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by stopsquawk
Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Pre-departure COVID-19 testing and negative results to be required for all air travelers coming to Canada
Replies: 43
Views: 7396

Re: Pre-departure COVID-19 testing and negative results to be required for all air travelers coming to Canada

Has anyone travelled across the border since this rule came into effect? I will be travelling across the border as a Flight Crew Member and deadheading back and I'm curious how they have handled FCMs (as they are in theory exempt). Has anyone had any direct experience or can point to a printed exem...
by stopsquawk
Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Post-Simulator Quarantine?
Replies: 22
Views: 4136

Post-Simulator Quarantine?

My recurrent is coming up soon and needs to be on a sim only available in the US. Are pilots exempt from the 14 day quarantine on return from simulator training? Anyone have any info on this?
by stopsquawk
Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: SkyService Lear Damaged
Replies: 7
Views: 6104

Re: SkyService Lear Damaged

I've flown the Lear 45 and 75. I recall a discussion in initial training about self test functions that take place during power up and engine start involving hydraulics or antiskid.... I can't really recall the details. I do recall however, that it was not a good idea to start engines during a push ...
by stopsquawk
Sun Mar 29, 2015 12:17 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: new 2 crew member rule
Replies: 33
Views: 4493

Re: new 2 crew member rule

I see your point. I should have mentioned that the aircraft I flew had a mechanical dead bolt on the cockpit door, and not an electrical lock, so there was absolutely no way you could enter the cockpit when the door was locked. There was no magic code. The electronic door override would work in the ...
by stopsquawk
Sun Mar 29, 2015 11:25 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: new 2 crew member rule
Replies: 33
Views: 4493

Re: new 2 crew member rule

I flew with a 705 operator that had security procedures requiring 2 crew members in the cockpit at all times 10 years ago! We had only one flight attendant, so there was no crew member in the cabin during a pilot "comfort" break. This was mandated by the company security regulations, the COM and SOP...
by stopsquawk
Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Hawkair
Replies: 0
Views: 958

Hawkair

Does anyone have information on the Hawkair Dash 8 Captain positions? Specifically pay, days worked per month, benefits etc? Also, which bases are they hiring for? Any information would be appreciated. PM me if you wish. Thx
by stopsquawk
Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Cover Letters (Again) -
Replies: 6
Views: 2317

Re: Cover Letters (Again) -

I find "To Whom it may concern" sounds too much like a reference letter. "Dear Sirs:" is still considered to be the most appropriate bussiness salutation, but will likely offend. The same women might also be offended by "madam" in "Dear Sir/Madam:" I just avoid the whole sexist issue by only applyin...
by stopsquawk
Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:44 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: CBC The National: Report on SMS this Wednesday
Replies: 87
Views: 13744

Re: CBC The National: Report on SMS this Wednesday

Meatservo and ODF have me searching for the LIKE button.
by stopsquawk
Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:52 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Medical placement in New License Booklet
Replies: 10
Views: 2792

Re: Medical placement in New License Booklet

wan2fly99 wrote: So I place this new picture on the next page on the left side where these markers are?
Yes. I only know this for sure because I did it the wrong way.
by stopsquawk
Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:47 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: PPC Troubles!
Replies: 38
Views: 8146

Re: PPC Troubles!

There are many of us out there who have failed a PPC in the past and are still working, and many are being hired by the majors. Be up front and honest about the failure, and what you learned from it. If the company interviewing you won't hire you because of the failure, you probably don't want to be...
by stopsquawk
Mon May 30, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Pacific Western Timetable - CYCG
Replies: 21
Views: 3018

Re: Pacific Western Timetable - CYCG

iflyforpie wrote:That still has nothing on getting a 737 into Courtney BC. :wink: :wink:

Image :smt040
What's the story behind this picture?
by stopsquawk
Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:27 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Guys list some nice airports in BC !!
Replies: 25
Views: 2298

Re: Guys list some nice airports in BC !!

Ogee wrote:... Williams Lake, Quesnel, ......
HUH? Best you can get at these spots is a stale bag of Cheetos from the vending machine.

Campbell River for it's notable Burger.
by stopsquawk
Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:15 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Keeping our skies safe, one paper cup at a time
Replies: 19
Views: 3054

Re: Keeping our skies safe, one paper cup at a time

But these security measures are WORKING! Since they started the crackdown on beverages, not one pilot has been able to bring down his own aircraft with his cup of coffee. You just can't argue with that kind of success.
by stopsquawk
Mon May 10, 2010 3:26 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: HST on Airfare
Replies: 2
Views: 1456

HST on Airfare

I was looking at some airfares after July 1st (the date the HST comes into effect in BC and Ontario) and found some interesting facts. After July 1st, 12% HST will be applied to the full price of an air ticket on any domestic flight departing from BC or Ontario airports. That's an increase from the ...
by stopsquawk
Sat Mar 06, 2010 8:22 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: CARs clarification
Replies: 18
Views: 1529

Re: CARs clarification

deleted - redundant
by stopsquawk
Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:02 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: What Do You Eat
Replies: 14
Views: 1812

Re: What Do You Eat

Invertago wrote:
What Do You Eat
What ever the tourists leave behind!
or you can cruise the hotel hallways for room service tray leftovers
by stopsquawk
Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: DUI
Replies: 98
Views: 10548

Re: DUI

http://www.aacanada.com/

Take the proactive approach. Problem solved. and the meetings are free.
by stopsquawk
Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Martin Mars in Steveston
Replies: 15
Views: 2721

Re: Martin Mars in Steveston

http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/ ... story.html

Thanks for the heads up about the Convairs. I'm heading down to watch.
by stopsquawk
Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Back to Back Battery Starts PT6
Replies: 26
Views: 5189

Re: Back to Back Battery Starts PT6

Doc wrote:I just park the puppy on a hill, then let the clutch out on the roll...
Only works with Garretts or Allisons
by stopsquawk
Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Free Wireless Internet at YYZ teminal 3...?
Replies: 10
Views: 1552

Re: Free Wireless Internet at YYZ teminal 3...?

Visit YVR and YYC crazy. Both have free WiFi.
by stopsquawk
Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What are lower mainlander's doing thru olympics???
Replies: 26
Views: 2952

Re: What are lower mainlander's doing thru olympics???

I hope the operators affected are able to recoup their losses. I think a precedence was set last year when Susan Heyes, a Cambie street merchant, sued Translink et al, and won, for the "nuisance" created to her business caused by the cut and cover construction. http://www.francesbula.com/wp-content/...
by stopsquawk
Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:25 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What are lower mainlander's doing thru olympics???
Replies: 26
Views: 2952

Re: What are lower mainlander's doing thru olympics???

Hey - what all the other instructors / VFR types around ZBB/YNJ/YPK/YSE are doing for the olympics shutdown weeks? We're mostly being laid off at my school, so the instructors can get EI money for training - serving as severance for all this security bullshit. A few are going to get their IFR and m...
by stopsquawk
Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Cap Gen pdf?
Replies: 26
Views: 20115

Re: Cap Gen pdf?

The RCAP Gen is available in PDF on the RCAP CD ROM. It's exactly the same as the CAP GEN. If you know someone with a RCAP CD subscription, copy one from them. No-one should have a problem with that right? since the CAP GEN is supposed to be free?
by stopsquawk
Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: ur thought
Replies: 23
Views: 3300

Re: ur thought

Don't dismiss the value of the FO job on the turbine. A lot of operators will look for 2 crew experience. If all you have is single pilot experience, you'll have a problem getting that dream jet job. After the piston PIC job, you'll still probably be looking for a 704 type turbine job to advance, an...

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