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by edmanster
Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Sleep Apnea
Replies: 11
Views: 2806

Re: Sleep Apnea

There is an alternative solution to sleep Apnea that does not involve CPAC(not all cases) nor surgery. It involves a upper & lower mouth guard worn during sleep times. (similar to sport protective). In 2008; wife had banned me to the adjacent bedroom; today i do not snore nor wear the guard. I would...
by edmanster
Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: On-Line License Renewal
Replies: 5
Views: 778

Re: On-Line License Renewal

After more reading .. discovered that the Application Form has a page 2 that contains the email addresses of district offices .. Was initially expecting a attach form & payment on the same web page. Did not expect a distinct separate email action .. also - good point about the electronic pdf email ....
by edmanster
Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: On-Line License Renewal
Replies: 5
Views: 778

On-Line License Renewal

First time i renewed my AME License on-line. I usually renew in district office (or company i work for does it). (this time 6 months expired & solo) Has anyone figure out the system ? https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/licensing-aircraft-maintenance-engineers-ame/renewing-aircraft-maintenance-engineer...
by edmanster
Mon Oct 03, 2022 6:31 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: De Havilland Canada in Calgary News
Replies: 21
Views: 4070

Re: De Havilland Canada in Calgary News

Kinda reminds me of Disneyland ... https://dehavillandfield.com/
Question .. Why so far out of the city?
Are they expecting a thousand commuters twice a day?
Sounds like either somebody dumped a lot of money in ..
or they are expecting lots of money to be dumped in ..

questions .. questions ..
by edmanster
Sat Aug 13, 2022 7:43 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Looking for cessna prebuy inspection in Yellowknife
Replies: 2
Views: 812

Re: Looking for cessna prebuy inspection in Yellowknife

I had some dealings with questionable aircraft ownership number of years ago in Yellowknife .. Caution when partnering up in an aircraft purchase. An aircraft (at the time) was known to be 160% owned amoungst all the participants. ... Especially with flight school Cessnas .. it was popular to want a...
by edmanster
Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:45 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Home built documentation
Replies: 4
Views: 1100

Re: Home built documentation

Its one thing to have all varieties of rules .. its another to enforce them .. How will you enforce somebody tearing his engine apart in the back of his home garage .. .. its fairly easy to ensure a hot section is being done correctly in a hangar when variety of mechanics are walking to & fro .. but...
by edmanster
Thu May 26, 2022 5:50 am
Forum: Around the Camp Fire
Topic: Instructors at AME school
Replies: 13
Views: 7118

Re: Instructors at AME school

This is bad. His attitude is a reflection of his instructional abilities. What you are receiving as education will be at the minimum skill level to keep your job. Rather then excelling in your trade .. You will just drown your ambitions in despair .. so sad.
by edmanster
Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:34 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: wanted: freelance AME
Replies: 5
Views: 2243

Re: wanted: freelance AME

U will get exactly what u paid for .. AME expects to be home for supper & will not attempt anything that will take time or require anything like riveting or looking under the floor (need to remove seat for that) or gear swings. Remove cowls, scrape out the lead from the spark plugs, oil filter, oil ...
by edmanster
Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:07 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Predicament / Annual
Replies: 6
Views: 1500

Re: Predicament / Annual

Crossing the border is a lottery. I made the mistake of mentioning to the boarder agent i had a flashlite & mirror to look at something; after which i spent the next hour explaining these were not "specialized" tools. Another time (1/2 day waiting) we had to have proof faxed in (shipping documentati...
by edmanster
Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:49 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: PreBuy
Replies: 14
Views: 2828

Re: PreBuy

Exactly .. seen many an inspection where annual on a Comanche 250 cost about $350. Discounts avail if u brought ur own Brake linings ..
Major Structures was always performed per AC43.13 less any specific details & its only an issue if it is an issue !
by edmanster
Mon Mar 21, 2022 7:25 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: PreBuy
Replies: 14
Views: 2828

Re: PreBuy

Cost effective (cheapest) PreBuy is not recommended. Presently dealing with an aircraft that was imported; recent annual inspection discovered a previous Gearup landing with significant structural issues that were never rectified. Very painful & expensive decisions to be made. Prebuy not only involv...
by edmanster
Sun Feb 06, 2022 6:54 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Steam instrument repair recomendations
Replies: 3
Views: 1407

Re: Steam instrument repair recomendations

There is a service / shop somewhere that either re-surfaces or exchanges the radium faceplates. Not to fret. The instrument shops are aware of this service ..
by edmanster
Fri Feb 04, 2022 7:30 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: please advise with thanks
Replies: 8
Views: 1833

Re: please advise with thanks

I appreciate your enthusiasm .. but you have to "tone down" your credentials & abilities .. 1/ Are you looking for a mechanic or "Degree Engineer" role ? - you must understand the person who will be your supervisor most likely will have a High school diploma & 14 month tech college certificate .. an...
by edmanster
Mon Aug 09, 2021 6:21 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Apprenticeship and outcome
Replies: 9
Views: 4899

Re: Apprenticeship and outcome

In the '80s we only got concerned when the paycheck was late .. or it bounced ...
my my .. how things have changed !
by edmanster
Sat May 08, 2021 7:01 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Weekend Feild Annuals
Replies: 89
Views: 17440

Re: Weekend Feild Annuals

I may be a bit biased ... In the early '90s in Calgary .. I owned a full fledged AMO .. Next door(hangar) to me an Airport Employee rented a space & provided annuals on his days off .. He charged $300-$500 per annual for a basic Cessna / Comanche annual. - He had a line-up of customers .. - One Sub-...
by edmanster
Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:52 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Looking to get into a career as a bush pilot
Replies: 8
Views: 5032

Re: Looking to get into a career as a bush pilot

.. unless u hang around airports and pilots .. "just because" ... brother or close friend "in the business" ... not married & no kids (or dog) .. no dependants .. .. love macaroni & cheese & save up Pizza for "special occasions" .. like sleeping on hard floors with a sleeping bag > would suggest hol...
by edmanster
Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Propeller Nicks - Repair or let be ??
Replies: 17
Views: 3148

Re: Propeller Nicks - Repair or let be ??

Ran a large Flight School Maint - mid nineties .. Consider informing the pilots & instructors (also maint crew) about techniques to avoid such damage .. - Inspect ramp areas where runups are conducted for debris / sweep off if possible / have airport Auth sweep it - Avoid prolonged full power run-up...
by edmanster
Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:00 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Paint removal
Replies: 12
Views: 1596

Re: Paint removal

Plse do not media blast thin skin Cessna wing / fuselage surfaces .. same thing as 'bead blasting' You will work harden the contact surface & it will prematurely start to crack in the near future. - just get a sheet of 12" x 12" 2024-T3 and blast one surface - note how it will deform. Only reason th...
by edmanster
Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Job Posting- Red Flags
Replies: 9
Views: 3235

Re: Job Posting- Red Flags

My 2cents after 30 years in the business .. Pilots are paid to fly an aircraft from point A to point B. There is is usually only 1 way to accomplish that. Say a typical leg .. is X hours long ..almost every pilot will accomplish this in less then 2X hours.. regardless of weather etc .. (more or less...
by edmanster
Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME Apprenticeship Opportunities in Winnipeg/St. Andrew's
Replies: 7
Views: 2197

Re: AME Apprenticeship Opportunities in Winnipeg/St. Andrew's

If you are perusing the flying end of the business .. Flying schools is undoubtedly your best opportunity. Obtain your commercial & then your instructors rating. As you work on your IFR - you will have an opportunity to get some flt hours & $$$ dealing with students. Most flying schools are always i...

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