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by Big Pistons Forever
Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Conair
Replies: 52
Views: 18391

Re: Conair

Used to be that Conair had a stack of resumes a foot high for 2 or 3 openings a season, now they seem to scrambling for crews every season.

The lifestyle is tough but the flying is the coolest you will ever do outside of the military.
by Big Pistons Forever
Sat Sep 02, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: C150 down near ottawa
Replies: 18
Views: 2743

Re: C150 down near ottawa

Shortly afterwards, the engine power decreased more considerably; the aircraft entered a steep right bank, followed by a steep nose down attitude and impact with terrain. The aircraft was destroyed, one person was fatally injured, and one received serious injuries. TSB deployed to the Yikes. I get ...
by Big Pistons Forever
Sat Sep 02, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What Was Aviation Like Back then?
Replies: 25
Views: 2618

Re: What Was Aviation Like Back then?

Back in the early 2000's I used to do a every 6 month IFR proficiency flight for a friend of mine in a very nice twin Cessna. The route was CYYJ to CYPW for a full procedure NDB, missed over to YBL for the back course LOC, missed over to CYQQ for a PAR, missed over to CYCD for the straight in NDB fl...
by Big Pistons Forever
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: C150 down near ottawa
Replies: 18
Views: 2743

Re: C150 down near ottawa

Partial engine failures, especially at low altitudes can be very hard to manage. If the engine just stops the situation is pretty unambiguous, but if it partially fails there are often suddenly many possible options. Picking the right one under stress and in a time compressed situation is a non triv...
by Big Pistons Forever
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What Was Aviation Like Back then?
Replies: 25
Views: 2618

Re: What Was Aviation Like Back then?

Well there was the Crofton Mill waypoint for the old Nanaimo NDB approach. Back in the early 1990’s I flew a Navajo on a Victoria, Vancouver, Nanaimo bag run. The only approach was a NDB which had a big bend to the left at the beacon (FAF). This meant you had to re-intercept the final approach trac...
by Big Pistons Forever
Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: Flair Airlines
Topic: Flair pilot program
Replies: 91
Views: 13969

Re: Flair pilot program

The flight school where the pilots get their 250’s a completely different topic. Quality of training can be very different. That is the nub of the problem. Europe has straight through zero to jet training programs, but they are very expensive and employ very experienced career instructors who are p...
by Big Pistons Forever
Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What Was Aviation Like Back then?
Replies: 25
Views: 2618

Re: What Was Aviation Like Back then?

Well there was the Crofton Mill waypoint for the old Nanaimo NDB approach. Back in the early 1990’s I flew a Navajo on a Victoria, Vancouver, Nanaimo bag run. The only approach was a NDB which had a big bend to the left at the beacon (FAF). This meant you had to re-intercept the final approach track...
by Big Pistons Forever
Tue Aug 29, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: ADB renewal timeline ?
Replies: 4
Views: 715

Re: ADB renewal timeline ?

The idea I believe is to send in the application 90 days prior, this way it will not affect the subsequent renewal 5 years later... I have not heard of anyone having trouble getting their ADB. Medicals on the other hand... New ADB is good for 10 years so getting one a few months early is not a big ...
by Big Pistons Forever
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Flair Airlines
Topic: Flair pilot program
Replies: 91
Views: 13969

Re: Flair pilot program

Probably training new flap operators, what does it matter. :lol: I disagree. Quality Instructors should get paid what they are worth. That means instruction is going to cost more. I have no problem if this schools students are getting value for their money. That was the question I was asking. You k...
by Big Pistons Forever
Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Flair Airlines
Topic: Flair pilot program
Replies: 91
Views: 13969

Re: Flair pilot program

The quality of your flight training is largely determined by the quality of your instructor. If this is a airline professional developmental program do the instructors have 704/705 operational experience, or are they largely new Class 4's ? Probably training new flap operators, what does it matter....
by Big Pistons Forever
Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Flair Airlines
Topic: Flair pilot program
Replies: 91
Views: 13969

Re: Flair pilot program

The quality of your flight training is largely determined by the quality of your instructor. If this is a airline professional developmental program do the instructors have 704/705 operational experience, or are they largely new Class 4's ?
by Big Pistons Forever
Sun Aug 27, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Pros and Cons btw FO and RP?
Replies: 44
Views: 7636

Re: Pros and Cons btw FO and RP?

Duplicate post
by Big Pistons Forever
Sun Aug 27, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Pros and Cons btw FO and RP?
Replies: 44
Views: 7636

Re: Pros and Cons btw FO and RP?

I love how a thread about relief pilot or first officer positions went to who screwed up the industry more??? Jazz or Air Canada. I think we should organize a massive pilot book off day and settle this up at the wheatsheaf in Toronto over a couple adult pops. Also, I would definitely go with FO ove...
by Big Pistons Forever
Sat Aug 26, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: ADB renewal timeline ?
Replies: 4
Views: 715

Re: ADB renewal timeline ?

Got my new ADB last month, 4 weeks after I mailed the application in.
by Big Pistons Forever
Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Logging Co-Pilot time on Single Crew Aircrafts
Replies: 11
Views: 1117

Re: Logging Co-Pilot time on Single Crew Aircrafts

FO time on single pilot aircraft is absolutely accepted but as was noted above only if the operator has TC approved 2 crew SOPS and the FO has a PCC . I know of at least one pilot who had 2 years of flying time disallowed because the operator was too cheap to do a PCC. If you are an FO flying in a s...
by Big Pistons Forever
Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: Negotiations
Replies: 1659
Views: 302578

Re: Negotiations

Genuine question here. Back in the day I remember PWA used to run 737's to all the smaller BC communities on a daily milk run on a low frequency high capacity business model. One explanation of the current situation is that the long term AC model is a return to mainline permanently taking over most ...
by Big Pistons Forever
Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: A lifetime of learning when to fly....
Replies: 46
Views: 3814

Re: A lifetime of learning when to fly....

According to the FAA Airman’s registry, Mr Musk holds a PPL with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings, however his last medical was issued in 2000. I think it is highly unlikely he has been flying a L29 recently…..
by Big Pistons Forever
Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Comox WestJet + RCAF
Replies: 27
Views: 4258

Re: Comox WestJet + RCAF

Whoever parked the Herc may get a slap on the wrist (assuming they parked inappropriately), but ultimately it’s the pilots responsibility not to hit anything. From TP 312 Taxiway. A defined path on a land aerodrome designed for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part...
by Big Pistons Forever
Sun Aug 13, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Can you take the PPL written before flight training
Replies: 13
Views: 1025

Re: Can you take the PPL written before flight training

Have some time now to study, but don't have flexibility to do flight training yet. Can I do ground school and take the exam before flying? As was noted in other posts there are some requirements before writing. The huge thing to do ASAP is get a medical. You need a file no, ie license number, befor...
by Big Pistons Forever
Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Comox WestJet + RCAF
Replies: 27
Views: 4258

Re: Comox WestJet + RCAF

The picture shows the stopped 737 nosewheels straddling the yellow taxi line. I think the RCAF is probably going to own this one because they parked the CC130 inside the maneuvering area for the civil terminal ramp. “I was on the centreline, so it was not my fault.” :roll: I have never driven a 737...

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