FSS would like everyone to use 123.15 for opening, closing, and filing fight plans in the YKZ area. 126.7 is too crowded and congested.

As you get further north (Muskoka) they suggest you use 123.475.

If all else fails, try 123.275 which is the FSS out of YYZ. I’m trying to find an official document that outlines this. So far it was just communicated to us in an email from the Chief Instructor at TAL.

This has been in the works by NavCanada for a few years now. The original announcement about …

Chalk 1.3 hours under the multi column in my log book!

I was able to get up yesterday for my first in plane multi-engine lesson to tackle circuits. I was demonstrated the first one, then I proceeded to do another three before we called it a day.

Doing all the pre-flight checks and run-ups is pretty much the same in a single, except you have to do it twice. Once for each engine. Plus since this is a constant speed prop, you have the additional feathering tests you need to perform.

The first …