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Search: Posts Made By: Slapshot
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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Aug 2012, 06:19
Replies: 63
Views: 31,778
Posted By Slapshot

Those of us who used to work for Dragonair were...

Those of us who used to work for Dragonair were lucky enough to do it a couple times a day on some patterns!

I enjoyed that!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Aug 2012, 23:53
Replies: 1,509
Views: 511,021
Posted By Slapshot

From 1999 regarding WestJet. FEBRUARY...

From 1999 regarding WestJet.


FEBRUARY 24, 2000

WestJet's 1999 Earnings Increase By 143%

CALGARY, ALBERTA--WestJet Airlines today announced its financial
results for the year ended...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Aug 2012, 17:34
Replies: 1,509
Views: 511,021
Posted By Slapshot

I believe WestJet has had 29 consecutive quarters...

I believe WestJet has had 29 consecutive quarters of profit...

WestJet was founded in 1996 by Clive Beddoe and a team of partners (http://www.westjet.com/guest/en/about/index.shtml)
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Jun 2012, 16:22
Replies: 40
Views: 9,472
Posted By Slapshot

The only thing one can do is advise the people in...

The only thing one can do is advise the people in the back that the seatbelt sign is on and for their own safety and the safety of others they should sit with their seatbelt fastened. They are not...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Mar 2012, 02:23
Replies: 49
Views: 18,922
Posted By Slapshot

The visuals in simulators do not adequately...

The visuals in simulators do not adequately depict the runway environment throughout the whole procedure. At our Airline circling can only be performed VMC. Charted minima for circling approaches are...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jan 2010, 15:02
Replies: 49
Views: 5,984
Posted By Slapshot

Are there members with Multi Crew Only Pirate...

Are there members with Multi Crew Only Pirate licenses? I don't know how I would feel in a raid with a fellow Pirate who can only work in groups...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Apr 2008, 16:56
Replies: 54
Views: 12,960
Posted By Slapshot

Rumour has it that Li Kai Shing might be the...

Rumour has it that Li Kai Shing might be the "white knight" Oasis was looking for...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Feb 2008, 16:26
Replies: 322
Views: 111,064
Posted By Slapshot

The "Infamous" Gimli Glider of Air Canada was...

The "Infamous" Gimli Glider of Air Canada was retired to the bone yard a month or so ago and as a farewell the 767 did a fly-by. No one was "sacked"...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MHy6yy3Z00
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Dec 2007, 18:08
Replies: 16
Views: 3,379
Posted By Slapshot

I have to chuckle at this... While that may be an...

I have to chuckle at this... While that may be an improvement in Hong Kong in general and Dragon specifically, I've got 16 days off showing on my January schedule back home... That's been the norm...
Forum: Canada
21st Nov 2007, 04:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,668
Posted By Slapshot

You stay in a Hotel lately? Are you not a "Guest"...

You stay in a Hotel lately? Are you not a "Guest" in a Hotel? Did you stay for free? ;)

Yes, as a matter of fact it is a small way that we try to make the people who pay my salary feel just a...
Forum: Canada
20th Nov 2007, 16:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Posted By Slapshot

Not with OneWORLD per se... We are talking with...

Not with OneWORLD per se... We are talking with the carriers that make sense to our business plan. Cathay and British Airways would be Airlines we would like to work with, but not by becoming a...
Forum: Canada
24th Oct 2007, 15:26
Replies: 42
Views: 7,677
Posted By Slapshot

In Quebec , the French do not pronounce the...

In Quebec , the French do not pronounce the letter 'H'. For example Hot
Dog is pronounced Ot Dog and

Hudson Hardware is pronounced Udson Ardware.

They also insert an 'H' where there is...
Forum: Canada
18th Oct 2007, 22:01
Replies: 1
Views: 816
Posted By Slapshot

You might find something of interest here: ...

You might find something of interest here:

http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/working-in-canada-while-living-in-us-vt711.html

Canuck Abroad is a good resource.

Cheers!
Forum: Canada
1st Oct 2007, 20:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,200
Posted By Slapshot

I've got my second one this year next month, so I...

I've got my second one this year next month, so I don't think so... In fact this is the first I've heard of "Once a year for 40+"...

Do tell...
Forum: Canada
26th Sep 2007, 20:49
Replies: 11
Views: 2,481
Posted By Slapshot

As I understand the CARS if you are cleared to an...

As I understand the CARS if you are cleared to an altitude above 10,000 Ft you may exceed 250 Kts in the climb.

However, Aircraft limitations and Company SOP's may dictate otherwise. It was stated...
Forum: Canada
23rd Sep 2007, 15:54
Replies: 40
Views: 9,774
Posted By Slapshot

Well pardner... If'n you're gonna get that big...

Well pardner... If'n you're gonna get that big ole bucket of fried chicken, I sp'ose I kin wrangle up a cuppla mae west's an a pepsi fer ya... Course you'd probly have a hankerin' for a 50...

You...
Forum: Canada
22nd Sep 2007, 20:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,374
Posted By Slapshot

No it is not a requirement. As with most...

No it is not a requirement.

As with most things, when you know somebody who can recommend you, it makes things easier. It also goes the other way of course, people who will not recommend you can...
Forum: Canada
16th Sep 2007, 17:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,907
Posted By Slapshot

Sounds like the aren't a real operator with their...

