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Category: Interesting Things

Take a look at some of the things I find interesting. You just might be amazed!

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Go Red Sox!

March 12, 2008 Blake

A few lighthearted clips to get you through ‘humpday’. (All courtesy of liveatc.net). Hats Off to JFK – A pilot reports a hat on the

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Line Up and Wait

March 10, 2008 Blake

Last week I was in Boston. I flew out of Buffalo because it was a signifigant cost savings over flying out of the most expensive

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Close Call

February 19, 2008 Blake

I’m sure he knew he had enough runway when he calculated his take-off performance.

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Special VFR

February 13, 2008 Blake

Special VFR allows a pilot to land or take-off (in daylight only) during weather that is considered to be IFR. This is especially useful if

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Look Out Below

February 12, 2008 Blake

John Lee, a manager with the Transportation Safety Board, confirmed the ice — made up of toilet water, antifreeze, disinfectant and human waste — came

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A Few Changes Around Buttonville

January 27, 2008 Blake

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

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The Importance of a Proper Altimeter Setting

January 22, 2008 Blake

Caught this clip on the liveatc.net feed of Buttonville the other day. The pilot was not familiar with the area, and from what I (can

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We’re number 8!

January 21, 2008 Blake

Buttonville is now the 8th busiest airport in Canada, up 14.6% from last year with 168,258 aircraft movements in 2007. I have no explanation for

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60KT Winds Destroy Aircraft

January 9, 2008 Blake

The recent crazy weather has destroyed another Toronto Airways plane. “Both are write-offs, I’d guess,” [Mr. Sifton, President of Buttonville Airport] said of the Cessna

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2007 At A Glance

January 9, 2008 Blake

In the spirit of last years post, I present to you 2007 at a glance. Hours Logged: 57.3 (25.7 Pilot in Command) Flights: 43 Longest

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