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Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2017, 01:42
Replies: 473
Views: 478,636
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

When they touched down before the runway and...

When they touched down before the runway and started clearing the approach lights out of the way did the automatic voice prompt say " Retards " :E
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2017, 19:59
Replies: 473
Views: 478,636
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

I understand that Air Canada is now changing...

I understand that Air Canada is now changing their SOP's to demand their pilots be in their seats and watching the Airbus magic box fly the airplane in case the magic box gets it wrong and tries to...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2017, 23:28
Replies: 326
Views: 237,072
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

SOP. Paint by numbers so all artists are at...

SOP.

Paint by numbers so all artists are at the same level.
Forum: Canada
5th Oct 2016, 03:21
Replies: 5
Views: 4,830
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

That is their bottom line...period.

That is their bottom line...period.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2016, 01:44
Replies: 73
Views: 11,947
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

It is a generational thing. When I learned...

It is a generational thing.

When I learned to fly there were only tail wheel airplanes to learn on so we had no idea they were so difficult to fly and thus they were not difficult.

By the way...
Forum: Canada
24th Aug 2016, 02:27
Replies: 9
Views: 4,148
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

The company saves money on not having to do...

The company saves money on not having to do maintenance and the pilots will end up working for Transport Canada if they don't get killed flying for that company.
Forum: Canada
19th Aug 2016, 23:17
Replies: 11
Views: 4,285
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

When looking for good training on sea planes you...

When looking for good training on sea planes you should look for the most experienced sea plane pilot that has actually worked in the industry flying them for a living.

The description "...
Forum: Canada
22nd Jul 2016, 23:42
Replies: 7
Views: 6,133
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

In my opinion the best value for your money would...

In my opinion the best value for your money would be flying with Randy Hanna in Nanaimo B.C., he owns Pacific Seaplanes and has spent his entire career flying seaplanes.
...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2016, 00:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,480
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Exactly, my thoughts also.

Exactly, my thoughts also.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2016, 00:42
Replies: 53
Views: 12,926
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Smile It is interesting reading my comments and...

It is interesting reading my comments and opinions on this subject as the years past and I get further away from flying for a living.

I also sit here now and wonder if any of my comments actually...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2016, 18:46
Replies: 53
Views: 12,926
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Do you need to know how far you are behind the...

Do you need to know how far you are behind the car ahead of you on the highway?

Do you have to know how far you are away from a wall you are parking beside?

Of course you do, and you should...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2016, 01:27
Replies: 29
Views: 5,635
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Moose Jaw Saskatchewan.

Moose Jaw Saskatchewan.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2016, 23:59
Replies: 53
Views: 12,926
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

I really try and avoid getting into these how to...

I really try and avoid getting into these how to land discussions, however I just have to comment on this subject.

If you look at the far end of the runway after the flare to the level attitude...
Forum: Canada
8th Jun 2016, 02:23
Replies: 20
Views: 6,773
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

The new inflatable line of life jackets are easy...

The new inflatable line of life jackets are easy to put on, wear and take off.

If it only saves one life that makes it worth while taking the time to wear one.

If it saves your life that is...
Forum: Canada
3rd Jun 2016, 01:43
Replies: 7
Views: 4,758
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

If your booklet is expired and you have an...

If your booklet is expired and you have an accident are you insured?
Forum: Canada
25th May 2016, 02:00
Replies: 20
Views: 6,773
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

The wearing of proper life jackets during flight...

The wearing of proper life jackets during flight in sea planes with proper briefing on their use is long over due in my opinion.
Forum: Canada
10th Mar 2016, 22:29
Replies: 2
Views: 2,723
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

What are the max time limits for truck drivers?

What are the max time limits for truck drivers?
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2016, 22:32
Replies: 201
Views: 35,258
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

When I owned a flight school / charter I used to...

When I owned a flight school / charter I used to take my sheltie with me in the twin , his name was Wilbur Wrong and he wore the four gold bars on his front legs as well as my airport security tag...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2016, 23:55
Replies: 90
Views: 12,024
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

The only airplane I ever flew with x/wind gear...

