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Search: Posts Made By: bcflyer
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2022, 22:42
Replies: 155
Views: 47,755
Posted By bcflyer

I’ve seen plenty of female baggage handlers.

I’ve seen plenty of female baggage handlers.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2021, 03:52
Replies: 119
Views: 73,886
Posted By bcflyer

BFSGrad Give me a break. The Cirrus pilot...

BFSGrad

Give me a break. The Cirrus pilot overshoots the centreline of both runways after being told of traffic on the other runway and somehow you think ATC shares the blame? I hope I never have...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Feb 2021, 19:07
Replies: 278
Views: 59,372
Posted By bcflyer

R985 on the DHC-2 starting on a cool autumn...

R985 on the DHC-2 starting on a cool autumn morning. Warning up tied to the dock. Music to my ears.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2019, 09:10
Replies: 7
Views: 9,182
Posted By bcflyer

There is also an RNAV approach to 16.

There is also an RNAV approach to 16.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Nov 2019, 09:54
Replies: 24
Views: 9,262
Posted By bcflyer

I recall the same thing from my Fokker days. Most...

I recall the same thing from my Fokker days. Most guys used idle reverse only as a result.
Forum: Canada
27th Mar 2015, 01:19
Replies: 13
Views: 4,027
Posted By bcflyer

Knee jerk reaction by a transport minister who is...

Knee jerk reaction by a transport minister who is out of touch with reality. Having an F/A in the cockpit while one pilot leaves the F/D will do nothing to increase safety. As a side note it will...
Forum: Middle East
19th Feb 2015, 15:04
Replies: 90
Views: 79,069
Posted By bcflyer

Shania, Let's see, you posted that...

Shania,

Let's see, you posted that according to your findings:

1. Cabin Crew are worked like dogs
2. The managers bully their team and favor some over others
3. Labour law issues (no union)...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Nov 2014, 08:30
Replies: 44
Views: 43,700
Posted By bcflyer

They blew a tire on departure from CYYC on a...

They blew a tire on departure from CYYC on a flight to CYQU. The winds were not favourable in CYYC for a return so the decision was made to divert to CYEG. On landing the right main gear collapsed...
Forum: Canada
24th Feb 2014, 00:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,055
Posted By bcflyer

There is no shortage of pilots in Canada!!!...

There is no shortage of pilots in Canada!!! Please understand that. There is a shortage of pilots willing to work long hours for **** wages. Period.
Forum: Canada
13th Sep 2013, 17:17
Replies: 7
Views: 4,935
Posted By bcflyer

Mmmmmmmm-kay?

Mmmmmmmm-kay?
Forum: North America
13th Sep 2013, 17:03
Replies: 5
Views: 2,185
Posted By bcflyer

You can also figure out the wind by looking at...

You can also figure out the wind by looking at any body of water nearby. Look along the shoreline or around islands. The calmer (glassy looking) water will be on the upwind shoreline. To make it...
Forum: Canada
24th May 2012, 16:50
Replies: 15
Views: 5,982
Posted By bcflyer

This has got to be one of the most insulting...

This has got to be one of the most insulting posts I have ever seen on this forum. (and there have been some real winners posted here in the past)

Spouting off about the weight of an A/C shows...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Oct 2011, 07:26
Replies: 38
Views: 11,460
Posted By bcflyer

+1 to Turbine Overheats post. Why is everyone so...

+1 to Turbine Overheats post. Why is everyone so afraid to let the public see what is actually going on in the cockpit? When the rules are so ridiculous that we need to have rest on the flightdeck,...
Forum: Canada
12th Aug 2011, 18:29
Replies: 466
Views: 102,460
Posted By bcflyer

The LOAN from the EDC was not a bailout. It was a...

The LOAN from the EDC was not a bailout. It was a LOAN at loan shark rates I might add. All the money that had any connection to the Canadian Govnt has been paid back with huge amounts of interest...
Forum: Canada
10th Aug 2011, 16:10
Replies: 466
Views: 102,460
Posted By bcflyer

Perhaps you should take your own advice and do...

Perhaps you should take your own advice and do some research of your own. The Canadian Govt has NOT bailed A/C out. Period. In fact they are one of the reasons A/C is in the shape it is. Have a read...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jul 2011, 16:42
Replies: 109
Views: 86,859
Posted By bcflyer

Good lord you guys. I post that pilots should be...

Good lord you guys. I post that pilots should be able to fly their A/C up to the crosswind limit published (Heaven forbid they are able to hand fly their aircraft. GASP!) and I get accused of...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2011, 22:31
Replies: 109
Views: 86,859
Posted By bcflyer

How about reading my post. I clearly said GUST'S....

How about reading my post. I clearly said GUST'S. Steady winds up to the max certified should be no problem to a pilot with any kind of hand and feet skills.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2011, 18:51
Replies: 109
Views: 86,859
Posted By bcflyer

12-15kt gusts are hardly enough to call the...

12-15kt gusts are hardly enough to call the weather unstable. If you can't handle that kind of wind you have no business sitting in the cockpit of any commercial jet.
Forum: Canada
29th Apr 2011, 16:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,915
Posted By bcflyer

I fly them for AC and can't think of anything...

