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Search: Posts Made By: Canadapilot
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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Aug 2009, 03:14
Replies: 43
Views: 17,163
Posted By Canadapilot

Pretty scary really, thank god the country I...

Pretty scary really, thank god the country I moved to chooses pilots with experience! What if the Captain had a coronary and the newbie FO who'd never flown in ice or even cloud before had to land...
Forum: Canada
29th May 2009, 03:52
Replies: 27
Views: 11,805
Posted By Canadapilot

I did all my training at Canadian Flight Centre,...

I did all my training at Canadian Flight Centre, Ron Harcus is the CFI and runs a great outfit.
Forum: Questions
27th May 2009, 18:21
Replies: 6
Views: 2,295
Posted By Canadapilot

Uflymike

Wondering if anyone has any comments on the "homemade" headset using a Bose QC2 and a "Uflymike"? Obviously a lot cheaper than the Bose X, and if reviews are to be believed, equally as good. Am...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th May 2009, 02:14
Replies: 46
Views: 6,516
Posted By Canadapilot

Personally I avoid even mentioning flaps for the...

Personally I avoid even mentioning flaps for the first few circuit lessons. I find students are maxed-out with just flying the circuit and I like to see them build up their judgement of an approach...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Apr 2009, 00:05
Replies: 33
Views: 4,982
Posted By Canadapilot

Not keeping enough back-pressure on during...

Not keeping enough back-pressure on during landing, and/or letting the nose drop after touching down.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Apr 2009, 04:45
Replies: 7
Views: 955
Posted By Canadapilot

Well it's always nice to see a good debate start!...

Well it's always nice to see a good debate start! i'm now awaiting the inevitable critique on someone's spelling! To set the record straight the 8 hour day involved 7 flights. Only two of the flights...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Apr 2009, 05:29
Replies: 7
Views: 955
Posted By Canadapilot

Most hours in day/month

Just returned from a great day instructing (8 hours) and following a discussion today i'm interested to know what's the most hours all you FIs have logged in a day or a month. I got 85 hours for...
Forum: Canada
22nd Jan 2009, 15:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,689
Posted By Canadapilot

BelArg you've put me in a good mood for the day...

BelArg you've put me in a good mood for the day with that post! Try getting your float rating and applying to Kenn Borek, they fly floats in the Maldives. Of course they can always just send you to...
Forum: Canada
21st Jan 2009, 03:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,887
Posted By Canadapilot

Totally different to JAA. Transport Canada ATPLs...

Totally different to JAA. Transport Canada ATPLs are designed for pilot testing not money earning! You need half the requirements to sit the 3 written exams...so that's 750 hours. I believe they are...
Forum: Canada
16th Jan 2009, 23:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,681
Posted By Canadapilot

Hiring instructors left and right? would love to...

Hiring instructors left and right? would love to know where....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Jan 2009, 00:47
Replies: 43
Views: 6,189
Posted By Canadapilot

I think in present times not many of us can be...

I think in present times not many of us can be selective in schools to teach at!
Forum: Canada
15th Jan 2009, 20:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,681
Posted By Canadapilot

Very diverse aviation industry in Canada, at the...

Very diverse aviation industry in Canada, at the moment it seems more opportunities in Eastern Canada. As for instructing, very few jobs...most people working the ramp/desk in schools are waiting for...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Jan 2009, 14:45
Replies: 43
Views: 6,189
Posted By Canadapilot

I hated my instructor course too...was glad to...

I hated my instructor course too...was glad to get it done! I know a Class 1 here in Calgary who'd be able to get you finished quickly....PM me for details if desired! don't let one asshole CFI put...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Jan 2009, 16:44
Replies: 43
Views: 6,189
Posted By Canadapilot

Kloe, i did half my FI course with an instructor...

Kloe, i did half my FI course with an instructor who sounds similar to yours, and felt miserable and like i wasn't learning anything! I turned down guaranteed employment and went to another school to...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2009, 22:54
Replies: 59
Views: 8,046
Posted By Canadapilot

Mixture lean maybe a couple of times during the...

Mixture lean maybe a couple of times during the climb, and again when at cruise (just gradually for the RPM peak, then as per your SOPs - some schools try and help the engines last longer and teach...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Jan 2009, 21:55
Replies: 43
Views: 6,189
Posted By Canadapilot

Kloe, sorry i thought i was hearing a story yet...

Kloe, sorry i thought i was hearing a story yet again about a famously intolerant, harsh CFI out here in Calgary...guess you're elsewhere!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Jan 2009, 20:56
Replies: 43
Views: 6,189
Posted By Canadapilot

Kloe it wouldn't happen to be a certain female...

Kloe it wouldn't happen to be a certain female CFI who's reputation is well known??! what city are you training in
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Jan 2009, 19:57
Replies: 55
Views: 14,080
Posted By Canadapilot

My thoughts exactly Paradise!

My thoughts exactly Paradise!
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2009, 15:51
Replies: 42
Views: 25,373
Posted By Canadapilot

...meanwhile the whole of Canada had a white Xmas...

