Mmmm...Tynecastle,
I think you will find, I have flown on ops in every province in Canada, including Baffin, High artic etc, re fires, exploration,siesmic, ya di ya, so I think I know what you talk about, Re Vancouver, Victoria, and of course going east, Toronto.You will also know if you are Canadian, that it is a standing joke amongst Canadians from all but, that winter in these places is a laugh.....yes I agree 2inches of snow and Toronto call in the Mil. But these places are exceptions.......As for flying in shirt sleeves, did it today at -28C, ie 2xthermal vests, 2xfleece shirts, and fleece hoody . Not full on winter gear we wear to get out and refuel. Just enough, that if you go down, you will not freeze. That to me is shirt sleeves, and I stand by my comment, Eurocopter heaters are awesome....
But then again with a name like Tynecastle, I suspect Newcastle......so hey, what would you know of winter ops in the James Bay lowlands....
