In Canada, there are three ways search and rescue (SAR) officials will initiate the start of a search for a missing aircraft. Of which, only two of them will be initiated automatically during certain events: The third way is “manual” activation by a responsible person who has been following the flight using a flight itinerary….
One thing they don’t teach you in flight school is how to fuel your aircraft. This is something I had to learn on my own years later. Some pilots may never have to learn this skill as a lot of airports have full service fuel pumps where the ramp attendant will do it for you….
Back in 2010 the airport was sold off to Caddilac Fairview to be redeveloped into commercial and residential spaces. Thirteen years later (not far off from Mr. Sifton’s ten year prediction) the official closing date of Nov 30, 2023 was announced. I learned how to fly with Toronto Airways from that airport back in 2008…
“Hey! Wait! I got a new complaint. Forever in debt to your priceless advice.” Screams Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. Here is some priceless advice on how to coordinate special flights with Nav Canada. The pandemic has thrown a lot of wrenches in people’s Valentines Day plans. No longer are we able to spend hundreds of…
Checking into my AirBnB on Sunday night, I took the opportunity to do some more research about this potential purchase. It’s always best to do your due diligence when buying something as complex as an aircraft. The seller and I have been friends for a while, even business partners at one point. Still, that’s no…
Looking back at a post from over ten years ago has me reporting that my dream aircraft to buy was the Grumman Cheetah. A great low wing aircraft with a cool sliding canopy that allows you to fly with it open. A lot has changed in ten years, but the goal has remained the same:…