happening, I think 18 positions, and a huge wave of outside hiring for new FOs to cover expansion and attrition. Somewhere around 30-40 new FOs starting training this fall. The new contract made solid gains in pay and lifestyle, and most...

I'm always blown away how busy that airspace looks on TCAS as we go into and out of YXX. I've had two RAs right in that area, both before they re-designed things for the RNP AR IAP. Between the jet aircraft corridors, the US border, the mountains, and the YVR airspace it seems like one of the most c...

If you’re concerned, then just wear the sunscreen and moisturizer. SPF 50 and any decent moisturizer will be fine. Problem solved Except most sunscreen isn't that good for you either. Spend the $140 on window shades for your aircraft. There's a bunch on Amazon that fit perfectly and fold up in your...

If you haven't logged pic or sic in more than 5 years your license is not "recent" and you have a bit of single engine training to do before you get near a twin. With the changes to ppl and cpl programs the fact the AIM has been almost completely re-written 10 times, and the fact that it's the cente...

Does this mean that we as pilots also get some sort of duty pay for when we check in until checkout(for future contracts). We also do work too before and after brake release. I think PD FAs are next at the table and could well see some pay for non flying duties, after that Jazz FAs maybe, followed ...

Not that I know of, it does get asked about at town halls, and I assumed it would have been developed by now. Unfortunately I have no idea what the plan is.

Sounds like a whole pile of not my problem. I've helped a solo rampie load bags on the 737 a couple times, I carry strollers down and back up, push wheel chair passengers up or down the ramp, whatever needs doing. You can't sit on your ass all day for a living and then turn around and complain it's...

You can dig a Beaver and you can land a Beaver sideways, but you can't dig a Beaver sideways, especially empty and nose heavy. If you do, an immediate pull back with fast power application can save you. It almost always happens in glassy conditions with poor technique. That's a great explanation, I...

I think it is simply a case of being stuck in the middle during these changes. Had the changes come earlier I would have just remained left seat on the 1900 until I had my ATPL, I imagine this is what most pilots coming up will do- stay at a 703 until they can upgrade and get ATPL then move onto a ...

It's too bad ALPA doesn't have 703 or 704 options for their duty time calculator. I find the FTDT CA calculator on their app quite useful.

The missing wing and tail section have still not been located, despite several hours of searching along the flight path, Lee said.

OK that's not a good sign.

We'll know in 14 days if the new TA gets ratified because it has specific wording that will make it very unlikely that the company will be able to hire any DECs over the next few years. My guess is that we would need to acquire 20 more aircraft before we would be in a position to take a DEC as virtu...

Northbound69 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 10:43 am ...
Does the FO log PIC if the Captain is fully incapacitated?

Yes.

I've said no. They asked for 200 to the IF then asked for 170 at the FAF. I laughed at her and just said unable due to the last assigned speed. She just said "do your best". It's a dumb clearance. If it was so important, they would have it on the approach plate. If me being 180 ruins tower's day I'l...

I like it. Nothing shows how badly you had fallen behind like a 26% catch up bump on line 1 to start things out. The big gap between 1st and 2nd year pay is also an interesting way to sort things out that doesn't bother me at all. Good to see a solid step in the right direction for you.

... Go fly a BE-02, PA-31 or something to get meet the requirements, it looks way better and you get PIC time which is highly more valuable than buying a PPC to fly right seat for however long. ... Quit your airline job to go fly a Beech to qualify for a better airline job? What an industry. And pe...

Need to read the full language, but this negotiating committee seems like a big step forward from the last bunch of company stooges. Hopefully there's no hidden concessions in the full language. The proof will be in seeing how the implementation goes, but I don't see any concessions at all. Whether...

beingcanadian wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2026 10:29 am

737Drver wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2026 6:54 pm Heard they are in Conciliation and looking for WJ 737 rates.

Anyone know how it is going? Be great to see them beat us for some true pattern bargaining without concessions like the Air Canada negots team.

When is the next contract due?

Last December.

The only benefit would be a full monopoly on the west, as Flair is the only airline in Canada currently not colluding with WestJet on pricing and routes.