The only airplane I ever flew with x/wind gear was a DC3, it was really easy to land with a strong x/wind once you got used to approaching and landing with the airplane pointed at an angle to the...
Forum: Canada
3rd Feb 2016, 22:18
Replies: 25
Views: 4,878
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Is it even possible to plan trips and map read...

Is it even possible to plan trips and map read without drift lines on your map?

Sounds real scare y to me.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Feb 2016, 18:00
Replies: 12
Views: 4,522
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Soon you will need government permission to...

Soon you will need government permission to breathe.

The time has come to ignore their senseless rules and just fly what you want to as long as you are competent on it.

How did aviation get...
Forum: Canada
26th Jan 2016, 15:04
Replies: 25
Views: 4,878
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

The American ATC is fantastic and will go out of...

The American ATC is fantastic and will go out of their way to help you, so ask for flight following whenever you are unsure of the route in high density areas.
Forum: Canada
25th Jan 2016, 23:57
Replies: 25
Views: 4,878
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

To not do such a trip would be wrong. Main...

To not do such a trip would be wrong.

Main thing is do not push weather and ask lots of questions from locals when flight planning.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2016, 21:18
Replies: 29
Views: 5,069
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

And put an AOA indicator in your airplane.

And put an AOA indicator in your airplane.
Forum: Canada
13th Jan 2016, 17:15
Replies: 76
Views: 70,221
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

For all the concerns about how Joe runs his...

For all the concerns about how Joe runs his company he lost one and a half million dollars because he kept paying his employees during the shut down.

I can imagine how popular any TC inspector...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2016, 20:07
Replies: 50
Views: 8,932
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Step turn has the same opinion I do. Reduce...

Step turn has the same opinion I do.

Reduce weight on the nose wheel right from the first application of power and wait until the AOA for that airplane is correct for lift off, then hold that AOA...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Jan 2016, 01:38
Replies: 36
Views: 16,247
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

It is a twin engine, a 380 HP Cummins in the rear...

It is a twin engine, a 380 HP Cummins in the rear and a 10,000 watt Cummins in the front. :O

Hey the main thing is we survived, for sure following the magenta line can get boring.

The best...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Jan 2016, 21:36
Replies: 36
Views: 16,247
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Like you I also have been flying for a long time,...

Like you I also have been flying for a long time, since 1953 to be exact and 52 years of that was for a living.

A lot of my flying was in the higher risk area, 7 years crop dusting both fixed and...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Jan 2016, 17:31
Replies: 36
Views: 16,247
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

That is true. However they do fail,...

That is true.

However they do fail, sometimes over water.

One day I was talking to a ferry pilot in Wick Scotland where we were waiting for weather for the North Atlantic crossing.

He was...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2016, 23:21
Replies: 36
Views: 16,247
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Where I live the water is so cold one would very...

Where I live the water is so cold one would very quickly lose the ability to move period, and if by some stroke of luck you did get ashore you would not last long at this time of year if you were not...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2016, 15:24
Replies: 36
Views: 16,247
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Please don't get angry with me because I am kind...

Please don't get angry with me because I am kind of simple minded and sometimes I have difficulty figuring stuff out.

In what circumstances would you have to fly over water beyond gliding distance...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
1st Jan 2016, 15:58
Replies: 36
Views: 16,247
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

I have a rather simplistic approach to the...

I have a rather simplistic approach to the landing in water in a wheel equipped single engine airplane.

I fly in Canada on the west coast and the water temperature is very cold in the summer and...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Dec 2015, 23:58
Replies: 26
Views: 16,246
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

My reason for bringing this up is that here in...

My reason for bringing this up is that here in Canada the system is breeding generations of pilots who are brain washed into thinking that unless you have a PPC check ride and the paper work to show...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Dec 2015, 15:35
Replies: 26
Views: 16,246
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

My question was rhetorical. ;) I used to be...

My question was rhetorical. ;)

I used to be chief pilot for a company that operated both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft and flew two traffic patrol flights a day five days a week in our...
Forum: Canada
26th Dec 2015, 22:11
Replies: 76
Views: 70,221
Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

How long can Buffalo last?

It is coming up on a month now since Joe got shut down.

I understand he is still paying all his employees even though there is no flying.

It will be interesting to see what happens to all the...
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