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by PilotDAR
Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Ouch! That Had To Hurt!
Replies: 19
Views: 4212

Re: Ouch! That Had To Hurt!

I’ve flown into Nelson on the KA 350 couple of times, it’s really not that tight for landing even with a couple kts tailwind ... Fair enough, I have never landed there. The video makes it look short, coupled with the possible excuse that a pilot was trying to squeeze the plane into somewhere short,...
by PilotDAR
Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:20 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Ouch! That Had To Hurt!
Replies: 19
Views: 4212

Re: Ouch! That Had To Hurt!

Became worried as the video dragged on they were gonna line up and take that plane flying again. It is (unconfirmed) reported elsewhere that the plane took off three hours later. That's enough time to change something, but not a nose strut! Too short a runway for the airplane, confined approach(s),...
by PilotDAR
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:31 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: RHO/RHO - RHO/THETA Questions on SAMRA
Replies: 10
Views: 481

Re: RHO/RHO - RHO/THETA Questions on SAMRA

Now I know why I got lost that time!
by PilotDAR
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:22 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: RHO/RHO - RHO/THETA Questions on SAMRA
Replies: 10
Views: 481

Re: RHO/RHO - RHO/THETA Questions on SAMRA

I think digits_ did try to make that point. Perhaps lost in translation Where they cross, that's the location of the waypoint. "Waypoints" might have reduced confusion. As the exercise is to perfect navigation thinking, being aware of the probable second "ghost" waypoint would be wise, it would not...
by PilotDAR
Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:48 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: RHO/RHO - RHO/THETA Questions on SAMRA
Replies: 10
Views: 481

Re: RHO/RHO - RHO/THETA Questions on SAMRA

Draw a circle with radius 40 nm around Calgary and one with radius of 150nm around Edmonton. Where they cross, that's the location of the waypoint. Pedestrian type question, don't the two intersecting circles have two intersecting points on the radii, and thus there would be two possible "waypoints...
by PilotDAR
Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: TC license authorization for a once off ferry of a Panama registered aircraft
Replies: 8
Views: 861

Re: TC license authorization for a once off ferry of a Panama registered aircraft

I expect that TC will not be interested in the license you hold to fly a Panama registered airplane outside Canada. You should inquire with the Panamanian authority for the temporary license, as the plane is in their registry. Though I stand to be corrected, my understanding is that once the plane i...
by PilotDAR
Tue Jul 11, 2023 2:59 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: How not to put your 172 in the hangar
Replies: 12
Views: 1778

Re: How not to put your 172 in the hangar

I agree, that is breaking news!
by PilotDAR
Thu Jul 06, 2023 3:50 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: FAA issues special airworthiness certification for flying car
Replies: 4
Views: 766

Re: FAA issues special airworthiness certification for flying car

I'm not big on Gen Z expressions, but in this case: OMG! Every certified aircraft I have ever flown was capable of meeting the prevailing design requirement of being able to land without engine power. Has society (represented by the FAA) now decided that that basic safety need is no longer necessary...
by PilotDAR
Tue Jun 27, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The Sealand RED V12 Diesel Beaver flies!
Replies: 59
Views: 9988

Re: The Sealand RED V12 Diesel Beaver flies!

The diesel Beaver is safely back at home in Campbell River BC. I believe that it will be available to be seen at airshows in Boundary Bay, and Abbottsford, though I do not have the details of those events...
by PilotDAR
Sat Jun 24, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The Sealand RED V12 Diesel Beaver flies!
Replies: 59
Views: 9988

Re: The Sealand RED V12 Diesel Beaver flies!

As long as the weather cooperates, I'll plan to take the RED diesel Beaver to the COPA Flight 23 North Bay brunch Sunday, if anyone would like to have a closer look...
by PilotDAR
Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:41 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: How long do airplane tires last?
Replies: 9
Views: 1567

Re: How long do airplane tires last?

I had more than 20 years for my 150, hangared and flown off grass most of the time. I've had less life out of tubes recently...
by PilotDAR
Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:04 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Chinook down near Petawawa
Replies: 3
Views: 1000

Chinook down near Petawawa

CBC is reporting a Chinook is down, perhaps in the Ottawa river near Petawwa, I hope it's a minor incident....
by PilotDAR
Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:51 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Want a dock the size of a warehouse? Call it…a new airport.
Replies: 16
Views: 1357

Re: Want a dock the size of a warehouse? Call it…a new airport.

Abusing aviation regulations to build a big dock for a boat (at least partially) doesn't do any of us any favours. Agreed. In my opinion, if the fellow requires a dock for his floatplane, build what he needs, as harmoniously as he can. If he needs a dock for his boat also, make that an apparently s...
by PilotDAR
Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Buttonville Gets The Final Nail In The Coffin
Replies: 17
Views: 1595

Re: Buttonville Gets The Final Nail In The Coffin

I will miss Buttonville, as I miss King City, and Maple airports from times past, as well as a number of private aerodromes we have lost. We GA pilot/owners don't really contribute the value of the land we need for airports, when that land is desirable for urban use. I see growth in other aerodromes...
by PilotDAR
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The Sealand RED V12 Diesel Beaver flies!
Replies: 59
Views: 9988

Re: The Sealand RED V12 Diesel Beaver flies!

The engine is type certified for use with Jet A. Diesel fuel certification is planned for the future, though is not a priority for now. Jet A is very easy to get wherever a Beaver needs to operate.
by PilotDAR
Wed May 31, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The Sealand RED V12 Diesel Beaver flies!
Replies: 59
Views: 9988

Re: The Sealand RED V12 Diesel Beaver flies!

For those near Toronto who might like to see the diesel Beaver before it heads back out west, I plan to stop into Burlington mid day Friday with it. Precise time to be determined....
by PilotDAR
Tue May 30, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Biennial flight review requirement coming to Canada from 2024
Replies: 70
Views: 5541

Re: Biennial flight review requirement coming to Canada from 2024

I was checking out an actual 2-time Space Shuttle astronaut.
Very cool! I bet his forced approaches were good!
by PilotDAR
Mon May 29, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Biennial flight review requirement coming to Canada from 2024
Replies: 70
Views: 5541

Re: Biennial flight review requirement coming to Canada from 2024

I've read the posts, and given them thought, so I'm thinking a step back: What is the purpose of the BFR? A check of competency? Or, Instruction? I believe that the purpose is a check. Thus, the term "instructor" for the role of the check pilot is parallel, and not required. Sure, if it works that a...
by PilotDAR
Mon May 29, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Biennial flight review requirement coming to Canada from 2024
Replies: 70
Views: 5541

Re: Biennial flight review requirement coming to Canada from 2024

So my vote for para h would be h) recurrent training is a flight review as per CAR 405.11 (c) and shall be conducted in accordance with CAR 405.14 Instructor Guide for 24 month recurrent training 'Sounds good, if the "in accordance with..." does not actually require the check pilot to be an instruc...
by PilotDAR
Sun May 28, 2023 5:52 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Biennial flight review requirement coming to Canada from 2024
Replies: 70
Views: 5541

Re: Biennial flight review requirement coming to Canada from 2024

.......shall include all items normally covered during the flight test for the issue of that permit or licence;” That means the instructor MUST review everything,....... It's going to have to be a [trained] judgement thing. If the check pilot has concerns about the candidate's skills, dig deeper. I...

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