I fly them for AC and can't think of anything that is top secret in that area in the actual aircraft. I'm trying to think if there is anything there in the simulator that they may not want seen........
Forum: Canada
22nd Apr 2011, 02:34
Replies: 18
Views: 7,205
Posted By bcflyer

The only reason Jazz makes money is Air Canada....

The only reason Jazz makes money is Air Canada. Period. AC pays for the fuel and owns most, of if not all of their airplanes. They also buy every single seat Jazz has available. The reason...
Forum: Canada
16th Apr 2011, 20:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,884
Posted By bcflyer

I may be wrong but wasn't YCG (Castlegar) the...

I may be wrong but wasn't YCG (Castlegar) the last one in Canada? Perhaps someone has one of those old plates kicking around.

You might also want to post your question on Avcanada. There are a few...
Forum: Canada
14th Apr 2011, 16:02
Replies: 18
Views: 7,205
Posted By bcflyer

The company has gone a step too far this time and...

The company has gone a step too far this time and the result appears to be the re-uniting of the pilot group. Of course the vote is yet to be taken but if the mood in the crewroom and flight deck is...
Forum: Canada
22nd Feb 2011, 01:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
Posted By bcflyer

Bill is losing steam.... Bill to end...

Bill is losing steam....

Bill to end mandatory retirement losing steam (http://www.theprovince.com/business/Bill+mandatory+retirement+losing+steam/4321590/story.html)
Forum: Canada
12th Feb 2011, 21:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,303
Posted By bcflyer

I'll second the Sherry for sure! The rooms may be...

I'll second the Sherry for sure! The rooms may be a bit older but for the overall experience it can't be beat!! Cheap beer, lots of air crew to chat with and about a 10 dollar cab ride to south...
Forum: Canada
13th Jan 2011, 05:28
Replies: 466
Views: 102,460
Posted By bcflyer

Wow you guys really think that Air Canada is...

Wow you guys really think that Air Canada is controlling the government in this country? Everyone seems to think that because Air Canada doesn't want them to have extra landing rights then the...
Forum: Canada
12th Jan 2011, 20:24
Replies: 466
Views: 102,460
Posted By bcflyer

Just a few things I would like to point out.... ...

Just a few things I would like to point out....

How many airlines that used to fly into Australia either no longer fly there or have drastically reduced their flights since Emirates started...
Forum: Canada
10th Jan 2011, 05:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,592
Posted By bcflyer

Its been my experience that most major chains...

Its been my experience that most major chains will give you some kind of discount if you make it known you are an airline employee. However unless your airline actually stays there, it may not be...
Forum: Canada
10th Jan 2011, 04:56
Replies: 466
Views: 102,460
Posted By bcflyer

I fail to see how the 27,000 (non-tax paying)...

I fail to see how the 27,000 (non-tax paying) Canadians in the UAE are being inconvenienced by the governments refusal to give the bully more landing rights in Canada. Currently there is enough...
Forum: Canada
31st Dec 2010, 19:40
Replies: 39
Views: 9,342
Posted By bcflyer

As opposed to what? What would you consider a...

As opposed to what? What would you consider a good source? This forum? They are all the same. Posts written by anonymous people who may or may not even work at WJ.
What I do know is that some of my...
Forum: Canada
30th Dec 2010, 19:49
Replies: 39
Views: 9,342
Posted By bcflyer

Perhaps you should have a look at the thread on...

Perhaps you should have a look at the thread on Avcanada about this very thing..AVCANADA • View topic - 757 for Hawaii? (http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=67974) Its pretty...
Forum: Canada
28th Dec 2010, 21:47
Replies: 39
Views: 9,342
Posted By bcflyer

I always find it amazing how quickly they circle...

I always find it amazing how quickly they circle the wagons at the teal team as soon as there is any mention of dissention in the ranks.. I'd be willing to bet that there are alot more than %10 of...
Forum: Canada
23rd Dec 2010, 17:49
Replies: 39
Views: 9,342
Posted By bcflyer

I have a couple of friends that work there and I...

I have a couple of friends that work there and I can tell you that there are some grumblings. (albeit quiet ones for now) Some are pissed about losing the flying (and of course the layovers) and...
Forum: Middle East
7th Dec 2010, 15:59
Replies: 16
Views: 4,965
Posted By bcflyer

So they'd rather go through DUB?

So they'd rather go through DUB?
Forum: Canada
25th Nov 2010, 02:53
Replies: 714
Views: 124,480
Posted By bcflyer

Give me a break. Now you are going to nitpick the...

Give me a break. Now you are going to nitpick the wording of the question? Everyone who answered it knew they were talking about MANDATORY retirement at age 60. Thats the way it is now and thats what...
Forum: Canada
1st Nov 2010, 07:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,070
Posted By bcflyer

If you don't want to work for any Canadian...

If you don't want to work for any Canadian airlines why would you post this in the Canada forum? Maybe you should be posting or even better yet, searching under the Middle East and Far East forums.
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