...meanwhile the whole of Canada had a white Xmas for the first time in 35 years, and December was one of the coldest, snowiest months on record. Global warming my arse! As an Englishman living in...
Forum: Canada
13th Dec 2008, 20:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,281
Posted By Canadapilot

Hey i'm from the UK too, qualified instructor...

Hey i'm from the UK too, qualified instructor with permanent resident status, and i serve tables! no instructor jobs here in Calgary for the foreseeable. I hear the situation is bad elsewhere too....
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2008, 20:37
Replies: 71
Views: 9,608
Posted By Canadapilot

lots of fun flying in the Rockies of Western...

lots of fun flying in the Rockies of Western Canada, did all my CPL nav trips through the valleys. My plan was always to check the upper winds before flying as an indicator, always have a get-out...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Nov 2008, 19:41
Replies: 67
Views: 6,981
Posted By Canadapilot

Quote: "It's bad enough that I pay for free...

Quote:
"It's bad enough that I pay for free lung cancer treatment for lifelong smokers!"

This is a totally different branch of ethics in my mind...those smokers have usually paid taxes just like...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Nov 2008, 21:38
Replies: 28
Views: 3,593
Posted By Canadapilot

Yes i did, thanks all for the useful advice...and...

Yes i did, thanks all for the useful advice...and the entertaining and PPRUNE typical route the thread took! will put it to good use if i can ever find a FI job! in the meantime, serving tables here...
Forum: Canada
17th Nov 2008, 16:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,392
Posted By Canadapilot

I'd be surprised if we see any more PASCO float...

I'd be surprised if we see any more PASCO float operations from now on.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Nov 2008, 20:13
Replies: 28
Views: 3,593
Posted By Canadapilot

new instructor advice

Just passed my ride today and was wondering what pieces of advice would you give to a new FI now that the real learning begins....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Oct 2008, 22:15
Replies: 1
Views: 539
Posted By Canadapilot

Canadian ATPL, 3 exams about $60 each i believe....

Canadian ATPL, 3 exams about $60 each i believe. No such thing as a frozen ATPL, although you may write the exams when you have half the hours (750). No compulsory ground school or rip-off books to...
Forum: Canada
23rd Sep 2008, 21:44
Replies: 11
Views: 1,713
Posted By Canadapilot

A year for PR, must be frustrating? mine has been...

A year for PR, must be frustrating? mine has been in since March and they still keep fobbing me off! And my wife's a Canadian! On the plus note seems to be lots of instructor jobs around...just a...
Forum: Canada
23rd Sep 2008, 17:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,713
Posted By Canadapilot

If you have an Instructor Rating and convert your...

If you have an Instructor Rating and convert your licenses you may find work if the school will fill out your work permit. Very few "entry-level" commercial jobs with present market, besides which...
Forum: Canada
12th Jul 2008, 16:12
Replies: 19
Views: 1,979
Posted By Canadapilot

Indeed Neo, the cost of living in the UK is...

Indeed Neo, the cost of living in the UK is higher, although salaries are also a lot higher (for all trades, not just pilots). Calgary is getting very expensive to live in now, although i doubt it...
Forum: Canada
6th Jul 2008, 23:44
Replies: 14
Views: 7,204
Posted By Canadapilot

Mike if you end up at Springbank and need any...

Mike if you end up at Springbank and need any help let me know...i moved to Canada from England a year ago, currently doing my instructor rating here and will be happy to help you out. Best to fly in...
Forum: Canada
5th Jul 2008, 21:21
Replies: 14
Views: 7,204
Posted By Canadapilot

Don't think floats are that big here in...

Don't think floats are that big here in Alberta...try a bit further west in the Okenagan (Kelowna i know have some) or the hub of float planes, Vancouver
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jul 2008, 11:04
Replies: 5
Views: 10,548
Posted By Canadapilot

Thanks for the replies all, it's clear when i...

Thanks for the replies all, it's clear when i think of the Lift produced / weight of aircraft formula for load factor. I should practice what i preach and follow the KISS rule!
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jul 2008, 03:47
Replies: 5
Views: 10,548
Posted By Canadapilot

Load Factor Vs. Aircraft Weight

Hi all,

Currently doing my Instructor Rating and am trying to answer the following: What effect (if any) does aircraft weight have on load factor? I realise that:

1. To be in the "utility" cat....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2008, 00:44
Replies: 12
Views: 954
Posted By Canadapilot

Most people i know who've done it had a great...

Most people i know who've done it had a great time...just be aware (and i can only speak for Northern Canada) that there are good companies and bad companies. Some will be great fun, others will be...
Forum: Canada
2nd Jul 2008, 22:19
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By Canadapilot

At least the Canadian anthem, although somewhat...

At least the Canadian anthem, although somewhat dull, does emphasise patriotism and how beautiful the country is. the UK on the other hand takes the award for the worst anthem...constant praise for a...
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