Hey AussieNick, thanks so much for all your input, there were a lot of things you mentioned I didn't know. The PPL test was a bit of an annoying surprise. As for the 300nm flight, I did one during my CPL shortfall from Bundaberg to Proserpine in QLD, how can I prove to TC that I actually did it, what would I need to show them?
I was thinking of looking around Yellowknife, would that be a waste of time (considering they might be looking for more experience given the dangers of flying up that far north?)
I can't agree more with the networking, Aviation seems similar to the film industry in that way. I intend on doing a bush pilot course at Oceanair when I arrive in Canada, hopefully that will let me meet a few people in the industry, at least get a foot in the door.
How did you go with all this last year, what are you up to now? Would you say it's worth it, or better to stay in Australia and try and build some hours first?