Take a look at some of the things I find interesting. You just might be amazed!
I got the next version of the CFS in the mail today and decided to take a look at the changes. There was only one change from the last version: New lighting system in use at Toronto/City Centre, Ontario Visual Azimuth Guidance. The VAGS (Visual Alignment Guidance System) provides a combined signal of approach azimuth…
Just a funny clip that got passed to me… enjoy! Press Play
I was chatting to one of my friends from Australia about the PPL test I had written on Friday. One of the questions I had got wrong was “No person shall drop anything from an aircraft in flight” (or similar). Here is the conversation we had: Me: I said you’re not allowed to drop anything…
I wont be flying at all this week and my flight on Sunday was canceled because of poor weather. So this means that it’s study week. I have a mid-term in my Basic Aircraft Systems class on Thursday. Plus I need to get ready for the pre-flight test with my FI on Monday. I want…
Last nights class was interesting. We had some extra time left over so the teacher pulled out his training CD-ROMs for the 747-400 and we went through the hydraulic and landing gear systems. The first thing that I noticed was the “user interface” with the plane systems. It was a mix of digital (EICAS) and…
I came across this clip at liveatc.net. It is from the Toronto Centre (CZYZ) feed. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the controllers misfourtune. Listen to the clip!
“We then hit a brick wall. I hit my head on the ceiling even though I was strapped in firmly. The airplane shook violently, so much so that the instrument panel became a blur….I could see that we were climbing at 6,000′ per minute. I called Air Traffic Control and said “We are unable to…
My birthday is coming up (well, it’s in late September) and I was thinking of things that I would like to get as a present. I want a new watch to use while flying. I spent some time today online trying to find what I want but couldn’t. – Must be digital – Must be…
I recall the stories of the early arctic pilots draining their oil into a can at shutdown and then using it as a hot water bottle in their tent. This also had the effect of keeping the oil warm with their body heat to make it possible to start the engine in the morning. I…
“You’ll never hear pilots announce to their passengers that they’re smoking a joint before takeoff so they can relax and enjoy the flight.” I seriously hope not. I discovered this site through a blog I read regularly. Pilots are not tested for drugs. At least, you dont need a drug test to get your Transport…