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Forum: Canada
5th Feb 2007, 19:06
Replies: 81
Views: 17,550
Posted By sstaurus

Grrr I'll be finished my degree in Business Admin in...

I'll be finished my degree in Business Admin in April, and have already been accepted into Sault. I applied to Confederation too, and haven't heard back yet but I think I will get in there too.
...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2006, 00:57
Replies: 15
Views: 1,537
Posted By sstaurus

Grrr Can't decide which headset...

Yes, I know, another headset thread, but there hasn't been in a while, and maybe someone can help me make a decision, please! I think this is representative of some good choices for new students.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th May 2006, 11:42
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By sstaurus

Hmm, actually I was reading through a mag the...

Hmm, actually I was reading through a mag the other day and came across this ad. It's $9500cdn, and you get 50 hrs float, including accomodations and 10 weeks employment at their fishing lodge. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th May 2006, 23:51
Replies: 12
Views: 1,732
Posted By sstaurus

Excellent post :D I am pre-solo, but can...

Excellent post :D

I am pre-solo, but can relate to how you felt. It's so easy as a wannabe to dismiss how much work it actually takes and how hard it actually is to fly a plane (nevermind just...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th May 2006, 20:15
Replies: 266
Views: 36,616
Posted By sstaurus

The part that confused me, was that the heading...

The part that confused me, was that the heading you are tracking is the radial coming out the other side of the VOR station. Always turn into the needle in this case, when the radial points in the...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2006, 20:21
Replies: 28
Views: 3,866
Posted By sstaurus

Thanks for the response, however I think this is...

Thanks for the response, however I think this is a little above me still. Can GPS tell direction? or only location? And doesn't GPS only use True? In such case why would you need magnetic degrees...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Apr 2006, 18:53
Replies: 28
Views: 3,866
Posted By sstaurus

Will Degrees Magnetic be eliminated eventually?

Not sure if this is the right forum, but I'm a newb and this is training related.

Reading in my textbooks, I found out that all GPS/Satellite Navigation is in deg True. Even though currently most...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Mar 2006, 20:13
Replies: 16
Views: 1,364
Posted By sstaurus

Thumbs up Hey Just like most people here have said, I...

Hey

Just like most people here have said, I would finish up with University. I'm pretty much in your same position, but I am in 3rd year. I am going to get my PPL this summer, then finish 4th,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Mar 2006, 23:54
Replies: 18
Views: 1,762
Posted By sstaurus

Huh? Why would his chances be nil at 23? I will...

Huh? Why would his chances be nil at 23? I will be going for CPL et al when I graduate University in '07, I will be 23, but I will have a PPL by then. However I'm not in the UK if that makes a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Feb 2006, 00:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,861
Posted By sstaurus

I think sponsorships are an old wives tale from...

I think sponsorships are an old wives tale from the past! :}

(however I would love to be proven wrong)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Dec 2005, 22:12
Replies: 51
Views: 7,994
Posted By sstaurus

Dave, I'm not sure I get the final direction...

Dave,

I'm not sure I get the final direction of your post. First you say the debt isn't bad, then that integrated isn't worth the cost? I'm probably misunderstanding it here.

Anyway, if it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Dec 2005, 15:36
Replies: 51
Views: 7,994
Posted By sstaurus

c_jephcott, I'm in your exact same position...

c_jephcott,

I'm in your exact same position (even age!). While I'm not un the UK, and training is as far as I know still cheaper here, I've come to the conclusion that taking out a big-a55 loan...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Dec 2005, 02:56
Replies: 41
Views: 21,977
Posted By sstaurus

Forgive me for being a newb, but don't those...

Forgive me for being a newb, but don't those 'floating ball' attitude indicators that have been used for decades until recently, not require power? Why have they switched to a digital standby that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Dec 2005, 23:48
Replies: 22
Views: 6,300
Posted By sstaurus

How about a GE-90 engine? :}

How about a GE-90 engine? :}
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Dec 2005, 20:14
Replies: 44
Views: 11,920
Posted By sstaurus

Why would that be impossible in an Airbus? ...

