Take a look at some of the things I find interesting. You just might be amazed!
Air routes differ over airways in that they are in uncontrolled airspace. That is, air routes are not controlled by ATC, unlike airways. The Designated Airspace Handbook describes them in detail: Low Level Airway: Controlled low level airspace, extending upwards from 2200 feet above the surface of the earth within the following specified boundaries […]…
I was looking at the Designated Airspace Handbook tonight and noticed something peculiar. The DAH is the legal document that describes Canada’s airspace. It defines all airspace from control zones, special use areas, classes A through F as well as low level airways. I noticed this oddity for LF/MF airway A-2 and A-15: A2 Calgary,…
I came across this interesting document. ICAO Annex 14: International Standards and Recommended Practices Aerodromes. Essentially its the international rules on how to build and maintain an airport. It contains directions on Markings, Obstacle Obstructions, physical characteristics, and more. Its over 300 pages long. Feel free to download a copy, its heavy at over 7mb.
MillionAir and Toronto Airways announced a multi-million dollar, two level renovation of the current terminal building! It’s about time. The new building will include: – A new location for Toronto Airways (dispatch) – A second level, used for office space – A refreshed and (in some cases) new interiors Druxies and the Prop Shop will…
Does anyone know what a fixed RNAV route is? There are only three defined in Canada: T101: Firon, QC Intxn to Atuko, QC Intxn T107:Wabush, NL VOR to Pekro, NL Intxn to Goose, NL VOR T201: William Lake, BC VORTAC to Heire, BC Intxn to Elidi, BC Intxn to Keinn, BC Intxn Are these like…
One of the ways I stay proficient with the rules of flying is by referencing the AIM frequently. In fact it is the only reading material in the bathroom. So every time I need to use the facilities, I open up the AIM to a random page/section and read away. I came across this gem…
For my American readers, I would like to point you to a new website I discovered a while ago called Ask A CFI. The owner is a flight instructor that encourages it’s readers to ask him questions. In turn he will post the answer on his website. Recently he commented on TCAS and an incident…
If you havn’t seen this bit yet, watch it. Extremely funny. Contains some strong language.
Aviatrix over at Cockpit Conversation has a great idea for IFR students. She speculates states that most examiners have a set routing/plan when they give IFR rides to students or pilots whose IFR currency has lapsed. Her idea is to set up a database of possible flights that you will be tested on so that…
A stuck mike at JFK can be a serious thing. You’re blocking a really busy frequency. However, when everyone is stuck on the ground due to weather and you make a PA announcement over the ground frequency instead of in the cabin, well.. You’re bound to get razzed. The clip starts with a stuck mike….