Sounds like the aren't a real operator with their own aircraft or Pilots, just a charter company that fills other people's aircraft... This from their website:


...
Forum: Canada
16th Sep 2007, 17:02
Replies: 40
Views: 9,774
Posted By Slapshot

Very interesting etymology of the term...

Very interesting etymology of the term "Redneck"...

Mostly referring to People of Scot's heritage who came to North America - Canada and the United States - and worked hard to make something of...
Forum: Canada
20th Aug 2007, 01:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,733
Posted By Slapshot

In the latest conference call to investor's it...

In the latest conference call to investor's it was mentioned that WestJet would be entering into "Partnerships" in the 2nd quarter of '08.

Joining OneWorld... Doubtfull. Interlining between...
Forum: Canada
25th Jun 2007, 00:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,005
Posted By Slapshot

That's how I know about "Aerocourse"! ...

That's how I know about "Aerocourse"!

:O
Forum: Canada
24th Jun 2007, 15:50
Replies: 8
Views: 2,005
Posted By Slapshot

I believe Spenda has it spot on. I was in Hong...

I believe Spenda has it spot on.
I was in Hong Kong for 4 years, kept my Can. medical up to date, however, my last "ride" at the "old" Company was greater than a year from my "ride" at my new...
Forum: Canada
22nd Jun 2007, 15:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,772
Posted By Slapshot

I got my float rating a long time ago in Pitt...

I got my float rating a long time ago in Pitt Meadows. Give these guys a call see what they have to say.

Cheers.

Pacific Rim Aviation Academy Inc.
Training: Recreational, Private,...
Forum: Canada
18th Jun 2007, 14:30
Replies: 10
Views: 3,235
Posted By Slapshot

When I was starting out I explored every avenue I...

When I was starting out I explored every avenue I could think of to help finance my Aviation training. My M.P., Employment Canada, Industry Canada, Student Loans Canada... In a word. NADA... ZIP ZERO...
Forum: Canada
16th May 2007, 00:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,002
Posted By Slapshot

Here is the resulting video from that Air to Air....

Here is the resulting video from that Air to Air.

Cheers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kbh-gns06k
Forum: Canada
1st May 2007, 20:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,002
Posted By Slapshot

From a local radio Station in Vancouver: New...

From a local radio Station in Vancouver:

New aircraft creates stir
May, 01 2007 - 2:30 AM



RICHMOND/CKNW(AM980) - Dozens of you called the CKNW Newsroom and our Traffic Centre, AM 730, to...
Forum: Canada
1st May 2007, 14:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,002
Posted By Slapshot

I wasn't there, but from the info given I would...

I wasn't there, but from the info given I would guess Photo shoot. Air Canada took delivery of their new 777 and Clay Lacy out of Van Nuys California does a lot of Air to Air Photography with his...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Apr 2007, 21:51
Replies: 60
Views: 11,061
Posted By Slapshot

They must say that to everybody, I heard it too...

They must say that to everybody, I heard it too in the mid '90's. Our Instructor seemed quite relieved to see a coupla Canadian's walk in his door after his last Chinese students...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Apr 2007, 15:40
Replies: 60
Views: 11,061
Posted By Slapshot

I think that's why they give you an Airport...

I think that's why they give you an Airport Diagram in your Jepp's and good Airmanship would dictate that you study your "expected" taxi route... Don't expect to be lead by the nose... "I'm...
Forum: Canada
11th Apr 2007, 01:35
Replies: 14
Views: 1,808
Posted By Slapshot

Everybody is based in Calgary. However, if you...

Everybody is based in Calgary. However, if you choose to live in one of the "ports" that we have set up, your flying will be a mix of flying out of your home "port" and Calgary with the rest of us......
Forum: Canada
10th Apr 2007, 14:43
Replies: 14
Views: 1,808
Posted By Slapshot

I did the oversea's thing for a number of years...

I did the oversea's thing for a number of years and when I found it "time to come home" as you seem too now, I joined WestJet.

Flying oversea's I found not conducive to the "Family Life" and the...
Forum: Canada
18th Mar 2007, 14:25
Replies: 170
Views: 31,851
Posted By Slapshot

I like your thoughts on the Triangle Panama... ...

I like your thoughts on the Triangle Panama...

I spent 4 years overseas flying for an operator in Hong Kong. While it was an adventure and I enjoyed my time there, one of the sides of the Triangle...
Forum: Canada
10th Mar 2007, 00:58
Replies: 21
Views: 13,270
Posted By Slapshot

Hey come on guys... "you've always got time for...

Hey come on guys... "you've always got time for Tim Horton's!"

:ok:
Forum: Canada
9th Mar 2007, 14:36
Replies: 21
Views: 13,270
Posted By Slapshot

With the majority of teacher's in the lower...

With the majority of teacher's in the lower Mainland of B.C. being thrust into the role as English as a Second Language Teacher's, I'm not surprised that the students that remain are left behind in...
Forum: Canada
27th Feb 2007, 15:19
Replies: 12
Views: 2,226
Posted By Slapshot

It's not so much a case of "if you don't know...

It's not so much a case of "if you don't know anybody you won't get on"... It's more of a case where we have a stack of resumes a foot high. How do you reduce it to a more manageable stack? You go...
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