Why would that be impossible in an Airbus? Computer wouldn't let you?
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Nov 2005, 00:33
Replies: 22
Views: 8,831
Posted By sstaurus

Hmmm interesting. I thought I remember that 747...

Hmmm interesting. I thought I remember that 747 could do FL510 (empty of course). I probably read a bad source. Isn't the 747 the highest flying passenger airliner?

I know the Yak-25RV Russian...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2005, 19:35
Replies: 10
Views: 5,163
Posted By sstaurus

On a similar note to that supersonic bit-- I...

On a similar note to that supersonic bit--

I was once told that the incredibly loud (almost deafening) cracking noise you get, say when a Beaver is taking off, was because the tips of the...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Nov 2005, 15:52
Replies: 10
Views: 4,391
Posted By sstaurus

Virgin to go green?

I stumbled on this recent but intriguing article about Richard Branson's plan to eventually convert the Virgin fleet to ethanol from plant matter. I hadn't heard about this method yet, and didn't...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2005, 18:39
Replies: 77
Views: 7,051
Posted By sstaurus

Hmmm... I have read pretty much every reply on...

Hmmm... I have read pretty much every reply on this thread and I still don't get the concept.

I was under the impression, that for water to condense it needs to reach its DP. In order to do this,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Oct 2005, 16:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Posted By sstaurus

Thumbs up Thanks for the reply. Actually I was...

Thanks for the reply.

Actually I was wondering about what kinds of aircraft specifically, instead of the floats themselves. For example what alternatives are there to the Beavers and Otters...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Oct 2005, 15:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Posted By sstaurus

Who supports the amphib and arctic operators?

I was just thinking about all the amphib and float operators in the tropics and along the coasts, and ski/float operators in the far north and arctic. What are they going to do when their Otters,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Aug 2005, 16:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,387
Posted By sstaurus

My biggest fear is the industry going down the...

My biggest fear is the industry going down the tubes if fuel prices don't stop skyrocketing. After all the investment, I'd like to know there will be fuel around to fly the planes still!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Aug 2005, 16:27
Replies: 1
Views: 1,048
Posted By sstaurus

Confused about CPL vs ATPL

Hello

I have searched around the internet and the forums here, but if you know of a place please let me know. (I can't find a specific answer).

I am still confused on the CPL and ATPL. I know...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
4th Aug 2005, 00:32
Replies: 0
Views: 942
Posted By sstaurus

Article on coming oil shortage

While we all (should) know about the coming oil shortage, I found an interesting article someone might want to read. Obviously has an impact on all transportation in general. How long do you think...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jul 2005, 16:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,641
Posted By sstaurus

I would've liked to start training right at the...

I would've liked to start training right at the end of HS :)

I'm in business, and I don't like it at all. The world of commerce bores and annoys me. But, I still (at least here in North...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2005, 16:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,641
Posted By sstaurus

I'm in a similar boat as you. I considered...

I'm in a similar boat as you. I considered dropping out of uni to start pilot training, but I wouldn't if I were you. A degree is going to be a huge leg up when time to get a job, and I think most...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jul 2005, 16:54
Replies: 3
Views: 796
Posted By sstaurus

Well, I hope you're living at home, because...

Well, I hope you're living at home, because instructing is barely going to pay for living expenses, never mind college!

Sounds like a plan otherwise. Important thing is that you are thinking it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jul 2005, 19:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,754
Posted By sstaurus

Hello Fingersmac Yes, I have considered...

Hello Fingersmac


Yes, I have considered the 3 subsidized colleges in Ontario, Confederation, Sault College, and Seneca. I ruled out Seneca because theirs is a 4yr combined business/flight...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jul 2005, 15:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,754
Posted By sstaurus

Hey thanks for the replies. I've been...

Hey thanks for the replies.

I've been thinking about that route too, sounds like the best idea, but I don't want to wait even longer after university to start! (I'm too impatient heh) :p

So...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jul 2005, 00:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,754
Posted By sstaurus

How do you finance your training?

Hey! (<-- new member)

I'm a soon to be 21yr old University student, with 2 years left. After I finish with this *ahem* back-up plan ;)...I want to start Flight-training as soon as possible! I...
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