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by blue thunder
Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Do som research before paying for a Helicopter Pilot's Licen
Replies: 27
Views: 19854

Re: Do som research before paying for a Helicopter Pilot's L

Coming out of High School in 1980, I wanted to become a helicopter pilot. I'm not sure what gave me the bug, but that's what I wanted to do. I didn't have two nickels to rub together, then I heard about the flight program at Canadore College that they were giving away for just tuition. One pre-quali...
by blue thunder
Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Courtesy Car
Replies: 36
Views: 5780

Re: Courtesy Car

I think my favorite coutesy car is the one at Unity, Sask (CEK8). Its a green Meteor . I can lay across the back seat without touching either door, so it also makes a good place to take a nap. Pretty sure Kindersley has almost the same kind of "land yacht" Still, it was appreciated so we could get ...
by blue thunder
Thu May 30, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Getting AME License reinstated
Replies: 1
Views: 1042

Getting AME License reinstated

Hey guys, been out of the industry since the late 80's. I was searching on what was required to get my AME license reinstated since I own my own aircraft now. I'm not looking to get back into the business as a vocation, but more so I would like to sign off AD's that are required in between periodic ...
by blue thunder
Wed May 15, 2013 11:39 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Cyeg Transponder codes
Replies: 6
Views: 1140

Re: Cyeg Transponder codes

Yes, we're at XD. Flew through EG. Thanks for the responses. We'll give EG a call when we leave.
by blue thunder
Tue May 14, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Cyeg Transponder codes
Replies: 6
Views: 1140

Cyeg Transponder codes

When did YEG start with the phone call to get a transponder code? Came through today and it was mentioned to me. What number do you call? I have searched notams and of course, I don't maybe have the most current vfr supp. :smt040 Been use to this in Calgary, but I don't get this way often. Thanks in...
by blue thunder
Sun Mar 17, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: PRISON ESCAPE IN A R44
Replies: 44
Views: 5925

Re: PRISON ESCAPE IN A R44

Pilot, two hijackers picking up two prisoners in an R44...........Now that's a load. The media could have reported a 'crash' instead of a prison break if anything went amiss there.
by blue thunder
Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Westjet YYC
Replies: 14
Views: 3479

Westjet YYC

Was flying around Calgary near noon today. 16 was active, but they steered me way east so a Westjet flight could make an "emergency" landing on 28. Not sure what the emergency was whether medical or mechanical. Any word on what the problem was? Terminal's last transmission before switching them over...

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